In this episode of Ozark Garden Talk, Sarah, Charity, and Alex get real about growing fruit trees in Northwest Arkansas—why peaches and plums break your heart, which apples and pears actually stand a chance, and how rootstocks, pruning, and disease pressure shape your success. They share practical, experience-based advice on choosing varieties, managing cedar apple rust and fire blight, and setting realistic expectations for a backyard orchard. You’ll also hear details about White River Nursery’s bare-root apple and pear preorder and why they’ve hand-picked each variety for the Ozarks.