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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Jan 2, 2018 • 12min
Evil Scale Insects
Scale insects: some of the most annoying houseplant and greenhouse pests out there! These are tricky because they can have a wax or armored coating, making them less susceptible to treatment options. Figure out what to do to deal with them! Learn More: Scale Insects: All About Them And How To Get Rid Of Them Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jan 1, 2018 • 13min
Planning Your 2018 Garden
Happy new year! I hope you had a wonderful celebration and are excited to get gardening in 2018. In today's episode we talk about how to get the most out of your garden by planning it properly from the start! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 31, 2017 • 10min
Vertical Worm Tower?
Today's question comes from Isaac, who wants to know if it makes sense to use PVC tubes to compost worms in a raised bed. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 30, 2017 • 8min
Growing in Straw Bales?
One of the hottest gardening methods out there right now is straw bale gardening, popularized by Joel Karsten, the book's author. It's a unique method that has a lot of advantages, so let's take a look at it! Learn More: Straw Bale Gardens Complete Book Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 29, 2017 • 8min
Pros and Cons of Square Foot Gardening
Square Foot Gardening gets a lot of praise...but are there downsides? In this episode I go over the reasons you SHOULD consider it, but also some of the cons to the method. Learn More: The All New Square Foot Gardening Book Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 28, 2017 • 8min
Ruth Stout's Garden
This old woman figured out a way to never garden past 11am but still have enough produce to feed her and her husband without ever going to the grocery store for 18 years. Pretty amazing - check out her method! Learn More: Gardening Without Work by Ruth Stout Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 27, 2017 • 9min
Copy Nature And Garden Better
As we all recover from our holiday celebrations, you might not want to get back out in the garden and put in hard work. What if I told you...you don't have to - and you can still have an abundant garden! That's what we're talking about today - hope you enjoy :) Learn More: Charles Dowding's YouTube Channel Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 26, 2017 • 8min
HUGE Announcement!
I AM WRITING A GARDENING BOOK! But I need your help to shape the content. It's going to be called The Field Guide to Urban Gardening. 225 pages, 300 images, chock-full of amazing gardening plans, info, guides, and more. Sign up for the early access reader's group Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 25, 2017 • 5min
How to Fertilize Your Pointsettia
Just because Christmas is here doesn't mean it's time to get rid of your pointsettia! You can encourage it to re-bloom in the Spring if you follow these simple fertilization tips! Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 24, 2017 • 9min
Best Houseplants for Bathrooms?
Don't forget about the bathroom when it comes to decking your house out with some gorgeous greenery! The plants I recommend in this episode will all thrive in a bathroom environment - high humidity, relatively low light. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
