{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Orchard People","title":"Willow Mulch for Fruit Trees with Dr. Glynn Percival","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/766f0971\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2971,"description":"Dr Glynn Percival manages the UK and Ireland Bartlett Tree Research and Diagnostic Laboratory based at the University of Reading and talks about how new growth on willow trees that makes a mulch that boosts fruit tree health.\nHe and his team have been studying single source mulches - which are made up of the bark and branches of just one species of tree (like willow or eucalyptus) and preliminary studies have found a single soil application of these amendments provides long lasting, broad spectrum control of several fungal, bacterial and viral pathogens.\nThe prize for this episode is a Silky Zubat 330 Handsaw valued at $76.99 USD donated by Bartlett Tree Experts.\nThe host of the Orchard People radio show and podcast is Susan Poizner of the fruit tree care education website http://www.orchardpeople.com.\n \nFormerly 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.\n \nWe offer something for everyone to support your fruit tree care journey, whether you prefer to learn through listening, watching, and/or reading.\n \nRADIO SHOW and PODCAST - FOUR WAYS TO TUNE IN\nJoin our live show on the last Tuesday of every month at 1:00 PM ET and submit your questions and comments!\nCan’t make it live? No worries – catch the podcast later.\n \nHere’s how:\nLive Audio: Listen on RealityRadio101 at 1:00 PM on Tuesday\nLive Video: Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel at 1:00 PM on Tuesday\nAudio Podcast: Download the podcast after the show\nVideo Podcast: Watch the recorded video on our YouTube Podcast Playlist\n \nNEWSLETTER\nDo you want to learn to grow fruit trees successfully, organically, and beyond?\nSign up for the free monthly newsletter at https://orchardpeople.com/sign-up/\n \nPREMIUM EDUCATION\nFor premium fruit tree care education, visit https://learn.orchardpeople.com/ if you are...","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}