The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

Who says that coffee has to be limited to cafes, break rooms, and morning commutes? In this article, we’re introducing a new place to put your caffeine fix – the garden! That’s right, no matter where you live, you can grow your very own coffee plant. https://www.epicgardening.com/coffee-plant/ Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden...

Aside from our own gardens, learn how Straw Bale Gardening is helping those in food-insecure areas begin producing more of their own homegrown food. Connect With Joel Karsten: Joel Karsten is the pioneer of the Straw Bale Gardening method and the best-selling author of the book by the same name, Straw Bale Gardens. Straw Bale Gardens Complete on Amazon Straw Bale Garden Club StrawBaleGardens.com B...

Like many growing methods, a few crucial mistakes can handicap your results. Joel Karsten explains the most common ones you’ll run into with straw bales. Connect With Joel Karsten: Joel Karsten is the pioneer of the Straw Bale Gardening method and the best-selling author of the book by the same name, Straw Bale Gardens. Straw Bale Gardens Complete on Amazon Straw Bale Garden Club StrawBaleGardens....

If you’re sold on the straw bale garden method, it’s time to get a bale...but where? And are there different types? What about different materials? All of these questions and more are answered in today’s show. Connect With Joel Karsten: Joel Karsten is the pioneer of the Straw Bale Gardening method and the best-selling author of the book by the same name, Straw Bale Gardens. Straw Bale Gardens Com...

Some crops thrive in straw bales, and some should be avoided...but which? Joel gives us his top recommendations in today’s show. Connect With Joel Karsten: Joel Karsten is the pioneer of the Straw Bale Gardening method and the best-selling author of the book by the same name, Straw Bale Gardens. Straw Bale Gardens Complete on Amazon Straw Bale Garden Club StrawBaleGardens.com Buy Birdies Garden Be...

Now that we know what straw bale gardening is, why should you consider it? Joel Karsten gives us some of the many advantages to gardening in straw bales. Connect With Joel Karsten: Joel Karsten is the pioneer of the Straw Bale Gardening method and the best-selling author of the book by the same name, Straw Bale Gardens. Straw Bale Gardens Complete on Amazon Straw Bale Garden Club StrawBaleGardens....

How do you grow in straw bales? Joel Karsten walks us through the basic overview of this creative and unique growing method. Connect With Joel Karsten: Joel Karsten is the pioneer of the Straw Bale Gardening method and the best-selling author of the book by the same name, Straw Bale Gardens. Straw Bale Gardens Complete on Amazon Straw Bale Garden Club StrawBaleGardens.com Connect with GUEST LINKS...

Today Joel Karsten joins us on the podcast to unveil the secrets of his method, Straw Bale Gardening, starting off with how he discovered the method. Connect With Joel Karsten: Joel Karsten is the pioneer of the Straw Bale Gardening method and the best-selling author of the book by the same name, Straw Bale Gardens. Straw Bale Gardens Complete on Amazon Straw Bale Garden Club StrawBaleGardens.com...

Rosalee de la Foret is an herbalist and is well-versed in using herbal remedies for practical applications. Learn some of her favorite ways to use herbs for your health. Connect With Rosalee de la Foret: Rosalee de la Foret is an herbalist and author of Wild Remedies publishing April 7th. She’s also written Alchemy of Herbs, about how to use herbs in your everyday life.  Herbs With Rosalee Pre-Ord...

Learn how to work more “weeds” into your diet with delicious recipes, as well as the nutritional reasons why they’re good to add into your cooking. Connect With Rosalee de la Foret: Rosalee de la Foret is an herbalist and author of Wild Remedies publishing April 7th. She’s also written Alchemy of Herbs, about how to use herbs in your everyday life.  Herbs With Rosalee Pre-Order Wild Remedies Rosal...

No, not the Musa species banana you and I are familiar with. Plantain is a practically ubiquitous weed that is highly prized as a medicinal for many different applications. Connect With Rosalee de la Foret: Rosalee de la Foret is an herbalist and author of Wild Remedies publishing April 7th. She’s also written Alchemy of Herbs, about how to use herbs in your everyday life.  Herbs With Rosalee Pre-...

Chickweed has an incredible amount of uses in the garden, kitchen, and as a medicinal herb. Learn how Rosalee de la Foret uses chickweed in today’s show. Connect With Rosalee de la Foret: Rosalee de la Foret is an herbalist and author of Wild Remedies publishing April 7th. She’s also written Alchemy of Herbs, about how to use herbs in your everyday life.  Herbs With Rosalee Pre-Order Wild Remedies...

Despite the name, stinging nettles are a wonderful edible weed that substitute for kale, spinach, or other leafy greens. They also have a whole host of herbal benefits Connect With Rosalee de la Foret: Rosalee de la Foret is an herbalist and author of Wild Remedies publishing April 7th. She’s also written Alchemy of Herbs, about how to use herbs in your everyday life.  Herbs With Rosalee Pre-Order...

Dandelions are the most common “weed” in our gardens and lawn, but you can use EVERY part of this pernicious plant! Learn how with Rosalee de la Foret. Connect With Rosalee de la Foret: Rosalee de la Foret is an herbalist and author of Wild Remedies publishing April 7th. She’s also written Alchemy of Herbs, about how to use herbs in your everyday life.  Herbs With Rosalee Pre-Order Wild Remedies R...

Today we have Rosalee de la Foret on the podcast, talking about using weeds and herbs more creatively in the garden, kitchen, and medicine cabinet. Connect With Rosalee de la Foret: Rosalee de la Foret is an herbalist and author of Wild Remedies publishing April 7th. She’s also written Alchemy of Herbs, about how to use herbs in your everyday life.  Herbs With Rosalee Pre-Order Wild Remedies Rosal...

Ginger is simple to grow from store-bought ginger provided you give it the right conditions. Learn how in today's show. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, th...

Lavender is a wonderful pollinator plant, aromatic, and all-around useful plant. But many growers struggle with it, so here are 5 of my best tips for growing it. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carryi...

Thinking about joining a community garden? Here are a few things to consider to make your experience a good one. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones...

We're getting close to the official start of spring, so here are 3 of your best options for easy success this season. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the...

Have you ever been lazy about your compost? No worries, there's a method for you ;) Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front...

If you're trying to grow calorically dense food, here are my top 4 suggestions. It's no surprise potatoes make the top of the list, but you may be surprised by the rest! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'...

What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the words “key lime”? We’re guessing yummy pies jumped into your head or maybe even an alcoholic drink. If you ask us though, we only have eyes for the key lime tree. After we’re done raving about it, this tree is sure to grab your attention as well. Learn More: Key Lime Tree: Grow Your Own Pie Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Gu...

Can you feed a surfboard to beetle larvae? Turns out the answer is yes! Eddy Garcia joins us in his final episode to share how he’s able to use multiple organisms and systems to completely break a surfboard down into organic matter. Connect with Eddy Garcia: Eddy Garcia has been living off-grid since he was 7 years old. He’s the lead designer of Living Earth Systems, and the Founder and Executive...

Agroforestry is taking the natural farming world by storm. Eddy Garcia explains the concept as well as gives an example of his own subtropical agroforestry practices on Maui. Connect with Eddy Garcia: Eddy Garcia has been living off-grid since he was 7 years old. He’s the lead designer of Living Earth Systems, and the Founder and Executive Director of Regenerative Education Centers. Buy Birdies Ga...

Eddy Garcia has lived off-grid since he was 7, so he has a wealth of knowledge to share about what living a truly regenerative lifestyle means. Connect with Eddy Garcia: Eddy Garcia has been living off-grid since he was 7 years old. He’s the lead designer of Living Earth Systems, and the Founder and Executive Director of Regenerative Education Centers. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST...