The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

Office plants brighten up the workplace and boost productivity, so why aren't you growing them? What's that, you don't know how? Listen to this episode and get the lowdown on office plant care 101. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm all for saving time in the garden, and fertilizer spreaders save a lot of time. Learn the different types and what to consider before making a purchase. Learn More: Fertilizer Spreader Buyer’s Guide: Broadcast, Drop, Hand Held, and Tow Behind Explained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're new to gardening, a kitchen herb garden is a great way to get into it. Here are a few things to consider when starting your first herb heaven! Learn More: Build an Indoor Hydroponic Herb Garden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neem oil is one of the most versatile compounds you can use in the garden. It's an organic pesticide, fungicide and anti-bacterial that has uses outside the garden as well! Learn More: 20+ Neem Oil Uses In The Garden and Beyond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting a houseplant collection can be intimidating, especially when you don't know which will do well in your home! Here are a few low-light and easy to care for houseplant suggestions to start with. Learn More: Houseplants on Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transplant shock can feel unavoidable...but if you use proper transplanting technique and supplement with a few additives, you can drastically increase the success of your cuttings and seedlings. Learn More: How to Deal With Transplant Shock There are a lot of helpful additives you can use when transplanting to mitigate transplant shock, boost root production, or help your plants in other ways. Mycorrhizal Fungi CocoTek Grow Floralicious Grow Floralicious Plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coconut coir is a versatile, sustainable, and popular type of growing media with many applications. Learn what it is, how to use it, and how to make sure you're getting coir that won't kill your plants. Learn More: Coconut Coir: What It Is, How To Use It, And The Best Brands To Buy Top Choices:  CANNA Coco 40L bricks Canna Coco 50L bags Fox Farms 2cu. ft. bags Other Good Options General Hydroponics 5kg CocoTek Bale B'Cuzz Coco 50L bag Plant!T Coco Croutons Grow!T Coco Chips Recommended Nutrients for Coco General Hydroponics Flora Series + Calimagic Canna Coco A + B + Calimagic Fox Farms Nutrient Trio + Calimagic   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hydroton, also known as expanded clay pellets or LECA clay, is one of the most popular types of hydroponic growing media...and for good reason. Learn why you should consider using it in your hydroponic garden. Learn More: Hydroton (Expanded Clay Pebbles) Growing Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As gardeners, it's important to have a base-level understanding of how plants grow. That way, you can troubleshoot any issues from the ground up! Today we talk about light and how plants use it to grow. Learn More: How Does Light Affect Plant Growth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metal halide (MH) grow lights are one of the most popular types of high-intensity discharge (HID) lights out there...and for good reason. Learn the benefits of MH lights and a few best practices for using them in your garden. Learn More: Metal Halide Grow Lights Explained and Reviewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices