The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

Did you know that Mexican bean beetles are in the same family as ladybugs? However, these are an annoying pest, so let's figure out how to get rid of them. Learn More: Mexican Bean Beetle: How To Eliminate Epilachna Varivestis Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

My friend and Epic Gardener Delia asked me how I got into gardening, so I figured I'd go into my history and why I do what I do! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Most of us grow in raised beds - wood, metal, brick, etc. But what about beds with no support structure? This is the type of bed that most market gardeners use and in today's episode I outline how to build one of your own. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most popular ferns out there, the boston fern can be a bit difficult to keep alive. Especially if you have trouble with ferns in general! Learn how to keep it green and growing in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is an add-on to a YouTube video I released last week. In it, I outline exactly how to grow a never-ending supply of basil off of a single plant. Watch the Video Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cucumber beetles can decimate your garden quickly and are hard to get rid of...until you listen to this episode! I know it's not cucumber season right now, but I couldn't resist recording this one for you all because I HATE these bugs! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You've probably heard the term "green manure" thrown around. What does it mean? Is it the same as a cover crop? I go into this and more in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've got a spare raised bed that I'm dedicating to pollinators and beneficial insects. I talk about them a lot on the podcast, so I figured it's time to put my money where my mouth is and develop a dedicated bed! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode I go over a technique I'm using to grow microgreens in a raised bed. It's a cool idea that I'm trying to get a quick, plentiful harvest and also to add some organic matter into the soil. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Soil aeration is a topic most gardeners don't fully understand...me included! But here are some basics to expand your soil-building knowledge. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This flower is a classic in the garden and EASY to grow. Learn how in today's episode. Learn More: Black Eyed Susan: How To Grow And Care For Rudbeckia Plants Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dianthus is a huge plant family with hundreds of species, but fear not! This episode will teach you everything you need to know about growing and caring for them. Learn More: Dianthus Dreams: Caring For Carnations, Sweet Williams, and Pinks Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leafhoppers are a super annoying garden pest and there are over 20,000+ types of them! Learn how to prevent, control, and kill them in this episode. Learn More: Leafhopper Pests: How To Kill Off Lurking Cicadellidae Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One common question I get is, "How do you know what nutrients your plants are using in a hydroponic system?" I tackle this and provide some recommendations in this episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a profile of my friend Steven Cornett, who is farming on a quarter acre in his backyard and making a living from it. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question comes from Hanna, who wonders how to start a kitchen herb garden successfully. It's a quick and simple episode with practical tips to start your 1st kitchen herb garden, so tune in! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The mighty rubber tree has been a favorite houseplant since the Victorian era. It’s hardy, easy to care for, and actually removes toxins from the air in your home! In this guide, we’ll take a look at exactly how to care for your own rubber tree plant. Learn More: Rubber Plant (Ficus Elastica) Care And Growing Tips Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you’re a garlic-lover and garlic grower like me, you’ve probably got a bunch of it either in your garden or in your home right this very moment. These beautiful and delicious plants have so much versatility in the kitchen that I like to grow a big patch of them every season and store them for use throughout the year. But storing garlic can be a challenge if you don’t know what you’re doing. The...

I like a good shortcut. Something that can save me time and energy is guaranteed to make me smile. Take for example the white ghost pumpkin. White pumpkins can be made into a jack o'lantern with a ghostly twist using a few strokes of a knife or paintbrush, then turned into a creepy snowman after Halloween is over, and then baked into a pie just in time for the next holiday. Ghost pumpkins can add...

Prayer plants are some of the most beautiful houseplants you can find. They're great in hanging baskets as they spread low and wide. Whether you're just starting out with houseplants or an an expert grower, the prayer plant is an excellent choice. Learn More: Prayer Plant Care – Growing The Maranta Plant Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are many types of soil amendments that you may not be familiar with: peat moss, perlite, vermiculite, builder's sand, etc. In this episode I shine a light on what these are and how to use them in the garden. More Resources Perlite: What It Is And How To Use It In Your Garden Perlite vs Vermiculite: What’s the Difference? Hydroton (Expanded Clay Pebbles) Growing Guide Coconut Coir: What It Is...

You probably see it whenever you go into a garden center and wonder what it's made of...the mysterious garden soil. In this episode, we demystify it and learn how to use it in the garden. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I get this question so often that I decided it was time to answer it on the podcast! After this short episode, you'll know exactly where your net pots should be in your hydroponic system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No-till gardening is a low-effort, high reward gardening methodology that just might be one of the most effective ways to grow out there. I go over what it is and some of the many benefits in this episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Legginess or stretched out plants can ruin your seed starting, microgreens, or transplanting process. Learn the 2-3 main causes of legginess and how to prevent them! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices