The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

Today we’re talking about some easy yet highly nutritious foods you can grow at home. If you’re a long-time follower of Epic Gardening, you’ll know I’ve been doing the Apocalypse Grow survival challenge, where I’ve lived off of my own food for a month. So growing nutrient-dense food was a MUST. I invited 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: Kale: How to Grow Your Own Superfood In recent years, it’s gotten a reputation as a superfood. Leaf cabbage, also called kale, is a brassica species which really packs a punch. But growing kale isn’t something a lot of people consider doing. They should! Vitamin-packed kale (Brassica oleracea) is considered to be among the world’s healthiest foods. Rich in Vitamins A, C, and K, it’s also mineral-rich, packing a good calcium and potassium punch. For a leafy green, it’s protein-rich as well. One cup of kale will give you 2.2 grams of protein. We’re going to go over everything you’ll ever need for growing kale, including information about the various types and a good number of planting tips. By the time we’re done, you’ll be a kale growing expert. 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

Most of our plants aren’t “used” to growing in containers, where the soil is separated from the biological life that it’s usually filled with. How do you remedy this situation. Darryl of Houseplant Journal says, “Aerate it!” We discuss exactly how to do that in today’s show. Connect With Darryl Cheng: HouseplantJournal.com Buy Darryl’s Book, The New Plant Parent Follow Darryl on Instagram Learn More: Soil Aeration 101 Soil aeration is a topic most gardeners don't fully understand...me included! But here are some basics to expand your soil-building knowledge. 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

Are you the type of plant parent that freaks out when you see even the slightest imperfection in your plants? This episode is for you...Darryl of Houseplant Journal and I discuss the misconceptions new gardeners have about the life cycle of plants.  Connect With Darryl Cheng:  HouseplantJournal.com Buy Darryl’s Book, The New Plant Parent Follow Darryl on Instagram Learn More: Growing Houseplants For The First Time Who wonders how to get started growing houseplants. We go into lighting, soil, and a few good recommendations. 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

Today we get to hear Darryl Cheng, founder of Houseplant Journal, discuss his “watering strategy”, a new and useful way to think about watering houseplants indoors. Connect With Darryl Cheng: HouseplantJournal.com Buy Darryl’s Book, The New Plant Parent Follow Darryl on Instagram Learn More: Strategies For Watering Your Garden Some of the ways I approach watering in my garden as well as offer some suggestions for those of you who live in different climates! 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

Overwatering...one of the biggest plant killers. Darryl Cheng from Houseplant Journal comes on again to discuss exactly what it is, as well as teases his strategy for watering houseplants. Connect With [INSERT GUEST NAME]: HouseplantJournal.com Buy Darryl’s Book, The New Plant Parent Follow Darryl on Instagram Learn More: 5 Signs of Overwatering Here's a quick re-run of my favorite episode on watering - specifically overwatering. There are many signs to look for, but these 5 are key! 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

What exactly is ‘natural light’ indoors? Is there such a thing? Plants did not evolve to grow in our boxed off, enclosed environments, so how can we think about natural light in this Connect With Darryl Cheng: HouseplantJournal.com Buy Darryl’s Book, The New Plant Parent Follow Darryl on Instagram Learn More: Understanding Light 101 - Terminology We've got Maria from Bloom and Grow radio on, for a fun and light week on light, houseplants, and indoor gardening! Hope you enjoy. We're talking about how to make sense of "bright, indirect light" and the other common indoor light terminology you'll hear. 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

Darryl from Houseplant Journal is back on the show today, and we get NERDY about how plants use light. Connect With [INSERT GUEST NAME]: HouseplantJournal.com Buy Darryl’s Book, The New Plant Parent Follow Darryl on Instagram Learn More: How Does Light Affect Plant Growth? As gardeners, it's important to have a base-level understanding of how plants grow. That way, you can troubleshoot any issues from the ground up! Today we talk about light and how plants use it to grow. 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

Today we invite the one and only Darryl Cheng of Houseplant Journal on the podcast for the week. We’re talking about his new book, The New Plant Parent, as well as an in-depth deep dive to plant care in general. Connect With Darryl Cheng: HouseplantJournal.com Buy Darryl’s Book, The New Plant Parent Follow Darryl on Instagram 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

Permaculture is a word that is often used in many ways by many people. It also depends heavily on your locale as a gardener. I have Brian (@neverenoughdirt on Instagram) on the show to learn how he approaches it in his backyard lot. Connect With Brian: Instagram Citrus Clonal Protection Program Learn More: Urban Permaculture 101 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

Heirlooms offer a look into the past, at how plants used to be cultivated before we standardized them and bred them for pest and disease resistance instead of flavor. Connect With Brian: Instagram Citrus Clonal Protection Program Learn More: What Does "Heirloom" Even Mean? We hear about heirloom veggies all of the time, but do you know what 'heirloom' actually means? It's a bit tricky, so tune in. 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