Cider Chat 485: Cider as a Catalyst for Chile's Edible Forest
Carlos Flores is an architect, landscape designer, and co-founder of Punta de Fierro Fine Cider. At the 2025 CiderCon in Chicago he presented Carlos presented "Developing An Experimental Edible Forest in a Heritage Apple Orchard." - this episode features his full presentaiton and you will also find his audio synced with all the power point slides at the Cider Chat YouTube Channel.
Find full shownotes to this episode at https://ciderchat.com/podcast/485-chile-edible-forest-cider/
00:00 Intro to Cider Chat - news
00:49 Carlos Flores and the Edible Forest
01:43 The Rich History of Chilean Cider
04:03 Upcoming Cider Events and Tours
08:41 Carlos Flores' Journey and Vision
18:40 Creating the Edible Forest
30:59 Bees and Flowers
31:08 Meteorological Station and Climate Change
32:24 Community Involvement and Workshops
33:37 Greenhouse and New Trees
34:12 Summer School and Neighbor's Orchard
36:17 Building a Cider House
37:47 Biofilter and Water Management
39:32 Community Impact and Economic Development
41:34 Pruning and Tree Management
43:14 Future Plans and Experiments
50:22 Funding and Government Grants
55:30 Final Thoughts and Conclusion
Contact info for Carlos of Punta de Fierro Cider- Website: https://puntadefierro.cl
- Listen to Episode 421: Explore the Rich History of Chilean Cider w/Punta de Fierro
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