How to Make Cider with Ben Watson, and Girls in the Trees with Katrina van Osch-Saxon

Learn how to make cider with your apple harvest with Ben Watson, Author of Cider Hard and Sweet.
And learn why women are being encouraged to look for jobs in arboriculture and forestry in an interview with Katrina van Osch-Saxon of Fleming College’s Urban Forestry Program.

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Orchard People, formerly known as the Urban Forestry Radio Show from germination in January 2016 until December 2023, has grown over the years, thanks to the collective knowledge and collaboration of the monthly guest experts, organizations, and community from around the world.

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

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ARTICLES
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How to Prune Fruit Trees:

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Fruit Tree Pests and Diseases:

https://orchardpeople.com/protecting-fruit-trees-from-pests-and-diseases/

How to Feed Fruit Trees:

https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-feed-fruit-trees/

The Best Fruit Trees to Grow:

https://orchardpeople.com/best-fruit-trees-to-grow/

How to Graft Fruit Trees:

https://orchardpeople.com/how-to-graft-fruit-trees/

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• (00:00) - The Rise of Hard Cider
• (01:25) - Cider Making Basics with Ben Watson
• (10:21) - Advanced Cider Making Techniques
• (17:42) - Exploring Apple Varieties for Cider
• (20:06) - Deep Dive into Apple Varieties
• (28:06) - Choosing the Right Apple Tree for Pollination
• (29:06) - Best Apple Varieties for Pies and Cider
• (29:34) - The Science of Cider Making
• (29:48) - Challenges in Consistent Cider Taste
• (30:23) - Franklin County Cider Days Festival
• (31:30) - Events and Workshops at Cider Days
• (33:11) - How to Attend Cider Days
• (33:42) - Encouraging Women in Arboriculture
• (34:49) - Interview with Katrina van Osch-Saxon
• (40:54) - The North American Tree Climbing Championship
• (43:32) - Opportunities in Urban Forestry