The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

In the world of micro food gardens, baby greens are a staple. Whether you’re growing at the microgreen stage or trying to grow true gourmet baby greens, Jen has some tips for you. Connect With Jennifer McGuinness: Jen McGuinness is the author of the new book, Micro Food Gardening out April 13th, and also the author of the Frau Zinnie blog, where she shares her ornamental and edible gardening adventures. Pre-order Micro Food Gardening and get a special project directly from Jen’s book! 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

I’m far from a flower expert, but even I can be convinced to grow some small edible flowers. Jen McGuiness also shares how to candy flowers, freeze them, and more! Connect With Jennifer McGuinness: Jen McGuinness is the author of the new book, Micro Food Gardening out April 13th, and also the author of the Frau Zinnie blog, where she shares her ornamental and edible gardening adventures. Pre-order Micro Food Gardening and get a special project directly from Jen’s book! 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

Tomatoes are the quintessential crop for gardeners around the world, there are plenty of micro tomatoes you can grow in small spaces and still get quite a few juicy orbs of goodness Connect With Jennifer McGuinness: Jen McGuinness is the author of the new book, Micro Food Gardening out April 13th, and also the author of the Frau Zinnie blog, where she shares her ornamental and edible gardening adventures. Pre-order Micro Food Gardening and get a special project directly from Jen’s book! 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

It can be discouraging to live in a small space and think that there’s not much you can grow. While your options are certainly slimmer, Jen McGuinness shares some tips on evaluating your space in order to maximize your planting strategies. Connect With Jennifer McGuinness: Jen McGuinness is the author of the new book, Micro Food Gardening out April 13th, and also the author of the Frau Zinnie blog, where she shares her ornamental and edible gardening adventures. Pre-order Micro Food Gardening and get a special project directly from Jen’s book! 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

We use WAY too many containers in our day to day life that end up in a landfill. Instead, why not repurpose them into micro food gardens? Connect With Jennifer McGuinness: Jen McGuinness is the author of the new book, Micro Food Gardening out April 13th, and also the author of the Frau Zinnie blog, where she shares her ornamental and edible gardening adventures. Pre-order Micro Food Gardening and get a special project directly from Jen’s book! 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

In small spaces, growing micro may be the only way to get a significant amount of food out of your space. Jen McGuinness of Frau Zinnie comes on to share her experiences. Connect With Jennifer McGuinness: Jen McGuinness is the author of the new book, Micro Food Gardening out April 13th, and also the author of the Frau Zinnie blog, where she shares her ornamental and edible gardening adventures. Pre-order Micro Food Gardening and get a special project directly from Jen’s book! 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

Get a little inspiration in today’s show as Christy shares some of her favorite heirloom veg she’s growing this year. Connect With Christy Wilhelmi: Christy Wilhelmi is the founder of Gardenerd and author of the upcoming book, Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden. 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

In small spaces, planting close together is exceptionally valuable. Increase your yield and biodiversity with some intensive planting techniques Connect With Christy Wilhelmi: Christy Wilhelmi is the founder of Gardenerd and author of the upcoming book, Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden. 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

Connect With Christy Wilhelmi: Christy Wilhelmi is the founder of Gardenerd and author of the upcoming book, Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden. 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

Tree rats? Yes, they’re a thing...along with a whole host of other fruit-tree specific pests. Learn to combat them in today’s show. Connect With Christy Wilhelmi: Christy Wilhelmi is the founder of Gardenerd and author of the upcoming book, Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden. 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