The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

We typically think of the classic purple eggplant, but there are so many unique varieties from around the world. Here are 8 underrated ones! 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 amazi...

Earwigs aren't all bad in the garden, but too many can be. Here's how to prevent and control them from munching on your tender seedlings. 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....

Beautiful and easy to grow, bachelor buttons are a fantastic choice for a flower novice. And they're edible! 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 G...

I'm planting a 3 sisters bed this year, but what is it? Here's the theory behind this ancient planting practice. 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 Birdi...

We gardeners use the term 'bolting' a lot for our tender greens, and often seem disappointed when we say it. But why? What does it mean for your plants, and is it preventable? 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 di...

For you apartment gardeners, here are 5 different options for growing in containers to absolutely maximize your limited space. 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...

Monarchs love milkweed, but why? What's the big deal about it? Why should you grow it? 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...

Not all bugs are bad in the garden, in fact MOST aren't - so keep an eye out for these 7! 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 B...

We hear about repurposing these three items from our kitchen all of the time...but how should we REALLY use them? 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 Bird...

If you're building raised beds out of wood, here are your 3 best options and why you should / would choose each. 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 Birdi...

Storing lettuce can be tricky, but it's simple once you realize it needs moisture and air to do well! 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 B...

Have you always wanted to grow raspberries but don’t have a permanent space? Or maybe your planting area doesn’t get much sun? Perhaps your apartment didn’t come with a yard or garden, but does have a sunny balcony or deck?   Growing raspberry plants in containers is easy and if you choose the right varieties, you could even harvest fresh raspberries several times during the season! Learn More: Gr...

The moringa plant has some impressive properties that are worth mentioning. It is extremely nutritious, and the seeds can be used to purify water.  It has a number of medicinal uses as well.  Learn More: Growing Moringa: The Majestic Drumstick Tree 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....

Relay planting is a clever twist on succession planting to get more harvests out of the same space. Jill McSheehy joins us in her final episode to share more of her practical garden tips. Connect With Jill McSheehy: Jill McSheehy is the founder of Journey With Jill, and she’s the podcaster behind The Beginner’s Garden Podcast, and the author of the upcoming book, Vegetable Gardening for Beginners....

It happens to all of us, pests and disease decimate our crops and demoralize us. But with a few creative planting and timing techniques, we can duck and dodge them to get epic yields! Connect With Jill McSheehy: Jill McSheehy is the founder of Journey With Jill, and she’s the podcaster behind The Beginner’s Garden Podcast, and the author of the upcoming book, Vegetable Gardening for Beginners. Jou...

There is perhaps no more hotly contested debate than how to trellis your tomatoes. To discover which worked best for her, Jill McSheehy tested 3 of the most popular methods...find out which she liked the most! Connect With Jill McSheehy: Jill McSheehy is the founder of Journey With Jill, and she’s the podcaster behind The Beginner’s Garden Podcast, and the author of the upcoming book, Vegetable Ga...

There are a lot of different raised bed mixes out there, so which is best? Jill McSheehy tested three different mixes over the course of a year to answer this question! Connect With Jill McSheehy: Jill McSheehy is the founder of Journey With Jill, and she’s the podcaster behind The Beginner’s Garden Podcast, and the author of the upcoming book, Vegetable Gardening for Beginners. Journey With Jill...

Confused by different aphid control methods? Jill McSheehy shares an experiment she ran testing three different organic control methods...and the one that won might surprise you. Connect With Jill McSheehy: Jill McSheehy is the founder of Journey With Jill, and she’s the podcaster behind The Beginner’s Garden Podcast, and the author of the upcoming book, Vegetable Gardening for Beginners. Journey...

We all make mistakes in the garden...it’s natural and a part of our growth! Jill shares 3 of her biggest gardening fails in today’s show. Connect With Jill McSheehy: Jill McSheehy is the founder of Journey With Jill, and she’s the podcaster behind The Beginner’s Garden Podcast, and the author of the upcoming book, Vegetable Gardening for Beginners Journey With Jill Vegetable Gardening for Beginner...

Hear how Jill McSheehy went from a total beginner gardener to teaching other beginner gardeners how to start growing some of their own food! Connect With Jill McSheehy: Jill McSheehy is the founder of Journey With Jill, and she’s the podcaster behind The Beginner’s Garden Podcast, and the author of the upcoming book, Vegetable Gardening for Beginners. Journey With Jill Vegetable Gardening for Begi...

Instead of selling at the farmer’s market, what about growing, aggregating, and preparing meals for local families? This is a fantastic idea for expanding the local food model. Connect With Brandon Youst: Brandon Youst is the founder of Bootstrap Farmer, a company bringing on inventive new products for small farmers. He’s also the founder of the Urban Farm Academy, an educational arm to teach more...

What if you have no space at all, or don’t think you can farm on your land? Introducing “Farming as a Service”, an innovative idea to grow the local food economy. Connect With Brandon Youst: Brandon Youst is the founder of Bootstrap Farmer, a company bringing on inventive new products for small farmers. He’s also the founder of the Urban Farm Academy, an educational arm to teach more people how to...

One of the coolest business models in local farming I’ve heard of is Seed to Shaker, a mocktail and cocktail stand where herbs and ingredients are grown and turned into delicious drinks on-site. Connect With Brandon Youst: Brandon Youst is the founder of Bootstrap Farmer, a company bringing on inventive new products for small farmers. He’s also the founder of the Urban Farm Academy, an educational...

What if we designed gardens for health and longevity? How would that look? Brandon Youst of Boostrap Farmer explains in today’s show. Connect With Brandon Youst: Brandon Youst is the founder of Bootstrap Farmer, a company bringing on inventive new products for small farmers. He’s also the founder of the Urban Farm Academy, an educational arm to teach more people how to start a farm business. Boots...

Local farming is more than growing and selling lettuce and other ingredients - you have to meet customers where they are with a product they crave, explains Brandon Youst on today’s show. Connect With Brandon Youst: Brandon Youst is the founder of Bootstrap Farmer, a company bringing on inventive new products for small farmers. He’s also the founder of the Urban Farm Academy, an educational arm to...