Share
Audio home of The Jimquisition, featuring its lovely little podcast, Podquisition - starring Jim Sterling, Laura Kate, and Conrad Zimmerman!
…
continue reading
Manage episode 521181719 series 3561910
Content provided by Washington State University Extension Master Gardener Program, Erin Hoover, and WSU Extension Master Gardener Program. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Washington State University Extension Master Gardener Program, Erin Hoover, and WSU Extension Master Gardener Program or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://staging.podcastplayer.com/legal.
Washington once grew hundreds of unique apple varieties—many of which disappeared from modern cultivation. In this episode, David Benscoter of the Washington Lost Apple Project shares how he tracks down these forgotten varieties, why so many vanished, and what it takes to preserve their genetics for the future.
We explore how old orchards are located and identified, the stories behind rare rediscoveries, and how these heritage apples contribute to biodiversity and resilience in a changing climate. David also offers insight into how home gardeners can support conservation efforts and even grow heritage fruit trees themselves.
Resources mentioned in this episode, along with a full transcript, can be found on our website.
63 episodes
))
