The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

If you've ever wondered where catnip comes from, wonder no more! Catmint, or Nepeta, is a fantastic ornamental to grow that you can grow with ease! Learn More: Catmint: Grow and Care for Nepeta Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perlite is one of the most common soil amendments...but what exactly is it? What does it do for our gardens, and why should we use it! All of these questions - and more - are answered in today's episode. Black Gold Perlite, 8 qt PVP Industries Horticultural Coarse Perlite, 4 cu ft PLANT!T Super Coarse Perlite, 100L Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Growing hydroponically can be a challenge...especially when something goes wrong. In this episode I run through some questions you should ask yourself if you run into a problem you don't know how to solve! Learn More: Troubleshooting Plant Problems in Hydroponics Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm sure you've heard of peat moss before, but what exactly is it? What does it do for your soil? And...should you even be using it? Learn More: Peat Moss: What It Is and How To Use It In Your Garden Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I get a lot of questions on exactly how to build a DWC system, so I figured I'd run through a build that costs ~$400 and will produce tons of fresh veggies, herbs, and more! Learn More: Simple T5 Fluorescent Deep Water Culture Starter System Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ornamental sweet potato vine is a wonderful plant that comes in many different colors and shapes. And...it's easy to grow! Learn More: Sweet Potato Vine: Grow and Care for Ipomoea Batatas Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode kicks off a series of episodes about each and every type of nutrient that your plants need to survive and thrive! We're starting with the big boy, Nitrogen. Learn More: Plant Nutrients Explained: Everything You Ever Need To Know Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've got a wild streak like me, consider making seed bombs and beautifying all of those empty lots and easements in your neighborhood! Learn More: How to Make Seed Bombs For Nearly $0 Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mulch doesn't have to be expensive...in fact, it doesn't have to cost anything at all! In this episode I run down 24 different ideas for getting cheap or free mulch...send in yours as well! Learn More: 24 Cheap Mulch Ideas to Save Money Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Although pampas grass is known as invasive, if you grow it carefully you can enjoy its beauty without spreading it far and wide. Learn how in today's episode. Learn More: Pampas Grass: Grow and Care for Cortaderia Selloana Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question comes from Travis. He wanted to know how to safely improve the sandy soil in his lawn. In this episode I go over exactly how to approach this in a step-by-step process. Additional Resources: The Best Lawn Aerators (Manual and Machine) Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mixing in organic fertilizers to your gardening adds a lot of versatility to how you build your soil and add nutrition. In this episode I look at synthetic vs. organic fertilizers as well as share a few of my favorites. Learn More: 21+ Organic Fertilizers and How To Use Them In Your Garden Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question deals with weeds, specifically how to get rid of deep-rooted weeds. These can be annoying because a weed can re-grow from even a tiny bit of root. Recommended Tools: Root Assassin Fiskar's Weed Extractor Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Cast iron plants, or Aspidistra elatior, are a super-hardy houseplant, making them a great beginner's choice. Learn exactly how to care for them in this in-depth guide. Learn More: Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra Elatior) Growing Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We talk about pests all the time...but what about beneficial bugs? These five are must-haves in the garden. Learn what they are and how to encourage them to hang out in your yard! Keep growing, Kevin Learn more at Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I hear from people who claim to have a "brown thumb" all of the time. Stop it! There's no such thing. All gardening takes is a little creative thinking and dedication...it's not rocket science! Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hawaiian Ti plant is one of the most vibrant houseplants you can grow at home...and it's not too hard to care for. Learn how in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn More: Hawaiian Ti Plant: Growing Cordyline Fruticosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we learn the rough numbers behind a microgreens business and how the hype behind this type of business model might not be worth it. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more at Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I've gotten a lot of questions about how to start a microgreens business, so today I go over the short story of how I got mine off the ground a few years ago. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn More: Everything You Need to Know About Microgreens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's the difference between an heirloom vegetable, a hybrid, and a GMO? And why would you choose an heirloom? Find out in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more at Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Air layering is a unique and useful propagation technique that many gardeners are unfamiliar with. Learn what it is, why it's valuable, and exactly how to do it in this overview! Learn More: Air Layering: How to Propagate Plants With This Unique Method Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mulch is a complex topic and one that I won't cover completely in this episode. Instead, we'll look at how to choose between inorganic and organic mulches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Office plants brighten up the workplace and boost productivity, so why aren't you growing them? What's that, you don't know how? Listen to this episode and get the lowdown on office plant care 101. