The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

We don’t often think of companion planting to prevent diseases, but it’s definitely worth considering. And the strategies are quite practical! Connect With Jessica Walliser: Jessica Walliser is a horticulturist, founding partner at Savvy Gardening, and the author of multiple books including the upcoming Plant Partners: Science-Based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden. Buy Birdi...

The most popular request for companion planting has to do with pest management. Marigolds top the list...but today Jessica explains why the REASON marigolds are a good idea isn’t quite what you might think. Connect With Jessica Walliser: Jessica Walliser is a horticulturist, founding partner at Savvy Gardening, and the author of multiple books including the upcoming Plant Partners: Science-Based C...

This episode contains some of the best tips you’ve never heard on weed management, including using cucumbers to control weeds?! Connect With Jessica Walliser: Jessica Walliser is a horticulturist, founding partner at Savvy Gardening, and the author of multiple books including the upcoming Plant Partners: Science-Based Companion Planting Strategies for the Vegetable Garden. Buy Birdies Garden Beds...

With soil health, you have to broaden your idea of companion planting - some of the best strategies involve planting one crop months ahead of time to prepare the soil for your “real” crop. Cover cropping and other strategies are discussed in today’s show. Connect With Jessica Walliser: Jessica Walliser is a horticulturist, founding partner at Savvy Gardening, and the author of multiple books inclu...

With soil health, you have to broaden your idea of companion planting - some of the best strategies involve planting one crop months ahead of time to prepare the soil for your “real” crop. Cover cropping and other strategies are discussed in today’s show. Connect With Jessica Walliser: Jessica Walliser is a horticulturist, founding partner at Savvy Gardening, and the author of multiple books inclu...

There might be nothing out of the ordinary about a lime… at first glance. However, limes come in a wide variety of shapes and sizes and even colors! From the shocking red rind of the blood lime to the long tubular Australian finger lime oozing caviar looking spheres, lime tree varieties are a whole world unto themselves. Learn More: 10 Lime Tree Varieties You Should Consider Buy Birdies Garden Bed...

Recently, I’ve been on a journey to understand cumin and learn how to use it correctly in cooking. Since undertaking this journey, this deliciously warm spice has blown my mind and has made me determined to start growing cumin at home! Learn More: Growing Cumin To Spice Up The Garden Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the b...

A quick update on progress at the Epic Homestead. 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 look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardeni...

I don’t think we could ever live without tubers. Whether it’s the many cooking variations of the potato, the abundant nutrients of the sweet potato, or the rich taste of the yam, these foods are popular for good reason. Today, we’d like to introduce you to one of the world’s favorite, though less heard of, tubers: Dioscorea alata, known as ube or winged yams. Learn More: Dioscorea Alata: Growing W...

Marjoram is in my top five favorite culinary herbs to grow at home. I’ve been growing marjoram in patio pots for years and have discovered that sweet marjoram can take a simple dish from good to delicious! Learn More: Growing Marjoram Herbs In The 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 the w...

New fruit development is always happening, though on timelines that are often longer than we expect. Here are a few recommendations for varieties you may have never heard of. Connect With Cameron Akrami: Cameron Akrami is the man behind The Busy Gardener and is known for fruit trees and backyard orchard culture. Subscribe to The Busy Gardener Follow on Instagram Check out Cameron’s website Buy Bir...

With fencing comes...a lot of blank space to plant! Here are a few recommendations for fruit-producing vines and shrubs to grow. Connect With Cameron Akrami: Cameron Akrami is the man behind The Busy Gardener and is known for fruit trees and backyard orchard culture. Subscribe to The Busy Gardener Follow on Instagram Check out Cameron’s website Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% o...

Studying orchard layout is important, because you’ll be growing in the same spot for years and decades to come. Learn a few important considerations in today’s show. Connect With Cameron Akrami: Cameron Akrami is the man behind The Busy Gardener and is known for fruit trees and backyard orchard culture. Subscribe to The Busy Gardener Follow on Instagram Check out Cameron’s website Buy Birdies Gard...

Trees are forgiving, but you can still make mistakes that take years to show up. Learn which to avoid in today’s show. Connect With Cameron Akrami: Cameron Akrami is the man behind The Busy Gardener and is known for fruit trees and backyard orchard culture. Subscribe to The Busy Gardener Follow on Instagram Check out Cameron’s website Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your fi...

If you’re planting trees in a high-density manner, you need to keep your trees smaller...using these techniques. Connect With Cameron Akrami: Cameron Akrami is the man behind The Busy Gardener and is known for fruit trees and backyard orchard culture. Subscribe to The Busy Gardener Follow on Instagram Check out Cameron’s website Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first or...

Instead of having a flush of fruit once per year, plant varieties that ripen successively. Cameron from The Busy Gardener shows you how. Connect With Cameron Akrami: Cameron Akrami is the man behind The Busy Gardener and is known for fruit trees and backyard orchard culture. Subscribe to The Busy Gardener Follow on Instagram Check out Cameron’s website Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST...

Cameron of The Busy Gardener is on to talk about different ways to grow more fruit trees in less space using multi planting techniques. Connect With Cameron Akrami: Cameron Akrami is the man behind The Busy Gardener and is known for fruit trees and backyard orchard culture. Subscribe to The Busy Gardener Follow on Instagram Check out Cameron’s website Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST f...

James shares his "perennial mindset" to the garden and how it can dramatically increase the success and reduce the work in your garden. Connect with James Prigioni Subscribe to James' YouTube channel Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter Follow on Facebook 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...

James talks about how he's getting into raised bed gardening now, and his favorite methods for growing in them. Connect with James Prigioni Subscribe to James' YouTube channel Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter Follow on Facebook 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...

James shares how he's come to Square Foot Gardening only after spending years developing a food forest. Connect with James Prigioni Subscribe to James' YouTube channel Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter Follow on Facebook 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 t...

James Prigioni shares his approach to permaculture, and what he 'steals' from the philosophy to use in his garden. Connect with James Prigioni Subscribe to James' YouTube channel Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter Follow on Facebook 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 5-1...

James Prigioni shares his tips for choosing the right types of plants to grow in your garden. Connect with James Prigioni Subscribe to James' YouTube channel Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter Follow on Facebook 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...

James Prigioni shares his experience and mistakes getting food trees growing in his food forest. Connect with James Prigioni Subscribe to James' YouTube channel Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter Follow on Facebook 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 woo...

James Prigioni is on the show this week, talking about his gardening experience and his food forest! Connect with James Prigioni Subscribe to James' YouTube channel Follow on Instagram Follow on Twitter Follow on Facebook 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...

When do you harvest your garlic, and what care goes into the pre and post-harvest phases? Learn what Jeremy of Squared Roots Farm does on his seed garlic farm. Connect With Squared Roots Farm: Jeremy and his wife Dana are the owners of Squared Roots Farm, a seed and culinary garlic farm based in Oregon. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal rais...