Latest Annual Podcast Episodes
Lessons Learned: 3 Things I Learned From Charles Dowding
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - December 12, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsToday, Kevin reminisces and reflects on what he learned from Charles Dowding. Charles has given gardeners the gift of no-till gardening. Sit back, and take in Kevin’s no-till impressions and observations. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/47Te5Ga Botanical Interests Shop Homepage:...
Lessons Learned: My 2020 Garden Goals
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - December 11, 2023 12:00 - 5 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsWhat were Kevin’s goals for the 2020 spring season? Some of the most important ones were de-stressing, and focusing on more unique plant varieties. Take a nostalgic look back on the pre-pandemic era with us here! Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/48e2mSC Botanical Interests Shop H...
Homesteading in Cold Climates
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - December 08, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsHomesteading in Minnesota requires knowledge of living sustainably in a cold climate. From starting plants indoors to choosing the right plants, there’s a lot that goes into gardening. Aside from that, there’s a ton of winter prep to do! Topic 5: Homesteading in Cold Climates Epic Gardening Shop ...
Raising Pastured Meat Chickens
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - December 07, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratings. Connect With Katie Krejci: Katie Krejci brings her experience as a dietitian and a homesteader together as "The Homesteading RD" where she helps others become more self-sufficient, cook from scratch, and enjoy wholesome REAL food. She recently moved from a 5-acre to a 240-acre homestead in the ...
Key Steps to Homestead From Scratch
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - December 06, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKatie details the process of starting her 240-acre homestead from move-in to today. It started with two cabins, lots of land, and plenty of choices to make. While it has been an undertaking, it has been a manageable process as she and her spouse make do with what they have. .Connect With Katie K...
You Don't NEED An Acreage
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - December 05, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKatie started her first homestead in a city lot, long before she acquired her 5-acre homestead, much less her current 240-acre property. For her, what it boils down to is being resourceful, and having the flexibility to learn how to be self-sustaining. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growep...
From Dietician to Full Time Homesteader
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - December 04, 2023 12:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsEven though Katie Krejci enjoyed her job as a dietician, her homesteading life pulled her closer to working the garden instead. It wasn’t until she began to work from home that she realized homesteading was the answer to questions she had in her work in private practice. Epic Gardening Shop Homep...
Kaylan's Chicken Journey
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - December 02, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKaylan is at the beginning of her chicken keeping journey. She’s received her chicken coop, and next up is considering which breeds to work with and how to source them. Then she’ll work toward providing them with lots of stimulation in and out of the coop. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://...
Episode 148: Wish List Plants
Let's Argue About Plants - December 01, 2023 12:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 374 ratingsOh, dear listeners...it’s the most glorious time of the year! No, not because it’s time to hang the stockings or trim the tree—because it’s time to make the 2024 gardening wish lists. This year Carol and Danielle have selected the 8 plants they are pining over most. You will hear about a brand-n...
Meditating in the Garden
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - December 01, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsMeditation is important to Kaylan, and doing so in her garden has brought her nervous system much peace. It has also given her a deeper presence and appreciation for the garden just as it is. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46FWLmU Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://grow...
How to Grow as a Gardener
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 30, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKaylan’s garden journey started with grow bags, and then moved to almost every kind of gardening you could do! Today she’s mastered the art of gardening, so much that she helps her neighbors with their gardens too. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3uqfXaz Botanical Interests Shop...
Gardening With a Baby
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 29, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsEven before her baby was born, Kaylan navigated gardening with a baby. At first it was a whirlwind of emotions, both positive and negative. Today, she has managed to fill her garden with stimulating plants her child can enjoy as well. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/41cyzHH Bota...
Digging into the Garden's Healing Powers
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 28, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKaylan went from growing tomatoes by the UV rays from the bathroom skylight to owning a property full of both cultivated and wild plants. How it all happened is detailed right in this podcast episode. Here, you can get a sense of how the garden became a healing space for Kaylan. Epic Gardening Sh...
Hot Takes: What Would We Do Differently Next Year?
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 27, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsIt’s time to clear out the old and bring in the new! Kevin and Jacques know there are a few things they’d change if they could travel back in time. But the future offers a chance to start again. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/47j5ht5 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://...
Garden Experiment Successes and Fails
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 26, 2023 12:00 - 6 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKevin and Jacques reflect on their most recent experiments in the garden. They examine what went well, and what didn’t work. Interested parties can see all the fun they had on the Epic Gardening main channel! Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3ulO7fK Botanical Interests Shop Homep...
Evolving Your Garden Skills
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 25, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsJacques takes a detailed dive into grafting an old fig tree in his garden. Kevin wants to get better at pruning his fruit trees, and designing and beautifying his garden overall. This pod is chock full of ways they want to evolve in the coming year. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic...
Tell Me a Little Secret
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 24, 2023 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsAccording to Jacques and Kevin, grafting does work! Jacques grafted his Cherokee Purple tomatoes, and Kevin air-layered his fig tree. In this pod, there is a treasure trove of tips and tricks focused on grafting, and so much more. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49DKIsO Botanica...
Autumn is the Best Season
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 23, 2023 12:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsJacques and Kevin rank their favorite seasons, and you’d be surprised they both chose fall! Not only do they get to focus more on canning, drying, and preserving, they also get to enjoy delicious soups and sourdough. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/47GvLo9 Botanical Interests Sh...
Growing Perennials, and Canning and Preserving
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 22, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKevin and Jacques have both begun to understand the appeal of perennial vegetables and ornamentals. They’ve marveled at Kevin’s asparagus patch, and want more year-round interest in their garden redesign. Perennial herbs, along with the aforementioned plants will provide that for them. Epic Gard...
Redesigning the Garden
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 21, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKevin and Jacques will both undertake a garden redesign as 2024 draws near. While Kevin’s not moving any of the permanent fixtures, his recent interest in landscaping has prompted a complete overhaul. His friend, landscaper Sara Bendrick will definitely help his dreams come to life. Epic Gardenin...
Jacques’ Surprise Treat
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 20, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsWelcome to a week of Thanksgiving and gratitude at The Beet! In our first episode, Kevin and Jacques get together to discuss Jacques' surprise treat, his new garden layout, and Kevin’s recent exploits at the homestead. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Nb1VAr Botanical Interests ...
Episode 147: Great Native Grasses
Let's Argue About Plants - November 17, 2023 13:56 - 54 minutes ★★★★★ - 374 ratingsIf you like the beauty and impact that ornamental grasses bring to a garden design, you will love the many shapes, forms and colors that North American native species offer. Whether you need a practical groundcover, a dramatic focal point, or an airy filler to knit a matrix planting together, Da...
Harvesting Storing Peonies
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 17, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsWhat are the basic techniques you can use to make peonies last in the vase? Bud harvesting, proper storage, and excellent vase care are a few ways to do this. It all starts with choosing the right distributors. You can learn about those here and in Karen Gesa’s guidebook! Epic Gardening Shop H...
Growing Perfect Peonies
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 16, 2023 12:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsThe peonies on Karen’s farm are selected for their deer-resistance, and pest resistance, making them much easier to cultivate. In this episode, she outlines everything you need to know about peony planting, maintenance, and end-of-season care. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/...
Best Peony Cultivars
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 15, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsAre all three peony types suited for a cut flower farm? And what are the best cultivars to grow – aka, the guaranteed winners? Karen of Midsommar Farm knows which are more successful, and most beloved. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3ubZln2 Botanical Interests Shop Homepa...
Starting a Peony Farm
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 14, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsPlanting peonies in a half acre plot can provide a lifetime return. Here, Karen Gesa of Midsommar Farm discusses how she started her peony operation, from sourcing plants to plotting the landscape. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46cH3z8 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: ...
How to Grow Peonies
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 13, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKaren and her husband were suburbanites when they decided to buy a 10 acre property. Initially, they wanted to be equestrians, but eventually converted one half acre to a peony farm. What resulted was Midsommar Farm, one of the only local peony farms of its kind in the US. Epic Gardening Shop...
Building the Perfect Houseplant Soil
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 10, 2023 12:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsIt might be a no-brainer to some that houseplants do best in soil mixes that simulate their native habitat. But not doing this is a mistake so many first-timers make. You can use indoor potting mix, but with houseplants it’s likely you’ll have to make some adjustments. Epic Gardening Shop Home...
Does (Pot) Size Matter?
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 09, 2023 12:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsWhen it comes to houseplants, thinking about pot size in terms of root ball size is best. Other topics, like pot type, drainage, and plant habits are important considerations as well! Krystal Duran is a houseplant expert who knows all the ins and outs of the topic of houseplant containers. Epi...
How Often Should You REALLY Water Your Houseplants
The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers - November 08, 2023 12:00 - 8 minutes ★★★★★ - 1.4K ratingsKrystal has managed to get all her houseplants on a similar schedule, making their life and hers much easier. How often you should water your houseplants depends on the plant, the soil, and the conditions your plant lives in. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3MuAQYt Botanica...
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