The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

The podcast explores the idea of anti-care for houseplants and emphasizes the importance of understanding plant needs. It discusses the misconception about plant care, the correlation between pet owners and plant owners, and the influence of the Tamagotchi craze on plant care. It also highlights how neglecting houseplants can benefit their growth and provides tips on understanding rare plant needs and recreating their natural habitat.

The podcast discusses the latest trends in houseplants, including the appeal of rare and unique plants. They also talk about the growing interest in outdoor plants and provide tips for gardening success.

Explore the story of Eliza Blank, founder of The Sill, and her journey to bring houseplants to city dwellers. Discover how she established relationships with wholesalers, expanded shipping operations, and navigated the challenges of the early days. Learn about the hype cycle of plants and the connection between growers and consumers, and get a sneak peek into upcoming houseland trends for 2024.

Learn about the concept of root cellaring and how to mimic root cellar conditions. Discover effective methods for storing winter squash, onions, garlic, potatoes, and carrots. The speakers discuss the challenges and tips for implementing root cellaring techniques. Topics also include preserving methods, sustainable living, and a seed starting system made from recycled plastic.

While dehydration is one of the oldest and most accessible ways to preserve food, freeze drying requires specialized equipment. Freeze drying allows you tons of versatility, though. Both are effective in preservation of greens, fruits, flowers, and even tomatoes and peppers.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3w3UDZv Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49lDTLG Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SmPWRX EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4bBBH Connect With Melissa Norris: Melissa K. Norris helps hundreds of thousands of people each month raise their own food and create a homemade and homegrown kitchen, home, garden and barnyard through her website, popular Pioneering Today Podcast, the Pioneering Today Academy and her books. She is a co-founder of the Modern Homesteading Conference as well as owner of Norris Farmstead. Melissa is a 5th generation homesteader and lives with her husband and two kids in their own little house in the big woods in the foothills of the North Cascade Mountains. Pioneering Today Academy  Everything Worth Preserving book Blog YouTube Instagram Pinterest  Facebook Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead!  Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us: Our Blog YouTube (Including Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Discover the health benefits of fermenting food and the delicious flavors it creates. Learn about the hosts' weight loss journey and their love for curtito. Explore the process of fermenting Bulgarian kraut and the key elements for a successful ferment. Get tips on equipment, such as Mason jars and sea salt, and the importance of keeping solids below the brine level.

Not only does pressure canning require less prep, you can preserve a wider variety of foods in the process. That’s why this is Melissa Norris’ favorite way to can foods. She covers the benefits of pressure canning, and a few pointers for streamlining your pressure canning procedure. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3HLBLB1 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage:https://growepic.co/3HMxWLK Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3HMxWLK EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3UqMPev Connect With Melissa Norris: Melissa K. Norris helps hundreds of thousands of people each month raise their own food and create a homemade and homegrown kitchen, home, garden and barnyard through her website, popular Pioneering Today Podcast, the Pioneering Today Academy and her books. She is a co-founder of the Modern Homesteading Conference as well as owner of Norris Farmstead. Melissa is a 5th generation homesteader and lives with her husband and two kids in their own little house in the big woods in the foothills of the North Cascade Mountains. Pioneering Today Academy  Everything Worth Preserving book Blog YouTube Instagram Pinterest  Facebook Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead!  Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us: Our Blog YouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Learn the basics of water bath canning for preserving harvests. Find out about the challenges of canning dense foods and pickled eggs. Discover the difficulties and intimidation of water bath canning. Explore easy options for beginners in water bath canning like canning fruit and pickling vegetables without making jam or jelly.

Learn about the advantages of raising backyard chickens, caring for baby chicks, and the fulfilling lifestyle of homesteading. Find out about the benefits of fresh eggs, gardening tips, and deals in a helpful book and newsletter.

Today’s topic is an important one: water catchment on the homestead! Kevin outlines a few simple ways homesteaders can harvest water, and a few to avoid. There are considerations depending on the amount of rain in your region too!  EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3SCUkxG Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3u6kjE9 Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Syic5d Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vYqJpc Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead!  Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us: Our Blog YouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest ) Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques) Pinterest TikTok Facebook Facebook Group Discord Server Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices