Growing Olive Trees with Cary Cloud (Guest Host by Steve Biggs)

The guest host of the Urban Forestry Radio Show and Podcast will be horticulturalist and award-winning author Steven Biggs talks to Cary Cloud, co-owner of Olive Tree Growers nursery in north-central Florida about container-growing large, potted, specimen olive trees.

The host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com.

Formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show, from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, we have grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of our monthly guests, organizations, and audience from around the world.

We offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading.

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Host Welcome
• (01:25) - Guest Host Stephen Biggs Introduction
• (01:51) - Fascination with Olive Trees
• (03:37) - Guest Introduction: Cary Cloud
• (04:19) - Challenges of Growing Olive Trees
• (16:15) - Listener Questions and Expert Answers: Definition of Extra Virgin Olive Oil, How to Get Fruit, Russian Olives and other "Olives"
• (23:57) - Curing and Processing Olives
• (25:39) - Exploring Olive Oil Costs and Quality
• (27:41) - Pollination Tips for Home Olive Growers
• (29:17) - Challenges of Growing Olives in Different Climates
• (33:45) - Best Olive Varieties for Home Growing
• (36:14) - Winter Care for Potted Olive Trees
• (40:59) - Yield Expectations for Home-Grown Olive Trees
• (43:45) - Innovative Methods for Protecting Olive Trees in Cold Climates
• (49:43) - Conclusion and Resources for Olive Tree Enthusiasts