The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

Margaret Roach, a lifelong organic gardener and founder of A Way to Garden, shares her wisdom on vital mulching techniques. She emphasizes how proper mulching enhances soil health, moisture retention, and weed control. Discover the power of organic materials over artificial options and learn practical methods for sourcing cheap or free mulch. Margaret also discusses innovative ideas like living mulch and effective ground covers, making the case that mulch is far from boring—it's essential for a thriving garden!

I’ve been an anti-lawn crusader for some time now, but are there times when it makes sense? Definitely. Margaret Roach shares her lawn preferences as well as a few crucial care tips. Connect With Margaret Roach: Margaret Roach is a liifelong organic gardener and the founder of A Way to Garden, as well as the newly re-released book A Way to Garden. 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

We’re in full tomato season, so who better to have on than Margaret Roach to give us some timeless tomato tips. Connect With Margaret Roach: Margaret Roach is a liifelong organic gardener and the founder of A Way to Garden, as well as the newly re-released book A Way to Garden. Learn More: Should You Grow Heirloom or Hybrid Tomatoes? In this episode, we're welcoming Craig LeHoullier, the NC Tomatoman! He's a long-time tomato grower, having been the first to grow and name the Cherokee purple tomato in 1990! Today we'll talk about the difference between heirloom and hybrid tomatoes. Enjoy! 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

Learn how to figure out what animals are eating your plants by paying more attention to how, where, and when they munch on your plants. Connect With Margaret Roach: Margaret Roach is a liifelong organic gardener and the founder of A Way to Garden, as well as the newly re-released book A Way to Garden. 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

Growing for nutrition isn’t something I’ve always focused on. Usually I’m more interested in maximizing the yield, or testing out different growing methods. But there’s a lot to be said for simply growing nutrient rich food at home.  I’m presenting at Stacey’s Superfood Summit, where I’m doing a masterclass on microgreen growing. Today’s show goes into what the Summit is all about. Connect With Stacey Murphy: Stacey Murphy of GrowYourOwnVegetables.org. She’s helped tens of thousands of people on 6 different continents grow vegetables and herbs.  Sign up for the FREE Superfood Summit  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

We’re in the middle of summer right now, and there’s a LOT to do in the garden. In fact, sometimes it feels like there’s way too much to do. Stacey and I share our tips for when you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed. I’m presenting at Stacey’s Superfood Summit, where I’m doing a masterclass on microgreen growing. Feel free to check that out in the links below. Connect With Stacey Murphy: Stacey Murphy of GrowYourOwnVegetables.org. She’s helped tens of thousands of people on 6 different continents grow vegetables and herbs.  Sign up for the FREE Superfood Summit  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 love hearing stories of how people come to gardening. Today Stacey shares how she got into the gardening game, with some fun tidbits and tips along the way. I’m presenting at Stacey’s Superfood Summit, where I’m doing a masterclass on microgreen growing. Feel free to check that out in the links below. Connect With Stacey Murphy: Stacey Murphy of GrowYourOwnVegetables.org. She’s helped tens of thousands of people on 6 different continents grow vegetables and herbs.  Sign up for the FREE Superfood Summit  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’m big on DIY, but there are situations where it makes more sense to get a bit more professional in the garden. In today’s show, Stacey Murphy of Grow Your Own Vegetables is on to talk about when DIY goes wrong. I’m presenting at Stacey’s Superfood Summit, where I’m doing a masterclass on microgreen growing. Feel free to check that out in the links below. Connect With Stacey Murphy: Stacey Murphy of GrowYourOwnVegetables.org. She’s helped tens of thousands of people on 6 different continents grow vegetables and herbs.  Sign up for the FREE Superfood Summit  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

Both Stacey Murphy and I have, in some small way, helped many people get started in the garden. By seeing thousands of people attempt to garden, we’ve both identified many classic mistakes that people make. Find out if you’re making any of them in today’s show. Connect With Stacey Murphy: Stacey Murphy of GrowYourOwnVegetables.org. She’s helped tens of thousands of people on 6 different continents grow vegetables and herbs.  Sign up for the FREE Superfood Summit Learn More: Top 3 Beginner Mistakes To Avoid 40% of new gardeners don't garden for a second season...which is a huge shame! In this episode, John Kohler shares what he believes are the top three mistakes beginners make that sour them on gardening...avoid these!  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

You all know I’m big on microgreens, but what about their forgotten friends...sprouts and shoots? Is there a difference between all of these? In short, yes...but the answer is TIME. Stacey Murphy of Grow Your Own Vegetables on the show to talk with me. I’m presenting at her Superfood Summit, where I’m doing a masterclass on microgreen growing. Feel free to check that out in the links below. Connect With Stacey Murphy: Stacey Murphy of GrowYourOwnVegetables.org. She’s helped tens of thousands of people on 6 different continents grow vegetables and herbs.  Sign up for the FREE Superfood Summit Learn More: How to Grow Microgreens in Raised Beds In this episode. I go over a technique I'm using to grow microgreens in a raised bed. It's a cool idea that I'm trying to get a quick, plentiful harvest and also to add some organic matter into the soil. 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