The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

Episode Description:  In this episode of The Beet Podcast, Jacques sits down with Martha Retallick to discuss all things water harvesting. From catching rain to shaping your landscape so every drop goes to your crops (not the storm drain), they dig into practical, creative ways to make the most of precious rainfall. Tune in to learn how to harvest water and grow a thriving garden, even in the hear...

Episode Description: On this episode of The Beet, we turn up the heat with pepper pro Jason Tate of Bohica Pepper Hut. Jason walks us through everything you need to know about growing peppers – from seed starting, soil prep, and care tips, to tackling common pepper problems. Jason shares his go-to methods for harvesting, overwintering, and even growing peppers indoors, plus his expert advice on ha...

Episode Description: In this episode of the Beet Podcast, we’re joined by Craig LeHoullier, for a deep dive into all things tomato. Craig shares his tips for growing epic tomatoes and how straw bales and containers can transform your tomato garden. We explore the groundbreaking Dwarf Tomato Breeding Project and how tomato color can actually hint at flavor. This juicy conversation is packed with wi...

Launch your business with a free trial of Shopify. Go to https://shopify.com/thebeet to learn more! Episode Description:  In this episode, Jacques sits down with horticulturist Wendy Proud to explore the beauty and resilience of arid-climate plants and to discuss the philosophy and practice of landscape stewardship. Drawing on more than three decades in horticulture, Wendy discusses plant maintena...

Episode Description: In this episode of The Beet Podcast, we talk with Central Florida grower and plant seller David Scanlon, founder of Practical Plants. David shares his journey to establishing his food forest and nursery, and how he grows resilient and adapted crops, focusing on local food sovereignty and self-sufficiency.  Connect with David Scanlon: David Scanlon is a grower and plant seller...

This episode has been brought to you by Fox Farm, crafting soil and fertilizers since 1984. Supercharge your plants by locating a Fox Farm retailer near you: https://foxfarm.com/find-a-dealer/ Episode Description:  In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Cool Birds™ spokesperson Drin Chissus (also known as Bird Lady Drin) about all things feathered and fabulous. They dive into how...

Thanks to this week’s sponsor, Gorilla. Gorilla carts are built smart – always tough! Check out their products at https://www.gorillamade.com. Episode Description: This week on The Beet Podcast, we’re going big and digging into the archives for a Best of the Beet throwback with none other than Kevin Fortey of Giant Veg. Join the two Kevins as they discuss the wild world of giant vegetables, swap s...

Launch your business with a free trial of Shopify. Go to https://shopify.com/thebeet to learn more! Episode Description: On this episode of The Beet Podcast, we explore the fascinating world of rare and endangered vegetables with seed hunter Adam Alexander, who tracks down hundreds of unique seed varieties on the brink of disappearing. He shares the stories behind these extraordinary plants, and w...

Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Get 2 extra months free with annual plans for a limited time only: https://storyblocks.com/TheBeet Episode Description: In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques Lyakov sits down with Mark Valencia of Self Sufficient Me to discuss how his backyard garden turned into a global movement. They explore the link between self-sufficiency, mental health,...

Episode Description:  On this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques digs into all things fruit trees with orchard pro and influencer Susan Poizner. From childhood memories to juicy tips on growing your own, they cover it all. Tune in to learn how to grow fruit trees that actually bear fruit – sweet, delicious, and plentiful! Connect with Susan Poizner: Susan Poizner is a leading voice in fruit tree...

Launch your business with a free trial of Shopify. Go to https://shopify.com/thebeet to learn more! Episode Description:  The standards for organic farming were built with care and good intentions. But when today’s Beet Podcast guest discovered they’d been co-opted, he set out to change that. What started as a farmer organizing turned into a lifelong mission to reclaim the original meaning of “org...

Episode Description: Soil is where it all starts – our food, our health, and our planet. In this episode of The Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Kiss the Ground and Common Ground filmmaker Josh Tickell about why healthy soil matters and how home gardeners can dig into regenerative practices right in their own backyards. Get ready for a fun, inspiring look at growing food that gives back to the ear...

Episode Description: In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Holly Capelle – founder of @BigFamilyLiving and food preservation pro – about all the clever ways to make your harvests last. From big batches to small handfuls, Holly shares smart tips, tricks, and old-school techniques with a modern twist to help you stretch your garden goodies all year long. Connect with Holly Capelle:...

This episode has been brought to you by Fox Farm, crafting soil and fertilizers since 1984. Supercharge your plants by locating a Fox Farm retailer near you: https://foxfarm.com/find-a-dealer/ Episode Description: Knowing your hardiness zone and season length is a great start, but adapting to your local conditions is key to growing great fruits and veggies. As a zone 5 gardener at 7,000 feet, Scot...

Get your business started with a free trial of Shopify. Go to https://shopify.com/epicgardening to learn more! This week on The Beet Podcast, we're delving into the wonderful world of herbs! Logan chats with Bevin Cohen of Small House Farm about his favorite herbs and his journey into herbal medicine. For Bevin, herbs aren’t just plants – they’re a way of life, showing up everywhere from the kitch...

Water-saving expert Richard Restuccia has one golden rule: Every time you water, you should be watering the same amount. The only thing that changes is the frequency. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, he joins Jacques to dive into smart, simple ways to conserve water in the garden and chats about his latest book, Waterwise Gardening. Tune in! This one's packed with practical tips and fresh insp...

A flourishing garden starts with healthy soil, a living ecosystem teeming with life. In her new book, Start with Soil: Simple Steps for a Thriving Garden, garden designer and educator Juliet Sargeant explores why soil should be every gardener’s first step. In this conversation with Jacques, she shares practical advice on improving soil health and explains how paying attention to local conditions l...

Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT, an electrolyte drink mix free of sugar, artificial colors, and other dodgy ingredients. Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at http://drinklmnt.com/Beet Episode Description:  In this episode of The Beet Podcast, Jacques digs into all things horticulture with plant expert Matt Mattus. From perennial care to picking plants for nonstop blooms, they ex...

Episode Description: In this episode of the Beet podcast, Logan chats with Jenny Angius and Sydney Roberts of Urban Roots in Reno, Nevada. On less than an acre, they're growing tons of food and building community. With raised and in-ground beds, their farm is a hands-on classroom for kids, parents, teachers, and students alike. About Urban Roots: Urban Roots began in 2009 with a mission to use gar...

This episode has been brought to you by Fox Farm, crafting soil and fertilizers since 1984. Supercharge your plants by locating a Fox Farm retailer near you: https://foxfarm.com/find-a-dealer/ Photographer Brian Brigantti and his partner Domonick moved from New York to Tennessee in 2020 to start Red Leaf Ranch. Now the author of Gardening for Abundance, Brian, joins Jacques on the Beet Podcast to...

In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Kevin and Jacques discuss their thriving gardens. They cover everything from battling weeds and conserving water to growing corn and prepping for bigger harvests. With tomato and pepper season in full swing, they break down their go-to trellis technique (the Florida weave) and why it’s a game changer. Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop  → Seeds:...

Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT, an electrolyte drink mix free of sugar, artificial colors, and other dodgy ingredients. Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at http://drinklmnt.com/Beet Episode Description: Natural gardens harmonize with their ecological, geological, and architectural surroundings. In this episode of the Beet podcast, Jacques talks with Kelly about how gardeners c...

When most people think of fungi, they picture mushrooms—edible, poisonous, or psychedelic. But did you know that all mushrooms are fungi, but not all fungi are mushrooms? In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques dives deep into the mysterious and massive Kingdom of Fungi with Dr. Gordon Walker. From their biological roles to mind-blowing forms, get ready to discover fungi like you’ve never see...

Episode Description:  In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Louis Giller, a longtime friend of the pod and representative of North Spore, a Maine-based mushroom company. They dig into how you can grow mushrooms at home, from your kitchen counter to a bucket or in your garden beds. They even cover the benefits that mushrooms bring to your soil. Check out the North Spore Mushroom C...

This episode has been brought to you by Fox Farm, crafting soil and fertilizers since 1984. Supercharge your plants by locating a Fox Farm retailer near you: https://foxfarm.com/find-a-dealer/ Episode Description: Spring has officially sprung, and Jacques and Kevin are enjoying it! In this episode of the Beet Podcast, they get into the nitty-gritty of garden glow-ups with spacing tweaks, topping p...