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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May 13, 2019 • 9min
The Evolution of Potting Soil
Today we bring on Dr. Bethke, a soil scientist and consultant for Pitt Moss, which is a new type of sustainable potting medium made from recycled paper. He explains the three phases of potting soil, all the way from the beginning! Learn More About Pitt Moss 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
May 12, 2019 • 22min
Answering All Of Your Chicken Questions
In today's show, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I have a rapid-fire Q&A of questions that you all sent in on Instagram. 12+ questions answered for beginner chicken keepers! Connect with Anne: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realhensofoc/
Blog: https://realhensofoc.wordpress.com/
Book: http://bit.ly/RaiseChickGuide
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
May 11, 2019 • 22min
Favorite Perennial / Almost Perennial Veggie Crops
In today's show, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I talk about our favorite perennial / perennial-esque plants to grow in your VEGGIE garden. Makes the garden a bit easier to maintain! Connect with Anne: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realhensofoc/
Blog: https://realhensofoc.wordpress.com/
Book: http://bit.ly/RaiseChickGuide
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
May 10, 2019 • 11min
Front Yard Veggie Garden Secrets
In today's show, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I talk about setting up a front yard garden and how to win over neighbors that initially aren't too happy about your decision to convert your lawn. Connect with Anne: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realhensofoc/
Blog: https://realhensofoc.wordpress.com/
Book: http://bit.ly/RaiseChickGuide
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
May 9, 2019 • 13min
Sustainable Water Use in the Garden and Home
In today's show, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I talk about how to save as MUCH water as possible when gardening and homesteading...it gets really creative! Connect with Anne: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realhensofoc/
Blog: https://realhensofoc.wordpress.com/
Book: http://bit.ly/RaiseChickGuide
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
May 8, 2019 • 9min
The BAD Side of Chickens in the Garden
In today's show, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I talk about why it's not ALL good news when you've got chickens in the garden. Watch out for these downsides! Connect with Anne: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realhensofoc/
Blog: https://realhensofoc.wordpress.com/
Book: http://bit.ly/RaiseChickGuide
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
May 7, 2019 • 12min
Benefits of Chickens in the Garden
In today's show, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I talk about the GOOD side of having chickens on your property and in your garden. Connect with Anne: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realhensofoc/
Blog: https://realhensofoc.wordpress.com/
Book: http://bit.ly/RaiseChickGuide
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
May 6, 2019 • 14min
Raising Chickens on Your Homestead
In today's show, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I talk about the basics of raising chickens on your property. Connect with Anne: IG: https://www.instagram.com/realhensofoc/
Blog: https://realhensofoc.wordpress.com/
Book: http://bit.ly/RaiseChickGuide
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
May 5, 2019 • 11min
What YOU Can Do To Help The Bees
In today's show with Peter Nelson, the director of the upcoming documentary The Pollinators, we bring it down to the home gardener level, sharing what YOU can do to help the bees. Learn More About Peter and The Pollinators Documentary: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter 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
May 4, 2019 • 8min
What Is "Colony Collapse" And Is It Still Happening?
In today's show with Peter Nelson, the director of the upcoming documentary The Pollinators, we talk about Colony Collapse Disorder and how it might not be the biggest issue facing the bees right now. Learn More About Peter and The Pollinators Documentary: Website Facebook Instagram Twitter 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
