The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

There are a lot of choices when it comes to how to make soil for your raised beds...but which is best? We'll take a look at the ideal soil makeup, as well as some modifications you may want to make based on your unique growing conditions. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Water is one of those topics that sounds simple, but can be complex once you get into the details...especially when it comes to hydroponics. In today's episode I give a rundown of it it's a good idea to use distilled water in your hydroponic system. Learn More: Distilled Water For Plants: What You Need To Know Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting seeds is always a challenge, as our little plants are in the beginning phase of their lives and need a lot of TLC. Here's a quick rundown of some essential gear you'll need to give your seeds their best start. Learn More: Essential Seed Starting Equipment and Supplies Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often think that the roots of our plants are the only way they get nutrition, but this is not true! You can foliar feed your plants, or feed the leaves to spot-fix many different nutrient deficiency issues. Learn More: Foliar Feeding and Fertilization in Hydroponics Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I recommend ladybugs often as a critical part of integrated pest management in the garden...but once you have them munching on your pests, how do you keep them there? Learn how in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've never seen thrips, I'm jealous of you. These are the weirdest, most alien-like garden pests out there...and they do a ton of damage to your plants! Learn how to get rid of them in today's episode. Learn More: Thrips: What Thysanoptera Pests Are And How To Eliminate Them Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sweet potatoes don't grow from seed, they grow from slips - and you can start an almost unlimited amount of them from home. Let's get into it! Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever thought of growing banana trees as ornamentals? If not, you should - and this episode explains exactly how to do it. Learn More: Dwarf Banana Tree: Growing Banana Plants as Ornamentals Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cilantro is an annoying plant to start from seed, so here are a few tips to make it a bit easier for you! Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tilling by hand can be a chore, but less of one if you use the right tools! In this episode we look at why and when to till your garden as well as a few recommendations on quality tillers. Learn More: Hand Tiller Guide: The Best Hand Tiller For Your 2018 Garden Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices