The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

Do you have to light tiny plants differently, or do the same rules apply as larger houseplants? Leslie Halleck gives us a lighting refresher in todays show. Connect With Leslie Halleck: Leslie Halleck is a professional horticulturist and the author of many books, including the her latest: Tiny Plants: Discover the joys of growing and collecting itty-bitty houseplants. Tiny Plants Book Gardening Un...

How does your container selection and watering strategy change when caring for super small plants? Connect With Leslie Halleck: Leslie Halleck is a professional horticulturist and the author of many books, including the her latest: Tiny Plants: Discover the joys of growing and collecting itty-bitty houseplants. Tiny Plants Book Gardening Under Lights Book Plant Parenting Book Leslie on Instagram L...

Growing ‘under glass’ is a really cool way to keep houseplants that need a bit more humidity, and it also opens up opportunities to grow plants that you simply wouldn’t be able to otherwise. Learn techniques from Leslie Halleck in today’s show. Connect With Leslie Halleck: Leslie Halleck is a professional horticulturist and the author of many books, including the her latest: Tiny Plants: Discover...

Looking for small, cool houseplant options for a windowsill? Leslie Halleck shares a few of her unconventional favorites. Connect With Leslie Halleck: Leslie Halleck is a professional horticulturist and the author of many books, including the her latest: Tiny Plants: Discover the joys of growing and collecting itty-bitty houseplants. Tiny Plants Book Gardening Under Lights Book Plant Parenting Boo...

What are tiny plants? No, not plants that you artificially make small through horticultural techniques, but plants that are genetically smaller - how do they grow, survive, and thrive? Connect With Leslie Halleck: Leslie Halleck is a professional horticulturist and the author of many books, including the her latest: Tiny Plants: Discover the joys of growing and collecting itty-bitty houseplants. T...

Mandarin oranges have easily become one of the most popular snacks among children and adults. They are deliciously sweet, healthy, and easy-to-peel. Mandarins are a great on-the-go snack, but can also be used in a lot of different recipes. They can be used in salads, marinades, and an assortment of desserts. They also make excellent juice. There are a ton of different varieties that can be grown....

Yards aren’t created equal. Some are beautifully flat and easy to work with, but others may be set on a sloped surface going either up or down. Without doing major terraforming, you’re stuck working with the landscape you’ve got. Thankfully, building a raised bed on a slope is an option, and there are multiple ways to do it! Learn More: Raised Bed On A Slope: How To Do It Right Buy Birdies Garden...

I've recently gotten into roses, and the options can be overwhelming! This episode focuses on the different growth habits of roses and how to select the right one. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and...

You're not the only one eyeing your ripening blueberries...the birds will start to munch on them before you can even get to them! Here are a few practical solutions for protecting your berries. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multip...

When you know how to grow saffron crocuses, not only will you have beautiful flowers but an expensive spice source too! We share how to do it. Learn More: How To Grow Saffron: The Most Expensive Spice Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in...

Squash is the plant we can never seem to give away once it really starts to produce, but Khaled gives it a bit of a twist in today’s show with his unique approach to cultivation. Connect with Khaled Majouji: Khaled is known as The Plant Charmer online, and is the founder of In. Genius Farms. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden bed...

For more success with melons, grow more plants with less fruit and care for them more deliberately. Khaled shares all of his best tips. Connect with Khaled Majouji: Khaled is known as The Plant Charmer online, and is the founder of In. Genius Farms. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world....

Khaled is known for his unconventional, but effective growing methods and he’s never shared his raspberry growing techniques before...until this episode. Connect with Khaled Majouji: Khaled is known as The Plant Charmer online, and is the founder of In. Genius Farms. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised...

We all know family and friends that got into gardening in the past year, but I was curious if Khaled saw the same thing happening at his farm up in Canada - today a farmer and a gardener riff on the changes we’ve seen in the market. Connect with Khaled Majouji: Khaled is known as The Plant Charmer online, and is the founder of In. Genius Farms. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% o...

Today we dive deep into the business model at In. Genius Farms and why it’s making waves in Toronto, Canada. Connect with Khaled Majouji: Khaled is known as The Plant Charmer online, and is the founder of In. Genius Farms. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer tha...

Known for his vertical farming techniques, Khaled shares some new updates and innovations to his classic method. Connect with Khaled Majouji: Khaled is known as The Plant Charmer online, and is the founder of In. Genius Farms. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer...

Khaled Majouji is back on the show for the 4th time to update us on the progress of his farm, In. Genius Farms. Connect with Khaled Majouji: Khaled is known as The Plant Charmer online, and is the founder of In. Genius Farms. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer...

Jen shares her favorite varieties for small plants, including a pepper that’s now going to make it into my garden for 2021. Connect With Jennifer McGuinness: Jen McGuinness is the author of the new book, Micro Food Gardening out April 13th, and also the author of the Frau Zinnie blog, where she shares her ornamental and edible gardening adventures. Pre-order Micro Food Gardening and get a special...

In the world of micro food gardens, baby greens are a staple. Whether you’re growing at the microgreen stage or trying to grow true gourmet baby greens, Jen has some tips for you. Connect With Jennifer McGuinness: Jen McGuinness is the author of the new book, Micro Food Gardening out April 13th, and also the author of the Frau Zinnie blog, where she shares her ornamental and edible gardening adven...

I’m far from a flower expert, but even I can be convinced to grow some small edible flowers. Jen McGuiness also shares how to candy flowers, freeze them, and more! Connect With Jennifer McGuinness: Jen McGuinness is the author of the new book, Micro Food Gardening out April 13th, and also the author of the Frau Zinnie blog, where she shares her ornamental and edible gardening adventures. Pre-order...

Tomatoes are the quintessential crop for gardeners around the world, there are plenty of micro tomatoes you can grow in small spaces and still get quite a few juicy orbs of goodness Connect With Jennifer McGuinness: Jen McGuinness is the author of the new book, Micro Food Gardening out April 13th, and also the author of the Frau Zinnie blog, where she shares her ornamental and edible gardening adv...

It can be discouraging to live in a small space and think that there’s not much you can grow. While your options are certainly slimmer, Jen McGuinness shares some tips on evaluating your space in order to maximize your planting strategies. Connect With Jennifer McGuinness: Jen McGuinness is the author of the new book, Micro Food Gardening out April 13th, and also the author of the Frau Zinnie blog...

We use WAY too many containers in our day to day life that end up in a landfill. Instead, why not repurpose them into micro food gardens? Connect With Jennifer McGuinness: Jen McGuinness is the author of the new book, Micro Food Gardening out April 13th, and also the author of the Frau Zinnie blog, where she shares her ornamental and edible gardening adventures. Pre-order Micro Food Gardening and...

In small spaces, growing micro may be the only way to get a significant amount of food out of your space. Jen McGuinness of Frau Zinnie comes on to share her experiences. Connect With Jennifer McGuinness: Jen McGuinness is the author of the new book, Micro Food Gardening out April 13th, and also the author of the Frau Zinnie blog, where she shares her ornamental and edible gardening adventures. Pr...

Get a little inspiration in today’s show as Christy shares some of her favorite heirloom veg she’s growing this year. Connect With Christy Wilhelmi: Christy Wilhelmi is the founder of Gardenerd and author of the upcoming book, Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in...