The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

Today's question comes from an ANONYMOUS reader (!) who wants to know how to save her rose plant that was accidentally over-fertilized. It's simple - find out in the episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question is about what to do with tomato suckers and how to prune tomatoes in general. There are two types of tomato plants, and we'll cover both on the show. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk about pruning fruit trees like apples or peaches - should you, or shouldn't you? And if you should...how do you do it? There's a simple 3 step method for pruning that works every time. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have problems with microgreens, you're not alone. Here are 3-4 of the most common reasons you're struggling to grow microgreens successfully. Learn More: Microgreens on Epic Gardening Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode covers how to choose good crops for a floating DWC system as well as some of my personal favorites to grow. Learn More: Deep Water Culture (DWC): What Is It And How To Get Started Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You'd be surprised how many farmers could be selling more at the market. Here are a few tips that I KNOW work to sell more and make more connections at the market. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking about hydroponic tomatoes - what to know, what environment they like, and a few common problems! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is all about worm composting, including my favorite pick, the Worm Factory 360. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we talk all about loppers - what to know before you buy, the different brands, and some of my favorite picks. My Picks Best Lopper Overall: Corona SL 4264 or 4364 DualLINK with ComfortGEL Grip Best Bypass Loppers: Tabor Tools GL18 20-Inch Bypass Lopper Best Anvil Loppers: Tabor Tools GG12 Compound Action Anvil Lopper Best Ratcheting Loppers: Spear & Jackson 8290RS Best Compound...

Today's question comes from Phil. He wonders why you can't grow apples from seed and get the same apple the seed came from. Let's get into it! Learn More: 73+ Heirloom Apples You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Can You Eat Crab Apples? A Simple Guide To This Ornamental Fruit Keep Growing, Kevin   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A quick overview of the popular gardening method. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn More: My Tower Garden Playlist on YouTube Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn More The Best Water Chillers for Hydroponics How to Keep Your Hydroponic Reservoir Cool Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the difference between activated carbon, ultraviolet, and reverse osmosis filters? Find out in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question comes from Nikhil, who asks about the difference between tap and rain water. Is there one? Which should you use? Find out in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pollinators like bees are vital to our ecosystem...and our gardens. Here's a quick teaser of a few plants that bees love that you probably don't have in your garden right now. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you use fresh or dried grass clippings as mulch? Should you even use it at all? Find out the answer and more in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn More: White Sage Plant: Growing Guide, Smudging, and Seeds Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lean More: Best Watering Cans: Plastic, Metal, Outdoor, Indoor, and Misters Best Outdoor Watering Can: Bosmere Haws Long Reach Watering Can, 1.3 gallon / 5 liter Best Indoor Watering Can: Bloem Living Aqua Rite Watering Can, 56-Ounce Best Small Watering Can: Fiskars Easy Pour Watering Can, 2.6 gallon Best Metal Watering Can: Behrens Steel Watering Can, 2.5 gallon Best Indoor Plant Mister: Haws Bra...

Learn whether you should be happy or sad about the anthills you find in your garden in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jasmine not only smells amazing, but it can be grown indoors, outdoors, as a vine plant, as a shrub...the list goes on. Learn how to grow and care for this versatile and beautiful plant. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grasshoppers can absolutely decimate a garden...but there are three different ways (environmental, organic, and animal) to prevent and control them. Learn about all of them in this episode. Learn More: How to Get Rid of Grasshoppers: Natural Grasshopper Control Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the hardiest houseplants you can grow, the snake plant is nearly impossible to kill! Learn how to care for it in this short episode. Learn More: Snake Plant Care – Growing The “Mother In Law’s Tongue” Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phosphorous is the 'P' of the NPK we all know and love. Learn what it does for a plant, how to tell if your soil is low in phosphorous, and how to remedy it! Learn More: Plant Nutrients Explained: Everything You Ever Need To Know Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's be honest...sometimes we're lazy gardeners. I know I am. Here are a bunch of different crops you can grow that take very little time and effort once you get them established! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices