

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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Feb 26, 2022 • 14min
How to Grow Luffa Gourds
One of Kevin’s favorite crops to grow is the luffa…although not without struggles! Regine shares some choice tips on growing luffa you may not have heard before. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips. Asian Garden 2 Table YouTube Instagram Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 25, 2022 • 14min
Asian Veggies for Warm Climates
Where Kevin lives, it’s tough to grow cooler climate crops. Regine also lives in a tough spot in Florida, but there are some fantastic recommendations in today’s episode for warmer climate asian veggies. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips. Asian Garden 2 Table YouTube Instagram Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 24, 2022 • 12min
100 Asian Vegetables to Grow
Did you know there are 100+ varieties of asian veggies that you’ve probably never heard of? Regine from Asian Garden 2 Table gives an overview of how she started promoting growing these veggies in her business. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips. Asian Garden 2 Table YouTube Instagram Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 23, 2022 • 13min
Plants for Cold Climates
Finishing off our week with Brad, he shares a few of his favorite plants that absolutely thrive in cold climates. Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed. Instagram Brad’s Podcast Minnesota Gardening Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 22, 2022 • 14min
Jumping Worms
Aren’t earthworms always good for the soil? Turns out the answer is a resounding no. Brad Tabke breaks down the Asian jumping worm, which decimates the soil surface and reproduces at a crazy rate. Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed. Instagram Brad’s Podcast Minnesota Gardening Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 21, 2022 • 14min
Emerald Ash Borer Japanese Beetles
Two of the more destructive pests you’ll deal with in colder climates, Brad profiles them for us and gives his tips on how to identify, prevent and control them. Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed. Instagram Brad’s Podcast Minnesota Gardening Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2022 • 11min
Reducing Salt Use for Water Quality
Salting streets, roads, and driveways is a common cold-climate activity, but it can mess with the water quality in your garden. Brad gives a few methods for using less salt and thus preventing damage to your plants. Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed. Instagram Brad’s Podcast Minnesota Gardening Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 19, 2022 • 11min
Start Winter Sowing NOW
Winter sowing, especially for native plants in your area, is a fantastic way to get your seeds started in a semi-natural way and have them ready when spring comes. Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed. Instagram Brad’s Podcast Minnesota Gardening Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 18, 2022 • 11min
Embracing the Winter Season
There’s nothing to do in winter…or is there? Brad profiles a few things you should be doing while in the dead of winter in a cold climate. Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed. Instagram Brad’s Podcast Minnesota Gardening Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 17, 2022 • 13min
Cold Climate Gardening 101
Brad from Minnesota Gardening is on this week to talk cold climate growing techniques! Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed. Instagram Brad’s Podcast Minnesota Gardening Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices