The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

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Apr 25, 2021 • 12min

Leslies Favorite Tiny Plants

Leslie Halleck shares some of her favorite tiny houseplants for you to get started on your journey. Connect With Leslie Halleck: Leslie Halleck is a professional horticulturist and the author of many books, including the her latest: Tiny Plants: Discover the joys of growing and collecting itty-bitty houseplants. Tiny Plants Book Gardening Under Lights Book Plant Parenting Book Leslie on Instagram LeslieHalleck.com     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
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Apr 24, 2021 • 10min

Feeding Tiny Plants

How does fertilizing work for smaller plants...what do you need to be aware of so you don’t burn your plants? Connect With Leslie Halleck: Leslie Halleck is a professional horticulturist and the author of many books, including the her latest: Tiny Plants: Discover the joys of growing and collecting itty-bitty houseplants. Tiny Plants Book Gardening Under Lights Book Plant Parenting Book Leslie on Instagram LeslieHalleck.com 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
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Apr 23, 2021 • 11min

Light for Tiny Plants

Do you have to light tiny plants differently, or do the same rules apply as larger houseplants? Leslie Halleck gives us a lighting refresher in todays show. Connect With Leslie Halleck: Leslie Halleck is a professional horticulturist and the author of many books, including the her latest: Tiny Plants: Discover the joys of growing and collecting itty-bitty houseplants. Tiny Plants Book Gardening Under Lights Book Plant Parenting Book Leslie on Instagram LeslieHalleck.com 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
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Apr 22, 2021 • 15min

Containers Watering Strategies for Tiny Plants

How does your container selection and watering strategy change when caring for super small plants? Connect With Leslie Halleck: Leslie Halleck is a professional horticulturist and the author of many books, including the her latest: Tiny Plants: Discover the joys of growing and collecting itty-bitty houseplants. Tiny Plants Book Gardening Under Lights Book Plant Parenting Book Leslie on Instagram LeslieHalleck.com 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
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Apr 21, 2021 • 13min

Tiny Plants Under Glass

Growing ‘under glass’ is a really cool way to keep houseplants that need a bit more humidity, and it also opens up opportunities to grow plants that you simply wouldn’t be able to otherwise. Learn techniques from Leslie Halleck in today’s show. Connect With Leslie Halleck: Leslie Halleck is a professional horticulturist and the author of many books, including the her latest: Tiny Plants: Discover the joys of growing and collecting itty-bitty houseplants. Tiny Plants Book Gardening Under Lights Book Plant Parenting Book Leslie on Instagram LeslieHalleck.com     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
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Apr 20, 2021 • 14min

Tiny Windowsill Plants

Looking for small, cool houseplant options for a windowsill? Leslie Halleck shares a few of her unconventional favorites. Connect With Leslie Halleck: Leslie Halleck is a professional horticulturist and the author of many books, including the her latest: Tiny Plants: Discover the joys of growing and collecting itty-bitty houseplants. Tiny Plants Book Gardening Under Lights Book Plant Parenting Book Leslie on Instagram LeslieHalleck.com 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
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Apr 20, 2021 • 15min

Tiny Plant Botany 101

What are tiny plants? No, not plants that you artificially make small through horticultural techniques, but plants that are genetically smaller - how do they grow, survive, and thrive? Connect With Leslie Halleck: Leslie Halleck is a professional horticulturist and the author of many books, including the her latest: Tiny Plants: Discover the joys of growing and collecting itty-bitty houseplants. Tiny Plants Book Gardening Under Lights Book Plant Parenting Book Leslie on Instagram LeslieHalleck.com     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
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Apr 17, 2021 • 12min

How to Grow Mandarin Oranges

Mandarin oranges have easily become one of the most popular snacks among children and adults. They are deliciously sweet, healthy, and easy-to-peel. Mandarins are a great on-the-go snack, but can also be used in a lot of different recipes. They can be used in salads, marinades, and an assortment of desserts. They also make excellent juice. There are a ton of different varieties that can be grown. Adding a single mandarin tree to the garden will provide plenty of fruit for the family and enough to share with friends. Learn More: Mandarin Tree Care: Growing Mandarins At Home 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
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Apr 16, 2021 • 9min

Raised Beds on a Slope?

Yards aren’t created equal. Some are beautifully flat and easy to work with, but others may be set on a sloped surface going either up or down. Without doing major terraforming, you’re stuck working with the landscape you’ve got. Thankfully, building a raised bed on a slope is an option, and there are multiple ways to do it! Learn More: Raised Bed On A Slope: How To Do It Right 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
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Apr 15, 2021 • 10min

Types of Roses

I've recently gotten into roses, and the options can be overwhelming! This episode focuses on the different growth habits of roses and how to select the right one. 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

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