{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Orchard People","title":"Why do some fruit trees thrive while others struggle? with Derek Barbe and Chrisina Balint","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/02acd8c6\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1342,"description":"Explore what soil biology can reveal about fruit tree health - and how compost, mulch, root-zone conditions, observation, and ongoing care can help fruit trees thrive.\n\nSusan visits two community orchards in Peterborough, Ontario, with Christina Balint of GreenUP, where trees planted around roughly the same time are growing very differently. With soil microscopy expert Derek Barbe, they investigate what might be happening beneath the trees. \n\nResources from our guests:\n\nChristina Balint | GreenUP\nThe orchards featured in this episode are part of a larger network of community orchards cared for by volunteers with support from GreenUP and community partners.\nPeterborough Community Orchard Stewards\nRead Christina's story: Peterborough's community orchards are growing more than fruit\nExplore GreenUP volunteer opportunities\nSupport GreenUP's work\n\nDerek Barbe | Soil microscopy\nFor those interested in exploring soil biology further, Derek recommends:\nSoil Food Web Certified Listing Directory — find a practitioner near you\n\nFor those interested in going deeper, Derek also recommends this resource featuring Dr. Elaine Ingham, founder of the Soil Food Web School:\nExplore Derek's recommended Soil Food Web resource\n\n---------------------\nThe host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website www.orchardpeople.com.  \n\nSusan is the author of four books on fruit tree care. Learn more here: https://orchardpeople.com/books/\n\nHOW TO TUNE IN TO OUR PODCAST\n\n📺 Video Podcast: Watch the recorded episode anytime on our YouTube Podcast Playlist.\n🎧 Audio Podcast: Download the podcast and listen on your favorite app after it airs.\n🌐 Article: Read the article linked to the show \"Why do some fruit trees thrive while others struggle?\" and find the video and podcast links there too! \n\n---------------------\n \n✍️ Do you want to learn to grow organic fruit trees successfully? Sign up for OrchardPeople.com's free monthly newsletter at...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/IKxj0rySS5BCfohE_DmZ4XroD9GA_yaMAQ7SVmCB5do/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wZTk5/MjMxMTRmMmVhMzU3/NDQ2MzBhNGJiZWQz/NjJlZC5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}