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Orchard People with Susan Poizner

What Growing a Community Orchard Really Teaches Us

June 21, 2026 Jennifer Ross Leave a comment

There’s something deeply romantic about planting fruit trees. We picture baskets overflowing with apples, children picking cherries on summer afternoons,…

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Posted in: Fruit Trees, Orchard Filed under: apple, community, community garden, fruit, fruit tree, grafting, orchard, peaches, toronto

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The Agri-Tourist Podcast, my journey back to agriculture! Join me to learn from agritourism farmers & entrepreneurs & help me build my farm strategy!
In this heartfelt and deeply educational episode, In this heartfelt and deeply educational episode, I sit down with fruit tree expert, author, educator, and podcaster Susan Poizner to explore the surprising realities behind growing fruit trees — and why planting an orchard is far more than simply putting a tree in the ground. From launching a community orchard in Toronto with almost no horticultural experience, to becoming a leading voice in urban orchard education, Susan shares the honest mistakes, hard-earned lessons, and beautiful community moments that shaped her journey. Together, we dive into everything from grafting, pollination, disease-resistant cultivars, and organic growing practices, to the public perception of sprays, sustainability, and what it truly takes to grow healthy fruit in challenging climates. Susan also shares moving stories about community harvests, cultural connections to food, and how one small orchard ultimately educated thousands of people and transformed neighborhoods in unexpected ways. This conversation is both grounding and inspiring — especially for anyone dreaming of planting fruit trees, building community through agriculture, or reconnecting with where our food truly comes from. Click on the link in the bio to listen to the full podcast. #podcast #orchard #fruittree #agritourism
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a success…💚🌱 a success…💚🌱
So proud of this team…we just hiked with 40 4th gr So proud of this team…we just hiked with 40 4th grade students from Mill Pond School to the farm for a farm tour, scavenger hunt and taste of strawberries and cider donuts! Was a great adventure for all involved and so much fun! Thank you team for making it a great success! 💚🌱
Just sharing some photos from the farm and my ear Just sharing some photos from the farm and my early morning walks!
Every now and then, a conversation changes your li Every now and then, a conversation changes your life in ways you could never have predicted. That’s exactly what happened when I first interviewed Pattie Baker about her WWOOFing journey across America. We connected instantly. What started as a podcast interview grew into a genuine friendship built on a shared love of farming, travel, learning, and embracing new adventures. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of following Pattie’s WWOOFing experiences in Ireland, sharing my own WWOOFing journey in Sicily, and collaborating together on our Farm Journal series documenting my new role as Retail Farm Manager at Nourse Farm. As I watch Pattie continue to inspire others from across the ocean while on her new adventure back in Ireland, I keep coming back to the lesson she lives every day: Trust the Journey. Re-listening to this very first interview reminded me how one brave decision can open doors you never imagined. I’m excited to share this conversation again because this is where it all began. Click on the link in the bio to re-listen to the podcast. #podcast #agriculture #volunteer #farm #farming
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Over the past few years on The Agri-Tourist Podcast, I’ve had the opportunity to explore so many different corners of agriculture—but this conversation brings us into a part of the food system that is both incredibly visible and often deeply misunderstood: beekeeping.In episode 101, I sit down with Evan Reseska of Boston Honey Company, a family-run business that has grown from a single backyard hive into a multi-state operation. What I found especially compelling is how this story reflects something we see across agriculture—growth doesn’t happen in a straight line. It’s shaped by curiosity, by necessity, and by a willingness to adapt when conditions change. From shifting climates to changing forage and the realities of pollination, Evan shares what it really takes to build and sustain a business around bees.As you listen, I invite you to think a little differently about something as simple as honey. Because behind it is a complex system—of bees, land, farmers, and decisions that all play a role in what ends up in the jar. And as always, it’s a reminder that the more we understand about where our food comes from, the more connected we become to the people and processes behind it.Click on the link in the bio to listen to the full podcast episode. #beekeeper #beekeepers #localhoney #honey #podcast ... See MoreSee Less

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Recent Posts

  • What Growing a Community Orchard Really Teaches Us
  • Trust the Journey: Revisiting the Podcast Episode That Started It All with Pattie Baker
  • The Healing Power of Farms: A Conversation with Dr. Chris Barsotti
  • Starting Over in Agriculture: My Journey to Nourse Farm in Massachusetts
  • What Beekeeping Teaches Us About Resilience in Agriculture
  • From Scent to Syrup: The Unexpected Journey of a Rose Farm in Italy
  • Beyond Field Trips: How Medway Community Farm Built a Fully Integrated Education Program

heartbeetfarms

The Agri-Tourist Podcast, my journey back to agriculture! Join me to learn from agritourism farmers & entrepreneurs & help me build my farm strategy!
In this heartfelt and deeply educational episode, In this heartfelt and deeply educational episode, I sit down with fruit tree expert, author, educator, and podcaster Susan Poizner to explore the surprising realities behind growing fruit trees — and why planting an orchard is far more than simply putting a tree in the ground. From launching a community orchard in Toronto with almost no horticultural experience, to becoming a leading voice in urban orchard education, Susan shares the honest mistakes, hard-earned lessons, and beautiful community moments that shaped her journey. Together, we dive into everything from grafting, pollination, disease-resistant cultivars, and organic growing practices, to the public perception of sprays, sustainability, and what it truly takes to grow healthy fruit in challenging climates. Susan also shares moving stories about community harvests, cultural connections to food, and how one small orchard ultimately educated thousands of people and transformed neighborhoods in unexpected ways. This conversation is both grounding and inspiring — especially for anyone dreaming of planting fruit trees, building community through agriculture, or reconnecting with where our food truly comes from. Click on the link in the bio to listen to the full podcast. #podcast #orchard #fruittree #agritourism
💚💚 💚💚
a success…💚🌱 a success…💚🌱
So proud of this team…we just hiked with 40 4th gr So proud of this team…we just hiked with 40 4th grade students from Mill Pond School to the farm for a farm tour, scavenger hunt and taste of strawberries and cider donuts! Was a great adventure for all involved and so much fun! Thank you team for making it a great success! 💚🌱
Just sharing some photos from the farm and my ear Just sharing some photos from the farm and my early morning walks!
Every now and then, a conversation changes your li Every now and then, a conversation changes your life in ways you could never have predicted. That’s exactly what happened when I first interviewed Pattie Baker about her WWOOFing journey across America. We connected instantly. What started as a podcast interview grew into a genuine friendship built on a shared love of farming, travel, learning, and embracing new adventures. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of following Pattie’s WWOOFing experiences in Ireland, sharing my own WWOOFing journey in Sicily, and collaborating together on our Farm Journal series documenting my new role as Retail Farm Manager at Nourse Farm. As I watch Pattie continue to inspire others from across the ocean while on her new adventure back in Ireland, I keep coming back to the lesson she lives every day: Trust the Journey. Re-listening to this very first interview reminded me how one brave decision can open doors you never imagined. I’m excited to share this conversation again because this is where it all began. Click on the link in the bio to re-listen to the podcast. #podcast #agriculture #volunteer #farm #farming
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