The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

Avoid some of the biggest mistakes that could kill your hive quickly, with Hilary Kearney. Connect With Hilary Kearney:  Hilary Kearney is the founder of Girl Next Door Honey and the author of Queenspotting and The Little Book of Bees. Girl Next Door Honey Queenspotting The Little Book of Bees Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us: Our Blog YouTube (Including our Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden channels) Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques, and Chris) TikTok Facebook Facebook Group Discord Server   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of the insects we dislike in the garden provide incredible pollinator value, like flies. Learn which surprising pollinators you should be respecting a bit more in the garden. Connect With Hilary Kearney:  Hilary Kearney is the founder of Girl Next Door Honey and the author of Queenspotting and The Little Book of Bees. Girl Next Door Honey Queenspotting The Little Book of Bees Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us: Our Blog YouTube (Including our Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden channels) Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques, and Chris) TikTok Facebook Facebook Group Discord Server   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We think about honey bees as farm animals in a sense, but Hilary explains why they’re more like an amorphous member of the ecosystem than say, backyard chickens. Connect With Hilary Kearney:  Hilary Kearney is the founder of Girl Next Door Honey and the author of Queenspotting and The Little Book of Bees. Girl Next Door Honey Queenspotting The Little Book of Bees Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us: Our Blog YouTube (Including our Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden channels) Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques, and Chris) TikTok Facebook Facebook Group Discord Server   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beyond honey bees, many native bees play incredibly important roles in pollination. Learn more about cultivating an environment they like to hang out in. Connect With Hilary Kearney:  Hilary Kearney is the founder of Girl Next Door Honey and the author of Queenspotting and The Little Book of Bees. Girl Next Door Honey Queenspotting The Little Book of Bees Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us: Our Blog YouTube (Including our Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden channels) Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques, and Chris) TikTok Facebook Facebook Group Discord Server   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beekeeping is an intimidating hobby to get into, but Hilary explains exactly how to get started…and why you just might want to wait?! Connect With Hilary Kearney:  Hilary Kearney is the founder of Girl Next Door Honey and the author of Queenspotting and The Little Book of Bees. Girl Next Door Honey Queenspotting The Little Book of Bees Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us: Our Blog YouTube (Including our Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden channels) Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques, and Chris) TikTok Facebook Facebook Group Discord Server   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We already know honey bees are incredible creatures, but Hilary Kearney shares a few facts that will blow your mind even further. Connect With Hilary Kearney:  Hilary Kearney is the founder of Girl Next Door Honey and the author of Queenspotting and The Little Book of Bees. Girl Next Door Honey Queenspotting The Little Book of Bees Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us: Our Blog YouTube (Including our Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden channels) Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques, and Chris) TikTok Facebook Facebook Group Discord Server   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Avoid the most common issues you’ll run into growing chayote, and explore the wide world of recipes available to you! Connect with Lance Hill: Dr. Lance Hill is the founder and former Executive Director of Tulane University’s Southern Institute for Education and Research. Mirliton.org California Chayote Gardeners Texas Chayote (Mirliton) Gardeners In this episode, History of Chayote in the USA featuring Lance Hill and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening.  As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us: Our Blog YouTube (Including our Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden channels) Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques, and Chris) TikTok Facebook Facebook Group Discord Server   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Variety selection and specific planting techniques are your key to success growing chayote. Connect With Lance Hill: Dr. Lance Hill is the founder and former Executive Director of Tulane University’s Southern Institute for Education and Research. Mirliton.org California Chayote Gardeners Texas Chayote (Mirliton) Gardeners In this episode, History of Chayote in the USA featuring Lance Hill and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening.  As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us: Our Blog YouTube (Including our Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden channels) Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques, and Chris) TikTok Facebook Facebook Group Discord Server   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chayote squash or mirliton is a fascinating species with a long, storied history in the USA and North America. Dr. Lance Hill comes on to teach us how to grow this amazing vegetable. Connect With Lance Hill: Dr. Lance Hill is the founder and former Executive Director of Tulane University’s Southern Institute for Education and Research. Mirliton.org California Chayote Gardeners Texas Chayote (Mirliton) Gardeners In this episode, History of Chayote in the USA featuring Lance Hill and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening.  As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us: Our Blog YouTube (Including our Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden channels) Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques, and Chris) TikTok Facebook Facebook Group Discord Server   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you want a career in plants, Mike shares how he came to be the owner of American Meadows, and shares thoughts on the sheer amount of opportunity in the plant world right now. Connect With Mike Lizotte:  Mike “The Seed Man” Lizotte is the author of Mini Meadows, and is a managing partner, owner, and all things seed at American Meadows. Mini Meadows Seed from American Meadows Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices