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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Sep 24, 2017 • 6min
5 Foolproof Ways to Compost Weeds
Many gardeners are afraid to compost weeds...don't be! In this episode I show you how to compost weeds in 5 ways that ensure no weed seeds will survive. Learn More: 5 Foolproof Ways to Compost Weeds Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 23, 2017 • 5min
Beneficial Insects: Green Lacewings
I've recommended green lacewings often on the podcast, so I figured I'd cover what they are and why they're such beneficial bugs. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2017 • 7min
Potato Beetle Control and Prevention
Ah, potato beetles. These spherical pests will munch on all of your potato leaves until there are none left. With proper control, you can get rid of them for good - find out how. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 21, 2017 • 7min
How to Kill Asparagus Beetles
As we move into fall, you might be growing asparagus. And if you're growing asparagus, you might have asparagus beetles. Learn how to get this annoying beetles out of your garden. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 20, 2017 • 7min
Tomato Hornworm Control and Prevention
These big, fat caterpillars can decimate your tomato plants. Here's how to get them OUT of your garden for good. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 19, 2017 • 7min
What Are Insect Houses?
We hear about beneficial insects all of the time, but never how to keep them in our gardens. Enter: insect houses. These helpful contraptions provide shelter for our beneficial bugs. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 18, 2017 • 9min
Killing Cabbage Worms!
I've been dealing with the super annoying cabbage worms and moths in my garden lately, munching on all of my brassicas. Here is what I've been doing to ensure I never see any of these stupid bugs again. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 17, 2017 • 6min
Easy Way To Save Strawberry Seeds
Today we look at how you might go about saving strawberry seeds to grow new plants from seed. It's actually a clever method, one that I am going to do very soon! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 16, 2017 • 6min
Does Presoaking Seeds Work?
Today's question comes from Christine, who is growing sprouts for her parrots! She wondered if presoaking seeds in warm water was a good idea. Let's find out! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 15, 2017 • 7min
3 Ways to Kill Grass
If you want to clear a section of your grass out for a garden or hydroponic setup, how do you do it? I answer this reader question today and riff on some outdoor hydroponics tips. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
