The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

If you want to start gardening in 2020 but are unsure where to begin and don’t have a lot of money to spend, today’s show is for you. We’re back with David the Good in a beginning gardener 101 crash course! Connect With David Good: David The Good is the founder of The Survival Gardener, and author of MANY books. He’s all about growing the most food for the least amount of work. Make sure and subscribe to his amazing YouTube channel for some of the most entertaining, in-depth tips. The Survival Gardener David’s YouTube Channel Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to grow lavender, including pruning strategies which tend to be one of the trickier aspects of growing lavender. We also chat about how to use lavender in the home! Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/growing-lavender/ Connect With Stephanie Rose: Stephanie Rose is a Vancouver Master Gardener and Permaculture Designer. She’s the founder of Garden Therapy, an awesome gardening website and the author of nine books including the upcoming Garden Alchemy. Garden Therapy Stephanie’s Books Learn More: How to Germinate Lavender Seeds Lavender is a notoriously difficult plant to grow from seed. The seed is finicky and needs a LOT of TLC to get started. If you've ever had trouble, here's how I recommend starting it. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn how to cultivate calendulas in the garden, which are one of Stephanie Rose’s favorite annual plants. Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/grow-calendula/ Connect With Stephanie Rose: Stephanie Rose is a Vancouver Master Gardener and Permaculture Designer. She’s the founder of Garden Therapy, an awesome gardening website and the author of nine books including the upcoming Garden Alchemy. Garden Therapy Stephanie’s Books Learn More: Why You Should Grow Edible Flowers In this episode, we're talking about edible flowers with my friend Bee of Flora Cocina, an edible flower expert! You're going to learn a lot about using all parts of your plants in the garden this week...I'm excited! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If relaxing gifts are more your style, join Stephanie Rose and myself as we talk about three amazing gifts you can make from your herb garden for the bath and home. Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/peony-bath-salts/ https://gardentherapy.ca/tub-tea-time/ https://gardentherapy.ca/herbal-wax-melts/ Connect With Stephanie Rose: Garden Therapy Stephanie’s Books Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the holidays approach, instead of going out and buying something disposable for family and friends, why not make some creative edible gifts from the herb garden? Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/herb-infused-vinegar/ https://gardentherapy.ca/herb-finishing-salt/ https://gardentherapy.ca/easy-infused-sugar-recipes/ Connect With Stephanie Rose Garden Therapy Stephanie’s Books Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we learn how to spice up your fall and winter pots with some trimmings from your garden...it’s a perfect ‘quick win’ to give your garden a bit more beauty as we move into the colder seasons. Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/holiday-window-box/ Connect With Stephanie Rose Stephanie Rose is a Vancouver Master Gardener and Permaculture Designer. She’s the founder of Garden Therapy, an awesome gardening website and the author of nine books including the upcoming Garden Alchemy. Garden Therapy Stephanie’s Books Learn More: Window Boxes: Beginner's Guide Window boxes are an accessible way for just about anyone - green and brown thumb alike - to get growing in extremely small spaces. In this episode I take a look at my friend Ryan Benoit's book, How to Window Box. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Making a garden wreath from whatever you have in your garden is a fantastic way to turn your garden trimmings into beautiful arrangements. Much better than throwing in your compost! Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/?s=wreath https://gardentherapy.ca/everything-wreath/ https://gardentherapy.ca/herb-wreath/ Connect With Stephanie Rose: Stephanie Rose is a Vancouver Master Gardener and Permaculture Designer. She’s the founder of Garden Therapy, an awesome gardening website and the author of nine books including the upcoming Garden Alchemy. Garden Therapy Stephanie’s Books Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we hear the story of Stephanie Rose and how gardening quite literally brought her back to life after a crippling illness that left her bed bound for two years, and with minimal ability to move around for 8. Connect With Stephanie Rose: Stephanie Rose is a Vancouver Master Gardener and Permaculture Designer. She’s the founder of Garden Therapy, an awesome gardening website and the author of nine books including the upcoming Garden Alchemy. Garden Therapy Stephanie’s Books Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:  Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I haven’t met a gardener yet that doesn’t love succulents. With their chunky leaves and water superpowers, succulents have become an urban gardening icon. However, these fun plants often meet an early end due to improper care. Learn More: How Long Do Succulents Live? How To Keep Them Alive Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're already experiencing cold temps, it's time to protect those precious plants! Learn More: 26 Cold Frame Plans For Your Winter Garden Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices