The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

Neem oil is one of the most versatile compounds you can use in the garden. It's an organic pesticide, fungicide and anti-bacterial that has uses outside the garden as well! Learn More: 20+ Neem Oil Uses In The Garden and Beyond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting a houseplant collection can be intimidating, especially when you don't know which will do well in your home! Here are a few low-light and easy to care for houseplant suggestions to start with. Learn More: Houseplants on Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  Transplant shock can feel unavoidable...but if you use proper transplanting technique and supplement with a few additives, you can drastically increase the success of your cuttings and seedlings. Learn More: How to Deal With Transplant Shock There are a lot of helpful additives you can use when transplanting to mitigate transplant shock, boost root production, or help your plants in other ways....

Coconut coir is a versatile, sustainable, and popular type of growing media with many applications. Learn what it is, how to use it, and how to make sure you're getting coir that won't kill your plants. Learn More: Coconut Coir: What It Is, How To Use It, And The Best Brands To Buy Top Choices:  CANNA Coco 40L bricks Canna Coco 50L bags Fox Farms 2cu. ft. bags Other Good Options General Hydroponic...

Hydroton, also known as expanded clay pellets or LECA clay, is one of the most popular types of hydroponic growing media...and for good reason. Learn why you should consider using it in your hydroponic garden. Learn More: Hydroton (Expanded Clay Pebbles) Growing Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As gardeners, it's important to have a base-level understanding of how plants grow. That way, you can troubleshoot any issues from the ground up! Today we talk about light and how plants use it to grow. Learn More: How Does Light Affect Plant Growth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metal halide (MH) grow lights are one of the most popular types of high-intensity discharge (HID) lights out there...and for good reason. Learn the benefits of MH lights and a few best practices for using them in your garden. Learn More: Metal Halide Grow Lights Explained and Reviewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grow tents help you control your growing environment perfectly, but knowing how to set one up and what else you need can be difficult. In this episode I run through a simple grow tent setup process, as well as some best practices when first setting up your tent. Learn More: Grow Tent Setup: The Complete Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a long-form interview with my friend Khaled Majouji (Instagram). I met him on Instagram a while ago and have followed his journey ever since. He raised over $100k to start a vertical urban farm in Canada that's super inventive and interesting. In this episode, we get DEEP and talk about: How he got into gardening How he built up his following and raised $100k to start his farm H...

Once you take a cutting, you want to give it every chance to succeed. Today's episode covers tips on lighting, nutrition, humidity, and more. Read More: Caring For Your Plant Cuttings Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A simple overview of the NFT or Nutrient Film Technique method for hydroponic gardening. Read More: The Nutrient Film Technique Explained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does it ever make sense to grow outdoors when using a hydroponic system? Yes and no — find out the details in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leaves are a wonderful source of nutrients and minerals for your plants, but are slow to break down. These leaf composting tips will help you speed up the process. Read More: Composting Leaves: How to Achieve Fast Leaf Decay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caterpillars turn into beautiful butterflies, but they munch on our crops in order to do so! Here are some ways to defeat them in the garden without covering your plants in pesticide. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weeds are every gardener's nightmare...but they don't have to be. Here are 6 simple ways to control, prevent, and kill weeds in the garden. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Basil is a staple of the kitchen AND garden and one of my personal favorite herbs. But how do you germinate it? It can be a little tricky, so follow these tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earthworms are so important for your soil, but why? Learn what they do for your soil and how you can encourage more of them to grow in your garden. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chip on board (COB) LEDs are exploding onto the hydroponics scene right now. Learn what they are and why they're becoming so popular. Full article here: COB LED Grow Lights Explained and Reviewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're having trouble propagating, you might not be using rooting hormone. Find out what it is, the different types that exist, and the best ones to buy. Learn More: Rooting Hormones Explained and Reviewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're looking into hose nozzles in today's episode...fascinating, right? Well, you should buy one that lasts. Here's a quick episode on the different types to choose. Full buyer's guide found here: Hose Nozzles and Sprayers: A Complete Buyer’s Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a primer on aquaponics. If you're curious about it and want to give it a try, check out today's explainer episode. Learn more about aquaponics on Epic Gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people are mistaken about how to care for air plants, probably because of their confusing name! Learn exactly how to grow them in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question comes from Kathleen, who wonders how to get started growing houseplants. We go into lighting, soil, and a few good recommendations. Read more about houseplants on Epic Gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most common questions I get about Deep Water Culture (DWC) systems is, "How far above the nutrient solution should I place the net pot?" I finally decided to answer this question once and for all! Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the phrase "air pruning" sounds like gardening black magic to you, tune in! Today's episode covers this unique pruning method, which might be the key to saving your houseplants! Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices