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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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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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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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Mix it up by adding some unconventional greens to your salads. Try fava bean leaves or pea shoots. Check out Linda’s new cookbook for some unique salad recipes The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4csv6ZN Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45Cwoz1 Book Collection Page: https://growep…
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3-in-1 plants anyone? You don’t need to wait for your Brassicas to fully mature before harvesting pieces of the plant to enjoy. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VC3f2A Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bc7SGo Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3ximaY9 EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3KT9k5D L…
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Stop right there! Before you toss your carrot tops into the compost, try using those greens in some of your favorite recipes. This week, we welcome Linda Ly of Garden Betty on the show to talk all about using all parts of the plant from the garden. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45R8v7j Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://…
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Summer Plans with Kevin and Jacques in the Garden | The Beet
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In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, Kevin and Jacques get together at the Epic Homestead to take a look ahead to summer, and a look back at spring. Topics range from what they’re excited about, and what they would change. Within the discussion are plenty of tips and tricks gardeners can employ in their own gardens. Epic Gardening Shop Homepag…
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When you have an extended harvest of one type of plant, you have to figure out how to use it! Save donating your produce, there are so many ways to enjoy your favorite garden veggies. Kevin and Jacques aren’t strangers to this dilemma, and they share some of their best recipes here. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4b1z0Yv Botanica…
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Gardening gets even better with the addition of landscaping. At the Homestead, the Epic Pond exemplifies how working with the landscape improves the garden tenfold. Jacques has been breaking up the garden with pollinator patches. They both have benefitted from self-sowing annuals and perennials as well. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepi…
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Changing your methods in the garden is a great way to apply the lessons learned in a season. Whether it’s the timing, the plants you grow, or the modes you use, new seasons are opportunities for new perspectives. Hear how Jacques and Kevin take a moment of pause in the June Gloom of San Diego. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:https://growepic.co/3VFTDo…
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Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to turn over the garden. Kevin and Jacques have been focused on tomatoes, and different ways to grow them. They’ve just harvested garlic and onions, and they’re getting ready for massive harvests of other warmth-loving plants. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bXY6bP Botanical Interest…
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Common garden wisdom has recently been put to the test on the Epic Homestead. Everything from garden soil to growing methods is under the meticulous supervision of Kevin and Jacques. As they carry out their research and come to conclusions, they’ll share their results with the community. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Vmgu7u Bot…
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Complete Guide to Raising Ducks with Kristine Ellis | The Beet
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In this week’s the Beet Podcast, we’re in conversation with Kristine Ellis of Dunkin’ Ducks. Kevin and Kristine discuss duck care, from rearing ducklings, to supporting a healthy collective at home. Does Kristine succeed in converting Kevin from chicken-keeper to duck-keeper? Listen and find out! Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3V…
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Everything you need to know about ducklings – sourcing, brooding, and rearing – is in this episode. Kristine Ellis of Dunkin Ducks even provides some extra tips and tricks that she has gathered in her multiple decades of caring for ducklings. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VihtFw Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growep…
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What structures do duck-keepers need to rear ducks safely? A water source and a shelter are obvious starting places. And you can even give your ducks a super deluxe living situation. Kristine Ellis discusses what they need, how to protect them, and what predators to expect. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3XaJAJv Botanical Interes…
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Kristine Ellis knows how to provide the optimal profile of vitamins and nutrients for ducks. While you can just go to the feed store and purchase standard food for your ducks, there are ways to boost their nourishment. Here, she provides a complete breakdown of how to give them good food and a healthy life. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://gro…
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In this episode, Kevin and Kristine Ellis of Dunkin Ducks compare and contrast domestic ducks and chickens. Turns out, on the homestead, ducks function in much the same way that chickens do with some marked differences. Ducks have stronger immune systems than chickens and tend to be much hardier in exposure to the elements. Epic Gardening Shop Home…
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It’s Duck week on the Beet! Kristine Ellis got started with ducks when her dad brought some home for her birthday. After creating a social media account for her ducks that went viral, Kristine developed Dunkin Ducks as a way to share her pets and educate people about duck rearing. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4eckpwa Botanical …
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You don’t need a lot of space to have your own pond. A fountainscape or pondless waterfall is easy to install on a patio. It’s even possible to have an above ground pond in a small space. With a little extra TLC, and the right balance, it will thrive. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4565ZJU Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https…
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