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The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

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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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Published 2019-04-05

World Record Chili Peppers in Hydroponics

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Kevin Fortey of Giant Veg is on the podcast today, talking about his approach to growing the world's largest chili pepper. Learn More: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening

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Published 2019-04-04

Growing the World's Largest Cabbage

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Kevin Fortey of Giant Veg is on the podcast today, talking about how he grew a cabbage that was the world's largest. Tons of epic tips! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening

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Published 2019-04-03

Prepping Ground for Giant Veggies

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Kevin Fortey of Giant Veg is on the podcast today, talking about how to prepare your soil for growing giant vegetables as well as winter preparation techniques to supercharge your soil. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening

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Published 2019-04-02

The History of Giant Vegetables

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Today, I am pleased to welcome Kevin Fortey of Giant Veg on the podcast. He's a former world record holder for growing giant veggies, and his father pioneered the entire giant vegetable community. Today we go through the history of giant veg as well as Kevin's background in this unique field of gardening. Learn More: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening

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Published 2019-04-01

Surviving Off Of Your Garden?

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Steven Cornett and I riff on the Apocalypse Grow experiment, where I'm going to attempt to live off of my own garden, fishing, and foraging. Connect with Steven  Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-31

Steven's Greenhouse and Microgreens

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Steven Cornett of Nature's Always Right is back on the podcast! He just set up a new greenhouse, and is starting seeds and growing microgreens. He also riffs a bit on how you might set a greenhouse up on a budget. Connect with Steven  Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-30

5 Ways to Use Bokashi Compost

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Steven Cornett of Nature's Always Right is back on the podcast! He's been using the bokashi composting method for a while now and has found a few creative ways to use it in his market garden. Connect with Steven  Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-29

3 Different Trays for Seed Starting

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Steven Cornett of Nature's Always Right is back on the podcast! He's experimenting with 3 different trays and methods for seed starting and shares his opinions on all of them in today's show. Connect with Steven  Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-28

What Is Korean Natural Farming?

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Steven Cornett of Nature's Always Right is back on the podcast! He's been experimenting with KNF, or Korean Natural Farming a lot lately. I brought him on to enlighten all of us as to what he's learned and its impact on the farm. Connect with Steven  Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-27

Grow Bags: A Secret Weapon in the Garden

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Steven Cornett of Nature's Always Right is back on the podcast! We talk about our tips and techniques for growing in portable grow bags on today's show. Connect with Steven  Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-26

2 Year Market Farm Update

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Steven Cornett of Nature's Always Right is back on the podcast! We became friends in 2017 when I went over to his house to film a video on his market garden, and boy has he come a long way. Join us this week for some Epic episodes packed with information. Connect with Steven  Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-25

Why You Need Air Plants in Your House

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In this episode, Josh and I talk about why surrounding yourself with air plants (and plants in general) is a wonderful way to live. About Josh Josh Rosen is an expert in the care and collection of Tillandsia, and runs a landscape architecture and air plant design business. Connect With Josh: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-24

5 EPIC Tillandsia Species to Try

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In this episode, Josh shares his 5 top Tillandsia species. Some of these I'd never heard of before, and they quickly made it onto my "must buy" list. About Josh Josh Rosen is an expert in the care and collection of Tillandsia, and runs a landscape architecture and air plant design business. Connect With Josh: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-23

How Josh Started a Plant Business

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In this episode, Josh and I talk about the business side of living a life of plants. It's something people often don't talk about, but I think many of you who are interested in making a career out of plants will get a lot out of today's show. About Josh Josh Rosen is an expert in the care and collection of Tillandsia, and runs a landscape architecture and air plant design business. Connect With Josh: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-22

How to Display Air Plants in Your Home

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In this episode, Josh and I talk about showing off your air plants! Because of their unique growing conditions, you can get much more creative with how you pepper them throughout your home. About Josh Josh Rosen is an expert in the care and collection of Tillandsia, and runs a landscape architecture and air plant design business. Connect With Josh: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-21

How to Keep an Air Plant Alive!

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In this episode, Josh and I talk about how to stop killing your air plants. They can be a bit tricky to care for because they're so unlike most plants you'll grow in your garden. About Josh Josh Rosen is an expert in the care and collection of Tillandsia, and runs a landscape architecture and air plant design business. Connect With Josh: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-20

Where do Air Plants Grow in Nature?

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In this episode, Josh and I talk about where air plants are endemic to, meaning where they're found in nature. Studying their natural environment gives us great information on how to care for a plant. About Josh Josh Rosen is an expert in the care and collection of Tillandsia, and runs a landscape architecture and air plant design business. Connect With Josh: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-19

How do Air Plants Live Without Soil?

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Today kicks off "Tillandsia Week" on the podcast, and I've brought on none other than Josh Rosen, the Air Plant Man! Josh is an expert in the care and collection of Tillandsia, and runs a landscape architecture and air plant design business. In this episode, we look into how exactly air plants are able to live without one of the key ingredients we think plants need...soil! Connect With Josh: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-18

How to Start Foraging Your Neighborhood

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In our final episode with Dr. Mark, we talk about how to start connecting with your community through foraging. It might be 'strange' at first, but you'll quickly build social ties in your neighborhood that may have never happened! Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen is a forager, permaculturist, and a formulation chemist for consumer products like Workman's Friend. Connect with Dr. Mark: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-17

What Weeds Tell You About Your Soil

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Weeds are valuable sources of information about what's actually happening in your soil. Learn what they can tell you about soil quality in today's show. Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen is a forager, permaculturist, and a formulation chemist for consumer products like Workman's Friend. Types of Soils:
  • Nutrient-poor
  • Acidic
  • Basic
  • Compacted
  • Sandy
  • Clay
  • Nutrient-rich
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Published 2019-03-16

Build a Permaculture Garden of Wild Edibles

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Today, we talk about turning your garden into a lower-effort permaculture garden, growing "wild" edibles and allowing nature to take its course. Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen is a forager, permaculturist, and a formulation chemist for consumer products like Workman's Friend. Connect with Dr. Mark: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-15

Eat and Drink Your Landscaping

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Today, Dr. Mark and I talk about edible / drinkable landscaping. Instead of always choosing pure ornamentals, why not mix in some edibles to your landscape? Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen is a forager, permaculturist, and a formulation chemist for consumer products like Workman's Friend. Connect with Dr. Mark: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-14

The Science of Poison Ivy

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Today, Dr. Mark and I talk about the dreaded poison ivy - how to identify it, how it works, and how to treat it if you (unfortunately) have been affected. Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen is a forager, permaculturist, and a formulation chemist for consumer products like Workman's Friend. Connect with Dr. Mark: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-13

How to Identify an Unknown Plant in the Garden

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We're back with Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen, a forager, permaculturist, and a formulation chemist for consumer products like Workman's Friend. Today, he goes through his methodology for identifying unknown plants in your garden or on a foraging trip. Connect with Dr. Mark: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-12

3 Common Edible "Weeds" You Should Know About

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Stop! Before you pull those weeds in your garden, make sure they're not edible superfoods! Today kicks off an EPIC week with Dr. Mark Merriwether Vorderbruggen, a forager, permaculturist, and a formulation chemist for consumer products like Workman's Friend. He runs through a few COMMON edible weeds that you should think twice about pulling! Connect with Dr. Mark: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-11

Epic Rooftop Gardening Tips

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Erika Nolan of Instar Farms is well-known for her work at the New Orleans Convention Center, designing and installing an incredible rooftop garden that produced tons of food and created a habitat for local pollinators. Today she shares how she accomplished this project! Connect with Instar Farms Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-10

How Gardening Helped Our Mental Health

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Mental health is no joke, it's not talked about anywhere near enough in our society, and gardening has a surprisingly powerful effect on it. Erika and I both share our stories with how gardening helped us live better lives. Connect with Instar Farms Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-09

2 Ways to Keep Urban Chickens

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Adding poultry to your garden can explode your food production as well as your garden fertility. Erika Nolan walks you through two ways she kept chickens, based on where she was living and her unique space challenges. Connect with Instar Farms Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-08

Tips to Maintain Your Edible Garden

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Maintenance is the secret sauce of growing a healthy, gorgeous garden. All of these little tasks add up huge results. Erika Nolan from Instar Farms shares her unique maintenance routine for her clients' gardens. Connect with Instar Farms Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-07

Best Apps, Tools and Techniques for Gardeners

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Today we're chatting all about tips and tricks in the garden! From the best apps to the best techniques or gardening practices to take your garden to the next level. Erika Nolan of Instar Farms shares it all :) Connect with Instar Farms Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-06

Running an Edible Gardening Business

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As we continue with Erika Nolan of Instar Farms this week, we talk about the beginnings of her gardening design, installation, and maintenance company. How did it start? What mistakes did she make? Connect with Instar Farms Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-05

Starting a Career Around Plants

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As a plant lover, have you ever wanted to actually work with plants? How would you do that? Today I invited my friend Erika Nolan on the show to talk about her company, Instar Farms. Connect with Instar Farms Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-04

Crown Bees Native Bee Network

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In our final episode, Dave talks about his incredible Native Bee Network, which I am personally participating in this year with mason bees and leafcutter bees. Connect with Crown Bees Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-03

What Environment Do Bees Love?

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If you're sold on the idea of solitary bees in the garden, how do you keep them there by promoting a good environment? Learn in today's show. Connect with Crown Bees Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-02

Solitary Hole-Nesting Bees

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After the last few episodes, you might be wondering...what's the solution? Well, hole-nesting bees like Mason bees can be an incredible pollinator, and they're not too hard to cultivate in the garden. Connect with Crown Bees Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-03-01

What's Going Wrong With The Bees?

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Today, Dave Hunter and I talk about a different lens for what's going wrong with the bees. Are we "over-using" honey bees? Connect with Crown Bees Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-02-28

How Bees Carry Pollen

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Today, Dave and I talk about how different species of bees carry pollen, and what that means for your garden. Connect with Crown Bees Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-02-27

Why Do We Even Need Bees?

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Today, Dave Hunter and I discuss why bees are even necessary in our ecosystem, our garden, and our lives. Connect with Crown Bees Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-02-26

Nature Always Wins

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Today, we kick off an exciting week with Dave Hunter of Crown Bees. You're going to learn a ton about bees, and not just honey bees! Today's episode is a higher-level talk about the patterns of nature, and how we misuse them. Connect with Crown Bees Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-02-25

3 Easy Seed Starting Tips

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Here are three of my favorite tips for ensuring health, stocky, resilient seedlings for your garden. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-02-24

5 Perennial Flowers to Grow in 2019

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I've neglected flowers in my garden for far too long, so here are 5 I'm adding to my borders this year!   Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-02-23

4 Ways to Harvest Worm Castings

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The first step in successful vermicomposting is keeping the worms alive, reproducing, and recycling your food scraps and organic waste into beautiful worm castings. The second step involves how to harvest worm castings, ideally while disturbing the worms as little as possible, yielding you a relatively worm-free humus. Learn More: Harvesting Worm Castings: 4 Foolproof Methods Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-02-22

Growing Ardisia, The Christmas Berry

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Throughout the winter, the red, coral, or off-white berries of the ardisia plant can be seen. This has earned it the common name Christmas berry, and it can really be a bright spot in the winter landscape! Learn More: Ardisia: Caring For Christmas Berry Plants Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-02-21

4 Perennial Edibles To Grow

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Tired of "re-starting" your edible garden every year? Try some of these perennial edibles for year after year of delicious harvest.   Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-02-20

Gardening as a Renter: My Tips for Success

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If you're a renter and think you can't or shouldn't garden, think again! Here are my top tips for gardening in a shorter-term living space. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-02-19

How to Grow Curry Leaf

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Ever grown curry leaf? It's a fantastic and easy herb to grow, especially if you're an Indian food lover (like me). Find out how in today's show.   Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-02-18

When are Root Crops Ready?

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Because root crops grow under the soil, it can be hard to tell when they've come to maturity. But there are a few tips you can use to get a sense of whether it's time to pull your harvests from the ground! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-02-17

Hardening Off Explained

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What is hardening off? Is it necessary? It's one of those "gardening lingo" terms that I think many people get confused by...including me when I started out! In today's episode I give a brief overview of the principle behind it, and how to do it with your seedlings. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-02-16

Cat Grass: Growing Tasty Treats For Your Feline Friends

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So let’s talk cat grass care, from seed starting all the way through keeping it alive. We’ll discuss the different growing mediums available for cat grass and what’s best. And of course, we’ll talk about that all-important question… why do cats like this stuff anyway? Learn More: Cat Grass: Growing Tasty Treats For Your Feline Friends Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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Published 2019-02-15

My New Favorite Worm Composting System

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When you think of worm composting, you probably think of a stackable tray system. Well, there's a different style out there and it's the one that I use as my go-to these days. It's called a continuous flow-through system, or CFT. Let's learn about it today. Learn More: Best Worm Composters: Indoor, Tray, and Flow-Through Check out Steve's Urban Worm Bin 2.0: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening  

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