The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

Carrots are one of my favorite plants to grow, but I've run into a ton of problems growing them in the past. Here are some of the biggest reasons you're struggling to grow carrots! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell...

There's been a lot of talk about mushrooms and mycelium in recent years, both for food and for building soil. What does it do for your soil and how do you incorporate it into the garden? Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and...

One of the most troubling parts of growing microgreens is knowing how much to seed per tray for each type of plant. While there is hard and fast rule, here are some general guidelines. Learn More: All of my microgreens content on Epic Gardening Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your gar...

I get a lot of questions about hydroponics, because it's the type of gardening I'm the most experienced at. There are 5 questions that I get asked more than any other...so I decided to answer them all in one fell swoop! Learn More: All of my hydroponics content on Epic Gardening Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient tran...

Most people love watching wild garden birds in their natural habitat and have developed an interest in helping sustain the wildlife in their gardens. However, feeding garden birds the wrong foods may actually be doing them more harm than good. Here are five ways you can do a better job taking care of the birds in your garden. Learn More: 5 Ways You’re Feeding Your Garden Birds Wrong Keep Growing,...

  Often the first thing to bloom in the spring, the pussy willow is a popular addition to ornamental gardens. Its flowers, or “catkins”, are fluffy little blooms which resemble tiny little cats. Used as a decoration as part of the lunar new year in China, it is believed to bring prosperity throughout the coming year. It’s also commonly utilized as an Easter decoration. But what exactly is the puss...

Today's question comes from Tom, who wonders if he can get a little more production out of his landscaping by adding some edible ornamentals. The answer? YES. Here are my 5 top picks. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and te...

Arugula is one of my favorite greens, but it can be challenging to grow especially if you live in a hot climate. Here's the low-down on types of arugula as well as some tips to your garden pumping out fresh arugula year round :) Learn More: How to Grow Arugula Microgreens Fast and Easy Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredie...

As you move from a small garden bed to a larger garden, how do you avoid doing a TON more work? In today's episode I go over some scaling strategies for those of you who have a big garden. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link a...

Today's question comes from Jon who is struggling to grow beets well. I go over some of the most common issues you'll run into when trying to get big, bulbous beet roots! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin...

In today's show, I talk about the different ways you can trellis when using the Square Foot Gardening method: vertical, horizontal, or arches. Learn More: Square Foot Gardens: Where Efficiency Meets Beauty Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by cli...

Today's question comes from Isaac, who's using peat pellets with a mesh to keep the substrate in place. He wonders what to do with the mesh after the seeds germinate...find out in today's show! Learn More: Peat Pots Revealed: Biodegradable Planters For Your Garden Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custo...

Today's question is about raised bed design considerations - which is a topic I could talk about for a LOOONG time. But this podcast, as always, is a short one - so enjoy and let me know your thoughts on raised bed design! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Ch...

How do you get the most out of your raised beds? You might be making simple plant spacing mistakes (like me), so check this episode out and make sure you're spacing correctly! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them...

This one might be controversial...today we talk about a gardening classic: companion planting. Is it fact or fiction? I lay out some of the arguments in today's 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. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin...

One of the biggest killers of houseplants is root rot - but it's US that cause it! Find out the two ways your plants get root rot and how to deal with it. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Garde...

Let's be honest - we ALL have problems starting seeds. Here are some common mistakes you might be making. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:...

For those of us in mild winter climates (USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11), here are a few key tasks to take care of while we wait for spring! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Foll...

I recently purchased some "bare-root" sweet potato plants...but what are they and how do you use them correctly in the garden? Find out in today's show. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardeni...

  The question, “What do I need to know about plant spacing in hydroponics?” is a tough question to answer unless we understand a couple simple concepts first. Once you have a grasp on these ideas, it’s going to be very simple for you to figure out how to space out plants in your hydroponic garden!   Learn More: Plant Spacing in Hydroponics Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Natural...

The Christmas cactus is a wonderful succulent...but getting it to bloom can be a challenge. Learn the best tips in today's show. Learn More: Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) Care Guide Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and t...

Microgreens are one of the fastest and easiest ways to get into growing your own food...but what about some "odd" ones to try out? Here are 5 picks you may not have heard of before. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell...

What's been going on in my raised bed cover crops? I give a two-month update of my little experiment in today's show. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening...

Lion's mane mushrooms are some of the most interesting looking and tasting mushrooms you'll ever grow...and they're easy! Check out how to grow them in today's episode. Learn More: How to Grow Lion's Mane Mushrooms (Recipe Included!) Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's uniqu...

What is succession planting and why is it so confusing? In today's episode I attempt to demystify this tricky gardening topic! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic G...