The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

Squash is typically grown sprawling over the garden bed, even in-ground due to how much it likes to spread out. But you can grow squash in containers - here are a few tips to keep in mind. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 h...

Fertilization is a tricky subject, often confusing many new gardeners. Especially in containers! Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 B...

Heat wave coming up? Here are a few tips on how to adjust your watering practices to make sure your plants don't fry. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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...

Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small...

Lentils are one of the most nutrient-dense foods on the planet. They are packed with protein and dietary fiber, and are often believed a “superfood”. In fact, lentils are the oldest pulse grow grown, and probably one of the first domesticated crops in the history of humanity.  Growing lentils has been occurring for thousands of years. Learn More: Growing Lentils: Protein-Packed Legumes Buy Birdies...

If you ask any gardener, they’ll tell you that corn tastes so much better when it’s home-grown. Now, you could take our word for it, or you can find out for yourself! You’ll find that not only is it tasty, but growing corn is easy and extremely rewarding. It’s no wonder that this plant is one of the top grown crops in the world. Learn More: Growing Corn: The Highlight of Summer Buy Birdies Garden...

Did you know okra is actually a fruit? Growing okra is surprisingly simple, and it’s a great addition to your cooking. We enjoy okra, or the lady’s finger, in many ways: raw, cooked, roasted, or pickled. However, despite looking quite similar to other green vegetables, the okra pods contain seeds that definitely categorize it as a fruit. Learn More: Growing Okra: Southern Food In The Garden Buy Bi...

Peter Piper picked a peck of pepper. But first he had to plant the peppers, and so can you! In fact, it’s so easy to learn how growing bell peppers works that you’ll never have to pick peppers at the grocery store again. This makes them the perfect plant for veggie-loving, low-maintenance gardeners. Learn More: Growing Bell Peppers For Bright Colorful Harvests Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPIC...

Michelle Frank is back to discuss what mindfulness really is, and how we can achieve it in the garden Connect With Michelle Frank: Dr. Michelle Frank, a clinical psychologist, and the author of A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD. She’s big on expressive therapies and experiential learning. Instagram  Email Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal...

Does gardening help out more than our physical health? I brought on Michelle Frank, a psychologist to share her thoughts on gardening and mental wellness. Connect With Michelle Frank: Dr. Michelle Frank, a clinical psychologist, and the author of A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD. She’s big on expressive therapies and experiential learning. Instagram  Email Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICP...

Finishing off our week with Adam Moseley at Proven Winners, we discuss 3 of his favorite varieties for attracting more butterflies to your garden. Connect With Adam Moseley: Adam Moseley is the research and new product developer at Pleasant View Gardens, which is the home of Proven Winners. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden bed...

We can all use more bees in our garden, and some species of plants do a better job at attracting bees. Even further, some varieties are exceptional and others, less so. Today we discuss a few varieties that work well from Proven Winners. Connect With Adam Moseley: Adam Moseley is the research and new product developer at Pleasant View Gardens, which is the home of Proven Winners. Buy Birdies Garde...

Hummingbirds like specific types of plants to feed on. In today’s show we talk about the characteristics they’re attracted to, as well as a few varieties to try. Connect With Adam Moseley: Adam Moseley is the research and new product developer at Pleasant View Gardens, which is the home of Proven Winners. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal ra...

Known for their ornamental plants for years, Proven Winners has now jumped into the veggie and herb market. Why now, and what plants are in their lineup? Connect With Adam Moseley: Adam Moseley is the research and new product developer at Pleasant View Gardens, which is the home of Proven Winners. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised gar...

If your basil has ever suffered from downy mildew, today’s episode is for you. Amazel basil is an exciting variety I’m growing out from Proven Winners, with extreme downy mildew resistance and incredibly vigorous growth. Connect With Adam Moseley: Adam Moseley is the research and new product developer at Pleasant View Gardens, which is the home of Proven Winners. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code E...

When breeding a plant, how do you know what you’re looking for? What traits and characteristics stand out, and then how do you remove the ones you don’t want? Connect With Adam Moseley: Adam Moseley is the research and new product developer at Pleasant View Gardens, which is the home of Proven Winners. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raise...

In this episode, Adam Moseley from Proven Winners talks about the general approach to plant breeding to create new, exciting varieties of both edible and ornamental plants. Connect With Adam Moseley: Adam Moseley is the research and new product developer at Pleasant View Gardens, which is the home of Proven Winners. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdi...

Grow bags are my favorite container to grow in, but have the disadvantage of losing quite a bit of water from them. Here's the adaptation I made to prevent that. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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...

Summer squash is a wide group of plants that all have unique benefits, flavors, and growth habits. Here's how to make sense of them this season. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 a...

Topping pepper plants is a topic of much debate, so let's settle it once and for all. The answer, as usual in gardening, is "It depends." Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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....

The Florida Weave is a unique, low maintenance trellising option for tomatoes that I encountered last year on my vegetable tour up the coast of California. Here's how it works. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 d...

Food security is a real issue these days, even if only to provide some peace of mind for your family. Here are a few ways to think about how much of each plant to grow for your family. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 heigh...

We often think of fruit trees in an orchard or containers with some mulch, but does it make sense to companion plant them? And if so, with what? Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 a...

Summer is here, and with it comes the sun and heat. Here are some of my favorite heat-loving crops to think about this season. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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...

Slugs and snails are the #1 pest for most gardeners, so there are some simple ways to cut down their populations in this episode for you. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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....