

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers
Epic Gardening
The Beet started its existence as the Epic Gardening Podcast but has grown into a one-stop shop for plant lovers. Each 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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Nov 17, 2018 • 10min
Common Vermicomposting Mistakes!
In our final episode with Emily the Crazy Worm Lady, we go through some rapid-fire mistakes and solutions when composting with worms! Learn More Emily's Email Instagram Website YouTube Facebook Groups: Red Worm Composting Experimental Worm Fun YouTube Channels Lilia Kogan Tori Davis World Composting Miles of Worms London Worms & Garden The Blue Worm Bin Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 16, 2018 • 12min
4 Different Types of Worms
Red wigglers are the common composting worm, but there are three others that Emily the Crazy Worm Lady has raised. Learn what she thinks about them in today's show! Learn More Emily's Email Instagram Website YouTube Facebook Groups: Red Worm Composting Experimental Worm Fun YouTube Channels Lilia Kogan Tori Davis World Composting Miles of Worms London Worms & Garden The Blue Worm Bin Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 15, 2018 • 12min
Busting Vermicomposting Myths!
What is true about worm composting, and what is just a myth? Emily the Crazy Worm Lady tested a bunch of the conventional wisdom and shares what she learned in today's show! Learn More Emily's Email Instagram Website YouTube Facebook Groups: Red Worm Composting Experimental Worm Fun YouTube Channels Lilia Kogan Tori Davis World Composting Miles of Worms London Worms & Garden The Blue Worm Bin Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 14, 2018 • 12min
4 Ways to Use Worm Castings In The Garden
Once you've successfully produced some castings, how should you best use them in the garden? That's what we're digging into in today's show with Emily Leuba, the Crazy Worm Lady. Learn More Emily's Email Instagram Website YouTube Facebook Groups: Red Worm Composting Experimental Worm Fun YouTube Channels Lilia Kogan Tori Davis World Composting Miles of Worms London Worms & Garden The Blue Worm Bin Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 13, 2018 • 10min
Saving Landfills By Worm Composting
In today's episode, we learn how much waste Emily is saving from the landfill, as well as how she creates her own bedding for her bins (including what to use). Learn More Emily's Email Instagram Website YouTube Facebook Groups: Red Worm Composting Experimental Worm Fun YouTube Channels Lilia Kogan Tori Davis World Composting Miles of Worms London Worms & Garden The Blue Worm Bin Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 12, 2018 • 11min
Vermicomposting vs. Other Methods
Why should you vermicompost compared to other methods of composting? We get into that in today's show with Emily Leuba, the Crazy Worm Lady. Learn More Emily's Email
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Website: YouTube Facebook Groups: Red Worm Composting Experimental Worm Fun YouTube Channels Lilia Kogan Tori Davis World Composting Miles of Worms London Worms & Garden The Blue Worm Bin Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 11, 2018 • 10min
The Crazy Worm Lady
Today kicks off the first episode of a 7-part series with Emily Leuba, the Crazy Worm Lady! She has a wealth of experience in all aspects of worm composting, so let's get into it! Learn More Emily's Email
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Website: YouTube Facebook Groups: Red Worm Composting Experimental Worm Fun YouTube Channels Lilia Kogan Tori Davis World Composting Miles of Worms London Worms & Garden The Blue Worm Bin Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 10, 2018 • 9min
Hoya Plant: How To Grow And Care For The Wax Plant
Epiphytic hoya plant, also known as the wax plant, is a popular houseplant. With clusters of star-shaped flowers adorning it, this waxy-looking species survives with only the bare minimum of care. But what does that care entail? Today we’ll delve into the sweetly-scented world of the hoya plant to learn all about the best way to grow it. Every aspect of its care will be mentioned, from watering all the way through propagation. By the time we’re done, you will be a hoya expert, and you’ll want to grow this bright, starry-flowered and aromatic plant at your home! Learn More: Hoya Plant: How To Grow And Care For The Wax Plant Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 9, 2018 • 6min
Winter Gardening To-Dos
There's a lot more you can do in winter than you think! Today's show goes through a couple of tasks to keep in mind as the temperatures drop and the days shorten. Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nov 8, 2018 • 10min
3 Raised Bed Designs I Like
In today's show, I go through my three favorite raised bed designs. One is sold by a company, one requires no tools, and the other is dirt-cheap! Learn More: 50+ Free Raised Bed Garden Plans And Ideas That Are Easy To Build Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices


