The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers
2,236 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsThe Beet started as the Epic Gardening Podcast, but has grown into a one-stop shop for plant lovers. Five days a week, we explore topics ranging from beginner gardening tips to in-depth discussions with industry and science experts. Here, we’ll open up new gardening horizons, inspire you to greater heights, share new and exciting discoveries in agriculture, and fill your mind with freshly-harvested information you can apply to your own gardening journey!
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Mulching Your Fruit Trees
March 01, 2024 15:00 - 10 minutes - 14.3 MBA two to four inch layer of mulch controls soil temperatures, conserves water, and supports biodiversity. Most of all, it reduces the need to weed by 80 to 90%. Choosing the right mulch, and spreading it correctly will benefit the backyard orchard immensely. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3UOx80P Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3USvrzu Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3uNjnVu EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3IbsXEI Learn More: 21...
Growing Delicious Citrus Fruit
February 29, 2024 15:00 - 13 minutes - 19 MBHere, Tom Spellman breaks down the different kinds of citrus growers in the tropics and subtropics can grow. He also discusses regionality, and how to maintain different trees. Both experienced citrus growers and those new to fruit trees will get something from this citrus discussion. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3wrnqqR Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TaSFiR Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3TcTIhl EG Homesteading Book:https://growepic.co...
Understanding Fruit Tree Types and Their Root Stock
February 28, 2024 15:00 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBKnowing which fruit trees do well in your growing region is a great way to start growing fruit. Understanding the root stock of a grafted tree is even better. The grafting process is used to encourage better adaptability in sets of fruit trees, and gaining knowledge about the stock and your climate is paramount. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TcqPCU Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Tbur85 Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/42QZU2S EG Homestea...
Planting Your First Fruit Tree
February 27, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 15.6 MBSoil drainage and sun exposure are the two most important considerations for planting fruit trees. Spacing is another important aspect. Of course, backyard gardeners think of all these tenets differently than commercial growers do. For instance, compatible varieties can be planted more closely. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/42TXYGP Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3IaSH4f Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3IdBzLa EG Homesteading Book: https:/...
Backyard Orcharding with Tom Spellman
February 26, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBTom Spellman has tons of experience in backyard orcharding. His expertise even helped Kevin get started on his orchard. Starting a backyard fruit tree orchard is a daunting task to those who have never gardened fruit trees, but it’s not as hard as you think. Tom dispenses basic fruit tree orchard tips here. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bK5RCN Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3SMIxLU Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SOKR5b EG Homesteading...
Permaculture Garden Design Principles
February 23, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBTo design a permaculture garden, start with what you have at the site, and build it out from there. Think about the terrain, and harness natural sources of water and energy. Then all you have left to do is pick your plants and, if you choose, animals. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49kOwyH Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3T73WRy Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/48kwyLq EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3I5CNrK Connect With Angela Fer...
No-Fertilizer Soil Health
February 22, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBHere, Angela discusses her fertility system, which involves planting more plants rather than feeding plants with organic fertilizers. She uses a medley of plants to promote nutrient availability. You can develop your own fertile soil using permaculture methods too! Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3UN2m8E Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3I5bpdi Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3ULL5MW EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/49jGkyG Connect...
Spring Perennials to Plant NOW
February 21, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 13.7 MBEpic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3I3pSX5 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3I5C21S Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3T3Pp8X EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3T3WmXC Connect With Angela Ferraro-Fanning: Angela Ferraro-Fanning is a Cornell University certified permaculturist and homesteader in central New Jersey. She believes in regenerative homesteading practices that mimic patterns in nature. The six-acre historic farm is home to workin...
Setting Up a Food Forest
February 20, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 13.3 MBFood forests take companion planting to a whole new level. Not only does this system of plants support itself, the perennials in a food forest provide for wildlife, great and small. Here she talks us through the process of building one from the ground up. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bHNRsr Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/42IFSHE Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/42Mfrkl EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4bIL16x Connect With Angela...
Permaculture on a 6 Acre Historic Farm
February 19, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 13.1 MBAngela Ferraro-Fanning made the move from ornamental to food-growing when she had a bad experience with a harvest. Permaculture was an obvious gateway into this foray, and her certification through Cornell has led her to managing a historic farm, in a sustainable way. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49aRrtD Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49hbir9 Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3uDnZ0l EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3uAob0r Connec...
Guide to Repotting Houseplants
February 16, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 13.6 MBRepotting is not always potting up! It’s more of a refresh that involves trimming roots, changing soil, and adding nutrients. Hear how you can give your houseplants a good repotting from Eliza Blank, founder and CEO of the Sill. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3wm1BZG Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/48dHjiy Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/486NaWV EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3w6pAMq Connect With Eliza Blank: Eliza Blank, founder ...
How to Choose The Perfect Houseplant
February 15, 2024 15:00 - 7 minutes - 10.6 MBBy surveying the conditions in your home, you start to understand which houseplants are most suited to you. Light and temperature are important, but so is your lifestyle and who you cohabitate with. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3wg7BU8 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/42CKi2Y Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3ST9zT6 EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3OG8Lyp Connect With Eliza Blank: Eliza Blank, founder of The Sill, built a successf...
Anti-Care For Your Houseplants
February 14, 2024 15:00 - 8 minutes - 12.1 MBThere is no guarantee for success with houseplants. The key is getting to know your plant. Understanding why plants need water and light, and how much is the foundation of a thriving indoor garden. This is Eliza’s advice when it comes to houseplant care. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3usT4DQ Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/498f8Tb Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4byzYNh EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/49aVxSo Connect With Eliza B...
Houseplant Trends in 2024
February 13, 2024 15:00 - 8 minutes - 11.5 MBEliza loves that people are more and more interested in houseplants. The indoor-outdoor adaptable ones, rare ones, and even those with interesting foliage are all great to her. But she recognizes some of the houseplant fads of the past missed the mark a little. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3ulaAdl Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3ulzV6W Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SWVWCA EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3UyYQ1i Connect With ...
The Story of The Sill
February 12, 2024 15:00 - 12 minutes - 17.6 MBWhen Eliza Blank moved from southern Massachusetts to New York City, she missed the verdant life full of plants that she had back home. In response, she started a website where people in her locality could order houseplants. This was the beginning of the Sill, a highly successful houseplant business. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3SBvM6D Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49xSBzh Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/49aORnn EG Homesteading Book: ht...
Root Cellaring 101
February 09, 2024 15:00 - 14 minutes - 20.1 MBRoot cellaring is a foot preservation technique that doesn’t actually require a root cellar! It all comes down to determining what temperatures different crops need to stay fresh. Create those conditions, and you’re root cellaring (even if you don’t have underground storage). Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3OptdUg Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/42sYATm Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SrIJ2P EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/42rRYo...
Freeze Drying and Dehydrating 101
February 08, 2024 15:00 - 14 minutes - 19.7 MBWhile dehydration is one of the oldest and most accessible ways to preserve food, freeze drying requires specialized equipment. Freeze drying allows you tons of versatility, though. Both are effective in preservation of greens, fruits, flowers, and even tomatoes and peppers. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3w3UDZv Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49lDTLG Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SmPWRX EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4bBBH C...
Fermenting 101
February 07, 2024 15:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBFermenting is perhaps the best way to preserve your food and promote better health at the same time. Not only that, there’s an extra dimension of flavor that results from the fermentation process. Here’s everything you need to know about fermenting food. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Stqudk Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3ulKPtb Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3ShVHjC EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3HNBGNf Connect With Melissa...
Pressure Canning 101
February 06, 2024 15:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBNot only does pressure canning require less prep, you can preserve a wider variety of foods in the process. That’s why this is Melissa Norris’ favorite way to can foods. She covers the benefits of pressure canning, and a few pointers for streamlining your pressure canning procedure. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3HLBLB1 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage:https://growepic.co/3HMxWLK Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3HMxWLK EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3...
Water Bath Canning 101
February 05, 2024 15:00 - 10 minutes - 15.3 MBWater bath canning is the easiest way to can food. There’s no specialized equipment needed, and it’s a simple way to preserve harvests. Melissa Norris of Pioneering Today Academy outlines all the particulars, tips, and tricks of this food preservation method here! Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3UqiPiQ Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/492PO1c Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3OuHHSu EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3HM6r58 Connect Wi...
Keeping Chickens 101
February 02, 2024 15:00 - 12 minutes - 16.7 MBRaising chickens on the Epic Homestead is such a rewarding process for Kevin. Here, he covers some of the basics to help you get started on your own chicken raising endeavors, from setup to care tips and tricks. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/47UooZI Botanical Interests Shop Homepage https://growepic.co/48KftLM Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3UhCQbc EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3UjcVQm Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET f...
Greywater and Rainwater Capture
February 01, 2024 15:00 - 10 minutes - 14.6 MBToday’s topic is an important one: water catchment on the homestead! Kevin outlines a few simple ways homesteaders can harvest water, and a few to avoid. There are considerations depending on the amount of rain in your region too! EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3SCUkxG Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3u6kjE9 Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Syic5d Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vYqJpc Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners...
Starting a Homestead Orchard
January 31, 2024 15:00 - 12 minutes - 17.4 MBEarly in Kevin’s homesteading journey, he set up an orchard. The ultimate in perennial food production, having an orchard on any homestead provides nutrition, flavor in cooking, and enrichment in the process of growing one. EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3u62DIP Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SiYKIz Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3SiYHfR Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/42mx22g Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use...
Homestead Energy Systems
January 30, 2024 15:00 - 13 minutes - 18.9 MBImplementing energy systems on an urban homestead is so crucial. By using energy efficient equipment, and directing energy appropriately, you’ll reduce your consumption. In the best case scenario, you generate your own energy and delete your energy bill. EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3ujK7wq Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SdlWbe Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Ukwub1 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49aJpAx Shop the Store As an ...
A New Vision for Homesteading
January 29, 2024 15:00 - 8 minutes - 12.5 MBEpic Homesteading, the suburban homesteading primer is out! Kevin takes us through his philosophy on the topic, and shares stories from the Epic Homestead you may have never heard before. EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3Scnrq1 Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3HwjmrT Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4baH4HE Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vRpd8x Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire o...
Soil For Fruit Trees
January 25, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 15.4 MBDo you want to develop soil for your upcoming fruit tree planting? Susan Poizner is an urban orchardist and fruit tree care educator who has plenty of experience with this very subject. The secret to this is to mulch properly in the spring. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4b0mHgd Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3SnQh7Z Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SsyT2g EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3Hr7pUo Learn More: How to Prune Overgrow...
Holistic Sprays for Fruit Trees
January 24, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBWhat are holistic sprays, and how should fruit tree gardeners use them? Susan Poizner, urban orchardist covers this interesting topic and discusses holistic spray composition, and how they actually work for fruit trees. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3SmPtjW Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bgE38X Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3U1tS1G EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/48DcPY1 Learn More: How to Prune Overgrown Fruit Trees in 7 Ea...
Preventing Fruit Tree Disease Pests
January 23, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 15.8 MBIn this episode, urban orchardist and fruit tree care expert Susan Poizner dispenses the reasons fruit trees tend to contract diseases and attract pests. She also discusses how to prevent them altogether. A good general rule: monitor your trees and be curious! Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/47IVtbd Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/48UkvVy Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3vHudwk EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/48CcODL Learn More: How...
How to Perfectly Prune Your Fruit Trees Annually
January 22, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBWhy should you prune your fruit trees annually? Because it keeps them healthy and productive! Urban orchardist Susan Poizner has lots of experience on this very subject as an author and educator of fruit tree care. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/48ZEPVD Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3S6vTXD Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3U5FJMg EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3tO5TIM Learn More: How to Prune Overgrown Fruit Trees in 7 Easy Ste...
How to Make $20,000 From Your Backyard, Part 2
January 19, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 12.6 MBHow do you make $20,000 from your own backyard harvest? Ben Hartman outlines some of the ways you can organize your garden and harvests in the second installation of the ways you can make money implementing the lean system. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TWkVqe Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Sf2yLX Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/48yTGXw EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/41UwHUe Connect With Ben Hartman: Ben Hartman is the author...
How to Make $20,000 From Your Backyard, Part 1
January 18, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 16.6 MBMaking money from the produce you grow seems a lot less daunting when Ben Hartman breaks it down! Using the lean system helps, and reducing waste is key to making it pan out. Plan it, set goals, get to work, and you’ll have success. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/41Uu9p8 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aVuf3W Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3vvyC5A EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/48TaqrV Connect With Ben Hartman: Ben Hartman is t...
A Lean Approach to Spring Gardening
January 17, 2024 15:00 - 10 minutes - 14.8 MBBen Hartman takes us through the spring garden planning process from soil prep, to the crops you want to grow. He even covers the systems he uses to prioritize tasks. As he combines these, he creates an efficient and effective process for growing. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3HhvCfK Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vAxkpW Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/48UPelH EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3tPf3EG Connect With Ben Hartman: B...
The 7 Types of Waste on a Farm
January 16, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 16.2 MBImplement the lean system in your garden, and you’ll reduce at least 7 types of waste. Hear how Ben Hartman minimizes waste on his lean farm. Everything from how to store tools, to where you orient your garden, all the way to how you harvest are topics to consider. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aM2PNI Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3NZEr1k Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/48sVh0T EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/48AwvvN Connect...
The Lean Micro Farm
January 15, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 16.4 MBBen Hartman turned to a lean system when his meticulously built greenhouse was destroyed by high winds. By using this concept, he’s instituted a simple way to farm, framing it in terms of production and waste – two sides of the same coin. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/48PPp1p Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aQS4d9 Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3Hh6N3r EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3NZeLlw Connect With Ben Hartman: Ben Hartma...
How to Grow Microgreens Like a Pro
January 12, 2024 15:00 - 16 minutes - 22.7 MBStarting your own microgreens business may be easier than you think! A few hundred dollars, and high quality soil mixes are a good place to begin. Follow that up with the best practices outlined in this episode, and you’ve got a solid foundation for good microgreen production. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aNJImi Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3tK6awa Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/47y2r2M EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3tHElE...
Best Microgreens to Grow at Home
January 11, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 15.3 MBAs a successful founder of Living Earth Farm, Jonah has learned which microgreens are best for growing at home. In fact, he’s dedicated a portion of his business to educating people about this very topic. From red sorrel to cilantro, Jonah talks the choicest greens you can cultivate. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3txqBMU Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TQ8GeR Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4aNJcVo EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.c...
Turning a Microgreens Hobby Into A Business
January 10, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 13.8 MBWhile Jonah didn’t follow all the steps he outlines here when he started, these will absolutely benefit gardeners who want to turn their microgreens hobby into a business. It boils down to whether or not your product provides value to customers. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/47uRZJ8 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3NUbUud Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3vm87iF EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/41PCni9 Learn More: Microgreens Connec...
Microgreens Nutrition & Secret Soil Recipe
January 09, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 15.9 MBWhat’s Jonah’s secret soil recipe for growing great microgreens? It’s much simpler than you’d think! Jonah loves sharing what he’s learned as he grew his microgreens company, and helping you grow your own is a big priority for his business, Living Earth Farm. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TLl7J1 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TTBljd Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3vtTRoo EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/48DfMrg Learn More: Micr...
Starting a Microgreens Farm
January 08, 2024 15:00 - 12 minutes - 17.8 MBAs a successful founder of Living Earth Farm, Jonah has learned which microgreens are best for growing at home. In fact, he’s dedicated a portion of his business to educating people about this very topic. From red sorrel to cilantro, Jonah talks the choicest greens you can cultivate. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/47uR2Ay Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/41UIm5u Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3RRoewa EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co...
2024 Spring Garden Plans
January 05, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.7 MB2023 garden wins, what Kevin and Jacques learned and what they will be doing more and less of this year. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3H6Z7Rk Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/48qhWuz Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3vyzXIx EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/48JhjMB Learn More: 11 Gardening Tasks to Prepare Your Garden for Spring Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, ...
New Year, New Fruit Trees
January 04, 2024 15:00 - 9 minutes - 9.3 MBJacques plans to up his fruit tree game in 2024. Kevin and Jacques talk about ways that different types of gardeners can have their own orchards. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/48pfsfY Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3RNm7tC Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4aNnrVJ EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3TRDID7 Learn More: 2024 Gardening Trends To Inspire You This Year Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% ...
2024 Garden Resolutions
January 03, 2024 15:00 - 11 minutes - 10.9 MBKevin and Jacques chat about New Year's Resolutions for the garden. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3RNlT5K Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3OhmpYP Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/48NOkax EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/48LwGUC Learn More: 17 Garden New Year’s Resolutions To Try Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These...
Adding a Rain Capture System to the Garden
January 02, 2024 15:00 - 7 minutes - 6.86 MBJacques talks about wanting to add a rain capture system to his garden this year. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3HaC0VV Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TRK2L8 Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4aKhg4X EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4aObmzJ Learn More: Collecting Rainwater: Hints, Tips, And Tricks Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdi...
Growing More Staple Crops
January 01, 2024 15:00 - 7 minutes - 6.96 MBHappy New Year’s friends! Kevin and Jacques talk about their staple crops and how they plan to expand their calorie dense foods in their 2024 gardens. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3tIrn9O Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/47sJRsK Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/41RTSyc EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3vyyL81 Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flags...
Holiday Special: Houseplant Myths
December 29, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutes - 8.85 MBIt’s winter, and evergreens are on the brain – evergreen houseplants, that is! Kevin lays out a few of the most common houseplant misconceptions in this rerun. Baked into these misunderstandings are expert tips you can include in your houseplant care regimen. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3uZHkIX Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/47WL4JO Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/48cNnIv EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3TuhZAS Shop the Store A...
Holiday Special: Easy Crops for Early Spring
December 28, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes - 7.07 MBHere, we review a still relevant list of easy-to-grow spring crops. As you plan for spring 2024, hear how you can incorporate these into your garden. You’ll get a slew of expert tips and tricks to consider as you get excited about upcoming harvests. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3ToePPo Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46Y8zRB Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/41muwsn EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3RGNI0K Shop the Store As an exc...
Holiday Special: Winter Garden Projects
December 27, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes - 7.78 MBIn this ghost of Epic podcasts past, Kevin outlines a few winter garden projects you can take on. Yes, indeed, you can still garden even when it’s cold outside. Though it is winter, you can build a compost bin, clean out the garden ahead of the spring season, and more. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TnpSIl Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3GZYBoh Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/47Vkhh5 EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4aceZzj Shop...
Holiday Special: Pointsettia Care
December 26, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes - 7.37 MBIt’s Christmas week, and we have another seasonal rerun for you that’s all about poinsettias! Kevin takes you through the process of caring for your own, from unwrapping one to keeping it happy with proper support. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3teq02o Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Nn4lf2 Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3To4GSH EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/47R5cgk Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBE...
Holiday Special: Growing a Christmas Tree
December 25, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes - 8.03 MBHere’s a Christmas present for you! In this rerun, Kevin tells you how to grow your own Christmas tree. From selecting your tree, to tree care and maintenance, he’s got you covered. It’s a long term project, but it might be worth the wait. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3uUsG5I Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3thewLw Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/47Ues3o EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3TnwxCG Shop the Store As an exclusive for l...
Looking Back: Why I Till My Garden
December 22, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes - 11.4 MBWhile one of our previous reruns was all about no-till, here Kevin pivots toward a conversation about why he tills his garden! With Jacques in the discussion, they admit there are some benefits to tilling. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Rfjgcu Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://www.botanicalinterests.com/ Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3GDZfra EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/48bgFqT Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEB...