

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.
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Feb 4, 2020 • 17min
Planting and Mulching Establishing Plants the Right Way
After our seedlings have sprouted, it’s time to get them into the garden...but how? Making a mistake here can spell disaster for your newly-sprouted seeds. Connect With Daryl Beyers: Daryl Beyers is the author of upcoming book, The New Gardener’s Handbook and garden instructor at New York Botanical Garden. The New Gardener’s Handbook New York Botanical Garden Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 3, 2020 • 15min
Starting Plants from Seed
While buying transplants is perfectly fine, it’s fun to start from seeds from a cost, interest, and variety perspective. Learn a few of the crucial steps to starting seeds for 2020. Connect With Daryl Beyers: Daryl Beyers is the author of upcoming book, The New Gardener’s Handbook and garden instructor at New York Botanical Garden. The New Gardener’s Handbook New York Botanical Garden Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 2, 2020 • 13min
Matching Plants to Place
Plant placement is a huge element of your garden’s success. Learn how to select the right plants for the right place in your garden with our guest, Daryl Beyers. Connect With Daryl Beyers: Daryl Beyers is the author of upcoming book, The New Gardener’s Handbook and garden instructor at New York Botanical Garden. The New Gardener’s Handbook New York Botanical Garden Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 1, 2020 • 15min
Nourishing the Roots
Now that we have an understanding of the importance of roots, this episode dives into soil health and how to make sure you give your roots the home they deserve. Connect With Daryl Beyers: Daryl Beyers is the author of upcoming book, The New Gardener’s Handbook and garden instructor at New York Botanical Garden. The New Gardener’s Handbook New York Botanical Garden Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 31, 2020 • 17min
Balancing Roots and the Shoots
We grow most of the plants we grow for their shoots and fruits...but often forget about the world beneath the soil...the roots. Learn how to balance your care of both the above and below-ground parts of your plants. Connect With Daryl Beyers: Daryl Beyers is the author of upcoming book, The New Gardener’s Handbook and garden instructor at New York Botanical Garden. The New Gardener’s Handbook New York Botanical Garden Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 30, 2020 • 13min
Why You Should Stop Tilling Your Garden
This topic may come as a surprise to many of you, but tilling may do more bad than good. Learn why in today’s show with Paul from Aliki Gardens. Connect With Paul Filomena: Paul is the owner of Aliki Gardens, a local San Diego soil company with a focus on creating high-quality soils to support a regenerative agriculture approach. He’s also been involved in cannabis cultivation for 10+ years. Aliki Gardens Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2020 • 11min
How Plants Feed the Soil
“Feed your soil, not your plants” is an often-repeated mantra, and for good reason. But do plants feed soil as well? Turns out the answer is yes, as Paul from Aliki Gardens explains in today’s show. Connect With Paul Filomena: Paul is the owner of Aliki Gardens, a local San Diego soil company with a focus on creating high-quality soils to support a regenerative agriculture approach. He’s also been involved in cannabis cultivation for 10+ years. Aliki Gardens Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 28, 2020 • 11min
Soil Biology and Regenerative Agriculture
In regenerative agriculture, a huge focus is put on the overall health of our soil. But what exactly does soil health mean, and why is it so vital for regenerative ag? Connect With Paul Filomena: Paul is the owner of Aliki Gardens, a local San Diego soil company with a focus on creating high-quality soils to support a regenerative agriculture approach. He’s also been involved in cannabis cultivation for 10+ years. Aliki Gardens Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 2020 • 11min
The Bulk Density of Your Soil
Bulk density is a phrase I hadn’t heard in relation to soil mixes, so on today’s show Paul from Aliki Gardens explains what it is and why it’s important to know. Connect With Paul Filomena: Paul is the owner of Aliki Gardens, a local San Diego soil company with a focus on creating high-quality soils to support a regenerative agriculture approach. He’s also been involved in cannabis cultivation for 10+ years. Aliki Gardens Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 26, 2020 • 11min
The Importance of Aeration and Pore Size and Moisture
As we get deeper into soil science and mix creation, Paul talks about why aeration, pore size, and optimal moisture percentages matter so much. Connect With Paul Filomena: Paul is the owner of Aliki Gardens, a local San Diego soil company with a focus on creating high-quality soils to support a regenerative agriculture approach. He’s also been involved in cannabis cultivation for 10+ years. Aliki Gardens Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices