GardenDC Podcast Episode 213: Southern Apples

In this episode, we talk with orchardist and author Diane Flynt, about heirloom apples of the South. The plant profile is on Pitcher Plants and we share what's going on in the garden as well as some upcoming local gardening events and this week's garden tasks in the What's New segment. We close out with the Last Word on Wings of Freedom from Christy Page of Green Prints.

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This episode is archived at: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/gardendc/episodes/Southern-Apples-e2p96f4

Show Notes: 01:07 - Welcome Diane Flynt, orchardist and author (https://uncpress.org/book/97814696769...) 01:34 - Diane talks about her childhood gardening experience 03:24 - Diane discusses her career journey from corporate business to cider farmer 04:55 - Geography/growing conditions of the Floyd, VA region 06:41 - Impacts of nighttime cooling on growing 09:20 - Malus Angustifolia, or Southern Crabapple species 10:08 - Affects of fire blight and other diseases on apple growing 11:42 - Diane discusses tracing the history of different apple species 14:00 - Diane talks about the decrease in Southern apple varieties 16:32 - Indigenous people and their apples 19:28 - Historical significance of orchards in land transfers 21:52 - Diane discusses presidential apple growers 25:33 - Diane talks about horse apples 28:12 - Different apple species have different purposes 32:26 - Where to get Mary Reid apples (https://www.centuryfarmorchards.com/) 32:35 - What are the perfect growing conditions for planting apples? 35:48 - Regional significance of different apple species 36:46 - Diane discusses her favorite apple species 37:22 - Diane talks about which species are good for applesauce 37:50 - Diane’s favorite apples for eating right off the tree 39:44 - Diane’s favorite apples for cider-making 40:18 - Diane discusses her own cidery (https://foggyridgecider.com/) 42:50 - Wha apples has Diane already started harvesting this year? 43:39 - Diane talks about vinegar-making 44:43 - Where to contact Diane? (https://foggyridgecider.com/) (dflynt7@gmail.com) 45:03 - Diane shares her final thoughts about Mid-Atlantic and Southern apples 49:05 - Pitcher Plant plant profile 50:43 - What’s new in the garden this week? Sunshine is back and Nippon daisies are blooming! 51:05 - Garden tips of the week: Don’t consume American persimmon tree fruit until it’s fully matured 51:48 - Upcoming local gardening events: Baltimore African Violet Club’s Autumn Sale, Prince George's County Community Garden Summit, and Potomac Rose Society online rose talk 53:26 - Wings of Freedom by Sunday Dutro 55:27 - Thank you for listening! Become a supporter

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Episode Credits:
Host and Producer: Kathy Jentz

Interview Edit and Show Notes: Zachary Intrater

Music: Let the Sunshine by James Mulvany

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