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.
Episodes
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Jul 6, 2017 • 9min
Worm Composting 101
Today's episode is all about worm composting, including my favorite pick, the Worm Factory 360. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 5, 2017 • 10min
Loppers: A Buyer's Guide
In today's episode, we talk all about loppers - what to know before you buy, the different brands, and some of my favorite picks. My Picks Best Lopper Overall: Corona SL 4264 or 4364 DualLINK with ComfortGEL Grip
Best Bypass Loppers: Tabor Tools GL18 20-Inch Bypass Lopper
Best Anvil Loppers: Tabor Tools GG12 Compound Action Anvil Lopper
Best Ratcheting Loppers: Spear & Jackson 8290RS
Best Compound Action Loppers: A.M. Leonard Compound Action Bypass Loppers
Best Geared Loppers: Fiskars 32 Inch PowerGear2 Lopper
Best Telescoping-Handled Loppers: WOLF-Garten Power Cut Telescoping Bypass Lopper
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Jul 4, 2017 • 8min
Apple Propagation Troubles!
Today's question comes from Phil. He wonders why you can't grow apples from seed and get the same apple the seed came from. Let's get into it! Learn More: 73+ Heirloom Apples You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Can You Eat Crab Apples? A Simple Guide To This Ornamental Fruit Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 3, 2017 • 7min
Square Foot Gardening Explained
A quick overview of the popular gardening method. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 2, 2017 • 7min
Maximizing Vertical Hydroponics Yield
Learn More: My Tower Garden Playlist on YouTube Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 1, 2017 • 7min
Water Temperature for Hydroponics?
Learn More The Best Water Chillers for Hydroponics How to Keep Your Hydroponic Reservoir Cool Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 30, 2017 • 8min
Different Types of Water Filters
What's the difference between activated carbon, ultraviolet, and reverse osmosis filters? Find out in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 29, 2017 • 7min
Tap Water vs. Rain Water?
Today's question comes from Nikhil, who asks about the difference between tap and rain water. Is there one? Which should you use? Find out in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 28, 2017 • 7min
5 Plants Bees Love
Pollinators like bees are vital to our ecosystem...and our gardens. Here's a quick teaser of a few plants that bees love that you probably don't have in your garden right now. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 27, 2017 • 5min
Grass Clippings as Mulch?
Should you use fresh or dried grass clippings as mulch? Should you even use it at all? Find out the answer and more in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
