Learning From Leaves with Linda Chalker-Scott, and Cherry Rootstock with Lynn Long

Linda Chalker-Scott, an associate professor and horticulturist at Washington State University and the author of "How Plants Work: The Science Behind The Amazing Things That Plants Do" talks about what leaves are telling you about your tree's health.
Lynn Long, a professor of horticulture at Oregon State University talks about cherry rootstock.

Read more about cherry root stock in this article.

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.

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• (00:00) - Introduction and Welcome
• (02:00) - The Rise of Hard Cider
• (03:50) - Cider Making Basics with Ben Watson
• (12:46) - Advanced Cider Making Techniques
• (20:07) - Exploring Apple Varieties for Cider
• (22:32) - Sponsor Break
• (25:52) - Deep Dive into Apple Varieties
• (33:52) - Choosing the Right Apple Tree for Pollination
• (34:52) - Best Apple Varieties for Pies and Cider
• (35:19) - The Science of Cider Making
• (35:34) - Challenges in Consistent Cider Taste
• (36:09) - Franklin County Cider Days Festival
• (37:16) - Events and Workshops at Cider Days
• (38:57) - How to Attend Cider Days
• (39:49) - Encouraging Women in Arboriculture
• (43:42) - Interview with Katrina van Osch Saxen
• (49:47) - The North American Tree Climbing Championship
• (52:25) - Opportunities in Urban Forestry
• (58:29) - Conclusion and Upcoming Episodes