The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

Succession planting is one of the most confusing and complicated tasks in the garden...or is it? Learn a few of my thoughts on how to make this process a lot easier, and streamline the harvest you get from 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,...

Today's topic comes from my good friend Carrie from Artichokes and Okra. She's wondering how to refresh her soil every season as she harvests out of her raised beds. Learn More: The Best Potting Soils: How to Choose The Right Potting Mix For Your 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 forward your...

Today's question comes from Instagram, and it's all about how to make raised bed soil mix on a budget. There are many approaches here, but the core of the strategy is to rely heavily on locally-sourced materials and cheaper inputs that do the same job as the more expensive varieties. Learn More:  24 Cheap Mulch Ideas to Save Money Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening o...

This is one of my favorite episodes in a while. David the Good talks about how to "Push the Zone" in your garden. Many of us want to grow tropicals, but we might live in an area that is traditionally colder and thought to be "impossible" to grow certain plants. In today's episode, you'll learn why this isn't necessarily the case! Connect with David the Good David's YouTube Channel David's Website,...

If you've ever wanted gardening to quite literally pay the bills, this episode is for you. David the Good shares the story of how he started a nursery as a child and how it grew into his adult years. He also gives some wisdom as to how you might start your very own :) Connect with David the Good David's YouTube Channel David's Website, The Survival Gardener David's Books Totally Crazy Easy Florida...

The garden tool industry is HUGE and every tool company wants to convince you that their new fancy gadget is the "one tool to rule them all." Today David the Good shares his must have tools and you'll be surprised to see how simple and practical they are! Connect with David the Good David's YouTube Channel David's Website, The Survival Gardener David's Books Totally Crazy Easy Florida Gardening Th...

Ever wanted to learn the "ancient art" of grafting? I'll be honest, I've shied away from it as it's seemed a bit too complex to get into, but today David the Good shares his methods for how he gets grafting! Check his Get Grafting! video as well. Connect with David the Good David's YouTube Channel David's Website, The Survival Gardener David's Books Totally Crazy Easy Florida Gardening The Easy Wa...

We've talked about buying and planting fruit trees before, but what about growing your own from seed. Today David the Good and I talk about how it's not THAT scary, how you'll probably get some good fruit even if it's not 'perfect', and the joy of harvesting something you've grown all the way from a tiny seed! Connect with David the Good David's YouTube Channel David's Website, The Survival Garden...

Today, David the Good and I talk about how the "rules" of composting can sometimes be too complex, and how you can drastically simplify the composting process so it's not as intimidating! Connect with David the Good David's YouTube Channel David's Website, The Survival Gardener David's Books Totally Crazy Easy Florida Gardening The Easy Way to Start a Home-Based Plant Nursery Compost Everything: T...

This week is a special one on the podcast...I have David The Good on! I've watched his YouTube channel since before I was doing Epic Gardening, so he's shaped my gardening life quite a bit. Today we get into how to "grow" your own compost, mostly referring to planting plants specifically to chop them up and compost them! Connect with David the Good David's YouTube Channel David's Website, The Surv...

For our final episode with Maria of Bloom and Grow Radio, we're talking about YOU as a plant parent. Your own approach and psychology in relation to plants will help you choose what types of plants you should grow. Learn More:  https://www.bloomandgrowradio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bloomandgrowradio/  Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out M...

If you work in an office that's devoid of plants, don't stand for it! Start sneaking some office-friendly plants in and build a little green paradise as you work :) Learn More:  https://www.bloomandgrowradio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bloomandgrowradio/  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...

There's no reason your bathroom should be devoid of beautiful houseplants. Learn how to make your bathroom a true urban jungle with Maria Failla of Bloom and Grow Radio. Learn More:  https://www.bloomandgrowradio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bloomandgrowradio/  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 for...

If you've got a low-light apartment but still want to grow some plants, we've got four epic suggestions for you to try out! Join Maria of Bloom and Grow radio and me on today's show. Learn More:  https://www.bloomandgrowradio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bloomandgrowradio/  Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the...

Today we're looking at a few recommendations for plants that will bloom and grow in a bright, sunny windowsill. Back with Maria Failla of Bloom and Grow! Learn More:  https://www.bloomandgrowradio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bloomandgrowradio/  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 receip...

Back with Maria Failla of Bloom and Grow, we're talking about houseplant watering and the many ways you can go wrong! Enjoy my friend :) Learn More:  https://www.bloomandgrowradio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bloomandgrowradio/  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@epicga...

This week we've got Maria from Bloom and Grow radio on, for a fun and light week on light, houseplants, and indoor gardening! Hope you enjoy. Today we're talking about how to make sense of "bright, indirect light" and the other common indoor light terminology you'll hear. Learn More:  https://www.bloomandgrowradio.com/ https://www.instagram.com/bloomandgrowradio/  Order Field Guide to Urban Garden...

  Ah, weeds. Not something I've struggled with TOO much in my garden, but that's mostly due to its size. If you've wondered what signals weeds to grow in certain areas, this episode will BLOW your mind to pieces. Learn More:  http://www.integritysoils.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/masters.nicole/ Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 20...

  We've talked about insects and plants before with Jessica Walliser, but in the context of how beneficial bugs know where to munch on pests. This time with Nicole Masters, we're talking about how insects can tell which plants are unhealthy and good sources of food, and which to avoid. Learn More:  http://www.integritysoils.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/masters.nicole/ Order Field Guide to Urba...

If you've been following along this week, you might be wondering, "OK cool. But how do I know what's actually in my soil microbe and organism wise? What can I do to find out?" That's the subject of today's show. Nicole shares some awesome tips and tests to try out! Learn More:  http://www.integritysoils.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/masters.nicole/ Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, ...

Most of us immediately think of the BAD nematodes, but did you know very few of them are actually bad for your plants? Most of them are quite helpful. Today we talk about their role, as well as the role of protozoa in soil. Learn More:  http://www.integritysoils.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/masters.nicole/ Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be ou...

You've probably heard the word mycorrhizal fungi before...but what do these things actually do in the soil and in the garden? Today we get deep into that very question, as well as give you some tips on making sure your soil is full of them! Learn More:  http://www.integritysoils.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/masters.nicole/ Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gard...

Today Nicole and I chat about quorum signalling, which is an incredibly interesting phenomenon that will blow your mind. I won't give too much away, but it'll help you tie together your understanding of the soil food web. Learn More:  http://www.integritysoils.co.nz/ https://www.instagram.com/masters.nicole/ Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out...

Today, we kick off a super interesting week with Nicole Masters of Integrity Soils. She's an international agroecologist and systems thinker who blew my mind multiple times in this week of shows. In today's show we're talking about how the 'gut' of a plant is outside of it's body...in the soil! And how that reframing helps you in the garden. Learn More:  http://www.integritysoils.co.nz/ https://ww...

I bet you've been waiting for this episode all week, I know I have ;) - how to incorporate edible flowers into your cocktails and drinks! If you have a favorite recipe, shoot me an email! About Bee An accomplished cook, she creates singular recipes or complete menus featuring flowers as integral components, as well as handcrafted floral products to bring your own cooking to new heights. Learn More...