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The Beet started as the Epic Gardening Podcast, but has grown into a one-stop shop for plant lovers. Five days a 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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The Daily Gardener is a podcast about Garden History and Literature. The podcast celebrates the garden in an "on this day" format and every episode features a Garden Book. Episodes are released M-F.
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Still Growing...A Weekly Gardening Podcast
Jennifer Ebeling: 6ftmama, Master Gardener, & Blogger
Jennifer Ebeling from 6ftmama.com created Still Growing...with Jennifer Ebeling. Still Growing is a weekly gardening podcast dedicated to helping you and your garden grow. Jennifer hosts this hour-long show interviewing experts from around the country. The podcast also features a bi-monthly Master Gardener roundtable with Master Gardeners who share their gardening tips and horticulture techniques for gardeners of all skill levels. Still Growing is a terrific resource for gardeners looking to ...
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Is there such a thing as giving your plants too of a good thing? Actually, yes. Plants teach us many lessons, one of which is - everything in moderation! EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/46gIaQf Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Sjeufh EG book collection page: https://growepic.co/4faAzGN EG homesteading book: https://grow…
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Susan Mulvihill and I are here to bust some myths for you! Before you go and dump gallons of milk on your garden or put Tums in the soil, please listen to this episode. EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/46gKTsO Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dbinuR EG book collection page: https://growepic.co/4dabaer EG homesteading boo…
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Susan Mulvhill, author of The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook, walks us through the basics of IPM. EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/4d7bWcf Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3zQ81Cd EG book collection page: https://growepic.co/4f6x3gJ EG homesteading book: https://growepic.co/4d8ix65 Learn More: 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Fig…
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Best Practices to Keep Your Vegetable Plants Healthy
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Getting started in the garden can be intimidating. There’s a lot to consider like where to put your garden, when and where to plant certain crops, the list goes on. Susan Mulvihill is back on the podcast this week to help us troubleshoot issues in our vegetable gardens. EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/3Yejea6 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage…
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Water Harvesting with Martha Retallick | The Beet
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As the author of City Nature, Martha Retallick knows first hand about the effects of water scarcity. In that vein, she has harnessed the power of the Great Watering Can in the Sky. Today she harvests and stores rainwater, giving her the option to grow a lush garden amidst a desert climate. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Y2xC4Z B…
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Why harvest rainwater? In Martha’s garden, the harvesting process has afforded her a thriving, lush garden, and her book, City Nature. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/466m9TX Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cXsF1C Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4cCMFqpEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3zH…
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There are many different kinds of greywater systems, and ways to employ them in a garden. Martha uses greywater from her washing machine to water her fruit trees. She reaps other benefits, too, including financial incentives! Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cZDkJ1 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4f5Lx07 Boo…
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Rainwater cisterns are a great way to actively harvest and conserve water. Here, Kevin and Martha discuss the ins and outs of using cisterns, and the benefits that come with installing them in your yard. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3xSKgJf Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/468iJjM Book Collection Page: htt…
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What is passive water harvesting? Martha outlines two methods of passively harvesting water in her garden. By slowing the water, allowing it to spread out, and sink down, she harnesses what would otherwise be urban runoff, and adds tons of free water to her garden in the process. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Wok7ub Botanical I…
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When Martha moved to Tucson, she wanted to plant a garden full of trees. But irrigating them posed a huge problem in her desert climate. Instead of spending tons of money on a full system, Martha opted to harvest from the “Big Watering Can In the Sky”. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Wn4zbd Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: http…
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Tomato Care and Breeding with Craig LeHoullier | The Beet
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In this full episode of the Beet podcast, Kevin has an in-depth conversation with renowned tomato grower and breeder, Craig LeHoullier. Their discussion ranges from growing epic tomatoes, to expert breeding techniques. Craig also imparts his experience working in the Dwaf Tomato Breeding Project. While you’re growing your own tomatoes, take note of…
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Humans eat with their eyes, and with their memories of impactful flavors. Craig likes tomatoes with intensity, but he knows that everyone’s tasting preferences are different. That’s why he’s taken lots of time to understand the intricacies of different tomatoes. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/461lQK7 Botanical Interests Shop Home…
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Believe it or not, Epic Tomatoes is a book written by Craig LeHoullier! Here he outlines all the basic tenets of great tomato-growing. Having a bountiful harvest of these fruits involves building in quality at every step, from seed-selection to ripening. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3zGLp71 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: ht…
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When Craig started gardening tomatoes, he learned to maximize his space by growing them in containers, and straw bales. In this episode, he reveals his secrets for successful bale and container tomatoes, and turns to the old adage “what you put in, you get out.” Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VLiXbG Botanical Interests Shop Home…
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Craig’s Dwarf Tomato Breeding Project has been going strong for the last 18 years. Fervor about this project spread largely through word of mouth. He and other gardeners involved in the project have developed some of the coolest dwarf cultivars out there in conjunction with the Open Source Seed Initiative. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://grow…
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Craig LeHoullier has spent over 40 years gardening tomatoes. He loves the variety of tomatoes available to gardeners, and he loves to teach people about their flavors and nuances. Kevin and Craig talk about the Godfather’s current tomato projects, and reflect on results they got in the most recent tomato season. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https:…
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Growing a Food Safe Garden with Victoria Pardo Uzitas | The Beet
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As a food scientist, Victoria Pardo Uzitas has plenty of experience with food trends and food safety. As a gardener of over two decades, she folds her knowledge of both into her growing space. In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, she and Jacques discuss how to keep the garden food-safe, and how to enjoy the tantalizing flavor the garden provid…
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Victoria does a lot of research on disease trends, as they are often the precursor for food trends. And today, trends are global. We are increasingly connected, and there is increasing concern about the environmental impact of growing certain foods. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3xESioV Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https:/…
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Victoria Pardo Uzitas used to have a cocktail column under the pen name Libation Lady. Naturally, she has recipes in her back pocket for some of the tastiest out there. Hear her tips and tricks for increasing and infusing flavors in delicious beverages straight from the garden. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bqqUZy Botanical Int…
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Choosing food-safe beds is one of the most important ways gardeners can ensure their produce is nourishment, rather than poison. Another concern is durability, and there’s a fine balance between growing in food-safe materials, and purchasing something that will last. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45Rq9rh Botanical Interests Shop…
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Is there more to simply rinsing produce before eating it? Garden food safety is about mitigating risks, especially for those with sensitive immune systems. Simple practices like washing harvests with vinegar and water, and cleaning tools between uses add an extra layer of protection and make the harvest last longer. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: ht…
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Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a food scientist. Food scientists work to keep food safe for eating. While it may not be something many gardeners think about, it’s paramount. From clearing debris to testing soil, gardeners have many ways to engage in food-safe practices. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4clSEjv Botanical Interests Shop Ho…
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No Waste Gardening With Garden Betty | The Beet
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In this full-length episode of the Beet Podcast, Linda Ly of Garden Betty takes us through the practice of no-waste gardening. That means you get the most out of your harvests by using all the parts of your favorite veggies! Linda also shares the many plants that are popular worldwide, but perhaps not in the US. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https:…
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“Weird” Veggies in the USA That Are Popular Worldwide
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There are many parts of common plants that aren’t as common to see in American stores and markets that you can use in your cuisine such as pepper leaves, Squash leaves, and tomato leaves. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45C8PGT Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3xjypUm Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co…
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Linda shares her unconventional use of seeds in the kitchen. Pickled radish seed pod bloody marys anyone? Check out Botanical Interests Rat’s Tail Radish Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VCvqye Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3RFHz4u Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3REb4U2 EG Homesteading Book: htt…
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