Citrus Experience Podcast

Jan 18 2024
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Citrus Experience is a podcast series focused on educating and inspiring both seasoned gardeners and emerging green thumbs about how to care for and grow amazing citrus trees in your garden or patio. Hosted by marketing horticulturalist Susan Burns and featuring Citrus Men’s founder and industry expert Gary Eyles. Each episode gives you practical advice and insider knowledge to help ensure your citrus growing journey is a successful one. This series is brought to you by Citrus Men. We know and grow citrus.

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Episode 13 - Finger Lime, a National Treasure

Jan 18 2024 27 mins  
Why are finger limes fast becoming a must-have among gardening enthusiasts and citrus lovers alike? In this episode, Susan Burns, marketing horticulturist, and Gary Eyles, industry expert and Founder of Citrus Men, explore the wonderful world of finger limes, a native Australian citrus that will shake up your taste buds. They cover everything from its origin story to expert tips o

Episode 12 - What you Need to Know about Choosing the Right Citrus Tree

Dec 07 2023 25 mins  
Lets go on a virtual garden centre experience, we'll give you some check boxes to tick when you’re looking to purchase a Citrus tree. In this episode, Susan Burns, marketing horticulturist, and Gary Eyles, industry expert and Founder of Citrus Men, discuss what you should look for, and how you decide what variety you should choose. What to Listen For: [00:00] Introduction [0

Episode 11 - What's that on my Citrus Tree?

Nov 20 2023 30 mins  
What do you do when you find insects on your citrus tree? If you're like most people, your first instinct is to destroy them. However, that is not always the best course of action. In this episode, Susan Burns, marketing horticulturist, and Gary Eyles, industry expert and Founder of Citrus Men, discuss the dos and don'ts of pest control on your citrus plants. Listen to lea

Episode 10 - Citrus, The Christmas Gift that Keeps on Giving

Nov 14 2023 20 mins  
Are you thinking of getting your loved ones a citrus tree this Christmas? You’re in luck because the Citrus Men have a fantastic selection of citrus trees up for grabs. In this episode, Susan Burns, marketing horticulturist, and Gary Eyles, industry expert and Founder of Citrus Men, discuss how to get your loved ones a citrus tree this Christmas and why citrus trees make meaningf

Episode 9 - Something Off About Your Tree? Stay Calm

Nov 07 2023 26 mins  
Having trouble taking care of your citrus tree? Don’t worry about it. Caring for citrus trees can get complicated, especially if it’s your first time. Fortunately, an off-colour looking tree might not always mean it’s lost. In this episode, Susan Burns, marketing horticulturist, and Gary Eyles, industry expert and Founder of Citrus Men, discuss a few ways you can rejuvenate

Episode 8 - Debunking Citrus Myths

Oct 23 2023 27 mins  
What’s something you’ve heard about citrus trees that you aren’t sure whether is true or not? There’s a lot of misinformation out there; following the wrong advice could harm your citrus trees more than help them. In this episode, Susan Burns, marketing horticulturist, and Gary Eyles, industry expert and Founder of Citrus Men, debunk common myths surrounding growing and nu

Episode 7 - If you’re not Buying Grafted Citrus Trees you are at Risk and so is your Tree

Oct 23 2023 28 mins  
Did you know that the quality of your citrus tree depends on its rootstocks? Many people, especially those new to planting citrus, mistake appearance for the quality of the tree. But what goes on underground actually determines its quality, even if you can’t see it. In this episode, Susan Burns, marketing horticulturist, and Gary Eyles, industry expert and Founder of Citrus Men,

Episode 6 - How Your Citrus Tree Takes Care of Itself

Sep 25 2023 32 mins  
If the quality of citrus fruits depends on the health of the tree, how do you care for the tree? There’s a lot that goes into it, from choosing the right fertiliser to understanding when you’ve under or overwater it. In this episode, Susan Burns, marketing horticulturist, and Gary Eyles, industry expert and Founder of Citrus Men, talk about the best practices to follow once yo

Episode 5 - What is Biosecurity and Why Should You Care?

Sep 11 2023 27 mins  
Our Citrus industry is protected and secure from many diseases that have ravaged citrus trees in areas across the world. The processes and strategies that are in place in Australia are world-class. We go behind the scenes and discuss what we do commercially and what we should do domestically to protect our citrus trees. What to Listen For: [1:16] What to know about citrus gall wasp

Episode 4 - Citrus Seasons! Discover What Your Citrus is up to at Different Times of the Year

Aug 28 2023 29 mins  
What are citrus trees up to every season? Every cycle of citrus trees brings new surprises, colours, and even behaviours you should be aware of to keep your citrus looking fresh as the temperature falls and rises throughout the year. In this episode, Susan Burns, marketing horticulturist, and Gary Eyles, industry expert and Founder of Citrus Men, walk you through how citrus trees t