

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 26, 2021 • 14min
How to Start Gardening in a New Zone
If you move...how do you make sure you have success in your new climate? Amy shares her step by step process to giving herself and her garden a good shot at epic harvests in her first season. Connect With Amy Bauer: Amy Bauer is the founder of Front Yard Veggies, where she shares about small-space front yard gardening. Recently she’s moved back to the East Coast, and is growing on much more space, sharing her knowledge along the way. Front Yard Veggies Blog Follow Amy on Instagram Subscribe to Amy on YouTube Mentioned in this Week’s Episodes: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission. Trello App
New England Month-by-Month Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
No Dig Organic Home & Garden by Charles Dowding, Stephanie Hafferty Hudson Valley Seed Co Planting Poster 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

May 25, 2021 • 14min
Adjusting to a New Growing Zone
My friend Amy Bauer recently moved from Southern California back to the east coast, where she’s in a 6a growing zone. We talk about the adjustments she’s made and her garden overview. Connect With Amy Bauer: Amy Bauer is the founder of Front Yard Veggies, where she shares about small-space front yard gardening. Recently she’s moved back to the East Coast, and is growing on much more space, sharing her knowledge along the way. Front Yard Veggies Blog Follow Amy on Instagram Subscribe to Amy on YouTube Mentioned in this Week’s Episodes: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission. Trello App
New England Month-by-Month Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
Northeast Fruit & Vegetable Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
Complete Guide to No-Dig Gardening by Charlie Nardozzi
No Dig Organic Home & Garden by Charles Dowding, Stephanie Hafferty Hudson Valley Seed Co Planting Poster 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

May 24, 2021 • 14min
Irrigation for Roses
Keeping your roses well watered is key to having strong, healthy plants that produce show-worthy flowers. Learn how to in today’s show. Connect With Beth Van Boxtel: Beth van Boxtel is a full-time realtor in San Diego, but grows roses when she’s not doing real estate, with 120+ varieties in her backyard. She’s a member of the San Diego Rose Society. She’s a rising star with the American Rose Society and a certified consulting rosarian. Follow Beth on Instagram 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

May 23, 2021 • 16min
Advanced Rose Growing Tips
Rose growing can get pretty intense, and Beth van Boxtel shares how with some of these advanced rose growing tips. Connect With Beth Van Boxtel: Beth van Boxtel is a full-time realtor in San Diego, but grows roses when she’s not doing real estate, with 120+ varieties in her backyard. She’s a member of the San Diego Rose Society. She’s a rising star with the American Rose Society and a certified consulting rosarian. Follow Beth on Instagram 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

May 22, 2021 • 14min
Fertilizers for Roses
The best fertilizers for roses, along with the fertilizing schedule that Beth van Boxtel likes to use to keep her 120+ roses in bloom. Connect With Beth Van Boxtel: Beth van Boxtel is a full-time realtor in San Diego, but grows roses when she’s not doing real estate, with 120+ varieties in her backyard. She’s a member of the San Diego Rose Society. She’s a rising star with the American Rose Society and a certified consulting rosarian. Follow Beth on Instagram 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

May 21, 2021 • 20min
Rose Planting and First Year Tips
If you’re new to roses, don’t be intimidated - they’re not too hard to grow provided you follow these tips. Connect With Beth Van Boxtel: Beth van Boxtel is a full-time realtor in San Diego, but grows roses when she’s not doing real estate, with 120+ varieties in her backyard. She’s a member of the San Diego Rose Society. She’s a rising star with the American Rose Society and a certified consulting rosarian. Follow Beth on Instagram 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

May 20, 2021 • 10min
Where to Buy Roses
Learn where to get all of these crazy cool varieties of roses with Beth van Boxtel’s favorite stores and sources. Connect With Beth Van Boxtel: Beth van Boxtel is a full-time realtor in San Diego, but grows roses when she’s not doing real estate, with 120+ varieties in her backyard. She’s a member of the San Diego Rose Society. She’s a rising star with the American Rose Society and a certified consulting rosarian. Follow Beth on Instagram 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

May 19, 2021 • 13min
Newest and Easiest Roses for 2021
Around 10 varieties of roses come out every year, and Beth van Boxtel runs through some of her favorites, as well as easy ones to grow for your first time. Connect With Beth Van Boxtel: Beth van Boxtel is a full-time realtor in San Diego, but grows roses when she’s not doing real estate, with 120+ varieties in her backyard. She’s a member of the San Diego Rose Society. She’s a rising star with the American Rose Society and a certified consulting rosarian. Follow Beth on Instagram 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

May 18, 2021 • 13min
How to Start Growing Roses
Learn how to get started growing roses with my friend Beth van Boxtel, who got ME into growing them this year! Connect With Beth Van Boxtel: Beth van Boxtel is a full-time realtor in San Diego, but grows roses when she’s not doing real estate, with 120+ varieties in her backyard. She’s a member of the San Diego Rose Society. She’s a rising star with the American Rose Society and a certified consulting rosarian. Follow Beth on Instagram 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

May 17, 2021 • 14min
Never Buy Peppers Again
If you grow a ton of peppers, you might wonder how to enjoy them throughout the year instead of in a glut at the end of summer. Jill McSheehy of Journey With Jil shares her preserving methods that have led to her never buying a bell pepper or jalapeno since she started gardening! Connect With Jill McSheehy Jill McSheehy is the founder of Journey With Jill and the Beginner’s Garden Podcast. She has the fantastic book Vegetable Gardening for Beginners out as well, along with a few courses we’re talking about in this week of episodes. Preserving Masterclass Harvest to Kitchen Journey With Jill The Beginner’s Garden Podcast 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