The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

I don’t know about you, but I’m obsessed with gardening videos and documentaries. There are so many different ways to garden and such a wealth of knowledge on YouTube these days that it’s hard not to be addicted to it. Plus, everyone is sharing all of this information for free! There are some truly inspiring gardens and gardeners here, as well as some older documentaries that are hard to find, but packed with absolutely wonderful gardening information. Learn More: 20+ Inspiring and Free Gardening Documentaries Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I get this question all of the time - what do you do with the soil after you harvest your microgreens? It's a great question, and there isn't one answer, so listen in! Learn More: Microgreens Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is it possible to grow chili peppers year-round indoors? In this episode I answer this question and explain exactly why so you can apply it to other plants. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crotons offer a splash of color to any environment. With thick, leathery leaves that have a shiny surface and that grow in a wide variety of colors, they’re admired as an ornamental. They even flower, with both male and female flowers on a given plant — but their inflorescence pales in comparison to the red, orange, yellow, black, even green or bluish-purple hues that the leaves produce. Learn More: Crotons: How To Grow And Care For Codiaeum Variegatum Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Orchids are a bit of an outlier when it comes to how they grow, which makes it hard to know when to repot them. Learn how, when, and why in this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever heard of the "tickle me" plant? It's a plant that moves when you touch it. Cool, but are there actually benefits to touching all of your plants?  Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is coming at you from the road so it will be short. This is all about what I noticed foraging for blueberries and both Maine and Alaska, plus a question for all of you at the end!   Keep growing,  Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In my time studying gardeners and working with them, I've noticed habits that the better gardeners practice every single day. Here are eight of them that I noticed. Which do you NOT do?   Keep growing,  Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure...and this is even more true in pest and fungus prevention in the garden! Neem oil is a fantastic way to ensure your plants grow smoothly. Learn More: 20+ Neem Oil Uses In The Garden and Beyond Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know there are WAY more types of shovels than you probably thought? Learn which type is best for your needs in the garden. Learn More: Best Shovels: Choosing the Right Shovel For Your Specific Needs Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices