Free eBook - Fruit Tree Pruning: The Science and Art of Cultivating Healthy Fruit Trees

Happy Friday, fellow permies:

Susan Poizner, the founder and host of the Orchard People podcasts, Orchard People fruit tree care education website, and author of gobs of articles, books, and courses, is offering something special.

Her new book, Fruit Tree Pruning: The Science and Art of Cultivating Healthy Fruit Trees, has officially launched, and she is offering the Kindle version for free!

Inside the book, you’ll learn:
-The science behind pruning—why it works, not just how to do it.
-Step-by-step instructions for central leader & open center pruning.
-How to prune for improved tree health and harvest quality.
-And lots of surprising pruning insights along the way!

Quoted from the book:
"What I didn't realize then is that cultivated fruit trees aren't the same as wild trees.  In nature, trees grow untamed.  But the fruit trees in our gardens are grafted - most are actually two separate trees fused into one plant that produces the fruit we love.  These trees depend on human care to thrive, and pruning is one of the most important ways we guide them toward success." -Susan Poizner

If you saw my post from last week and grabbed the PDF - this may look familiar.
I hope you enjoyed it and was helpful!
This is the official and finalized version

👉 Grab Your free copy (and leave a review to help others find this fantastic resource):
Amazon.com (if you live in the US) or Amazon.ca (if you live in Canada) or find Fruit Tree Pruning (Kindle edition) in your local Amazon store.

Several pointers:
-Click the orange button that says "Buy now with 1-Click"
-Avoid the yellow “Read for Free” button—that’s for Kindle Unlimited and comes with a charge.
-The system will prompt you to sign into Amazon and then you will be able to check out with a total cost of $0.

📖 You can read the eBook on any device using the free Kindle app.

📖 By the way, a paperback version is also available for purchase if you dig that format!
Amazon.com (if you live in the US) or Amazon.ca (if you live in Canada), or find Fruit Tree Pruning (Paperback) in your local Amazon store.

P.S. If you know anyone else who might want benefit from this book (and the free eBook offer), please do share - far and wide!

Don't wait too long, as this generous offer is available until Tuesday, February 25th 11:59PM PST!
*No, I am not aware of a reward for who-can-click-the-most-last-minute

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More from Orchard People:

Course featured here on Permies: Growing Fruit Trees with Ease (this was also included in the 2023 Permaculture Adventure Bundle!)

Podcast discussing hugelkultur with Paul!

A collection of podcasts

Hi fellow permies:

Here's a quick note from Susan, in case you are not a part of her email communication:

"Oops!  A Formatting Glitch - Free Kindle Book Promo Coming Back Soon!

I want to take a moment to let you know about an unexpected issue with the free Kindle version of my new book, Fruit Tree Pruning: The Science and Art of Cultivating Healthy Fruit Trees.

Some of you reached out to say that the Kindle formatting wasn’t easy to read. After looking into it, I realized that I mistakenly uploaded the wrong format—so you are not seeing the polished layout you were expecting! 😬

The good news? We’re fixing this now, and as soon as the correct version is approved by Amazon, I’ll re-run the free Kindle promotion so you can download a copy that looks perfect on any device. Whether you’re reading on a Kindle, tablet, or phone, it will be clear and easy to navigate.

For those who have already posted a review, Thank you! Your review will be migrated to the corrected version! If you planned to leave a review but were waiting, no rush—the free Kindle promo will run again soon. I’ll send another email when it’s ready!

I truly appreciate your patience, and I’m so grateful to those of you who flagged this issue. My goal is to make fruit tree pruning simple, empowering, and effective, and I can’t wait for you to dig into the book in its best possible format.

I’ll send another email soon when the corrected version is ready for free download—stay tuned!

Thank you for your support, and happy pruning!

Warmly,

Susan

P.S.Once the corrected version is live, I recommend deleting the current Kindle version from your device and re-downloading it to ensure you get the latest format."

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In the interim, may I recommend a few podcasts/videos that may be of interest?
These are some of the folks who inspired Susan in her journey of fruit tree care.

