The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

This episode is a long time in the making. I had a rotting tomato in my kitchen and just planted it in the ground to see what would happen. It's been a few months and...guess what? It worked! Find out exactly how well it went in today's show. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

A few of my friends are getting into gardening and wanted to know the 5 most healthy plants that are ALSO the easiest to grow. Here is what I came up with! Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've talked about Straw Bale Gardening, but now I have a fresh bale in my front yard and it's time to put my money where my mouth is! But first...I have to "condition" the bale so it's ready to grow in. Here's how to do it. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...

As you become older, you may feel inclined to give up your beloved gardening past time as physical activity becomes more difficult. Elderly gardening may seem to be too much effort. But don’t give up! With the help of some very helpful tools and tips, you can continue to garden well into your golden years. While gardening can stock your kitchen with delicious vegetables and fruits, in the case of...

We've covered leeks before...but never like this! How do you grow them in containers and leave enough space for roots to grow, but also get white, straight, blanched leek stems? Find out in today's show. Learn More: Leeks: Everything You Need To Know To Grow And Harvest Them Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn mo...

Growing in a small space? Fear not! You can still grow fruits at home. Here are some you should consider. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got a stash of old pine needles and wondering what to do? Never fear, I'm here to riff on some ideas for using them in the garden. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered if there's more than the humble honey bee? The answer is a resounding YES. Here are a few common types of bees you'll find in the garden. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To prune, or not to prune? That is the question when it comes to eggplants. Here's the 411 on when, why, and how to prune those nightshades! Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've got a few open fences that I'm ready to garden on, so I figured I'd share some ideas with you! Check these out for some vertical gardening inspiration. Learn More: Fence Planters: Fantastic & Free Plans To Get More Growing Space Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....

Listener Tony wrote in and suggested I take a look at columnar apple trees...so I did! And now I'm bringing my findings to you. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me as I riff on the plans for the Epic Gardening book as well as how I'm approaching the garden this year. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their fo...

Learn More: Rat Proof Garden: How To Get Rid Of Rodents In Garden Spaces Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic...

Learn More: Tomato Fertilizer: How To Feed Your Plants For Ultimate Harvests Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from ba...

Learn More: Houseplants on Epic Gardening Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a sing...

Learn More: The Nutrient Film Technique Explained Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged i...

Having issues with chipmunks? Try these tips to get rid of these pesky buggers! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from...

It didn't feel right to have Bill from Garden Maker on and not talk about the origin of the company. I always admire founders and entrepreneurs in the gardening space, being one myself!  If you're interested in how a company starts and how problems are solved, you'll love this episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredie...

We've talked about soil microbes before on the podcast, but never in this level of depth. Bill's back and stronger than ever with some serious knowledge on the soil food web. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fert...

As I'm sure you know, I created a custom organic fertilizer mix designed to supercharge a new raised bed...but what exactly is in it. And more importantly, why are those ingredients in it? Bill's back and here to explain some of the finer details of the mix. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixe...

How would you think about constructing your own fertilizer? Bill from Garden Maker drops his expert knowledge. I hope you enjoy this episode :) Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I...

Today we have a very special guest on the show - Bill from Garden Maker! As you know, Garden Maker sponsors the Epic Gardening podcast and I'm very grateful for that. I thought I'd have Bill on to drop some knowledge about some commonly-found organic fertilizer ingredients. Today is all about alfalfa meal! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers w...

Today we have a very special guest on the show - Bill from Garden Maker! As you know, Garden Maker sponsors the Epic Gardening podcast and I'm very grateful for that. I thought I'd have Bill on to drop some knowledge about some commonly-found organic fertilizer ingredients. Today is all about corn gluten. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers wi...

In the final houseplant episode with Jane, we'll learn how to grow houseplants from seed...yes, seed. It's a foreign concept to most gardeners, even though we grow from seed all of the time in our veggie gardens. Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mi...

Houseplants are expensive. Too expensive, if you ask me. That is...unless you learn how to propagate them. Then you can have an almost unlimited supply! Learn how in today's episode with Jane Perrone of On The Ledge. Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custo...