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I'm all for saving time in the garden, and fertilizer spreaders save a lot of time. Learn the different types and what to consider before making a purchase. Learn More: Fertilizer Spreader Buyer’s Guide: Broadcast, Drop, Hand Held, and Tow Behind Explained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're new to gardening, a kitchen herb garden is a great way to get into it. Here are a few things to consider when starting your first herb heaven! Learn More: Build an Indoor Hydroponic Herb Garden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Neem oil is one of the most versatile compounds you can use in the garden. It's an organic pesticide, fungicide and anti-bacterial that has uses outside the garden as well! Learn More: 20+ Neem Oil Uses In The Garden and Beyond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting a houseplant collection can be intimidating, especially when you don't know which will do well in your home! Here are a few low-light and easy to care for houseplant suggestions to start with. Learn More: Houseplants on Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Transplant shock can feel unavoidable...but if you use proper transplanting technique and supplement with a few additives, you can drastically increase the success of your cuttings and seedlings. Learn More: How to Deal With Transplant Shock There are a lot of helpful additives you can use when transplanting to mitigate transplant shock, boost root production, or help your plants in other ways. Mycorrhizal Fungi CocoTek Grow Floralicious Grow Floralicious Plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coconut coir is a versatile, sustainable, and popular type of growing media with many applications. Learn what it is, how to use it, and how to make sure you're getting coir that won't kill your plants. Learn More: Coconut Coir: What It Is, How To Use It, And The Best Brands To Buy Top Choices: CANNA Coco 40L bricks Canna Coco 50L bags Fox Farms 2cu. ft. bags Other Good Options General Hydroponics 5kg CocoTek Bale B'Cuzz Coco 50L bag Plant!T Coco Croutons Grow!T Coco Chips Recommended Nutrients for Coco General Hydroponics Flora Series + Calimagic Canna Coco A + B + Calimagic Fox Farms Nutrient Trio + Calimagic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hydroton, also known as expanded clay pellets or LECA clay, is one of the most popular types of hydroponic growing media...and for good reason. Learn why you should consider using it in your hydroponic garden. Learn More: Hydroton (Expanded Clay Pebbles) Growing Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As gardeners, it's important to have a base-level understanding of how plants grow. That way, you can troubleshoot any issues from the ground up! Today we talk about light and how plants use it to grow. Learn More: How Does Light Affect Plant Growth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Metal halide (MH) grow lights are one of the most popular types of high-intensity discharge (HID) lights out there...and for good reason. Learn the benefits of MH lights and a few best practices for using them in your garden. Learn More: Metal Halide Grow Lights Explained and Reviewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Grow tents help you control your growing environment perfectly, but knowing how to set one up and what else you need can be difficult. In this episode I run through a simple grow tent setup process, as well as some best practices when first setting up your tent. Learn More: Grow Tent Setup: The Complete Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a long-form interview with my friend Khaled Majouji (Instagram). I met him on Instagram a while ago and have followed his journey ever since. He raised over $100k to start a vertical urban farm in Canada that's super inventive and interesting. In this episode, we get DEEP and talk about: How he got into gardening How he built up his following and raised $100k to start his farm His approach to farming and progress so far How he differentiates himself from other farmers in his area How he sees the future of food and farming How to break out on your own despite the pressure from family and friends It's a long, meaty episode and I truly hope you enjoy it. Please let me know if you like episodes like this one and I'll do more in the future. Keep growing, Kevin Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Once you take a cutting, you want to give it every chance to succeed. Today's episode covers tips on lighting, nutrition, humidity, and more. Read More: Caring For Your Plant Cuttings Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A simple overview of the NFT or Nutrient Film Technique method for hydroponic gardening. Read More: The Nutrient Film Technique Explained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Does it ever make sense to grow outdoors when using a hydroponic system? Yes and no — find out the details in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leaves are a wonderful source of nutrients and minerals for your plants, but are slow to break down. These leaf composting tips will help you speed up the process. Read More: Composting Leaves: How to Achieve Fast Leaf Decay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caterpillars turn into beautiful butterflies, but they munch on our crops in order to do so! Here are some ways to defeat them in the garden without covering your plants in pesticide. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Weeds are every gardener's nightmare...but they don't have to be. Here are 6 simple ways to control, prevent, and kill weeds in the garden. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Basil is a staple of the kitchen AND garden and one of my personal favorite herbs. But how do you germinate it? It can be a little tricky, so follow these tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Earthworms are so important for your soil, but why? Learn what they do for your soil and how you can encourage more of them to grow in your garden. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chip on board (COB) LEDs are exploding onto the hydroponics scene right now. Learn what they are and why they're becoming so popular. Full article here: COB LED Grow Lights Explained and Reviewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you're having trouble propagating, you might not be using rooting hormone. Find out what it is, the different types that exist, and the best ones to buy. Learn More: Rooting Hormones Explained and Reviewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're looking into hose nozzles in today's episode...fascinating, right? Well, you should buy one that lasts. Here's a quick episode on the different types to choose. Full buyer's guide found here: Hose Nozzles and Sprayers: A Complete Buyer’s Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a primer on aquaponics. If you're curious about it and want to give it a try, check out today's explainer episode. Learn more about aquaponics on Epic Gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Many people are mistaken about how to care for air plants, probably because of their confusing name! Learn exactly how to grow them in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's question comes from Kathleen, who wonders how to get started growing houseplants. We go into lighting, soil, and a few good recommendations. Read more about houseplants on Epic Gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of the most common questions I get about Deep Water Culture (DWC) systems is, "How far above the nutrient solution should I place the net pot?" I finally decided to answer this question once and for all! Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If the phrase "air pruning" sounds like gardening black magic to you, tune in! Today's episode covers this unique pruning method, which might be the key to saving your houseplants! Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices