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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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09:52

Starting a Peony Farm

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/11/14

Planting peonies in a half acre plot can provide a lifetime return. Here, Karen Gesa of Midsommar Farm discusses how she started her peony operation, from sourcing plants to plotting the landscape. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46cH3z8 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/476OjxY Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/46824uL EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3QB5b97 Learn More: 11 Tips For Beautiful Peony Blooms This Season Connect With Karen

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09:25

How to Grow Peonies

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/11/13

Karen and her husband were suburbanites when they decided to buy a 10 acre property. Initially, they wanted to be equestrians, but eventually converted one half acre to a peony farm. What resulted was Midsommar Farm, one of the only local peony farms of its kind in the US. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3N0bMcf Botanical Interests Shop Homepage:https://growepic.co/3QB6pRF Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/49Glmuu EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3SAhK6T Learn

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10:07

Building the Perfect Houseplant Soil

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/11/10

It might be a no-brainer to some that houseplants do best in soil mixes that simulate their native habitat. But not doing this is a mistake so many first-timers make. You can use indoor potting mix, but with houseplants it’s likely you’ll have to make some adjustments. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/461epRA Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3u7xW5K Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3svOnYO EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3QuMuDE Learn More:

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09:16

Does (Pot) Size Matter?

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/11/09

When it comes to houseplants, thinking about pot size in terms of root ball size is best. Other topics, like pot type, drainage, and plant habits are important considerations as well! Krystal Duran is a houseplant expert who knows all the ins and outs of the topic of houseplant containers. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3SoRAnL Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3u910cK Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3Qu2Cp0 EG Homesteading Book:

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08:58

How Often Should You REALLY Water Your Houseplants

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/11/08

Krystal has managed to get all her houseplants on a similar schedule, making their life and hers much easier. How often you should water your houseplants depends on the plant, the soil, and the conditions your plant lives in. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3MuAQYt Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/40nHjdv Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/462YIsY EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/46RwCCl Learn More: 31 Flowering Houseplants For Your Indoor

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08:14

The KISS Method for Houseplant Care

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/11/07

Keep it simple, silly! Start with one houseplant that fits the conditions inside your home. Once you feel ready to branch out, go for it. The KISS method is the best foundation for a healthy houseplant collection. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3StRlrl Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3tYooJX Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3QuCWsz EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/45Xfwl7 Learn More: 31 Flowering Houseplants For Your Indoor Garden

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10:40

Revisiting the 2020 Houseplant Craze

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/11/06

How did Krystal Duran get into houseplants? It started way before the houseplant craze of 2020, but her collection exploded along with everyone else’s. Today she has more than 150 houseplants, and tons of knowledge about how to give them their best life. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/40lH7vj Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3FM7SzG Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3tSmKcP EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3QoiVDY Learn More: 31 Flowering

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11:46

Lazy Veggie Gardening

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/11/03

From carrots to peppers, and even perennials, Kevin and Rachael Tancock discuss the best ways to be a lazy gardener. Listen in to find out which tips are the topic of this Beet! Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3SkyhMd Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46WHRcU Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SgfTUV EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3sbxy5u Learn More: 5 Steps to To Turn Your Garden into a Certified Wildlife Habitat Connect With Rachael

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09:59

The Importance of Wildlife Trees

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/11/02

Despite the fact that trees die, they get a second life as they decompose. In this stage, the tree hosts tons of critters, from fungi to birds. Those with a dead tree on their land can help by topping it, and leaving it for wildlife. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3FACMKW Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/477X3Dw Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3QghXto EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3s3AxNn Learn More: 5 Steps to To Turn Your Garden

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12:48

Are You “Plant Blind?”

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/11/01

Plant blindness is more common than you’d think. It’s a condition that arises when people aren’t exposed to a diversity of plants. Rachael Tancock has a cure: getting curious and out into nature to look at some plants! Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3QkjC16 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45MdVid Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/45TzxJB EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/40fPacU Learn More: 5 Steps to To Turn Your Garden into a Certified

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09:30

How Technology and Nature Intersect

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/10/31

There are so many new ways to engage with nature through technology these days. From bird apps, to sky viewing apps, you don’t have to disconnect on camping trips anymore. In fact, you may find yourself even more locked in with your natural surroundings. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45M2x5X Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Q9cXXe Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/49fQNvu EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3QAT1hr Learn More: 5 Steps to To

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11:03

How to Become a Naturalist?

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/10/30

How does one become a naturalist? It starts with a love of nature, and investment in what nature has to offer to humanity. Rachael Tancock is one such naturalist based in Canada, and her affinity with the natural world has allowed her to witness some amazing sights. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46PUA0C Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3serBVu Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/45VCU2q EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/40wxE4x Learn More:

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08:52

Getting Creative in the Garden

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/10/27

There are so many ways to get into gardening. Josh put his hands in soil when he wanted to cultivate local food sustainably. Through the local community garden, he gets a sense of what it’s like to grow in small spaces. He also has a testing ground for multiple gardening techniques. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Qs5zI1 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/405LkD0 Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3FuZ1lM EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3Q5RCxX

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08:10

How to Learn to Garden FAST

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/10/26

Josh started growing his own food as a busy chef with two small kids in 2010. Through cycles of trial and error, he managed to find the best ways and plants to grow in his garden. Through a lens of steady growth, he set deep roots that help him expand with stability. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Fu9oWY Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/475mVQx Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/46Fb384 EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3sbStVT Learn More:

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10:35

Which Watering Technique is Best

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/10/25

The answer to which watering technique is best really depends on the context in which a garden grows. The types of plants and the stage of their life cycle matters too. Regardless of which method you choose, understanding the act of watering is essential to understanding the garden as a whole. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Q20MeW Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3FsBphr Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/491UvbV EG Homesteading Book:

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10:56

The Biggest Problems With Our Food System

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/10/24

What makes local food better? Josh McWilliams asked this question as he pondered the food system in light of his job as a chef. Turns out the benefits are substantial. Local food is not only cheaper, but it has a higher nutrient content and tastes vastly better. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3tKmFbe Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3s8ViXJ Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3FwcSrX EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3sc2O46 Learn More: Ollas:

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10:16

The Olla Story

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/10/23

Josh is a chef by trade, but got into gardening while growing food for his business. He saw water conservation as a problem for the longevity of the local food system. Everything changed when he learned about the olla, and today he is the cofounder of Grow Oya, one of a handful of businesses that specialize in this ancient irrigation technique. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46Hr79l Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/40b6Vu6 Book Collection Page:

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13:42

Essential Compost Equipment

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/10/19

The two crucial elements, water and oxygen are present in every balanced compost pile. Adding water is easy, but how do composters add oxygen? Kate and Kevin have a conversation about the best ways to do this, how to maintain the compost, and which methods are their favorites. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3M7sKET Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3QhIgAt Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3FhTD59 EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3twoGrj

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17:02

The 4 Universal Compost Ingredients

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/10/18

Balancing nitrogen-rich elements with carbon, oxygen, and water produces the most lush, nutritious food for soil. But there are some important things to consider in the process of building healthy compost. Kate teaches us how compost creators can gather and combine the right varieties of these elements. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3LZ1DMj Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3QhPkgq Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3M1At7s EG Homesteading Book:

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11:47

It’s Not “Waste” Until It’s Wasted

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers ·

2023/10/17

What are the differences between hot and cold compost, and indoor and outdoor compost? Are there set rules for what food waste you can compost, and what should be left out? Here, Kate Flood, the Compost Coach, discusses her favorite composting methods, and the 4 universal components all compost should have. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3QgqgGP Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45wT7eu Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3QhXpkn EG Homesteading

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