The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

Jacques and Kevin discuss what's gone well in Jacques' garden this year, and what hasn't thrived. Connect with Jacques: Jacques in the Garden  Jacques' Instagram Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wood...

In our final episode, Craig talks in-depth about the difference between determinate and indeterminate tomato varieties, and why you might want to grow one type over the other. Connect with Craig LeHoullier: Craig's Website The Dwarf Tomato Project Buy Craig's Book Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flags...

To prune tomato suckers or not to prune...that is the question. Today Craig demystifies the confusing world of pruning tomatoes. Connect with Craig LeHoullier: Craig's Website The Dwarf Tomato Project Buy Craig's Book Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original...

Tomatoes can be tough...but if you know how to prevent and control the few BIG issues you'll run into when growing these juicy veggies, your success rate will skyrocket. Today Craig outlines the major tomato growing problems and how to avoid them. Connect with Craig LeHoullier: Craig's Website The Dwarf Tomato Project Buy Craig's Book Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODC...

If you've never grown in your front-yard before, listen to today's show. Both Craig and I are front-yard gardeners and the benefits are immense. Craig's house is even subject to HOA rules and he's been able to grow without any issues. Connect with Craig LeHoullier: Craig's Website The Dwarf Tomato Project Buy Craig's Book Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% of...

Today we're talking about an awesome dwarf tomato breeding program that Craig started and has grown to 500 volunteers around the country and world! Connect with Craig LeHoullier: Craig's Website The Dwarf Tomato Project Buy Craig's Book Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. The...

We're back again with Craig LeHoullier, author of Epic Tomatoes and all-around tomato pro! He's grown over 3,500 varieties of tomatoes over the years, so I figured I'd ask him what his favorites were! Connect with Craig LeHoullier: Craig's Website The Dwarf Tomato Project Buy Craig's Book Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our s...

In today's episode, we're welcoming Craig LeHoullier, the NC Tomatoman! He's a long-time tomato grower, having been the first to grow and name the Cherokee purple tomato in 1990! Today we'll talk about the difference between heirloom and hybrid tomatoes. Enjoy! Connect with Craig LeHoullier: Craig's Website The Dwarf Tomato Project Buy Craig's Book Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use...

Meg Cowden finishes out the week with some of her favorite varieties of fall crops...add some to your list this season! Connect With Meg Cowden: Meg Cowden is the founder of Seed to Fork, a Zone 4a/b gardener who’s all about zone-bending, season extending, and succession planting. She’s got a book coming out soon too, so stay tuned. Seed to Fork Blog Meg’s YouTube Channel Meg’s Instagram Meg’s Pin...

In a fall garden, succession planting is the best way to really maximize that tail end of the true growing season. Meg Cowden shares her techniques in today’s show. Connect With Meg Cowden: Meg Cowden is the founder of Seed to Fork, a Zone 4a/b gardener who’s all about zone-bending, season extending, and succession planting. She’s got a book coming out soon too, so stay tuned. Seed to Fork Blog Me...

Popping in crops in the nooks and crannies of your fall garden is a fantastic way to squeeze out more yield. Meg Cowden shares her favorite recommendations. Connect With Meg Cowden: Meg Cowden is the founder of Seed to Fork, a Zone 4a/b gardener who’s all about zone-bending, season extending, and succession planting. She’s got a book coming out soon too, so stay tuned. Seed to Fork Blog Meg’s YouT...

Instead of starting indoors and transplanting everything, why not start your fall garden directly in the soil? Connect With Meg Cowden: Meg Cowden is the founder of Seed to Fork, a Zone 4a/b gardener who’s all about zone-bending, season extending, and succession planting. She’s got a book coming out soon too, so stay tuned. Seed to Fork Blog Meg’s YouTube Channel Meg’s Instagram Meg’s Pinterest Me...

For a fall garden, there are some classic crops you need to consider, which Meg Cowden shares with you in today’s show. Connect With Meg Cowden: Meg Cowden is the founder of Seed to Fork, a Zone 4a/b gardener who’s all about zone-bending, season extending, and succession planting. She’s got a book coming out soon too, so stay tuned. Seed to Fork Blog Meg’s YouTube Channel Meg’s Instagram Meg’s Pin...

The longer the days to maturity, the earlier you need to start thinking about starting those seeds. Meg Cowden from Seed to Fork comes on the show to share her favorite recommendations. Connect With Meg Cowden: Meg Cowden is the founder of Seed to Fork, a Zone 4a/b gardener who’s all about zone-bending, season extending, and succession planting. She’s got a book coming out soon too, so stay tuned....

It might not seem like fall is on the way, but it is - and getting a head start on your fall garden is extremely important if you want a rocking fall harvest. Connect With Meg Cowden: Meg Cowden is the founder of Seed to Fork, a Zone 4a/b gardener who’s all about zone-bending, season extending, and succession planting. She’s got a book coming out soon too, so stay tuned. Seed to Fork Blog Meg’s Yo...

If you’ve wanted to quit your job and start a flower farm, this is the episode for you. Briana shares what she wishes she knew when starting Blossom and Branch Farm. Connect With Briana Bosch: Briana Bosch is the owner of Blossom and Branch Farm, where she field-grows flowers as well as works to regenerate the wooded section of her property. Blossom and Branch Farm Facebook Instagram Shop the Stor...

You can still start flowers right now, in mid-summer. Learn how to prepare for a productive late summer and fall flower season. Connect With Briana Bosch: Briana Bosch is the owner of Blossom and Branch Farm, where she field-grows flowers as well as works to regenerate the wooded section of her property. Blossom and Branch Farm Facebook Instagram Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use c...

If you’re looking to get into cut flower growing, Briana offers her best suggestions for beginners. Connect With Briana Bosch: Briana Bosch is the owner of Blossom and Branch Farm, where she field-grows flowers as well as works to regenerate the wooded section of her property. Blossom and Branch Farm Facebook Instagram Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off y...

Controlling pests, when growing flowers is tricky because they’re crops grown to admire and not to eat. Briana explains how she approaches it on her farm at Blossom and Branch. Connect With Briana Bosch: Briana Bosch is the owner of Blossom and Branch Farm, where she field-grows flowers as well as works to regenerate the wooded section of her property. Blossom and Branch Farm Facebook Instagram Sh...

How do natives improve production and results on a flower farm? Briana helps explain in today’s episode. Connect With Briana Bosch: Briana Bosch is the owner of Blossom and Branch Farm, where she field-grows flowers as well as works to regenerate the wooded section of her property. Blossom and Branch Farm Facebook Instagram Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5%...

Soil blocking is a time-honored way of starting a LOT of seeds effectively. Learn how from Briana Bosch in today’s show. Connect With Briana Bosch: Briana Bosch is the owner of Blossom and Branch Farm, where she field-grows flowers as well as works to regenerate the wooded section of her property. Blossom and Branch Farm Facebook Instagram Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPI...

What does it mean to run a regenerative flower farm? Briana Bosch is on this week to share her knowledge as a 3-year flower farmer. Connect With Briana Bosch: Briana Bosch is the owner of Blossom and Branch Farm, where she field-grows flowers as well as works to regenerate the wooded section of her property. Blossom and Branch Farm Facebook Instagram Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, u...

Deciding what to plant is often confusing. It seems like you have to consider the whole world! Rebecca shares some key insights to make better plant choices. Connect With Rebecca Sears: Rebecca Sears is the Chief Gardening Guru at Ferry-Morse, where she’s responsible for making sure Ferry-Morse gardeners are more successful. Ferry-Morse Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPO...

Growing fresh herbs is possibly one of the most satisfying harvests you’ll ever have - and you can do it indoors or outdoors! Connect With Rebecca Sears: Rebecca Sears is the Chief Gardening Guru at Ferry-Morse, where she’s responsible for making sure Ferry-Morse gardeners are more successful. Ferry-Morse Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire fir...

With water becoming a scarce resource this season for many areas of the USA, Kevin and Rebecca share some drought-tolerant plant choices to consider. Connect With Rebecca Sears: Rebecca Sears is the Chief Gardening Guru at Ferry-Morse, where she’s responsible for making sure Ferry-Morse gardeners are more successful. Ferry-Morse Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST fo...