Epic Gardening

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

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The Beet started its existence as the Epic Gardening Podcast but has grown into a one-stop shop for plant lovers. Each week, we explore topics ranging from beginner gardening tips to in-depth discussions with industry and science experts. Here, we’ll open up new gardening horizons, inspire you to greater heights, share new and exciting discoveries in agriculture, and fill your mind with freshly harvested information you can apply to your own gardening journey.

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Breaking the Old Fashioned Gardening Mold 25.05.2019 12:24

Today we bring on Siloé Oliveira of Suburban Homestead, a fantastic YouTube channel about small-space urban homesteading. In this show, we talk about the different ways to break the mold when it comes to traditional gardening. Connect With Siloe Olivera: Suburban Homestead YouTube Etsy Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a compl...

Who Is "Joe Gardener"? 24.05.2019 15:05

Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today and we talk about Joe's background, how he got started in gardening, and what he's up to this year. Connect With Joe Lamp'l: JoeGardener.com Online Course: Beginner Gardener Fundamentals Instagram Subscriber List YouTube Facebook Group Facebook Growing a Greener World PBS Series Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will...

How to Support Your Precious Plants 23.05.2019 12:25

Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today and we talk about support options: trellising, tomato cages, and more. Connect With Joe Lamp'l: JoeGardener.com Online Course: Beginner Gardener Fundamentals Instagram Subscriber List YouTube Facebook Group Facebook Growing a Greener World PBS Series Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pr...

How Should You Actually Water The Garden? 22.05.2019 13:40

Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today and we talk about watering, one of the most misunderstood aspects of gardening! Connect With Joe Lamp'l: JoeGardener.com Online Course: Beginner Gardener Fundamentals Instagram Subscriber List YouTube Facebook Group Facebook Growing a Greener World PBS Series Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019....

How to Use Mulch 101 21.05.2019 11:09

Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today talking about the many benefits of mulch, as well as his preferred way of using mulch on his raised beds. Connect With Joe Lamp'l: JoeGardener.com Online Course: Beginner Gardener Fundamentals Instagram Subscriber List YouTube Facebook Group Facebook Growing a Greener World PBS Series Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening,...

The Absolute Basics of Raised Bed Gardening 20.05.2019 15:37

Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today, and we talk about growing in raised beds. The depth, height, length, and material you should use, and much more! Connect With Joe Lamp'l: JoeGardener.com Online Course: Beginner Gardener Fundamentals Instagram Subscriber List YouTube Facebook Group Facebook Growing a Greener World PBS Series Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Ga...

The Perfect Raised Bed Mix? 19.05.2019 13:52

Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today, and we talk about the perfect soil recipe for your raised beds. This is an area I've messed up in the past to disastrous effect, so let's see how we can prevent this problem. Connect With Joe Lamp'l: JoeGardener.com Online Course: Beginner Gardener Fundamentals Instagram Subscriber List YouTube Facebook Group Facebook Growing a Greener World PBS Series Order F...

How Joe Lamp'l Starts Seeds 18.05.2019 11:21

Today we have a very special guest on the show...Joe Lamp'l! He's the Joe behind JoeGardener.com, as well as the host of the PBS show Growing a Greener World. In this week of episodes, we're doing some beginner gardening fundamentals with Joe and diving into his techniques and methods, starting with...starting seeds. Connect With Joe Lamp'l: JoeGardener.com Online Course: Beginner Gardener Fundame...

Is Peat Moss Sustainable? 17.05.2019 13:11

Today we bring on Dr. Bethke, a soil scientist and consultant for Pitt Moss, which is a new type of sustainable potting medium made from recycled paper. We discuss the sustainability issues surrounding our use of peat moss in the garden. Learn More About Pitt Moss 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 fo...

What is "Pitt" Moss? 16.05.2019 12:27

Today we bring on Dr. Bethke, a soil scientist and consultant for Pitt Moss, which is a new type of sustainable potting medium made from recycled paper. Learn More About Pitt Moss 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,...

What is a Living Soil? 15.05.2019 10:49

Today we bring on Dr. Bethke, a soil scientist and consultant for Pitt Moss, which is a new type of sustainable potting medium made from recycled paper. Continuing with our soil series, we discuss the term "living" soil and what it REALLY means. Learn More About Pitt Moss Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the boo...

What Makes a GOOD Potting Soil? 14.05.2019 11:39

Today we bring on Dr. Bethke, a soil scientist and consultant for Pitt Moss, which is a new type of sustainable potting medium made from recycled paper. He explains the process of "building" a good potting soil from the ground up. Learn More About Pitt Moss 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 y...

The Evolution of Potting Soil 13.05.2019 8:45

Today we bring on Dr. Bethke, a soil scientist and consultant for Pitt Moss, which is a new type of sustainable potting medium made from recycled paper. He explains the three phases of potting soil, all the way from the beginning! Learn More About Pitt Moss 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 y...

Answering All Of Your Chicken Questions 12.05.2019 20:32

In today's show, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I have a rapid-fire Q&A of questions that you all sent in on Instagram. 12+ questions answered for beginner chicken keepers! Connect with Anne: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realhensofoc/ Blog: https://realhensofoc.wordpress.com/ Book: http://bit.ly/RaiseChickGuide Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out Ma...

Favorite Perennial / Almost Perennial Veggie Crops 11.05.2019 21:20

In today's show, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I talk about our favorite perennial / perennial-esque plants to grow in your VEGGIE garden. Makes the garden a bit easier to maintain! Connect with Anne: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realhensofoc/ Blog: https://realhensofoc.wordpress.com/ Book: http://bit.ly/RaiseChickGuide Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will...

Front Yard Veggie Garden Secrets 10.05.2019 11:04

In today's show, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I talk about setting up a front yard garden and how to win over neighbors that initially aren't too happy about your decision to convert your lawn. Connect with Anne: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realhensofoc/ Blog: https://realhensofoc.wordpress.com/ Book: http://bit.ly/RaiseChickGuide Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Ga...

Sustainable Water Use in the Garden and Home 09.05.2019 13:28

In today's show, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I talk about how to save as MUCH water as possible when gardening and homesteading...it gets really creative! Connect with Anne: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realhensofoc/ Blog: https://realhensofoc.wordpress.com/ Book: http://bit.ly/RaiseChickGuide Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If y...

The BAD Side of Chickens in the Garden 08.05.2019 9:26

In today's show, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I talk about why it's not ALL good news when you've got chickens in the garden. Watch out for these downsides! Connect with Anne: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realhensofoc/ Blog: https://realhensofoc.wordpress.com/ Book: http://bit.ly/RaiseChickGuide Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If...

Benefits of Chickens in the Garden 07.05.2019 11:39

In today's show, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I talk about the GOOD side of having chickens on your property and in your garden. Connect with Anne: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realhensofoc/ Blog: https://realhensofoc.wordpress.com/ Book: http://bit.ly/RaiseChickGuide 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 f...

Raising Chickens on Your Homestead 06.05.2019 14:03

In today's show, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I talk about the basics of raising chickens on your property. Connect with Anne: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realhensofoc/ Blog: https://realhensofoc.wordpress.com/ Book: http://bit.ly/RaiseChickGuide 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 t...

What YOU Can Do To Help The Bees 05.05.2019 11:23

In today's show with Peter Nelson, the director of the upcoming documentary The Pollinators, we bring it down to the home gardener level, sharing what YOU can do to help the bees. Learn More About Peter and The Pollinators Documentary: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter 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...

What Is "Colony Collapse" And Is It Still Happening? 04.05.2019 8:27

In today's show with Peter Nelson, the director of the upcoming documentary The Pollinators, we talk about Colony Collapse Disorder and how it might not be the biggest issue facing the bees right now. Learn More About Peter and The Pollinators Documentary: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If yo...

Honey bees vs Native Bees 03.05.2019 11:02

In today's show with Peter Nelson, the director of the upcoming documentary The Pollinators, we talk about the honey bees vs. native bees: what are the differences and what are their respective roles in the pollination equation? Learn More About Peter and The Pollinators Documentary: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, wi...

How Beekeepers Survive 50% Losses in Bees 02.05.2019 13:33

In today's show with Peter Nelson, the director of the upcoming documentary The Pollinators, we chat about how commercial beekeepers lose 33-50% of their bees every year, and how they can possibly sustain the business model. Learn More About Peter and The Pollinators Documentary: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will b...

What are "Managed Honeybees"? 01.05.2019 14:35

In today's show with Peter Nelson, the director of the upcoming documentary The Pollinators, we dive deeper into the managed honeybee industry and its impact on agriculture and food. Learn More About Peter and The Pollinators Documentary: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the bo...