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The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

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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11:41

How We’re Connected to The Plants We Evolved With

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/04/05

Humans don’t just grow plants because they are beloved. They have functions in the garden as well. Whether they’re grown for trap cropping, companion planting, or for cultivation, there are social and cultural elements that led us to co-evolve with plants. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4czYgHgBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cG9ev1Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/49gaiCWEGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/49hadi7Learn More:5 Ancient Gardening

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11:47

How Did We Learn To Eat Beans

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/04/04

If you have ever wondered how humans learned what wild foods were edible, you’re not alone! It took a lot of involved, sustained effort by our ancestors, who gnawed on plants for eight to ten hours per day. The story of how we consumed beans is one fascinating example of how we learned to cook foods. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aA3wc5Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vxuKkNBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3vxrfuAEGHomesteading

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8:55

When Melons Got Sweet

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/04/03

Did you know that melons weren’t the lucious sweet fruit we adore today? The melons of medieval times were more like gherkins. It wasn’t until growers cultivated melons and cross-bred them enough that they ripened to sweetness. This caused a massive melon craze.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TCIWAYBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3THggquBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3TFvX1jEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/43GyAESLearn More:5 Ancient

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12:16

Agriculture and Pandemics

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/04/02

Interestingly, pandemics were much less common before the development of agriculture. As we gained proficiency growing food, we dealt with various offsets that led to higher incidences of disease. Margot discusses the factors related to these here. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4ahMPmaBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aeIIHcBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3TUJeVhEGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4ahMUGuLearn More:5 Ancient Gardening Methods

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8:43

A Gardener At The End Of The World

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/04/01

The COVID-19 lockdown changed the way Margot Kelley practiced gardening. Not only did it become the most hardcore gardening year for her, it also gave her more motivation to cultivate life. By buckling down in the summer, she was prepared for winter. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49bq2XGBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TXjOGuBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3vw9iwCEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3vyHszKLearn More:5 Ancient Gardening

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10:30

Hot Landscaping Trends (& What’s Next)

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/03/29

As a leader of marketing at Bailey Nurseries, Ryan McEnaney is in the know about the hottest trends in landscape design. While nostalgic plant varieties are always of interest, new and unique landscape designs are also important. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vpwi06Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aiLRWiBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3VzJJFoEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3xdgyOwLearn More:13 Low Maintenance Hydrangeas that Thrive on

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10:08

Nursery Sustainability Practices

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/03/28

Because nurseries can be such a huge operation with plenty of offsets, having sustainable practices looped into their daily activities is important. At Bailey, Ryan and his team use different production techniques, from rainwater capture, to using recycled materials.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TNf71ZBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3PzXbVTBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3TRcNqwEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/43vmVISLearn More:13 Low

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8:09

How Are New Plant Varieties Made?

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/03/27

While propagating plants is fairly easy, developing cultivars with desired traits can take several generations. There are a lot of surprises in the process, too. Ryan McEnaney of Bailey Nurseries provides a little BTS look at the company’s focus on creating new plants.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vsgw4MBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/497ZvKYBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3voLASUEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4a7bTfgLearn More:13 Low

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6:43

Behind The Scenes of a Wholesale Nursery

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/03/26

How do plants get to the nursery, and into home gardens? Wholesale nurseries are the source! Behind every nursery is a huge operation, usually with a focus on particular types of plants. Bailey Nurseries is one example of this model.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TziF6uBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TyugmfBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3IU6WuxEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3vpNbYwLearn More:13 Low Maintenance Hydrangeas that Thrive

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9:40

Horticulture As A Career

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/03/25

Horticulture is an industry full of opportunity. Many of the people working at Bailey Nurseries, for instance, started their careers simply from their love of plants. A job in Horticulture does not require a degree. Ryan McEnaney of Bailey Nurseries is a testament to this statement.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TOYuTpBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3xh4rj7Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3TOYEKvEG Homesteading Book:

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9:06

Growing MASSIVE Houseplants

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/03/21

How do you get those really large leaves on your houseplants? Aside from the obvious foundation of proper conditions, you can water slightly more frequently, and provide a highly diluted liquid fertilizer. Add a moss pole, and you won’t struggle to build your own thriving indoor garden. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/493zsUVBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3PpYZ3JBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3x1n4YAEG Homesteading Book:

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11:09

Pots, Soil, & Watering for Houseplants

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/03/20

When it comes to basic houseplant care, Jan suggests you skip the store bought potting mixes, and develop your own. Water your moss poles frequently, and provide containers that are not too big or too small. You’ll have lots of success with a good basis and the willingness to adjust.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/43jjgO6Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Vk8YLIBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/49dDpH3EG Homesteading Book:

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11:23

Why You Keep Killing Houseplants

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/03/19

Sometimes conditions in your home are ideal and your care regimen causes problems. Sometimes you should adjust your care to create better conditions. If a houseplant dies in your care, try to learn from it! That’s what Jan has done in the past. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3PqJEzXBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TiRfllBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3TF7PxlEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3VmaflMLearn More:A Comprehensive Guide to

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11:01

Why You Need To Build a Moss Pole

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/03/18

Moss poles are not just a way to support vertical houseplant growth; they are also an extension of the container in which the plant grows. Here, Jan outlines the many ways houseplant gardeners can build their own at home, and how to care for poled-up plants.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4ad4XgoBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4ciuEhqBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3wWQua9EG Homesteading Book:https://growepic.co/4ciUUYTLearn More:A Comprehensive

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11:54

Houseplant Conditions vs. Care

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/03/17

According to Jan Gettmann, the Sydney Plant Guy, houseplants have certain conditions they need to thrive, and proper care aligns with those conditions. Incorporating proper lighting, humidity, and watering ensures all houseplants are happy and healthyEpic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VkKH8zBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49WApQeBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4afHqvnEGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4ahH2MKLearn More:A Comprehensive Guide to

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9:13

Create Your Own Dragon Fruit Hybrids

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/03/14

Grafting and cross-pollinating dragon fruit is a fun gardening hack that can be really addicting. But what happens after you cross two plants? In this episode, Richard Le outlines the best ways to hybridize dragon fruit cacti. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/437e9k0Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3wSviBWBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3uTSob1EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3IwrVU1Learn More: Dragon Fruit Plant: Strange But DeliciousConnect

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11:53

Common Dragon Fruit Mistakes

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/03/13

Did you know the dragon fruit is a tropical cactus? That means it needs slightly more water than your standard desert cactus. However, too much water causes rot. Richard Le of Grafting Dragon Fruit runs down the most common dragon fruit mistakes, and how to avoid them. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/43gvEP1Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/48RvPRTBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/43guhA0EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3V6mqmjLearn

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11:14

Top 5 Dragon Fruit Varieties

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/03/12

Late winter into spring is the best time to get started with dragon fruit. If you’re wondering what the top 5 beginner varieties are, Richard has you covered! Here, he discusses the best first-time cultivars, and why someone might prefer each. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3wFAKIiBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3ItDsmXBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3Toc0NHEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3v9zlczLearn More: Dragon Fruit Plant: Strange But

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11:05

How To Start Growing Dragon Fruit

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/03/11

How should someone begin their own dragon fruit orchard? It’s super easy! Take a cactus cutting, plant it, and prepare for pollination. In this episode, Kevin and Richard detail ways to get started, growing tips, and the different varieties you can grow. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/48GnOzmBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4a6apBUBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/49J1Tc6EGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/437kWtYLearn More:Dragon Fruit Plant:

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9:07

Richard Le’s Dragon Fruit Journey

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2024/03/10

When Richard Le got into dragon fruit in Orange County, California, it was all a mystery to him. He received a plant and learned he could grow one without even trying. This led him to a desire to learn more about dragon fruit cultivation and care. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3To9TcJBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4a3yp8BBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3IuVeq8EGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3IuVHsoLearn More: Dragon Fruit Plant: Strange

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