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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Epic Rooftop Gardening Tips 11.03.2019 13:27

Erika Nolan of Instar Farms is well-known for her work at the New Orleans Convention Center, designing and installing an incredible rooftop garden that produced tons of food and created a habitat for local pollinators. Today she shares how she accomplished this project! Connect with Instar Farms https://www.instarfarms.com/ Instagram Twitter Facebook Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, ...

How Gardening Helped Our Mental Health 10.03.2019 10:14

Mental health is no joke, it's not talked about anywhere near enough in our society, and gardening has a surprisingly powerful effect on it. Erika and I both share our stories with how gardening helped us live better lives. Connect with Instar Farms https://www.instarfarms.com/ Instagram Twitter Facebook Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May...

2 Ways to Keep Urban Chickens 09.03.2019 11:42

Adding poultry to your garden can explode your food production as well as your garden fertility. Erika Nolan walks you through two ways she kept chickens, based on where she was living and her unique space challenges. Connect with Instar Farms https://www.instarfarms.com/ Instagram Twitter Facebook Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 20...

Tips to Maintain Your Edible Garden 08.03.2019 12:04

Maintenance is the secret sauce of growing a healthy, gorgeous garden. All of these little tasks add up huge results. Erika Nolan from Instar Farms shares her unique maintenance routine for her clients' gardens. Connect with Instar Farms https://www.instarfarms.com/ Instagram Twitter Facebook Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If...

Best Apps, Tools and Techniques for Gardeners 07.03.2019 13:33

Today we're chatting all about tips and tricks in the garden! From the best apps to the best techniques or gardening practices to take your garden to the next level. Erika Nolan of Instar Farms shares it all :) Connect with Instar Farms https://www.instarfarms.com/ Instagram Twitter Facebook Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If...

Running an Edible Gardening Business 06.03.2019 14:51

As we continue with Erika Nolan of Instar Farms this week, we talk about the beginnings of her gardening design, installation, and maintenance company. How did it start? What mistakes did she make? Connect with Instar Farms https://www.instarfarms.com/ Instagram Twitter Facebook Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order...

Starting a Career Around Plants 05.03.2019 12:16

As a plant lover, have you ever wanted to actually work with plants? How would you do that? Today I invited my friend Erika Nolan on the show to talk about her company, Instar Farms. Connect with Instar Farms https://www.instarfarms.com/ Instagram Twitter Facebook 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...

Crown Bees Native Bee Network 04.03.2019 12:22

In our final episode, Dave talks about his incredible Native Bee Network, which I am personally participating in this year with mason bees and leafcutter bees. Connect with Crown Bees https://crownbees.com/ Instagram YouTube Facebook 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@epi...

What Environment Do Bees Love? 03.03.2019 13:13

If you're sold on the idea of solitary bees in the garden, how do you keep them there by promoting a good environment? Learn in today's show. Connect with Crown Bees https://crownbees.com/ Instagram YouTube Facebook 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'...

Solitary Hole-Nesting Bees 02.03.2019 10:22

After the last few episodes, you might be wondering...what's the solution? Well, hole-nesting bees like Mason bees can be an incredible pollinator, and they're not too hard to cultivate in the garden. Connect with Crown Bees https://crownbees.com/ Instagram YouTube Facebook Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the b...

What's Going Wrong With The Bees? 01.03.2019 13:25

Today, Dave Hunter and I talk about a different lens for what's going wrong with the bees. Are we "over-using" honey bees? Connect with Crown Bees https://crownbees.com/ Instagram YouTube Facebook 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...

How Bees Carry Pollen 28.02.2019 14:27

Today, Dave and I talk about how different species of bees carry pollen, and what that means for your garden. Connect with Crown Bees https://crownbees.com/ Instagram YouTube Facebook 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 heirl...

Why Do We Even Need Bees? 27.02.2019 10:33

Today, Dave Hunter and I discuss why bees are even necessary in our ecosystem, our garden, and our lives. Connect with Crown Bees https://crownbees.com/ Instagram YouTube Facebook 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,...

Nature Always Wins 26.02.2019 9:59

Today, we kick off an exciting week with Dave Hunter of Crown Bees. You're going to learn a ton about bees, and not just honey bees! Today's episode is a higher-level talk about the patterns of nature, and how we misuse them. Connect with Crown Bees https://crownbees.com/ Instagram YouTube Facebook Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 201...

3 Easy Seed Starting Tips 25.02.2019 7:07

Here are three of my favorite tips for ensuring health, stocky, resilient seedlings for your 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 seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to...

5 Perennial Flowers to Grow in 2019 24.02.2019 7:46

I've neglected flowers in my garden for far too long, so here are 5 I'm adding to my borders this year! 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! Pre-Order Field Gui...

4 Ways to Harvest Worm Castings 23.02.2019 8:30

The first step in successful vermicomposting is keeping the worms alive, reproducing, and recycling your food scraps and organic waste into beautiful worm castings. The second step involves how to harvest worm castings, ideally while disturbing the worms as little as possible, yielding you a relatively worm-free humus. Learn More: Harvesting Worm Castings: 4 Foolproof Methods My favorite worm bin...

Growing Ardisia, The Christmas Berry 22.02.2019 8:09

Throughout the winter, the red, coral, or off-white berries of the ardisia plant can be seen. This has earned it the common name Christmas berry, and it can really be a bright spot in the winter landscape! Learn More: Ardisia: Caring For Christmas Berry Plants 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 forwar...

4 Perennial Edibles To Grow 21.02.2019 8:08

Tired of "re-starting" your edible garden every year? Try some of these perennial edibles for year after year of delicious harvest. 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 su...

Gardening as a Renter: My Tips for Success 20.02.2019 8:41

If you're a renter and think you can't or shouldn't garden, think again! Here are my top tips for gardening in a shorter-term living space. 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 s...

How to Grow Curry Leaf 19.02.2019 8:38

Ever grown curry leaf? It's a fantastic and easy herb to grow, especially if you're an Indian food lover (like me). Find out how in today's show. Pre-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 m...

When are Root Crops Ready? 18.02.2019 6:48

Because root crops grow under the soil, it can be hard to tell when they've come to maturity. But there are a few tips you can use to get a sense of whether it's time to pull your harvests from the ground! 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 yo...

Hardening Off Explained 17.02.2019 7:27

What is hardening off? Is it necessary? It's one of those "gardening lingo" terms that I think many people get confused by...including me when I started out! In today's episode I give a brief overview of the principle behind it, and how to do it with your seedlings. 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...

Cat Grass: Growing Tasty Treats For Your Feline Friends 16.02.2019 7:15

So let’s talk cat grass care, from seed starting all the way through keeping it alive. We’ll discuss the different growing mediums available for cat grass and what’s best. And of course, we’ll talk about that all-important question… why do cats like this stuff anyway? Learn More: Cat Grass: Growing Tasty Treats For Your Feline Friends Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Ur...

My New Favorite Worm Composting System 15.02.2019 9:17

When you think of worm composting, you probably think of a stackable tray system. Well, there's a different style out there and it's the one that I use as my go-to these days. It's called a continuous flow-through system, or CFT. Let's learn about it today. Learn More: Best Worm Composters: Indoor, Tray, and Flow-Through Check out Steve's Urban Worm Bin 2.0: On Amazon https://urbanwormcompany.com/...