Best Fruit Tree Pruning Tools with Ron Perry


Old ("Veteran") Apple Tree Pruning with Orchard Educator Bob Lever


Heritage Pear Trees for Perry Cider with Barry Masterson


Espalier Fruit Trees for Small Gardens with Ron Perry
https://podcast.orchardpeople.com/episodes/summer-fruit-tree-pruning

Fruit Tree Pruning Techniques with Tom Spellman
https://podcast.orchardpeople.com/episodes/fruit-tree-pruning-techniques-with-tom-spellman

Easy Grow Fruit Trees and Pruning with Harold Thornbro and Susan Poizner
https://podcast.orchardpeople.com/episodes/easy-grow-fruit-trees-and-pruning-with-harold-thornbro-susan-poizner

Hi fellow permies:

Here's the latest note from Susan, in case you are not a part of her email communication.
Enjoy!

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"If you tried to download my new book, Fruit Tree Pruning: The Science and Art of Cultivating Healthy Fruit Trees, last week, you may have noticed something was… off.

Unfortunately, I uploaded a version with formatting issues, making it hard to read and not displaying images correctly on some devices.

The good news?
It’s now fully fixed and formatted perfectly for Kindle! Whether you’re reading on a tablet, phone, or e-reader, the text and images will now appear just as they should.
And for the next 5 days only, you can download it for FREE! 🎉

This book will change the way you prune—helping you understand exactly when, where, and how to make cuts for healthier, more productive trees.
Thank you for your patience and support—I’m so excited for you to finally enjoy the book in its best format!

📣 Got pruning questions? Ask me LIVE today!
To celebrate the launch, I’ll be answering your fruit tree pruning questions on a live radio show & podcast TODAY, February 25th, at 1 PM Eastern Time! Harold Thornbro of The Modern Homesteading Podcast will be interviewing me, and you’re invited to join us, ask questions, and be part of the conversation.

Ways to listen & participate:
1. Watch live on the Orchard People YouTube Channel and ask your questions in the chat.
2. Listen on RealityRadio101.com and email in your questions (tune in for details).

👉 Now, back to your free eBook...
Go to Amazon.com (US) or Amazon.ca (Canada), or search for Fruit Tree Pruning (Kindle edition) in your country's Amazon store.
1. Click the orange button that says "Buy now with 1-Click"
2. Avoid the yellow “Read for Free” button—that’s for Kindle Unlimited and comes with a charge.
3. The system will prompt you to sign into Amazon and then you will be able to check out with a total cost of $0.

📖 You can read the eBook on any device using the free Kindle app.

📖 By the way, a paperback version is also available for purchase if you dig that format!
Go to Amazon.com (US) or Amazon.ca (Canada), or search for Fruit Tree Pruning (Paperback) in your country's Amazon store.

Once you’ve downloaded it, I’d love for you to share your review on Amazon—it only takes a few minutes, but it makes a big difference!

How to Leave Your Review:
1. Log into your Amazon account.
2. Find the book page (you can use the link above).
3. Scroll down to “Customer reviews” and click “Write a customer review”
4. Rate the book, add a short comment, and hit submit.

💡Know someone who would love this book?

Feel free to share this free Kindle deal with friends or post about it on social media before the promo ends on Saturday, March 1!

Thank you for being part of this journey—I truly appreciate your support!

Warmly,

Susan"

Now that I've probably butchered my peach tree, I'll have to read this book to see what I did wrong.  Thanks for letting everyone know about the free download!

And thanks for pointing out the difference between the yellow and orange options ...

Thank you for your feedback, Anna!

Yes, the buttons in Amazon can be quite tricky, and the "wrong" option can mistakenly sign one up to a subscription!
And yes, peach trees are very vigorous, and while I think I did some things right, many mistakes (including pruning in the winter).

I hope the book helps explain the why, and options, and gives you confidence!

Here's a link to the podcast, fresh off the press, if it may be of interest and benefit:
Pruning to improve fruit quality with Harold Thornbro

Bumping - last call for anyone who may be interested in a free eBook:

If you’ve ever wondered…

🔹 When is the right time to prune?

🔹 What’s the best shape for my fruit tree?

🔹 How do I prune without damaging my tree?

…this book has the answers! 📖

Feel free to share this free Kindle deal with friends or post about it on social media before the promo ends at midnight PST today, Saturday March 1st!