The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

If you’re noticing a proliferation of flies, and your brassicas or root vegetables are starting to yellow, it’s a warning sign. You may have an infestation of root maggots. These fly larvae are no joke! Hungrily, they will chew through your plants, causing them to lose vigor, wilt, yellow, and possibly die off. Learn More: Root Maggots On The Rampage: Wiping Out Delia Species Pests Keep Growing, K...

Peat pots (or a substitute) are a fantastic way to start seeds, but there are a lot of different types. I break down which to use for which purpose in today's episode. 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, custom-mixed for your garden's...

Scale insects: some of the most annoying houseplant and greenhouse pests out there! These are tricky because they can have a wax or armored coating, making them less susceptible to treatment options. Figure out what to do to deal with them! Learn More: Scale Insects: All About Them And How To Get Rid Of Them Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers...

Happy new year! I hope you had a wonderful celebration and are excited to get gardening in 2018. In today's episode we talk about how to get the most out of your garden by planning it properly from the start! 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...

Today's question comes from Isaac, who wants to know if it makes sense to use PVC tubes to compost worms in a raised bed. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the hottest gardening methods out there right now is straw bale gardening, popularized by Joel Karsten, the book's author. It's a unique method that has a lot of advantages, so let's take a look at it! Learn More: Straw Bale Gardens Complete Book Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choic...

Square Foot Gardening gets a lot of praise...but are there downsides? In this episode I go over the reasons you SHOULD consider it, but also some of the cons to the method. Learn More: The All New Square Foot Gardening Book Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

This old woman figured out a way to never garden past 11am but still have enough produce to feed her and her husband without ever going to the grocery store for 18 years. Pretty amazing - check out her method! Learn More: Gardening Without Work by Ruth Stout Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad...

As we all recover from our holiday celebrations, you might not want to get back out in the garden and put in hard work. What if I told you...you don't have to - and you can still have an abundant garden! That's what we're talking about today - hope you enjoy :) Learn More: Charles Dowding's YouTube Channel Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook F...

I AM WRITING A GARDENING BOOK! But I need your help to shape the content. It's going to be called The Field Guide to Urban Gardening. 225 pages, 300 images, chock-full of amazing gardening plans, info, guides, and more. Sign up for the early access reader's group Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about you...

Just because Christmas is here doesn't mean it's time to get rid of your pointsettia! You can encourage it to re-bloom in the Spring if you follow these simple fertilization tips! Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Don't forget about the bathroom when it comes to decking your house out with some gorgeous greenery! The plants I recommend in this episode will all thrive in a bathroom environment - high humidity, relatively low light. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are a lot of choices when it comes to how to make soil for your raised beds...but which is best? We'll take a look at the ideal soil makeup, as well as some modifications you may want to make based on your unique growing conditions. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...

Water is one of those topics that sounds simple, but can be complex once you get into the details...especially when it comes to hydroponics. In today's episode I give a rundown of it it's a good idea to use distilled water in your hydroponic system. Learn More: Distilled Water For Plants: What You Need To Know Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebo...

Starting seeds is always a challenge, as our little plants are in the beginning phase of their lives and need a lot of TLC. Here's a quick rundown of some essential gear you'll need to give your seeds their best start. Learn More: Essential Seed Starting Equipment and Supplies Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn...

We often think that the roots of our plants are the only way they get nutrition, but this is not true! You can foliar feed your plants, or feed the leaves to spot-fix many different nutrient deficiency issues. Learn More: Foliar Feeding and Fertilization in Hydroponics Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more abo...

I recommend ladybugs often as a critical part of integrated pest management in the garden...but once you have them munching on your pests, how do you keep them there? Learn how in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've never seen thrips, I'm jealous of you. These are the weirdest, most alien-like garden pests out there...and they do a ton of damage to your plants! Learn how to get rid of them in today's episode. Learn More: Thrips: What Thysanoptera Pests Are And How To Eliminate Them Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Lea...

Sweet potatoes don't grow from seed, they grow from slips - and you can start an almost unlimited amount of them from home. Let's get into it! 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 thought of growing banana trees as ornamentals? If not, you should - and this episode explains exactly how to do it. Learn More: Dwarf Banana Tree: Growing Banana Plants as Ornamentals Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cilantro is an annoying plant to start from seed, so here are a few tips to make it a bit easier for 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

Tilling by hand can be a chore, but less of one if you use the right tools! In this episode we look at why and when to till your garden as well as a few recommendations on quality tillers. Learn More: Hand Tiller Guide: The Best Hand Tiller For Your 2018 Garden Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your...

Today's question comes from Eric, who wants to know the most cost-effective and efficient system for growing hydroponic strawberries. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question comes from Isaac, who wanted to know the difference between heirloom, open-pollinated, and hybrid or F1 seeds. It's a common question and a confusing topic - so let's dive in! Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tagetes erecta, Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii, Canna generalis, Zinnia elegans. These are just some of the words you’ll find on the plant labels at your local home and garden store. Are your eyes glazing over yet? If so, I totally understand! But trust me, these words have meaning. They are all scientific names for common plants that can be found in your garden. As you continue reading the pl...