The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

As we move into winter, learn the essential care protocol you should use for your indoor houseplants. Connect With Lisa Steinkopf: Lisa Steinkopf is a blogger, freelance writer, and houseplant enthusiast. She loves taking care of her own plants, and teaching others to take care of theirs at The Houseplant Guru. The Houseplant Guru Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban...

We all want our plants and pets need to co-exist, but there are some plants that simply shouldn’t be grown in areas that pets can access. Today’s show covers some tips to watch out for if you’re both a plant and pet owner. Connect With Lisa Steinkopf: Lisa Steinkopf is a blogger, freelance writer, and houseplant enthusiast. She loves taking care of her own plants, and teaching others to take care...

Indoor plant pests can really kill your indoor jungle vibe. How do you prevent and control some of the most common pests? Connect With Lisa Steinkopf: Lisa Steinkopf is a blogger, freelance writer, and houseplant enthusiast. She loves taking care of her own plants, and teaching others to take care of theirs at The Houseplant Guru. The Houseplant Guru Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, F...

Instagram has done a lot for the houseplant world. What are the most popular plants right now on the ‘gram, and should you be growing them? Connect With Lisa Steinkopf:  Lisa Steinkopf is a blogger, freelance writer, and houseplant enthusiast. She loves taking care of her own plants, and teaching others to take care of theirs at The Houseplant Guru.  The Houseplant Guru Order Field Guide to Urban...

Low light houseplant are a popular topic, but are the ones often recommended actually low light or not? Find out in today’s show. Connect With Lisa Steinkopf: Lisa Steinkopf is a blogger, freelance writer, and houseplant enthusiast. She loves taking care of her own plants, and teaching others to take care of theirs at The Houseplant Guru. The Houseplant Guru Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My...

We hear about fertilizing houseplants often, but what is the best method? Is there a technique, type of fertilizer, etc. that works? Find out in today’s show with Lisa Steinkopf. Connect With Lisa Steinkopf: Lisa Steinkopf is a blogger, freelance writer, and houseplant enthusiast. She loves taking care of her own plants, and teaching others to take care of theirs at The Houseplant Guru. The Housep...

Gardening is a scary hobby for many to start in. We’re often afraid of failure and feel that if we kill our plants, it reflects something deep about ourselves. In fact, the only way to get GOOD is to kill a lot of plants and learn! Connect With David Good: David The Good is the founder of The Survival Gardener, and author of MANY books. He’s all about growing the most food for the least amount of...

The world of fruit trees can seem daunting and expensive...but what if you could grow your own for free? Learn how in today’s show with David The Good. Connect With David Good: David The Good is the founder of The Survival Gardener, and author of MANY books. He’s all about growing the most food for the least amount of work. Make sure and subscribe to his amazing YouTube channel for some of the mos...

Working with poor native soil? No problem...just build a lasagna bed! David the Good talks about exactly how he does this in today’s episode. Resources: David’s Lasagna Gardening Tutorial Connect With David Good: David The Good is the founder of The Survival Gardener, and author of MANY books. He’s all about growing the most food for the least amount of work. Make sure and subscribe to his amazing...

If your composting skills are a bit past the beginner level and you want to scale up your operation, here’s how David The Good has built a truly epic compost pile. Connect With David Good: David The Good is the founder of The Survival Gardener, and author of MANY books. He’s all about growing the most food for the least amount of work. Make sure and subscribe to his amazing YouTube channel for som...

Composting is complex...or is it?! David The Good wants to dispel the myths and complexity around composting in today’s show about building a dead-simple compost pile. Connect With David Good: David The Good is the founder of The Survival Gardener, and author of MANY books. He’s all about growing the most food for the least amount of work. Make sure and subscribe to his amazing YouTube channel for...

With all of the fancy fertilizers and amendments on the market, it can be overwhelming and seem expensive. But there are plenty of free organic inputs to your garden you can use if you simply get creative. Connect With David Good: David The Good is the founder of The Survival Gardener, and author of MANY books. He’s all about growing the most food for the least amount of work. Make sure and subscr...

If you want to start gardening in 2020 but are unsure where to begin and don’t have a lot of money to spend, today’s show is for you. We’re back with David the Good in a beginning gardener 101 crash course! Connect With David Good: David The Good is the founder of The Survival Gardener, and author of MANY books. He’s all about growing the most food for the least amount of work. Make sure and subsc...

Learn how to grow lavender, including pruning strategies which tend to be one of the trickier aspects of growing lavender. We also chat about how to use lavender in the home! Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/growing-lavender/ Connect With Stephanie Rose: Stephanie Rose is a Vancouver Master Gardener and Permaculture Designer. She’s the founder of Garden Therapy, an awesome gardening website and...

Learn how to cultivate calendulas in the garden, which are one of Stephanie Rose’s favorite annual plants. Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/grow-calendula/ Connect With Stephanie Rose: Stephanie Rose is a Vancouver Master Gardener and Permaculture Designer. She’s the founder of Garden Therapy, an awesome gardening website and the author of nine books including the upcoming Garden Alchemy. Garde...

If relaxing gifts are more your style, join Stephanie Rose and myself as we talk about three amazing gifts you can make from your herb garden for the bath and home. Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/peony-bath-salts/ https://gardentherapy.ca/tub-tea-time/ https://gardentherapy.ca/herbal-wax-melts/ Connect With Stephanie Rose: Garden Therapy Stephanie’s Books Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening...

As the holidays approach, instead of going out and buying something disposable for family and friends, why not make some creative edible gifts from the herb garden? Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/herb-infused-vinegar/ https://gardentherapy.ca/herb-finishing-salt/ https://gardentherapy.ca/easy-infused-sugar-recipes/ Connect With Stephanie Rose Garden Therapy Stephanie’s Books Order Field Guide...

Today we learn how to spice up your fall and winter pots with some trimmings from your garden...it’s a perfect ‘quick win’ to give your garden a bit more beauty as we move into the colder seasons. Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/holiday-window-box/ Connect With Stephanie Rose Stephanie Rose is a Vancouver Master Gardener and Permaculture Designer. She’s the founder of Garden Therapy, an awesom...

Making a garden wreath from whatever you have in your garden is a fantastic way to turn your garden trimmings into beautiful arrangements. Much better than throwing in your compost! Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/?s=wreath https://gardentherapy.ca/everything-wreath/ https://gardentherapy.ca/herb-wreath/ Connect With Stephanie Rose: Stephanie Rose is a Vancouver Master Gardener and Permacultur...

Today we hear the story of Stephanie Rose and how gardening quite literally brought her back to life after a crippling illness that left her bed bound for two years, and with minimal ability to move around for 8. Connect With Stephanie Rose: Stephanie Rose is a Vancouver Master Gardener and Permaculture Designer. She’s the founder of Garden Therapy, an awesome gardening website and the author of n...

I haven’t met a gardener yet that doesn’t love succulents. With their chunky leaves and water superpowers, succulents have become an urban gardening icon. However, these fun plants often meet an early end due to improper care. Learn More: How Long Do Succulents Live? How To Keep Them Alive Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you...

If you're already experiencing cold temps, it's time to protect those precious plants! Learn More: 26 Cold Frame Plans For Your Winter Garden Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite...

We use the phrase cool season crop a lot, but what does it actually mean? What crops can tolerate low temps, and for how long? Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers...

More gardening myths to talk about...including one that's commonly thought to be a myth...but isn't! An anti-myth, if you will ;)   Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed supp...

Storing your clay, terra cotta, ceramic, and plastic pots for winter is a must...but there are a few things you must do before you store to ensure a good lifespan for your precious pots!   Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of...