

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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Jan 4, 2019 • 9min
Plants That NEED Lighting Indoors
There are some plants you simply CAN'T grow indoors without supplemental light. Even a south-facing, bright window isn't enough. Find out which in today's show. About Leslie Halleck Leslie is a Degreed & Certified Professional Horticulturist with 25 years of Green Industry, and has a WEALTH of knowledge about growing under artificial lighting. Learn More: Buy Leslie's Book - Gardening Under Lights https://lesliehalleck.com/ Follow Leslie on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 3, 2019 • 15min
How Long to Light Plants Indoors?
Today, Leslie and I chat about how long plants need to be lit when growing indoors. We get into the nerdy weeds here, but I think you'll appreciate the deeper understanding :) About Leslie Halleck Leslie is a Degreed & Certified Professional Horticulturist with 25 years of Green Industry, and has a WEALTH of knowledge about growing under artificial lighting. Learn More: Buy Leslie's Book - Gardening Under Lights https://lesliehalleck.com/ Follow Leslie on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 2, 2019 • 15min
HID Grow Lights Explained
Today, Leslie and I riff on High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting. It's one of the most popular types of grow lights out there, but there are a few different types, so learn which are best for your garden in today's show. About Leslie Halleck Leslie is a Degreed & Certified Professional Horticulturist with 25 years of Green Industry, and has a WEALTH of knowledge about growing under artificial lighting. Learn More: Buy Leslie's Book - Gardening Under Lights https://lesliehalleck.com/ Follow Leslie on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 1, 2019 • 13min
Understanding Light 101 - Terminology
Welcome to 2019 everyone! I figured I'd bring on the author of one of my favorite books of late, Leslie Halleck. She's a Degreed & Certified Professional Horticulturist with 25 years of Green Industry, and has a WEALTH of knowledge about growing under artificial lighting. In today's show, we talk about the common terminology used in lighting and demystify which ones actually matter. Learn More: Buy Leslie's Book - Gardening Under Lights https://lesliehalleck.com/ Follow Leslie on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 24, 2018 • 3min
Goodbye 2018!
Hey all - taking some time off until the new year. See you January 1st :) Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 2018 • 22min
Talking Life and Plants with Khaled
For our last episode, Khaled and I got a little wild and talked life, success, plants, farming, and the future. It's a departure from the normal gardening-focused podcasts I do, so please let me know your thoughts! Learn More: Follow Khaled on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 22, 2018 • 19min
The Future of Business in Agriculture
We all know agriculture is changing...but how? I've had many guests in the ag movement on the podcast, but I think Khaled has an interesting perspective to share based on his unique background. Learn More: Follow Khaled on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 21, 2018 • 14min
Advanced Strawberry Cultivation Techniques
Strawberries can give gardeners a hard time...I know they have for me. Today Khaled gives us his EPIC wisdom on how he gets perfect strawberries, which are one of the most popular and profitable crops he grows. Learn More: Follow Khaled on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 20, 2018 • 14min
Growing Vertically 101
If there's anything Khaled is known for, it's his ability to grow seemingly any plant in a vertical system of some kind. Today we talk about how he does that, and how you can too! Learn More: Follow Khaled on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 19, 2018 • 15min
Growing in Rain Gutters 101
Khaled is most famous on the internet for his ability to grow gorgeous, highly-productive plants in rain gutters. Today we talk about exactly how he's able to do this so you can take this to your home garden and have an epic harvest. Learn More: Follow Khaled on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices