Want to grow sweet, tasty fruit in your own backyard? In today’s episode, author and fruit tree expert Susan Poizner is joining us on the podcast to share some fruit tree knowledge and talk about her latest book Grow Fruit Trees Fast. We'll be talking about choosing the right fruit trees for your space, feeding the soil to keep your fruit trees healthy and how to prune your trees to maximize production. Susan will also tell us stories about her community orchard, her early life as a journalist and so much more!   Susan is the author of two books about growing fruit trees, Growing Urban Orchards and Grow Fruit Trees Fast. She’s also the founder of Orchard People, an online educational program for folks that want to learn all about growing their own fruit trees right at home! Susan hosts a weekly podcast all about fruit trees too!  You can learn more about Susan’s work, her online programs and her informative podcast at  https://www.orchardpeople.com During the interview, Susan mentions her list of reputable fruit tree nurseries. You can find that list here. https://orchardpeople.com/where-to-buy-fruit-trees/ Before the interview Bevin talks about the signs of Autumn that are slowly creeping in at Small House Farm. We’re busy getting things ready for winter and that includes harvesting herbs and processing seeds. You can check out our latest video on our Youtube channel if you’d like a sneak peak of some of the unique varieties of heirloom seeds will be offering from this year’s gardens. https://youtu.be/Ni_EPc0H7OE?si=_lQiND2bvQBihopk You can also listen to the Seeds & Weeds Podcast on Youtube! https://www.youtube.com/@SmallHouseFarm  Want to browse our collection of heirloom seeds? You can check out the selection at: https://www.smallhousefarm.com/seed-collection/ And as always, big thanks to all of our Patreon subscribers.. we appreciate every one of you! Thank you for supporting the show! Remember, you can always support our podcast by joining our Patreon for as little as $3/month at www.patreon.com/smallhousefarm  Connect with us! Join our special Seeds & Weeds Facebook Community! IG: @small_house_farm FB: @smallhousefarm YT: @smallhousefarm www.seedsandweedspodcast.com  Support the show   The Seeds and Weeds Podcast is made possible in part by Baker Creek Heirloom Seed Company - America’s top source for rare and heirloom varieties from around the world, and publisher of The Whole Seed Catalog. Their 2024 catalog is chock full of heirloom goodness; new varieties, recipes, stories, and gorgeous photographs! Order yours now at www.rareseeds.com Support the show