Best Arboriculture Podcasts (2024)

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Ep.204 Protecting trees during development - Gary Moran (Treeside Arboricultural Consultancy) 48:49

4d ago48:49

48:49

How can we protect trees during development? In this episode, consulting arborist Gary Moran and I explore his usual recommendations for clients wishing to protect their trees during development, whether that's for a private, commercial, or public project. Trees might take a long time to show stress, so just because it looks great when construction…

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Why International Society of Arboriculture Certifications are Important 15:44

7d ago15:44

15:44

Ryan Gustafon, district manager of Davey's South Minneapolis office, talks about Interntional Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certifications and his involvement in the Minnesota Society of Arboriculture (MSA) chapter. In this episode we cover: What is an ISA (International Society of Arboriculture) certified arborist? (:44) ISA certified arborists' …

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A Sustainable Future in Arboriculture with Kurt Stenberg 30:42

29d ago30:42

30:42

Episode Topic In this episode of Timber Talk, Mindy interviews Kurt Steinberg, founder of Cochrane Tree Care, to explore the intricate world of arboriculture and tree care. Kurt shares his journey from a career in firefighting and EMT to becoming a dedicated arborist. He discusses his motivations, the challenges he faced, and his passion for enhanc…

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Moving from planting to growing new trees, with the Tree Council's Sara Lom 20:34

10h ago20:34

20:34

Trees, arguably, have never been so popular and Sarah Lom, chief executive of the Tree Council is enjoying their moment in the sun. Applications to the Tree Council's small grants fund [under £500] have doubled in the last 12 months. National Tree Week at the end of 2023 reached an estimated 30 million people and a schools programme is helping enga…

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How This Year's Dual Cicada Emergence is Impacting Your Trees 16:42

5h ago16:42

16:42

Alec Hall, sales arborist from Davey's St. Louis West office, discusses the impact of this year's historical dual cicada emergence and how you can protect your trees if they were damaged. In this episode we cover: St. Louis' cicada problem (0:33) 2024 dual cicada emergence (0:56) The impact of the dual cicada emergence (1:47) (2:02) How do cicadas …

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Christine Figgener - My Life With Sea Turtles 56:12

1d ago56:12

56:12

Christine Figgener, a world-renowned marine biologist, discusses her passion for sea turtles and the importance of their conservation. She shares her journey to Costa Rica and her first impressions of the research station. Christine explains that there are seven extant species of sea turtles, each with unique characteristics and diets. She emphasiz…

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Using Drones for Conservation and Development with Dan Staley 53:31

1d ago53:31

53:31

Episode Topic In this episode of Timber Talks, we get into the fascinating world of Urban Forestry & Drone Technology with Dan Staley, the principal of Arbor Drone LLC. The discussion centers around the integration of advanced drone technology into forestry management, highlighting its transformative impact on the industry. Dan shares his journey f…

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Career changers: how Neal Ritson found his way into horticultural production from the music industry 13:05

6d ago13:05

13:05

HortWeek is delighted to present the Cultivate Your Future podcast, in partnership with the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation and sponsors MorePeople. At a time when horticulture needs to encourage a new wave of young people to come into the industry, this podcast is designed to highlight the multiple and varied career opportunities available. Hear fro…

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Tree Care and Sustainability with Kathy Glass of Inspire Green Inc 41:25

7d ago41:25

41:25

Episode Topic: Welcome to an insightful episode of Holistic Health Habits. We get into the world of holistic nutrition and wellness with Christian Elliot, CEO of TRUE Whole Human. The discussion centers around the transformative power of a Personalized Health Approach. Christian shares his journey from struggling with his health to becoming a leade…

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Nadina Galle - The Nature of Our Cities 1:11:58

8d ago1:11:58

1:11:58

The conversation covers various topics related to urban ecology and the importance of nature in cities. It touches on personal experiences, the role of technology in enhancing urban greenery, and the challenges faced by urban foresters. The guests discuss the need for better data collection and mapping of trees, as well as the importance of communi…

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Flipping the Script: Innovative Approaches to Traditional Pest Control 1:06:01

9d ago1:06:01

1:06:01

Join host Justin Berg, President of Purple Care, and Robert Stults, Certified Technician and Licensed Pest Management Professional, as they delve into the sophisticated ideologies of pest control management. In this enlightening series, "Lawn Therapy: The Purple Care Podcast," we challenge traditional practices by emphasizing the importance of mini…

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Changing careers from cycling to professional gardening - with Connie Hudson 10:43

13d ago10:43

10:43

HortWeek is delighted to present the Cultivate Your Future podcast, in partnership with the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation and sponsors MorePeople. At a time when horticulture needs to encourage a new wave of young people to come into the industry, this podcast is designed to highlight the multiple and varied career opportunities available. Hear fro…

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Drought Stress and Spiraling Decline of Trees 20:48

14d ago20:48

20:48

Matthew Scott, sales arborist at Davey's Raleigh office, discusses drought stress and the steps you can take to help your plants during drought season. In this episode we cover: Drought stress in North Carolina (:38) How to identify drought stress on trees (1:06) Solutions for drought stress (2:53) Can you use these solutions on existing trees? (3:…

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The Future of Renewable Energy with Wesley Smith 38:32

15d ago38:32

38:32

Episode Topic In this episode of Timber Talks, host Mindy welcomes Wesley Smith, the CEO of Tree Service Digital, a specialized marketing agency for tree care companies. The discussion centers around the importance of digital marketing in the forestry and tree care industry. Wesley explains how tree service companies can significantly grow their bu…

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Ep.203 Common hardscape mistakes: Outdoor construction basics - Joel Barnett (In Style Gardens, The Landscaping Podcast) 1:04:44

18d ago1:04:44

1:04:44

A sound understanding of hardscape elements is a good feather in the cap for any horticulturist, maintenance operator, or garden enthusiast. Sadly, most of us never get a chance to learn about this part of the garden because we only get to play in the dirt. In this episode, Joel Barnett (In Style Gardens, The Landscaping Podcast) guides us through …

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Claire Austin on peony perfection 18:55

20d ago18:55

18:55

Renowned plantswoman Claire Austin, who has recently written a book called Peonies, a personal collection of 350 species, has revealed the secrets behind growing the increasingly popular herbaceous, intersectional and tree peonies. Austin, who owns the only retail nursery that also has a pub on site, in Sarn, mid-Wales, talks about the appeal of pe…

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All About Mulch with Davey's Mulch Expert 30:00

21d ago30:00

30:00

Nate Conn, district manager at Davey's North Central Wood Products office in Lombard, Ill., discusses all things mulch and biochar, including how Davey is producing both. In this episode we cover: What is North Central Wood Products? (:44) Forms mulch comes in (1:25) How is mulch processed? (2:12) (3:04) Can you use any biomass to make mulch? (4:14…

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Innovating Tree Management with John Snow's Expertise 27:28

22d ago27:28

27:28

Episode Topic In this episode of Timber Talks, we delve into the dynamic world of arboriculture and forestry management. Hosted by Mindy, the show features a conversation with John Snow, a seasoned consulting master arborist and president-elect of the Florida Urban Forestry Council. Together, they explore the evolution of tree care practices, the r…

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Fruit Mummies with Kerik Cox 59:02

23d ago59:02

59:02

Have you ever found mummified and immature fruit on your fruit trees? Learn what's happening and how to prevent this using botanical sprays in this episode of the Orchard People podcast. Our guest is Plant Pathologist, Mycologist, and Bacteriologist Kerik D. Cox Ph.D. of the Cox Program at Cornell University. The host of the Orchard People radio sh…

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ICL's Hort Science Live previewed 11:47

27d ago11:47

11:47

HortWeek editor Matt Appleby speaks with ICL's Andrew Wilson, Matthew Miller, Steven Chapman and Sam Rivers to preview Hort Science Live. ICL Hort Science Live explore the latest technologies and management practices growers need to produce quality resilient plants in sustainable media. Wilson will lead the ‘How to rethink plant nutrition’workstati…

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5. Southern Pine Beetle Predictions with Troy Clymer and Michael Torbett 22:43

28d ago22:43

22:43

Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! Today's topic is the southern pine beetle! Join GFC's Troy Clymer and Michael Torbett for a discussion on southern pine beetle, how to mitigate the issue, and their predictions on southern pine beetle activity for 2024! For more information on southern pine beetle, forest health, and how to get involved - plea…

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How to Save Your Trees Before Starting Backyard Construction Projects 20:35

29d ago20:35

20:35

Taylor Judd, sales arborist with Davey's East Denver office, talks about the importance of tree care and preservation before beginning backyard construction projects. In this episode we cover: Late spring Colorado snow (:40) How construction projects affect trees (1:55) Handling neighbor disputes with trees and construction projects (3:49) Dealing …

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Exploring Regenerative Agriculture: Insights from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension on the Lawn Therapy Podcast 55:49

1M ago55:49

55:49

Join us on the latest episode of the "Lawn Therapy: The Purple Care Podcast" with host Justin Berg, President of Purple Care as we dive deep into the world of horticulture and plant sciences with our esteemed guest, Paul Winski from Texas A&M AgriLife Extension. In this enlightening session, Paul shares his extensive journey through the realms of a…

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Swapcast: The Landscaping Podcast Ep.191 - Joel Barnett (In Style Gardens) 55:22

1M ago55:22

55:22

I don't talk about myself much on this podcast - we tend to stick to the art and science of horticulture and interrelated disciplines. But I was recently interviewed by Joel Barnett about my recent move from Melbourne to Brisbane and the reasons behind it, my career journey, and the fact that my wife Kirstie and I are expecting a baby later this ye…

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Building Sparsholt College's Chelsea Flower Show exhibit - with students Chloe, Hayden, Jessica and Joshua 10:23

1M ago10:23

10:23

HortWeek is delighted to present the Cultivate Your Future podcast, in partnership with the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation and sponsors MorePeople. At a time when horticulture needs to encourage a new wave of young people to come into the industry, this podcast is designed to highlight the multiple and varied career opportunities available. Hear fro…

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Climbing High with Arborist Jeff Inman of True Timber 40:59

1M ago40:59

40:59

Episode Topic In this episode of Timber Talk, we dig into the world of arboriculture with Jeff Inman, exploring his passion for trees and his journey in the forestry field. Jeff shares his story of how a childhood fascination with wood and nature, inspired by his grandfather, evolved into a fulfilling career. This episode aims to shed light on the …

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Spotted Lanternfly and Other Pests to Watch for 21:23

1M ago21:23

21:23

Mike Holleran from Davey's Wilmington, Delaware, office talks about spotted lanternfly (SLF) and other pests affecting his office and how they can best be treated. In this episode we cover: Spotted lanternfly (SLF) (0:40) When SLF reached Delaware (1:36) SLF damage (2:22) Tree of Heaven (3:27) SLF treatment (4:57) (6:47) How long SLF was a major pe…

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Commonwealth War Graves Commission's David Richardson on horticulture and D-Day, CIOH and Kew 21:04

1M ago21:04

21:04

David Richardson is director of horticulture at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) and leads a team of almost 850 horticulturists responsible for the maintenance and gardening of more than 2,400 sites across 50 countries. He speaks to HortWeek about how the CWGC will be at the heart of many D-Day events in the UK and France, and is a glo…

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Why Trees Fail - Environmental Factors & Things We Do 27:35

1M ago27:35

27:35

Rob Dallmann from Davey's Annapolis office talks about the reasons why a tree could fall and how arborists have to be "history detectives." In this episode we cover: A fallen tree in Rob's neighborhood (0:44) Looking at the history of the scenery (1:11) Events that can contribute to a tree falling (4:33) The importance of an arborist looking at you…

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Ep.202 Integrated Pest Management: 6 methods - Daniel Fuller 21:05

2M ago21:05

21:05

Everybody wants a silver bullet for plant pests and diseases, but they usually end up causing more issues than they solve in the long run. Integrated Pest Management, or IPM, is an approach to managing pests in accordance with nature's rhythms. Instead of reaching straight for a chemical control, we can influence a number of factors that put pests …

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Horticulture legend and nature gardening innovator Chris Baines on rewilding, biodiversity, bird feeding and parks 30:33

2M ago30:33

30:33

Chris Baines is one of the UK’s leading independent environmentalists and an award-winning writer and broadcaster. A trained horticulturist and landscape architect, he spent some years practising and teaching landscape design but has spent most of his career a professional adviser to Government and other bodies including the National Trust, Nationa…

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Learn About Ecotherapy from a Certified Forest Therapy Guide 19:55

2M ago19:55

19:55

Chelsi Abbott, a technical advisor and education specialist at the Davey Institute (and Certified Forest Therapy Guide), talks about ecotherapy, also known as forest bathing, including how to do it and its benefits. In this episode we cover: What is ecotherapy? (0:53) What a Certified Forest Therapy Guide does (1:45) How long does forest bathing ta…

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Fruit Tree Patents with Jeremy Kent Tamsen 1:00:48

2M ago1:00:48

1:00:48

What fruit trees are illegal to propagate? Learn about fruit tree propagation law with with Jeremy Kent Tamsen of Washington State University. WSU's Tree Fruit Research and Extension Center in Wenatchee Washington developed and introduced many new specialty crops over the years, including the popular Cosmic Crisp® apple. During the show, we talk ab…

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Episode 0: Intro Music 0:29

2M ago0:29

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ICL: all about biostimulants in horticulture 16:46

2M ago16:46

16:46

Biostimulants and legislation is the topic for this week's podcast with ICL. ICL's Sam Rivers says there is confusion about what biostimulants are: micro-organisms that when applied to plants stimulate natural processes. They are not replacements for nutrition or IPM but can help overcome issues in plant production. Different types of biostimulants…

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Fargro's Richard Hopkins on drones, sustainability and fairness in the supply chain 19:37

2M ago19:37

19:37

The second part of this conversation with Fargro's managing director, explores drones, sustainability and fairness in the supply chain. Fargro's interest in drones is part of a number of projects on data-driven decision-making for protected horticulture "to try and give a holistic view for agronomists and growers so they actually get some actionabl…

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How Home Runs Help Plant Trees: Partnership with the Cleveland Guardians 14:50

2M ago14:50

14:50

Sandee Reid, Davey’s vice president of corporate communications and strategic planning, talks about Davey’s partnership with the Cleveland Guardians and why reestablishing the tree canopy is so important. In this episode we cover: What is Swing for the Trees? (0:46) Which trees are planted through the program? (1:18) Where are the trees planted? (2…

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4. Forestry Communications with Seth Hawkins and Ashley Frasca 30:11

2M ago30:11

30:11

Welcome to the Georgia Forestry Forum! Today's topic is communicating the importance of forestry with our communities! Join Seth Hawkins, Urban & Community Forestry Coordinator, and Ashley Frasca, host of WSB Radio's Green and Growing on 95.5 us for a discussion on invasive species, urban forestry, and the benefits of trees! For more information on…

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Ep.201 Ornamental permaculture: Revisiting the 12 principles - Daniel Fuller 20:23

2M ago20:23

20:23

Most people wouldn't consider a permaculture mindset for a public park or an ornamental garden. But that's a missed opportunity, because it could help individuals, organisations and councils reduce their maintenance budgets while increasing plant health and positive biodiversity outcomes. The 12 principles of permaculture can be applied whether or …

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Careers in the agritech and hortitech industries with Oli Hilbourne of Outfield 22:30

2M ago22:30

22:30

HortWeek is delighted to present the Cultivate Your Future podcast, in partnership with the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation and sponsors MorePeople. At a time when horticulture needs to encourage a new wave of young people to come into the industry, this podcast is designed to highlight the multiple and varied career opportunities available. Hear fro…

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How Preventative Healthcare for Your Trees Can Save Them 24:50

2M ago24:50

24:50

Aaron Hoot from Davey's Dallas office talks about preventative tree healthcare, common problems that can be prevented and the importance of treating emerald ash borer on trees. In this episode we cover: Girdling roots (0:45) Proper planting practices (2:43)) Looking for distress signals (4:25) Preventing emerald ash borer (6:13) How arborists condu…

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Ep.200 Podcasters pick: 10 "best" episodes - Daniel Fuller (Plants Grow Here) 1:12:49

2M ago1:12:49

1:12:49

This week, we're celebrating 200 episodes! My mentor, Karen Smith, editor of Hort Journal Australia, interviews me about my picks for the "best" 10 episodes. To pick only 10 episodes was an impossible task, but I've narrowed it down to a few essential chats that I believe all my listeners should listen to at least once. From Integrated Weed Managem…

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A career in the agritech and hortitech industries with plant pathologist, Laura Bouvet 18:17

2M ago18:17

18:17

HortWeek is delighted to present the Cultivate Your Future podcast, in partnership with the Colegrave Seabrook Foundation and sponsors MorePeople. At a time when horticulture needs to encourage a new wave of young people to come into the industry, this podcast is designed to highlight the multiple and varied career opportunities available. This wee…

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Importance of Diversity in the Landscape and Planting to Replace 19:42

2M ago19:42

19:42

Josh Fritz from Hartney Greymont, a Davey company, in the Boston North Shore office, talks about Doug's dying oak forest and how he can slowly replace the trees that have succumbed to oak wilt, as well as why planting a diversity of species in your landscape is so important. In this episode we cover: Planting diversity (0:35) Street trees (2:03) Wh…

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Ep.199 MIFGS 2024 Pt.3: A Moment In Time - Peter Donegan (Irish landscape architect) 1:20:25

3M ago1:20:25

1:20:25

Did you get a chance to see Peter Donegan's phenomenal garden design A Moment In Time at the Melbourne International Flower and Garden Show (MIFGS) this year? We spoke about it in Ep.181 A Daydream Supported By A Series of Equations, but I wanted to touch in after the event finished to get his perspective on how everything went, and if he actually …

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Fargro's Richard Hopkins on crop protection, peat, water and trade policy 19:37

3M ago19:37

19:37

Fargro managing director Richard Hopkins speaks to HortWeek about spring optimism, the upcoming general election and peat, water, border inspections and crop protection. He says growers should talk to policymakers using policy asks from the HTA, AIC and NFU. Key issues are peat, plant health, plant protection products and water. On crop protection …

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How Drones are Used in Arboriculture 16:33

3M ago16:33

16:33

Deb Sheeler, a Geospatial & Software Support Services production manager with Davey Resource Group (DRG), talks about the ways drones are used in arboriculture, what kind of data they can capture and how it's used in the industry. In this episode we cover: What does geospatial and software support mean? (0:36) How drones are used in arboriculture (…

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Texas Turf Talk: Innovative Soil Solutions and Green Manufacturing with Purple Care on the Lawn Therapy Podcast 53:04

3M ago53:04

53:04

Welcome to Lawn Therapy, The Purple Care Podcast: Hosted by Justin Berg, President of Purple Care and with our guest speaker, David Mayer with Mayer Materials. Join us as we delve deep into the fascinating world of soil science, where we'll explore topics ranging from soil processing and product materials to the importance of green manufacturing. I…

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