Espalier Fruit Tree Pruning with Andy Lewis
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Learn espalier fruit tree pruning and the Lorette pruning system with Andy (Apples) Lewis, Lead Grower at The Newt in Somerset, UK, on this episode of the Orchard People Radio Show.
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- (00:00) - Introduction and Storytime
- (01:22) - Meet Andy Apples Lewis
- (02:01) - Exploring The Newt's Gardens
- (03:20) - Espalier Techniques and Benefits
- (06:02) - Challenges and Solutions in Espalier
- (09:37) - Harvesting and Sharing the Bounty
- (15:18) - Spotlight on Fruit Trees: Oasis Apple
- (19:01) - Starting Your Own Espalier
- (24:14) - Setting the Angle and Choosing the Bud
- (25:02) - First Cut and Spring Growth
- (26:05) - June Pruning Techniques
- (28:25) - August Pruning and Spur Creation
- (31:26) - Winter Pruning and Leader Management
- (33:57) - Identifying Fruiting Buds
- (34:53) - The Lorette System Explained
- (36:32) - Advantages of Espalier Pruning
- (39:35) - Workshops and Learning Opportunities
- (44:12) - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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- 0:00Introduction and Storytime
- 1:22Meet Andy Apples Lewis
- 2:01Exploring The Newt's Gardens
- 3:20Espalier Techniques and Benefits
- 6:02Challenges and Solutions in Espalier
- 9:37Harvesting and Sharing the Bounty
- 15:18Spotlight on Fruit Trees: Oasis Apple
- 19:01Starting Your Own Espalier
- 24:14Setting the Angle and Choosing the Bud
- 25:02First Cut and Spring Growth
- 26:05June Pruning Techniques
- 28:25August Pruning and Spur Creation
- 31:26Winter Pruning and Leader Management
- 33:57Identifying Fruiting Buds
- 34:53The Lorette System Explained
- 36:32Advantages of Espalier Pruning
- 39:35Workshops and Learning Opportunities
- 44:12Conclusion and Final Thoughts