The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

If you've ever wondered where catnip comes from, wonder no more! Catmint, or Nepeta, is a fantastic ornamental to grow that you can grow with ease! Learn More: Catmint: Grow and Care for Nepeta Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perlite is one of the most common soil amendments...but what exactly is it? What does it do for our gardens, and why should we use it! All of these questions - and more - are answered in today's episode. Black Gold Perlite, 8 qt PVP Industries Horticultural Coarse Perlite, 4 cu ft PLANT!T Super Coarse Perlite, 100L Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing hydroponically can be a challenge...especially when something goes wrong. In this episode I run through some questions you should ask yourself if you run into a problem you don't know how to solve! Learn More: Troubleshooting Plant Problems in Hydroponics Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm sure you've heard of peat moss before, but what exactly is it? What does it do for your soil? And...should you even be using it? Learn More: Peat Moss: What It Is and How To Use It In Your Garden Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I get a lot of questions on exactly how to build a DWC system, so I figured I'd run through a build that costs ~$400 and will produce tons of fresh veggies, herbs, and more! Learn More: Simple T5 Fluorescent Deep Water Culture Starter System Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ornamental sweet potato vine is a wonderful plant that comes in many different colors and shapes. And...it's easy to grow! Learn More: Sweet Potato Vine: Grow and Care for Ipomoea Batatas Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode kicks off a series of episodes about each and every type of nutrient that your plants need to survive and thrive! We're starting with the big boy, Nitrogen. Learn More: Plant Nutrients Explained: Everything You Ever Need To Know Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've got a wild streak like me, consider making seed bombs and beautifying all of those empty lots and easements in your neighborhood! Learn More: How to Make Seed Bombs For Nearly $0 Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mulch doesn't have to be expensive...in fact, it doesn't have to cost anything at all! In this episode I run down 24 different ideas for getting cheap or free mulch...send in yours as well! Learn More: 24 Cheap Mulch Ideas to Save Money Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although pampas grass is known as invasive, if you grow it carefully you can enjoy its beauty without spreading it far and wide. Learn how in today's episode. Learn More: Pampas Grass: Grow and Care for Cortaderia Selloana Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question comes from Travis. He wanted to know how to safely improve the sandy soil in his lawn. In this episode I go over exactly how to approach this in a step-by-step process. Additional Resources: The Best Lawn Aerators (Manual and Machine) Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mixing in organic fertilizers to your gardening adds a lot of versatility to how you build your soil and add nutrition. In this episode I look at synthetic vs. organic fertilizers as well as share a few of my favorites. Learn More: 21+ Organic Fertilizers and How To Use Them In Your Garden Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question deals with weeds, specifically how to get rid of deep-rooted weeds. These can be annoying because a weed can re-grow from even a tiny bit of root. Recommended Tools: Root Assassin Fiskar's Weed Extractor Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cast iron plants, or Aspidistra elatior, are a super-hardy houseplant, making them a great beginner's choice. Learn exactly how to care for them in this in-depth guide. Learn More: Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra Elatior) Growing Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk about pests all the time...but what about beneficial bugs? These five are must-haves in the garden. Learn what they are and how to encourage them to hang out in your yard! Keep growing, Kevin Learn more at Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I hear from people who claim to have a "brown thumb" all of the time. Stop it! There's no such thing. All gardening takes is a little creative thinking and dedication...it's not rocket science! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hawaiian Ti plant is one of the most vibrant houseplants you can grow at home...and it's not too hard to care for. Learn how in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn More: Hawaiian Ti Plant: Growing Cordyline Fruticosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we learn the rough numbers behind a microgreens business and how the hype behind this type of business model might not be worth it. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more at Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've gotten a lot of questions about how to start a microgreens business, so today I go over the short story of how I got mine off the ground a few years ago. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn More: Everything You Need to Know About Microgreens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the difference between an heirloom vegetable, a hybrid, and a GMO? And why would you choose an heirloom? Find out in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more at Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air layering is a unique and useful propagation technique that many gardeners are unfamiliar with. Learn what it is, why it's valuable, and exactly how to do it in this overview! Learn More: Air Layering: How to Propagate Plants With This Unique Method Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mulch is a complex topic and one that I won't cover completely in this episode. Instead, we'll look at how to choose between inorganic and organic mulches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Office plants brighten up the workplace and boost productivity, so why aren't you growing them? What's that, you don't know how? Listen to this episode and get the lowdown on office plant care 101. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm all for saving time in the garden, and fertilizer spreaders save a lot of time. Learn the different types and what to consider before making a purchase. Learn More: Fertilizer Spreader Buyer’s Guide: Broadcast, Drop, Hand Held, and Tow Behind Explained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're new to gardening, a kitchen herb garden is a great way to get into it. Here are a few things to consider when starting your first herb heaven! Learn More: Build an Indoor Hydroponic Herb Garden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices