The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

This episode is a long time in the making. I had a rotting tomato in my kitchen and just planted it in the ground to see what would happen. It's been a few months and...guess what? It worked! Find out exactly how well it went in today's show. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A few of my friends are getting into gardening and wanted to know the 5 most healthy plants that are ALSO the easiest to grow. Here is what I came up with! Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've talked about Straw Bale Gardening, but now I have a fresh bale in my front yard and it's time to put my money where my mouth is! But first...I have to "condition" the bale so it's ready to grow in. Here's how to do it. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As you become older, you may feel inclined to give up your beloved gardening past time as physical activity becomes more difficult. Elderly gardening may seem to be too much effort. But don’t give up! With the help of some very helpful tools and tips, you can continue to garden well into your golden years. While gardening can stock your kitchen with delicious vegetables and fruits, in the case of senior citizens the additional benefits of gardening become even more important. Learn More: Elderly Gardening: Grow Gracefully Into Your Golden Years Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've covered leeks before...but never like this! How do you grow them in containers and leave enough space for roots to grow, but also get white, straight, blanched leek stems? Find out in today's show. Learn More: Leeks: Everything You Need To Know To Grow And Harvest Them Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing in a small space? Fear not! You can still grow fruits at home. Here are some you should consider. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Got a stash of old pine needles and wondering what to do? Never fear, I'm here to riff on some ideas for using them in the garden. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ever wondered if there's more than the humble honey bee? The answer is a resounding YES. Here are a few common types of bees you'll find in the garden. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To prune, or not to prune? That is the question when it comes to eggplants. Here's the 411 on when, why, and how to prune those nightshades! Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've got a few open fences that I'm ready to garden on, so I figured I'd share some ideas with you! Check these out for some vertical gardening inspiration. Learn More: Fence Planters: Fantastic & Free Plans To Get More Growing Space Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listener Tony wrote in and suggested I take a look at columnar apple trees...so I did! And now I'm bringing my findings to you. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join me as I riff on the plans for the Epic Gardening book as well as how I'm approaching the garden this year. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn More: Rat Proof Garden: How To Get Rid Of Rodents In Garden Spaces Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn More: Tomato Fertilizer: How To Feed Your Plants For Ultimate Harvests Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn More: Houseplants on Epic Gardening Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn More: The Nutrient Film Technique Explained Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Having issues with chipmunks? Try these tips to get rid of these pesky buggers! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It didn't feel right to have Bill from Garden Maker on and not talk about the origin of the company. I always admire founders and entrepreneurs in the gardening space, being one myself! If you're interested in how a company starts and how problems are solved, you'll love this episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Use the code 'partnershipping' for 50% off of your shipping costs! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've talked about soil microbes before on the podcast, but never in this level of depth. Bill's back and stronger than ever with some serious knowledge on the soil food web. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Use the code 'partnershipping' for 50% off of your shipping costs! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As I'm sure you know, I created a custom organic fertilizer mix designed to supercharge a new raised bed...but what exactly is in it. And more importantly, why are those ingredients in it? Bill's back and here to explain some of the finer details of the mix. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Use the code 'partnershipping' for 50% off of your shipping costs! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How would you think about constructing your own fertilizer? Bill from Garden Maker drops his expert knowledge. I hope you enjoy this episode :) Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Use the code 'partnershipping' for 50% off of your shipping costs! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have a very special guest on the show - Bill from Garden Maker! As you know, Garden Maker sponsors the Epic Gardening podcast and I'm very grateful for that. I thought I'd have Bill on to drop some knowledge about some commonly-found organic fertilizer ingredients. Today is all about alfalfa meal! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Use the code 'partnershipping' for 50% off of your shipping costs! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we have a very special guest on the show - Bill from Garden Maker! As you know, Garden Maker sponsors the Epic Gardening podcast and I'm very grateful for that. I thought I'd have Bill on to drop some knowledge about some commonly-found organic fertilizer ingredients. Today is all about corn gluten. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Use the code 'partnershipping' for 50% off of your shipping costs! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the final houseplant episode with Jane, we'll learn how to grow houseplants from seed...yes, seed. It's a foreign concept to most gardeners, even though we grow from seed all of the time in our veggie gardens. Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houseplants are expensive. Too expensive, if you ask me. That is...unless you learn how to propagate them. Then you can have an almost unlimited supply! Learn how in today's episode with Jane Perrone of On The Ledge. Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Why do most gardeners not grow flowering houseplants? I'ts a question that's bothered Jane Perrone for a while now, and she's on a mission to help people learn how to cultivate these beautiful additions to your home. Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're new to houseplants, you might want to avoid some of the harder plants to grow. But what are the EASY plants? Today's episode with Jane enlightens us on some basic, easy-to-care-for houseplants. Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're back with Jane Perrone of On The Ledge. Today we learn how to stop killing your ferns - so tune in because I guarantee you need this info! Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is episode two of seven with Jane Perrone of On The Ledge podcast. She's a houseplant expert and in today's show will drop some knowledge about how to best care for your little plant babies! Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jane Perrone is a good friend of mine who also happens to be a houseplant expert! Today's episode kicks off the first of seven episodes on indoor houseplant gardening with Jane - enjoy! Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a lot more to learn about the soil food web, but here are a few simple rules you can follow to make sure your garden is teeming with life. Learn More: Teaming With Microbes by Jeff Lowelfels Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn More: Teaming With Microbes by Jeff Lowelfels Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are 100,000+ species of fungi...some good, some bad, and over a million more as yet undiscovered. What do fungi do in soil, and why should we care about them as gardeners? Learn More: Teaming With Microbes by Jeff Lowelfels Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beneficial bacteria get tossed around a lot in gardening circles, but what exactly do they benefit, and how do we use them in our gardens? Learn More: Teaming With Microbes by Jeff Lowelfels Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As gardeners we hear about the importance of 'building soil' - but what are we referring to exactly? This episode introduces a book I've been reading and the concept of the 'soil food web'. Learn More: Teaming With Microbes by Jeff Lowelfels Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is the final episode in a 5-part series with Brijette Romstedt of San Diego Seed Company, a small-scale seed producer here in my hometown of San Diego, CA. For those of you who are experimenting with saving seed for the first time, this episode is all about mistakes you should avoid! Learn More: San Diego Seed Company Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is part four of five in a series with Brijette Romstedt of San Diego Seed Company, a small-scale seed producer here in my hometown of San Diego, CA. Today we talk about how her approach differs from larger-scale producers. We also get into the societal and cultural shifts we think may happen in the near future. Learn More: San Diego Seed Company Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is part three of five with Brijette Romstedt of San Diego Seed Company, a small-scale seed producer here in my hometown of San Diego, CA. We talk about how to save seeds in your home garden - if you've never done it, give it a try this season! Learn More: San Diego Seed Company Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is part two of five with Brijette of San Diego Seed Company. In this episode we talk about how the process works at her farm. Learn More: San Diego Seed Company Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today kicks off a 5-part series with Brijette Romstedt of San Diego Seed Company, a small-scale seed producer here in my hometown of San Diego, CA. We get into the practical aspects of saving seed in this series as well as some of the larger cultural and societal considerations of agriculture and farming :) Learn More: San Diego Seed Company Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

More potting soil questions from listener Elizabeth today! Vermiculite usage and sterilizing vs. non-sterilizing your potting mix. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question comes from Dewey, who's trying to grow blueberries and wonders how to best lower his pH using iron sulfate! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our last episode with Claire, we get into how The Urban Food Loop works. It's a community composting business that she runs with her husband and her insights are great for anyone who wants to start a similar business! Learn More About Claire: The Urban Food Loop Urban Food Loop Instagram Claire's Personal Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In part three of five with Claire, we're talking about how to go about changing your habits so you can successfully compost at home - no matter what type of living situation you're in! Learn More About Claire: The Urban Food Loop Urban Food Loop Instagram Claire's Personal Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode with Claire, we're talking about why it's better to think about feeding your SOIL, not your plants. Learn More About Claire: The Urban Food Loop Urban Food Loop Instagram Claire's Personal Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today is part two of five in my interview with Claire Admire of the Urban Food Loop. In today's show we talk about her first experience with building a local food community in a public park. Learn More About Claire: The Urban Food Loop Urban Food Loop Instagram Claire's Personal Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode kicks off a 5-part series with Claire Admire, co-owner of The Urban Food Loop in Little Rock, Arkansas. She runs it with her husband and has a fascinating background in local food systems. Learn More About Claire: The Urban Food Loop Urban Food Loop Instagram Claire's Personal Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some seeds need a little something "extra" to germinate successfully. Here's a breakdown of these three techniques to increase germination success! 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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Something a little different for you - growing algae balls in water indoors! I figured I'd mix it up from the edible / Spring topics for today :) 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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For most of us, it's time to get seeds starting...but temperatures are still too low! Here's what to know about starting seeds in a greenhouse this Spring. 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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices