The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure...and this is even more true in pest and fungus prevention in the garden! Neem oil is a fantastic way to ensure your plants grow smoothly. Learn More: 20+ Neem Oil Uses In The Garden and Beyond Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know there are WAY more types of shovels than you probably thought? Learn which type is best for your needs in the garden. Learn More: Best Shovels: Choosing the Right Shovel For Your Specific Needs Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can you grow spaghetti squash on a trellis? Should you? Find out in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aquaponics is a fantastic way to grow fish and plants, but requires the tank to be "cycled" before you can use it. Here are two common ways to do so. Learn More: Aquaponics on Epic Gardening Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the last part of this mini-series, learn how to inoculate your substrate and cultivate oyster mushrooms successfully. Learn More: How To Grow Your Own Oyster Mushrooms (For Fun Or Profit) Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Oyster mushrooms don't grow in soil (well). Learn the best substrates for growing them in this quick episode. Learn More: How To Grow Your Own Oyster Mushrooms (For Fun Or Profit) Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking about fungi! Specifically oyster mushrooms and the various types you can grow. There are 5 main varieties, all with different colors and growing conditions! Learn More: How To Grow Your Own Oyster Mushrooms (For Fun Or Profit) Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have tomato plants growing but are having a hard time with a trellis, here are some simple tips on training and pruning tomato plants to grow successfully. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you start seeds, often times you have multiple seeds germinate in the same hole. How do you decide which to keep? Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, I ask you for your feedback on an idea I've been thinking about for a while now. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There are 4 basic types of tomato trellises, but many variations on these! Learn what they are and why you should consider one over the other. Learn More: 53 Tomato Trellis Designs (Completely Free) Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You probably walk by edible plants all of the time without knowing it. In this episode, I go over 10 different wild plants you can eat! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What plants can you grow upside down besides tomatoes? You might be surprised to find out that you can grow A TON of different plants in upside down planters! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question revolves around growing food indoors - are you just limited to herbs, or is there something more? The answer may surprise you... Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While there are plenty of weeds that plague gardeners, these three are some of the worst offenders across the nation (and world). Here's how to fight them! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Do you know how brussels sprouts grow? How about cashews? Pineapples? There are so many common fruits and vegetables that people have NO idea grow the way they do! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're like me, you've probably struggled with carrot germination in the past. Here are some of my best tips for getting better germination rates from your carrots, as well as growing better carrots in general! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here are 8 different, unique ways to make your garden soil more fertile. Give them a try and let me know how they work for you! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I get a LOT of questions about hydroponics via email, so I figured I'd answer as many of them as I could in my today's episode! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spanish moss is the most commonly grown air plant in the United States...but what is it? It's a bromeliad and an epiphyte...find out what those mean (and more) in this episode. Learn More: Spanish Moss: Grow and Care for Tillandsia Usneoides Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming at you from the rooftops of Los Angeles, CA, this episode is all about bromeliads - they're much more extensive a category than you'd think! Learn about air plants, pineapples, guzmania, and more! Learn More: Bromeliads: Grow and Care for Bromeliaceae Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With all the different ways to compost, why would you choose a compost tumbler over another method? Learn that and more in today's episode. Learn More: Best Compost Tumblers For Your Garden Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Can plants boost your productivity? A study suggests that office workers are 15% more productive with plant-filled rooms...in this episode I give you 5 plants to consider to harness the power of nature in the office. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode covers one of the easiest houseplants to care for...ever. Find out what it is and how to grow it! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Spider mites are super annoying pests in both outdoor and hydroponic environments. In today's episode I run you through their life cycle, how they feed, and how to prevent and kill them in the garden. Learn More: Spider Mites: Everything You Need To Know Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question comes from an ANONYMOUS reader (!) who wants to know how to save her rose plant that was accidentally over-fertilized. It's simple - find out in the episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question is about what to do with tomato suckers and how to prune tomatoes in general. There are two types of tomato plants, and we'll cover both on the show. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we talk about pruning fruit trees like apples or peaches - should you, or shouldn't you? And if you should...how do you do it? There's a simple 3 step method for pruning that works every time. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have problems with microgreens, you're not alone. Here are 3-4 of the most common reasons you're struggling to grow microgreens successfully. Learn More: Microgreens on Epic Gardening Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode covers how to choose good crops for a floating DWC system as well as some of my personal favorites to grow. Learn More: Deep Water Culture (DWC): What Is It And How To Get Started Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You'd be surprised how many farmers could be selling more at the market. Here are a few tips that I KNOW work to sell more and make more connections at the market. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we're talking about hydroponic tomatoes - what to know, what environment they like, and a few common problems! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is all about worm composting, including my favorite pick, the Worm Factory 360. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In today's episode, we talk all about loppers - what to know before you buy, the different brands, and some of my favorite picks. My Picks Best Lopper Overall: Corona SL 4264 or 4364 DualLINK with ComfortGEL Grip Best Bypass Loppers: Tabor Tools GL18 20-Inch Bypass Lopper Best Anvil Loppers: Tabor Tools GG12 Compound Action Anvil Lopper Best Ratcheting Loppers: Spear & Jackson 8290RS Best Compound Action Loppers: A.M. Leonard Compound Action Bypass Loppers Best Geared Loppers: Fiskars 32 Inch PowerGear2 Lopper Best Telescoping-Handled Loppers: WOLF-Garten Power Cut Telescoping Bypass Lopper Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question comes from Phil. He wonders why you can't grow apples from seed and get the same apple the seed came from. Let's get into it! Learn More: 73+ Heirloom Apples You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Can You Eat Crab Apples? A Simple Guide To This Ornamental Fruit Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A quick overview of the popular gardening method. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn More: My Tower Garden Playlist on YouTube Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn More The Best Water Chillers for Hydroponics How to Keep Your Hydroponic Reservoir Cool Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the difference between activated carbon, ultraviolet, and reverse osmosis filters? Find out in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question comes from Nikhil, who asks about the difference between tap and rain water. Is there one? Which should you use? Find out in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pollinators like bees are vital to our ecosystem...and our gardens. Here's a quick teaser of a few plants that bees love that you probably don't have in your garden right now. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Should you use fresh or dried grass clippings as mulch? Should you even use it at all? Find out the answer and more in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn More: White Sage Plant: Growing Guide, Smudging, and Seeds Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lean More: Best Watering Cans: Plastic, Metal, Outdoor, Indoor, and Misters Best Outdoor Watering Can: Bosmere Haws Long Reach Watering Can, 1.3 gallon / 5 liter Best Indoor Watering Can: Bloem Living Aqua Rite Watering Can, 56-Ounce Best Small Watering Can: Fiskars Easy Pour Watering Can, 2.6 gallon Best Metal Watering Can: Behrens Steel Watering Can, 2.5 gallon Best Indoor Plant Mister: Haws Brass Mister, 10 ounces Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Learn whether you should be happy or sad about the anthills you find in your garden in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jasmine not only smells amazing, but it can be grown indoors, outdoors, as a vine plant, as a shrub...the list goes on. Learn how to grow and care for this versatile and beautiful plant. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grasshoppers can absolutely decimate a garden...but there are three different ways (environmental, organic, and animal) to prevent and control them. Learn about all of them in this episode. Learn More: How to Get Rid of Grasshoppers: Natural Grasshopper Control Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the hardiest houseplants you can grow, the snake plant is nearly impossible to kill! Learn how to care for it in this short episode. Learn More: Snake Plant Care – Growing The “Mother In Law’s Tongue” Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Phosphorous is the 'P' of the NPK we all know and love. Learn what it does for a plant, how to tell if your soil is low in phosphorous, and how to remedy it! Learn More: Plant Nutrients Explained: Everything You Ever Need To Know Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Let's be honest...sometimes we're lazy gardeners. I know I am. Here are a bunch of different crops you can grow that take very little time and effort once you get them established! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices