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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 2018-01-04

Root Maggots On The Rampage

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If you’re noticing a proliferation of flies, and your brassicas or root vegetables are starting to yellow, it’s a warning sign. You may have an infestation of root maggots. These fly larvae are no joke! Hungrily, they will chew through your plants, causing them to lose vigor, wilt, yellow, and possibly die off. Learn More: Root Maggots On The Rampage: Wiping Out Delia Species Pests Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:

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Published 2018-01-03

Using Peat Pots In The Garden

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Peat pots (or a substitute) are a fantastic way to start seeds, but there are a lot of different types. I break down which to use for which purpose in today's episode. Learn More: Peat Pots Revealed: Biodegradable Planters For Your Garden Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:

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Published 2018-01-02

Evil Scale Insects

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Scale insects: some of the most annoying houseplant and greenhouse pests out there! These are tricky because they can have a wax or armored coating, making them less susceptible to treatment options. Figure out what to do to deal with them! Learn More: Scale Insects: All About Them And How To Get Rid Of Them Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:

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Published 2018-01-01

Planning Your 2018 Garden

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Happy new year! I hope you had a wonderful celebration and are excited to get gardening in 2018. In today's episode we talk about how to get the most out of your garden by planning it properly from the start! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:

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Published 2017-12-30

Growing in Straw Bales?

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One of the hottest gardening methods out there right now is straw bale gardening, popularized by Joel Karsten, the book's author. It's a unique method that has a lot of advantages, so let's take a look at it! Learn More: Straw Bale Gardens Complete Book Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-29

Pros and Cons of Square Foot Gardening

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Square Foot Gardening gets a lot of praise...but are there downsides? In this episode I go over the reasons you SHOULD consider it, but also some of the cons to the method. Learn More: The All New Square Foot Gardening Book Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-28

Ruth Stout's Garden

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This old woman figured out a way to never garden past 11am but still have enough produce to feed her and her husband without ever going to the grocery store for 18 years. Pretty amazing - check out her method! Learn More: Gardening Without Work by Ruth Stout Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-27

Copy Nature And Garden Better

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As we all recover from our holiday celebrations, you might not want to get back out in the garden and put in hard work. What if I told you...you don't have to - and you can still have an abundant garden! That's what we're talking about today - hope you enjoy :) Learn More: Charles Dowding's YouTube Channel Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-26

HUGE Announcement!

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I AM WRITING A GARDENING BOOK! But I need your help to shape the content. It's going to be called The Field Guide to Urban Gardening. 225 pages, 300 images, chock-full of amazing gardening plans, info, guides, and more. Sign up for the early access reader's group Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-24

Best Houseplants for Bathrooms?

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Don't forget about the bathroom when it comes to decking your house out with some gorgeous greenery! The plants I recommend in this episode will all thrive in a bathroom environment - high humidity, relatively low light. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-23

Best Soil for Raised Beds?

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There are a lot of choices when it comes to how to make soil for your raised beds...but which is best? We'll take a look at the ideal soil makeup, as well as some modifications you may want to make based on your unique growing conditions. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-22

Using Distilled Water in Hydroponics?

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Water is one of those topics that sounds simple, but can be complex once you get into the details...especially when it comes to hydroponics. In today's episode I give a rundown of it it's a good idea to use distilled water in your hydroponic system. Learn More: Distilled Water For Plants: What You Need To Know Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-21

Essential Seed Starting Equipment

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Starting seeds is always a challenge, as our little plants are in the beginning phase of their lives and need a lot of TLC. Here's a quick rundown of some essential gear you'll need to give your seeds their best start. Learn More: Essential Seed Starting Equipment and Supplies Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-20

Foliar Feeding 101

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We often think that the roots of our plants are the only way they get nutrition, but this is not true! You can foliar feed your plants, or feed the leaves to spot-fix many different nutrient deficiency issues. Learn More: Foliar Feeding and Fertilization in Hydroponics Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-18

Grossest Garden Pest Ever?

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If you've never seen thrips, I'm jealous of you. These are the weirdest, most alien-like garden pests out there...and they do a ton of damage to your plants! Learn how to get rid of them in today's episode. Learn More: Thrips: What Thysanoptera Pests Are And How To Eliminate Them Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-14

Hand Tiller Buyer's Guide

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Tilling by hand can be a chore, but less of one if you use the right tools! In this episode we look at why and when to till your garden as well as a few recommendations on quality tillers. Learn More: Hand Tiller Guide: The Best Hand Tiller For Your 2018 Garden
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Published 2017-12-11

How to Read Plant Labels

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Tagetes erecta, Rudbeckia fulgida var. sullivantii, Canna generalis, Zinnia elegans. These are just some of the words you’ll find on the plant labels at your local home and garden store. Are your eyes glazing over yet? If so, I totally understand! But trust me, these words have meaning. They are all scientific names for common plants that can be found in your garden. As you continue reading the plant label you’ll find other gardening jargon that may not make sense to you at first. It’s easy to get confused by the terminology and instructions on plant labels. Learn More: Plant Labels: What’s On Them And How To Read Them Properly Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-10

Coleus Care Guide

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Coleus is a gorgeous type of ornamental plant with a very complicated naming history! In 1763, coleus was part of the Ocimum genus. Later, it was recognized as its own genus of plants. Part of the Lamiaceae family, the genus name Coleus was eventually retired and these plants were incorporated as part of the Plectranthus genus. They’ve also been classified as Solenostemon genus, which complicates things even more. But what is coleus? Sometimes called painted nettle, they are multi-hued, stunning plants grown for their leaves rather than flowers. Excellent for either container gardening or for adoring garden beds, they offer amazing color in partial shaded areas. Learn More: Coleus: How To Grow And Care For Plectranthus Scutellarioides Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-09

What is Bokashi Composting?

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Most stationary and tumbler-style composters handle plant materials, paper and cardboard, some manures, and the occasional eggshell. Vermicomposters can handle all of those as well as occasional rice or pasta that can gum up a tumbler composter or draw pests if added too frequently. But only one method of composting can handle all of the above as well as dairy products and meats, and that is bokashi composting! Learn More: Bokashi From Scratch: How To Build And Use Bokashi Composters Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-08

Leeks: Everything You Need to Know

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Leeks are an often overlooked veggie in the garden, which is a shame because they're low-maintenance, easy to grow, and damn delicious! Learn More: Leeks: Everything You Need To Know To Grow And Harvest Them Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-07

When Should You Harvest Kale?

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Kale is a wonderful, cold-hardy green that is a "cut and come again" crop. That means you can make successive harvests of kale for a LONG time. But when do you harvest, and how much should you harvest to avoid harming the plant? We answer that in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-06

How Long to Run Drip Irrigation For?

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Drip irrigation is supposed to save time, but it can be a hassle if you don't know how long you should leave it running for. I recently installed drip in my front yard raised beds, so I had to figure this problem out for myself. Listen in and learn! Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:  

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Published 2017-12-05

Worm Composting for Dummies

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Epic Gardening listener Isaac wrote in and asked for a basic overview of worm composting, so here we go! It's pretty simple and VERY effective, so you should definitely be worm composting at home. Learn More: Best Worm Composters: Indoor, Tray, and Flow-Through Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere:

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Published 2017-11-28

Growing Plants With Human Poop?

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The title says it all...is it possible (or safe) to grow with human waste? I bring on my friend Jared, the owner of a fertilizer company here in San Diego to drop some knowledge about using our own waste as fertilizer. More About Upcycle Native Soil Fertilizer: Keep Growing, Kevin

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Published 2017-11-27

Are You Getting Scammed At The Farmer's Market?

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If you're like me, you love supporting local, organic producers at the market. But what if I told you that you're not always buying produce from the people that are growing it? As a farmer's market vendor, Steven Cornett comes in to share some questions you can ask to be sure the people selling produce to you are the ones growing it. We also go over some tips that you can use if you're a farmer's market vendor to gain an edge over your competition. More About Steven: Keep Growing, Kevin

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Published 2017-11-26

3 Things You Might Not Know About Watering

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I get more questions about watering than I do anything else. How to tell if you're overwatering, underwatering, what to do if your plants are stressed, the list goes on. Steven Cornett drops in to the podcast to give you some knowledge so you'll never have to ask these questions again. More About Steven: Keep Growing, Kevin

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Published 2017-11-25

Do THIS If You Have Poor Soil Quality

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Whether you're growing in raised beds or preparing new ground for in-ground beds, you might not have the best soil quality. Steven Cornett of Nature's Always Right Farms talks about how you can drastically improve your soil with little effort. More About Steven: Keep Growing, Kevin

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Published 2017-11-22

Starting an Urban Farm for Under $10,000

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Today kicks off a week with Steven Cornett, the founder of Nature's Always Right Farm. We'll be talking about a bunch of awesome gardening info, but this episode introduces Steven and how he made the leap from a full-time English teacher to a full-time small scale market gardener. Subscribe to Steven's YouTube Keep Growing, Kevin

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Published 2017-11-20

How to Stop Killing Your Peace Lily

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Peace lilies are incredibly beautiful houseplants the produce gorgeous white blossoms. However, they're also notoriously hard to take care of indoors. I've killed a few myself! In today's episode learn the conditions they love so you never kill one again. Learn More: Peace Lily Care – How to Grow Spathiphyllum Keep Growing, Kevin

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Published 2017-11-19

Grow Room Ventilation 101

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If you're growing indoors, you might forget about ventilation, which is a shame because it's super important to the performance of your grow. In today's episode we get into an overview of ventilation. Learn More: Grow Room Ventilation 101 Keep Growing, Kevin

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Published 2017-11-18

2 LED Lighting Myths to Watch Out For

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LED lighting companies love coming up with "creative" ways to sell their lights, so in today's episode I bust two marketing myths that they'll use to try and sell you lights, while giving you a deeper understanding of how plants use light along the way! Learn More: Indoor Grow Lights on Epic Gardening Keep Growing, Kevin

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