Kickstarting Your Soil with Elizabeth Stell

Elizabeth Stell, author of Secrets to Great Soil, talks about how to care for your soil so that your fruit trees and other plants will thrive.

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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• Live Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on Tuesday
• Live Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on Tuesday
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• Video Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist

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• (00:00) - Introduction to the Urban Forestry Radio Show
• (01:05) - Weather and Its Impact on Orchards
• (02:12) - Interview with Gaye Trombley of Avalon Organic Orchards
• (03:05) - Secrets to Great Soil with Liz Stell
• (13:04) - Listener Questions and Soil Tips
• (24:49) - Trench Composting and Other Composting Methods
• (26:42) - Trench Composting Techniques
• (27:57) - Balancing Compost Materials
• (28:44) - Variations in Composting Methods
• (30:39) - Dealing with Urban Wildlife
• (31:39) - Choosing Soil for Roses
• (34:08) - Cover Crops Explained
• (39:48) - Managing Tree Roots in Raised Beds
• (41:46) - Using Chlorinated Water for Trees
• (45:02) - Microorganisms in Soil
• (49:45) - Conclusion and Farewell