The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

Many common veggies can be regrown from scraps. In this episode we look at 8 that are simple to regrow so you have an endless supply of delicious herbs and veggies. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When people tell me they don't have a green thumb, I just shake my head. Everyone can have a green thumb...gardening isn't very hard! Here's how to get a green thumb quickly. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Organic matter, humus, compost...what is the difference between all of these things? And specifically, what the heck is humus? It can be confusing, but once explained will make total sense. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

pH sounds like a complicated topic, but it doesn't have to be! Understanding pH is vital to being a great gardener, so in this episode we dig into what it is and how the pH of your soil or nutrient solution impacts your plants. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you struggle to grow microgreens? After growing them commercially and answering these questions so many times in email, it's time I address them on the show! We'll look at 5 different problems that can happen to your microgreen crop and how to solve them. Microgreens are fun and delicious, but can be frustrating if you don't have the growing process dialed in! For more information, visit http://www.epicgardening.com/microgreens Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question is a simple one: When should you water your garden? Just because it's simple doesn't mean it's not important, though. Getting this one wrong can cause your plants all sorts of stress! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question comes from Sally: “I’m sure this is a silly question, but I always see it recommended to plant more than one seed per hole. But why? I just got a seed starting kit with some seeds and want to make sure I’m using them efficiently. Can you help me out?” Not a silly question at all, Sally! Let's dive into it. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode answers a question I got from Bo Bennet. He asks, "I've heard that plants grown hydoponically grow faster than soil plants. Is this true? If so, why?" Great question! We'll look at 4 reasons why plants (may) grow faster in a hydroponic system. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, I share 7 reasons why you MIGHT want to consider hydroponics over soil gardening. That's not to say soil gardening is bad...not at all! But there are distinct advantages to growing hydroponically that many gardeners are unaware of! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the first episode of the Epic Gardening podcast, we take a look at hydroponics — what is it, where it came from, and if it's a beneficial way to grow plants. Thanks for tuning in to the very first episode — I'm grateful to have you with me! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices