Galena Berkompas’ flower farming journey started with a love for gardens sparked in the UK. From filling a half-acre property to now farming 6 acres, she’s grown her passion into a thriving business. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Galena shares her story with Jacques, and discusses her top tips for growing a garden full of blooms—no matter how much space you have!Connect with Galena Berkompas:Galena Berkompas is the founder of Micro Flower Farm, a thriving 1/2-acre flower farm in southwest Washington. What started as a dream to transform a small property into a vibrant garden has now blossomed into 6 acres and a business that serves thousands. Galena loves helping others grow their own flowers and find joy in nature. A dedicated educator, Galena offers courses, webinars, and tips on Instagram to inspire others to grow their own flowers.Find more from Galena Berkompas on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/microflowerfarm/Find more about Galena’s Micro Flower Farm here: https://www.microflowerfarm.com/ Listener Exclusive:As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing.Support The Beet:→ Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beetLearn More:→ All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet→ Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet→ Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts→ Discord: https://growepic.co/discord→ Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta→ TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok→ Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest→ Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter→ Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook→ Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroupDo You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program! 

In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques and Steve Sando dive deep into the world of beans! They explore the rich history of beans in the Americas, their surprising garden benefits, and Steve's personal favorites. Whether you're a bean enthusiast or just looking to expand your culinary horizons, this episode is packed with flavorful insights that will enrich your bean knowledge!Connect with Steve Sando:Steve Sando is a chef and home gardener who loves cultivating heirloom plants with tons of flavor. This affinity led him to discover the flavorful Rio Zape bean. After selling his stock at the local farmer’s market, he eventually founded The Rancho Gordo, a premier source for heirloom beans. His mission is to provide high-quality ingredients native to the Americas, for home cooks. Recently, he wrote and released The Bean Book, highlighting the best beans for home cooking.Find more from Steven Sando on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/rancho_gordo/  Find more from Steven Sando on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/ranchogordo Find more from Steven Sando on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@ranchogordo_sando Find more from Rancho Gordo here: https://www.ranchogordo.com/pages/about-us Listener Exclusive:As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing.Support The Beet:→ Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beetLearn More:→ All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet→ Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet→ Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts→ Discord: https://growepic.co/discord→ Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta→ TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok→ Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest→ Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter→ Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook→ Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroupDo You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program! 

It's that in-between time at the Epic Homestead, and Kevin and Jacques are gearing up for winter. Summer cleanup is in full swing, as they dive into planting mass quantities of garlic. Listen to get the inside scoop on what they're excited to plant for fall. And don’t miss Jacques’ super secret garlic spacing tip—it’s a game changer!Listener Exclusive:As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing.Support The Beet:→ Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beetLearn More:→ All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet→ Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet→ Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts→ Discord: https://growepic.co/discord→ Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta→ TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok→ Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest→ Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter→ Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook→ Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroupDo You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program! 

In this episode of the Beet Podcast, we welcome back guest Angela Ferraro-Fanning. She and Jacques the Garden Hermit explore holistic homesteading as Angela shares her journey from novice to expert permaculturist. Discover how a systems mindset that includes plants, animals, and everything in between transformed her approach, and gain empowering insights that will inspire you to embrace the holistic homesteading lifestyle. Connect With Angela Ferraro-Fanning:Angela Ferraro-Fanning is a Cornell University-certified permaculturist and homesteader in central New Jersey. She practices regenerative homesteading that mimics natural patterns. Her six-acre historic farm is home to working Clydesdale horses, honey bees, all sorts of livestock and fowl, a small orchard, a hobby vineyard, and food forest gardens. Angela is the author of several books, including The Little Homesteader series, The Harvest Table Cookbook, and The Sustainable Homestead. She also co-hosts a podcast called HOMESTEADucation.Find more from Angela Ferraro-Fanning on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/axeandroothomestead/ Find more from Angela Ferraro-Fanning on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@AxeAndRootHomestead Listen to Angela Ferraro-Fanning’s podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteaducation/id1593301801 Listener Exclusive:As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing.Support The Beet:→ Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beetLearn More:→ All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet→ Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet→ Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts→ Discord: https://growepic.co/discord→ Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta→ TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok→ Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest→ Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter→ Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook→ Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroupDo You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program! 

In this exciting episode of The Beet Podcast, Jacques, the Garden Hermit talks with David Mizejewski from the National Wildlife Federation about how wildlife habitat gardens can support an incredible 50% more wildlife than your average garden. Learn about the benefits of growing native plants and the simple yet powerful practice of leaving leaves behind to boost biodiversity. Connect With David Mizejewski:David Mizejewski is a naturalist, author and television presenter with the National Wildlife Federation. He holds a degree in Human and Natural Ecology from Emory University and has hosted television series on both Animal Planet and NatGeo WILD. He's dedicated to helping others understand and protect the natural world, especially by restoring wildlife habitat where people live—which is the subject of his bestselling garden how-to book “Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife.”Learn More from the National Wildlife Federation:WebsiteFacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedInListener Exclusive:As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing.Support The Beet:→ Shop: https://growepic.co/shop→ Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterestsLearn More:→ All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube→ Blog: https://growepic.co/blog→ Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts→ Discord: https://growepic.co/discord→ Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta→ TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok→ Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest→ Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter→ Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook→ Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroupDo You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program! 

In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques dives into a fascinating conversation with Louis Giller from North Spore, the go-to source for grow-your-own mushroom kits. Get ready for a delightful exploration of all things fungi as Louis shares invaluable tips for growing mushrooms at home and takes us behind the scenes of North Spore’s journey. Whether you’re a mycophile or just curious about mushrooms, this episode is for you.Mushroom Supplies Now Available At Epic Gardening: https://shop.epicgardening.com/collections/mushroom-collectionEG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/4eI35iuBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4e2id9nEG book collection page: https://growepic.co/3BKp3CMEG homesteading book:  https://growepic.co/4h8NlXtLearn More:  13 Best Mushrooms You Can Grow At HomeConnect with Louis Giller:Louis heads up mushroom education, works in customer service, and coordinates many North Spore events. He has spent over 10 years growing and hunting mushrooms from coast to coast and loves getting into the woods to hike or mountain bike and look for highly prized wild foods. When the mushrooms aren’t in season, Louis enjoys a day of snowboarding followed by a little whiskey and a good book.Learn more about North Spore on their socials: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTokLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order in our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than most wooden beds. They are ethically made in Australia and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s first book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can help you grow successfully in fabric pots.Order Kevin’s most recent book, Epic Homesteading, if you want to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading, Jacques in the Garden, and Botanical Interests )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord

Join Jacques and Kevin as they dive into the slow transition from summer to fall. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, they discuss how the garden can shine amidst the seasonal shift, with exciting plant companions that thrive in autumn. Get ready for a dose of optimism and tips for nurturing a flourishing garden as the leaves turn. EG shop homepage:  https://growepic.co/4exwAU6Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dCBPjSEG book collection page: https://growepic.co/4dA1kCGEG homesteading book:  https://growepic.co/3ZT34UkLearn More: : 19 Herbs That Thrive in the FallLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord

This full episode of the Beet Podcast is all about herbs! Jacques and Epic Ambassador, Ana Talukder have a conversation about their favorite herbs and growing them. Most importantly, they cover processing and drying herbs for infusions, tisanes, and self care. Listen here for some great tips and tricks to use in the herb garden. EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/3zBl1fmBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4eEJpvpEG book collection page: https://growepic.co/3TQlroZEG homesteading book: https://growepic.co/4eticLearn More: How To Create Simple Herbal Tea Blends From the GardenConnect With Ana Talukder:Ana Talukder, also known as pnw_ana on Instagram is a Pacific Northwest-based herbalist, gardener, obsessive doodler, and all around chaos wrangler. Coming from a family of growers with herbal affinity, Ana has developed a love for and expertise in herbal confections and cosmetics. She and her 2.8 acre property with a thriving garden were featured in Better Homes and Gardens in 2024. InstagramWebsiteLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord

In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques and Shannie McCabe discuss the benefits and pitfalls of leaning into the seasons versus fighting them. Shannie describes her adventures working for a large heirloom seed company, and the plant trickery involved in growing new seeds. The two share their favorite plants to grow in the regions they live in, and how they pivot when seasonal shifts occur. EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/4enQpwMBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/4gzF5iUEG book collection page: https://growepic.co/3XPnlbWEG homesteading book:  https://growepic.co/47HIubhLearn More: How To Grow A Food ForestConnect With Shannie McCabe:Shannie McCabe grew up on an island farm in Rhode Island, where she learned to grow in an extreme climate. After receiving a Bachelors from the University of Rhode Island in Environmental Horticulture with a focus in Sustainable Agriculture, Shannie worked on various organic vegetable and flower farms across the country. Through her 15 years of farming, she maintained her passion for home gardening. Today, she grows a thriving food forest in Central Florida.InstagramLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord

Logan Hailey an Editor of the Epic Gardening blog, and a long-time Travel Farmer who has years of experience growing her own food. In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, she and Jacques discuss the nutritional benefits of growing your own food, and caring for the soil. Through these efforts, gardeners get the greatest reward: delicious, healthy produce!EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/3Bf46iUBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3zlWz1lEG book collection page: https://growepic.co/4gs59fREG homesteading book: https://growepic.co/3MQqykZLearn More: How to Transition to a No-Till GardenLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

What do you do with an overload of freshly harvested garden produce? This week's episode, sponsored by LMNT, comes complete with a free sample pack - visit https://bit.ly/LMNT_Epic to get yours!In this week's episode, Jacques and Kevin chat about ways to store that harvest for longer, why upskilling your fundamentals in cooking is essential, and what they do to use those veggies. They also discuss their recent visit to incredible pond landscapes with Laura from Garden Answer and Greg from Aquascapes.EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/3zg7lpKBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cUh6YrEG book collection page: https://growepic.co/3AQmKhdEG homesteading book: https://growepic.co/4eap4hgLearn More: 11 September Garden TasksLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

There are serious benefits to raising and processing your own cattle on your own ranch. Not only does it simplify the process of slaughter, but it also consolidates roles of ranching. This, and the benefit to consumers is how vertically integrated farming has a positive impact. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4e7sJMYBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3Mwh6mIBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3AR0LGYEG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/4dXQ97kConnect With Will Harris:Will Harris is a fourth-generation cattleman, who tends the same land that his great-grandfather settled in 1866. Born and raised at White Oak Pastures, Will left home to attend the University of Georgia's School of Agriculture, where he was trained in the industrial farming methods that had taken hold after World War II. Will graduated in 1976 and returned to Bluffton where he and his father continued to raise cattle using pesticides, herbicides, hormones, and antibiotics. They also fed their herd a high-carbohydrate diet of corn and soy. In the mid-1990s Will became disenchanted with the excesses of these industrialized methods. They had created a monoculture for their cattle, and, as Will says, "nature abhors a monoculture." In 1995, Will made the audacious decision to return to the farming methods his great-grandfather had used 130 years before.InstagramWebsiteFacebookYouTubeTwitterPinterestLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

In regenerative animal husbandry, like Will Harris’s White Oak Pastures, animals live according to their nature. This model is an expansion of the industrial one, where meeting basic needs is the only concern. He can tell from their expression that his animals are happy, and that is because of his focus on their welfare.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3XdbsLpBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cJCbowBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4cOI57OEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4g5Vg7jConnect With Will Harris:Will Harris is a fourth-generation cattleman, who tends the same land that his great-grandfather settled in 1866. Born and raised at White Oak Pastures, Will left home to attend the University of Georgia's School of Agriculture, where he was trained in the industrial farming methods that had taken hold after World War II. Will graduated in 1976 and returned to Bluffton where he and his father continued to raise cattle using pesticides, herbicides, hormones, and antibiotics. They also fed their herd a high-carbohydrate diet of corn and soy. In the mid-1990s Will became disenchanted with the excesses of these industrialized methods. They had created a monoculture for their cattle, and, as Will says, "nature abhors a monoculture." In 1995, Will made the audacious decision to return to the farming methods his great-grandfather had used 130 years before.InstagramWebsiteFacebookYouTubeTwitterPinterestLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Soil health is just as important as animal health. That’s because good soil provides the best possible sustenance for cattle. Additionally, animal impact has a positive effect, as manure attracts microbial organisms that give the soil life. Will managed to convert his previously industrial-farmed soil in just 5 years to a highly productive one. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4g8Fbh6Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3XsaTi2Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3Z9vyslEG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3X70eYNConnect With Will Harris:Will Harris is a fourth-generation cattleman, who tends the same land that his great-grandfather settled in 1866. Born and raised at White Oak Pastures, Will left home to attend the University of Georgia's School of Agriculture, where he was trained in the industrial farming methods that had taken hold after World War II. Will graduated in 1976 and returned to Bluffton where he and his father continued to raise cattle using pesticides, herbicides, hormones, and antibiotics. They also fed their herd a high-carbohydrate diet of corn and soy. In the mid-1990s Will became disenchanted with the excesses of these industrialized methods. They had created a monoculture for their cattle, and, as Will says, "nature abhors a monoculture." In 1995, Will made the audacious decision to return to the farming methods his great-grandfather had used 130 years before.InstagramWebsiteFacebookYouTubeTwitterPinterestLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Regeneration of degraded land. Welfare to the animals. Re-enrichment of the local community. These are the three things Will Harris’ cattle company boasts, and those he is most proud of at White Oak Pastures. And people come to work on the farm, not because of the higher pay, but because of the principle behind what Will is doing. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4g8WRJlBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/4gc2cjsBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4cXxgAEEGHomesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/4cNZ7mCConnect With Will Harris:Will Harris is a fourth-generation cattleman, who tends the same land that his great-grandfather settled in 1866. Born and raised at White Oak Pastures, Will left home to attend the University of Georgia's School of Agriculture, where he was trained in the industrial farming methods that had taken hold after World War II. Will graduated in 1976 and returned to Bluffton where he and his father continued to raise cattle using pesticides, herbicides, hormones, and antibiotics. They also fed their herd a high-carbohydrate diet of corn and soy. In the mid-1990s Will became disenchanted with the excesses of these industrialized methods. They had created a monoculture for their cattle, and, as Will says, "nature abhors a monoculture." In 1995, Will made the audacious decision to return to the farming methods his great-grandfather had used 130 years before.InstagramWebsiteFacebookYouTubeTwitterPinterestLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Will Harris is a 4th generation rancher who has adapted his land to a regenerative agriculture system. The switch occurred after Will had an epiphany about the inherent problems of the industrial system of cattle ranching. Today, he uses the wisdom of his great-grandfather, and the cycles of nature to raise some of the best cattle around. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3XvriCABotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dYjYVuBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4cRRWtsEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4e4kTUcConnect With Will Harris:Will Harris is a fourth-generation cattleman, who tends the same land that his great-grandfather settled in 1866. Born and raised at White Oak Pastures, Will left home to attend the University of Georgia's School of Agriculture, where he was trained in the industrial farming methods that had taken hold after World War II. Will graduated in 1976 and returned to Bluffton where he and his father continued to raise cattle using pesticides, herbicides, hormones, and antibiotics. They also fed their herd a high-carbohydrate diet of corn and soy. In the mid-1990s Will became disenchanted with the excesses of these industrialized methods. They had created a monoculture for their cattle, and, as Will says, "nature abhors a monoculture." In 1995, Will made the audacious decision to return to the farming methods his great-grandfather had used 130 years before.InstagramWebsiteFacebookYouTubeTwitterPinterestLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Why do animals make sounds, and what kinds of sounds do they make? David Mann, PhD has created Haikubox in conjunction with his colleagues at Loggerhead Instruments to study just that! In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, hear him in conversation with Jacques about animal sounds, and gardening with birds. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3Xe3eE1Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4fWKhgsBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4cAWpAIEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3Xd0yGuLearn More: 25 Top Plants to Attract Birds to Your YardConnect With David Mann, PhD:David Mann, PhD earned his doctorate from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution by studying domino damselfish sounds at a Pacific atoll, and he was a faculty member at the University of South Florida. More recently, he is the Founder of Loggerhead Instruments which developed Haikubox, a tool that measures bioacoustics – the sounds that animals make to communicate. This consumer product is designed to automatically identify birds using their sounds. These boxes collect millions of birdsong recordings stored in a massive community science database which will be used for scientific discovery.Facebook Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube WebsiteLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Your locale is the primary determiner of the kinds of birds you can attract to the garden. However, the population of birds changes from season to season. Sure, you’ll have resident birds, but you’ll also have seasonal and migrating birds. After you invite them in, take some time to listen and observe their behavior. You may get a better sense of the larger cycles birds are a part of.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dQxZnWBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3MhHXTCBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4cAYOeIEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4cz1gCtLearn More: 25 Top Plants to Attract Birds to Your YardConnect With David Mann, PhD:David Mann, PhD earned his doctorate from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution by studying domino damselfish sounds at a Pacific atoll, and he was a faculty member at the University of South Florida. More recently, he is the Founder of Loggerhead Instruments which developed Haikubox, a tool that measures bioacoustics – the sounds that animals make to communicate. This consumer product is designed to automatically identify birds using their sounds. These boxes collect millions of birdsong recordings stored in a massive community science database which will be used for scientific discovery.Facebook Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube WebsiteLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

There are many ways to provide a place for birds in the garden. Native gardens provide birds with food and nesting materials, and give gardeners some respite as they let native plants do their thing without much intervention. Grow some berries, think of seasonal timings, avoid poisons and pesticides, and watch the feathers flock!Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4fSX9EdBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cAAV7gBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4dPOVuLEG Homesteading Book https://growepic.co/4dQaivWLearn More: 25 Top Plants to Attract Birds to Your YardConnect With David Mann, PhD:David Mann, PhD earned his doctorate from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution by studying domino damselfish sounds at a Pacific atoll, and he was a faculty member at the University of South Florida. More recently, he is the Founder of Loggerhead Instruments which developed Haikubox, a tool that measures bioacoustics – the sounds that animals make to communicate. This consumer product is designed to automatically identify birds using their sounds. These boxes collect millions of birdsong recordings stored in a massive community science database which will be used for scientific discovery.Facebook Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube WebsiteLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Birds are excellent pest controllers for gardens. Chickadees, for instance, feed their chicks caterpillars every 3 minutes. That’s hundreds of caterpillars per day, some of which may have been feeding on your favorite brassica plants. Larger birds of prey manage rodent populations as well. Each bird has its own role to play in your garden.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3AAj2bdBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dDSLrmBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/46YSGvIEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3Aw6oKuLearn More: 25 Top Plants to Attract Birds to Your YardConnect With David Mann, PhD:David Mann, PhD earned his doctorate from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution by studying domino damselfish sounds at a Pacific atoll, and he was a faculty member at the University of South Florida. More recently, he is the Founder of Loggerhead Instruments which developed Haikubox, a tool that measures bioacoustics – the sounds that animals make to communicate. This consumer product is designed to automatically identify birds using their sounds. These boxes collect millions of birdsong recordings stored in a massive community science database which will be used for scientific discovery.Facebook Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube WebsiteLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

The ways animals make sounds may surprise you! Unlike humans, vocalizations aren’t always localized in the mouth. These may emit from muscles inside their bodies. Different sounds have different purposes too, and upon observing you may find there are many sounds you weren’t aware of before. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3WV0ZnxBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4czMk79Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SYWreUEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4fTNAVCLearn More: 25 Top Plants to Attract Birds to Your YardConnect With David Mann, PhD:David Mann, PhD earned his doctorate from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution by studying domino damselfish sounds at a Pacific atoll, and he was a faculty member at the University of South Florida. More recently, he is the Founder of Loggerhead Instruments which developed Haikubox, a tool that measures bioacoustics – the sounds that animals make to communicate. This consumer product is designed to automatically identify birds using their sounds. These boxes collect millions of birdsong recordings stored in a massive community science database which will be used for scientific discovery.Facebook Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube WebsiteLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

David Mann, PhD invented the Haikubox with his colleagues at Loggerhead Instruments in order to learn more about animal behavior. The way they do this is by collecting bioacoustics, or the sounds produced by living organisms. This information has given researchers a better understanding of the species in an area, and their movements within the ecosystem.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dzHfwSBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dKxFasBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3Z0DtZfEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4cA3SAcLearn More: 25 Top Plants to Attract Birds to Your YardConnect With David Mann, PhD:David Mann, PhD earned his doctorate from the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution by studying domino damselfish sounds at a Pacific atoll, and he was a faculty member at the University of South Florida. More recently, he is the Founder of Loggerhead Instruments which developed Haikubox, a tool that measures bioacoustics – the sounds that animals make to communicate. This consumer product is designed to automatically identify birds using their sounds. These boxes collect millions of birdsong recordings stored in a massive community science database which will be used for scientific discovery.Facebook Instagram Threads LinkedIn YouTube WebsiteLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Merlin Tuttle, Founder of Bat Conservation International is here to educate us about bats in this full episode of the Beet Podcast. He and Kevin discuss how bats are an important aspect of agriculture, pest control, and ecosystems in general. They even discuss how to attract bats to your garden!Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dIKjGKBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dh2kMxBook Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/3YLzjEaEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3YNZxWBLearn More: 9 Ways To Attract Bats To Your GardenConnect With Merlin Tuttle:Dr. Merlin Tuttle is widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation; he is an ecologist, wildlife photographer, and conservationist who has studied bats and championed their preservation for over 60 years; widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation. He's the founder of Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation, home to his legacy and devoted to research, education and the conservation of bats, where he is currently and solely active. Through MTBC he provides the world's finest bat photo gallery, the most up-to-date responses to exaggerated disease speculation, and it is the only place to access his more than 60 years of unique experience or support his continuing efforts.Joined by Teresa Nichta ("nikta"), Outreach and Collection Manager at Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation. Teresa manages Merlin’s extensive photographic collection as well as social media, video production, field planning, development, correspondence and all things in between.WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

You may have heard that bats drink blood, carry diseases, and get caught in human hair, but the truth is much more interesting!Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46LEwOpBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3X6dWw7Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/46MlYO7EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3yGglEtLearn More: 9 Ways To Attract Bats To Your GardenConnect With Merlin Tuttle:Dr. Merlin Tuttle is widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation; he is an ecologist, wildlife photographer, and conservationist who has studied bats and championed their preservation for over 60 years; widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation. He's the founder of Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation, home to his legacy and devoted to research, education and the conservation of bats, where he is currently and solely active. Through MTBC he provides the world's finest bat photo gallery, the most up-to-date responses to exaggerated disease speculation, and it is the only place to access his more than 60 years of unique experience or support his continuing efforts.Joined by Teresa Nichta ("nikta"), Outreach and Collection Manager at Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation. Teresa manages Merlin’s extensive photographic collection as well as social media, video production, field planning, development, correspondence and all things in between.WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Believe it or not, bats are pollinators who transfer pollen from plant to plant, feeding on flower nectar. You can include certain plants in your garden to attract them. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3MaJuKYBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46Wvn5FBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3M76lHlEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3SUmhkeLearn More: 9 Ways To Attract Bats To Your GardenConnect With Merlin Tuttle:Dr. Merlin Tuttle is widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation; he is an ecologist, wildlife photographer, and conservationist who has studied bats and championed their preservation for over 60 years; widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation. He's the founder of Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation, home to his legacy and devoted to research, education and the conservation of bats, where he is currently and solely active. Through MTBC he provides the world's finest bat photo gallery, the most up-to-date responses to exaggerated disease speculation, and it is the only place to access his more than 60 years of unique experience or support his continuing efforts.Joined by Teresa Nichta ("nikta"), Outreach and Collection Manager at Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation. Teresa manages Merlin’s extensive photographic collection as well as social media, video production, field planning, development, correspondence and all things in between.WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Installing a bat house with and locating it appropriately is an easy way to bring bats in, and it’s a great way to encourage them to stay. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dK94CyBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dNICaTBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3YIXZxjEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4dCmJvuLearn More: 9 Ways To Attract Bats To Your GardenConnect With Merlin Tuttle:Dr. Merlin Tuttle is widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation; he is an ecologist, wildlife photographer, and conservationist who has studied bats and championed their preservation for over 60 years; widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation. He's the founder of Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation, home to his legacy and devoted to research, education and the conservation of bats, where he is currently and solely active. Through MTBC he provides the world's finest bat photo gallery, the most up-to-date responses to exaggerated disease speculation, and it is the only place to access his more than 60 years of unique experience or support his continuing efforts.Joined by Teresa Nichta ("nikta"), Outreach and Collection Manager at Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation. Teresa manages Merlin’s extensive photographic collection as well as social media, video production, field planning, development, correspondence and all things in between.WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

With many species on the decline, maintaining biodiversity in native bat habitats is of the utmost importance.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46M1zstBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46OsEuVBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SQAEWEEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4dmTzkfLearn More: 9 Ways To Attract Bats To Your GardenConnect With Merlin Tuttle:Dr. Merlin Tuttle is widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation; he is an ecologist, wildlife photographer, and conservationist who has studied bats and championed their preservation for over 60 years; widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation. He's the founder of Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation, home to his legacy and devoted to research, education and the conservation of bats, where he is currently and solely active. Through MTBC he provides the world's finest bat photo gallery, the most up-to-date responses to exaggerated disease speculation, and it is the only place to access his more than 60 years of unique experience or support his continuing efforts.Joined by Teresa Nichta ("nikta"), Outreach and Collection Manager at Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation. Teresa manages Merlin’s extensive photographic collection as well as social media, video production, field planning, development, correspondence and all things in between.WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Bats may have a frightening reputation, but these misunderstood mammals are excellent pest-controllers in the garden.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3MaHwdyBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3YObTy6Book Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/3M8zCRXEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3M753ftLearn More: 9 Ways To Attract Bats To Your GardenConnect With Merlin Tuttle:Dr. Merlin Tuttle is widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation; he is an ecologist, wildlife photographer, and conservationist who has studied bats and championed their preservation for over 60 years; widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation. He's the founder of Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation, home to his legacy and devoted to research, education and the conservation of bats, where he is currently and solely active. Through MTBC he provides the world's finest bat photo gallery, the most up-to-date responses to exaggerated disease speculation, and it is the only place to access his more than 60 years of unique experience or support his continuing efforts.Joined by Teresa Nichta ("nikta"), Outreach and Collection Manager at Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation. Teresa manages Merlin’s extensive photographic collection as well as social media, video production, field planning, development, correspondence and all things in between.WebsiteTwitterInstagramFacebookYouTubeLove Epic Gardening products? Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Carol Connare is the 14th editor of the longest running farming publication in North America, called the Old Farmer’s Almanac. In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, she and Kevin discuss gardening, and what it’s like to work for this important gardening legacy. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3SHggHiBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3YGWNubBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SJFLYBEG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3WVQ0LOLearn More: 10 Things You Should Know Before Growing TomatoesConnect With Carol Connare:Carol Connare is the editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac, an annual publication devoted to growing and knowing. She is the 14th editor in the publication's history and only the second woman to hold the post. She is an avid gardener of flowers, herbs, and vegetables.WebsiteHandbookInstagramYouTubeShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

What elements are present in the current Farmer’s Almanac? Weather is a huge topic. Astronomical information, and nature stories connected to the garden are present too. Folklore and wildlife stories get people familiar with what kinds of things happen on farms all over. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:https://growepic.co/3AaTG3pBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3WH9uCRBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4ceVAgZEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3WTHIUSLearn More: 10 Things You Should Know Before Growing TomatoesConnect With Carol Connare:Carol Connare is the editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac, an annual publication devoted to growing and knowing. She is the 14th editor in the publication's history and only the second woman to hold the post. She is an avid gardener of flowers, herbs, and vegetables.WebsiteHandbookInstagramYouTubeShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Carol Connare just moved to a new property  in New Hampshire and in turn inherited a half acre permaculture forest. From hardy kiwis to raspberries, persimmons to paw paws, this new project poses plenty of excitement! With an added vegetable garden, abundance is in order. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3yzXQ4tBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3SINvdzBook Collection Page:https://growepic.co/46BQha5EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3SINLJzLearn More: 10 Things You Should Know Before Growing TomatoesConnect With Carol Connare:Carol Connare is the editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac, an annual publication devoted to growing and knowing. She is the 14th editor in the publication's history and only the second woman to hold the post. She is an avid gardener of flowers, herbs, and vegetables.WebsiteHandbookInstagramYouTubeShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Tomatoes are a gateway vegetable for new gardeners. That’s because they’re easy to grow, but require care techniques that can be applied to other veggies. In this episode, Editor of the Famer’s Almanac, Carol Connare covers the ins and outs of tomato cultivation.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4fF35RiBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Yxio8qBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SGSU4GEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3YK4SOCLearn More: 10 Things You Should Know Before Growing TomatoesConnect With Carol Connare:Carol Connare is the editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac, an annual publication devoted to growing and knowing. She is the 14th editor in the publication's history and only the second woman to hold the post. She is an avid gardener of flowers, herbs, and vegetables.WebsiteHandbookInstagramYouTubeShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

We’re not talking about gardens full of nighttime pollinator plants. We’re talking about coordinating growing with the 28 day moon cycle. What goes into moon gardening, and how can you practice it at home? Editor of the Farmer’s Almanac, Carol Connare explains here. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dz7AuLBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3WCwFOEBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3YCFLx9EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3yxgoCoLearn More: 10 Things You Should Know Before Growing TomatoesConnect With Carol Connare:Carol Connare is the editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac, an annual publication devoted to growing and knowing. She is the 14th editor in the publication's history and only the second woman to hold the post. She is an avid gardener of flowers, herbs, and vegetables.WebsiteHandbookInstagramYouTubeShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

The Old Farmer’s Almanac is an old standby for gardeners in North America. For centuries, this publication has given people access to useful and new information about gardening topics of all kinds. Here, Kevin and the Almanac’s 14th editor, Carol Connare discuss its origins. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3LYCrFmBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3yxG1myBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/46MtSHiEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3ywCKE9Learn More: 10 Things You Should Know Before Growing TomatoesConnect With Carol Connare:Carol Connare is the editor of The Old Farmer's Almanac, an annual publication devoted to growing and knowing. She is the 14th editor in the publication's history and only the second woman to hold the post. She is an avid gardener of flowers, herbs, and vegetables.WebsiteHandbookInstagramYouTubeShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Dr. Gerald Holmes, director of the CalPoly Strawberry Center knows how to cultivate the most delicious strawberries. Everything from varieties to grow, to how to grow them, and even to dealing with pests and diseases – this is the Strawberry Center’s focus. Listen as he and Kevin Espiritu discuss all of these topics and more. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3LNyR0qBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3WN2p4BBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SvnRssEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3WNit6rLearn More: 11 Strawberry-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This YearConnect With Gerald Holmes:Gerald Holmes is the founding Director of the Strawberry Center at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo. Gerald got his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from UC Riverside in 1994 then worked as a Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor in Imperial County for three years.  For the next 12 years he was an Extension Vegetable Pathologist and Associate Professor at NC State University then worked six years as Product Development Manager for Valent USA Corporation before becoming Director of the Strawberry Center in 2014.InstagramFacebookWebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Gerald got started in the farming world through gardening with his dad. He developed an interest in horticulture in high school, and wanted to know more about agricultural practices around the world. Through Plant Pathology, he made his way to the Strawberry Center, which is celebrating its 10th year this summer. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4d78fnoBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/46yviopBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3WtYzfAEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3YtWRNZLearn More: 11 Strawberry-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This YearConnect With Gerald Holmes:Gerald Holmes is the founding Director of the Strawberry Center at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo. Gerald got his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from UC Riverside in 1994 then worked as a Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor in Imperial County for three years.  For the next 12 years he was an Extension Vegetable Pathologist and Associate Professor at NC State University then worked six years as Product Development Manager for Valent USA Corporation before becoming Director of the Strawberry Center in 2014.InstagramFacebookWebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Strawberries are supple fruits that can contract a host of diseases and pests. In this episode, Kevin and Dr. Gerald Holmes discuss the most common ones. From spider mites to Lygus bugs, and botrytis, they cover the best ways to keep these out of your strawberries.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3ykKitFBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Sy6RlxBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3ykKvwXEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4fFno0WLearn More: 11 Strawberry-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This YearConnect With Gerald Holmes:Gerald Holmes is the founding Director of the Strawberry Center at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo. Gerald got his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from UC Riverside in 1994 then worked as a Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor in Imperial County for three years.  For the next 12 years he was an Extension Vegetable Pathologist and Associate Professor at NC State University then worked six years as Product Development Manager for Valent USA Corporation before becoming Director of the Strawberry Center in 2014.InstagramFacebookWebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

There are thousands of varieties of strawberries that have been developed for use in commercial farming. In stores, they aren’t labeled, so you don’t know if you’re eating short day or day neutral berries. For home growers, knowing where you live is the basis of selecting the best varieties to grow. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3WwVg7bBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dcyBnVBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3YtHpB9EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4dsTFWZ Learn More:  11 Strawberry-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This YearConnect With Gerald Holmes:Gerald Holmes is the founding Director of the Strawberry Center at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo. Gerald got his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from UC Riverside in 1994 then worked as a Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor in Imperial County for three years.  For the next 12 years he was an Extension Vegetable Pathologist and Associate Professor at NC State University then worked six years as Product Development Manager for Valent USA Corporation before becoming Director of the Strawberry Center in 2014.InstagramFacebookWebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

The garden strawberry came from cultivated wild strawberries. This occurred in regions all over the world, with strawberries specific to certain areas. Through cross pollination, people develop the delicious hybrids we love today. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3yrUnoDBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46sY7TnBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3SA1tOyEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3SAZ2eFLearn More: 11 Strawberry-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This YearConnect With Gerald Holmes:Gerald Holmes is the founding Director of the Strawberry Center at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo. Gerald got his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from UC Riverside in 1994 then worked as a Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor in Imperial County for three years.  For the next 12 years he was an Extension Vegetable Pathologist and Associate Professor at NC State University then worked six years as Product Development Manager for Valent USA Corporation before becoming Director of the Strawberry Center in 2014.InstagramFacebookWebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Good combinations of sweet and acidity is what makes strawberry flavor for Dr. Gerald Holmes, Director of the CalPoly Strawberry Center. While varieties have traits that promote good flavor, proper cultivation and climate alters flavors in myriad ways. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3YvLyVwBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3LPSCEFBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4ca784TEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3YxVgXhLearn More: 11 Strawberry-Growing Mistakes to Avoid This YearConnect With Gerald Holmes:Gerald Holmes is the founding Director of the Strawberry Center at Cal Poly State University in San Luis Obispo. Gerald got his Ph.D. in Plant Pathology from UC Riverside in 1994 then worked as a Cooperative Extension Farm Advisor in Imperial County for three years.  For the next 12 years he was an Extension Vegetable Pathologist and Associate Professor at NC State University then worked six years as Product Development Manager for Valent USA Corporation before becoming Director of the Strawberry Center in 2014.InstagramFacebookWebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, Kevin and Jacques have a conversation about their gardens. Crops that are flourishing in the summer season are in crank mode. If you want to know how to get your garden into crank mode, listen here!EG shop homepage:  https://growepic.co/4deLMEsBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Yh1lHpEG book collection page: https://growepic.co/3Yh1tXpEG homesteading book:  https://growepic.co/4fgk4JfLearn More: 12 Beginner Gardening Mistakes to Avoid This SummerConnect With Jacques:Jacques’ YouTubeJacques’ InstagramJacques’ WebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Could you get a garden into crank mode sooner? It all starts with proper fertility – namely, available nitrogen. Follow up that base with appropriate amounts of macronutrients and trace minerals, and crank mode begins!  EG shop homepage:  https://growepic.co/3YkbXFzBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cTUPecEG book collection page: https://growepic.co/3WGiRE1EG homesteading book:  https://growepic.co/4cRMTKuLearn More: 12 Beginner Gardening Mistakes to Avoid This SummerConnect With Jacques:Jacques’ YouTubeJacques’ InstagramJacques’ WebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Jacques tomatoes are simply popping off this year. The lack of May Grey in San Diego, and his attentive care and fertilization helped. In this episode, Kevin and Jacques discuss their top crops this summer, and what they did to get them to crank. EG shop homepage:  https://growepic.co/3A0fkaJBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Sqys89EG book collection page:  https://growepic.co/3ybY41CEG homesteading book:  https://growepic.co/3WEpaI0Learn More: 12 Beginner Gardening Mistakes to Avoid This SummerConnect With Jacques:Jacques’ YouTubeJacques’ InstagramJacques’ WebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Kevin and Jacques discuss happenings in the four 4x4 test gardens at the Epic Homestead. Previous experiments involved soil-testing, and tomato-burying. There’s even more experimentation planned to give gardeners a good idea of what works and what doesn’t.EG shop homepage:  https://growepic.co/4cWbspLBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46qrKofEG book collection page: https://growepic.co/3Yl9tH1EG homesteading book:  https://growepic.co/4fi0fBnLearn More: 12 Beginner Gardening Mistakes to Avoid This SummerConnect With Jacques:Jacques’ YouTubeJacques’ InstagramJacques’ WebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

What interesting plantings did Jacques and Kevin grow over the last couple of years? For Jacques, it’s okra with cucumbers as a living mulch. Kevin twined his indeterminate tomatoes with cucumbers. Unique and interesting pairings are a great way to ensure heavy yields.EG shop homepage:  https://growepic.co/46p8isgBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bZw1QDEG book collection page: https://growepic.co/3Woy3UKEG homesteading book:  https://growepic.co/3WBGYUiLearn More: 12 Beginner Gardening Mistakes to Avoid This SummerConnect With Jacques:Jacques’ YouTubeJacques’ InstagramJacques’ WebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Kevin and Jacques never know which part of their summer gardens will pop off. This year, it’s corn for Kevin, and tomatoes for Jacques. Is it a couple of seasons of compost added to the top of a raised bed that gets J and K into crank mode? Find out here!EG shop homepage:  https://growepic.co/3WGe6crBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3ydIIJXEG book collection page: https://growepic.co/4cW9WE5EG homesteading book:  https://growepic.co/4fynHuvLearn More: 12 Beginner Gardening Mistakes to Avoid This SummerConnect With Jacques:Jacques’ YouTubeJacques’ InstagramJacques’ WebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Pest control is an important aspect of organic gardening. And as a master gardener, Susan Mulvihill has tons of experience with integrated pest management (IPM). In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, Susan and Kevin discuss common pests, misconceptions about them, and the best ways to control them and maintain a thriving organic garden.EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/4cXX0xnBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bZ1rXlEG book collection page: https://growepic.co/4bXdvsdEG homesteading book:  https://growepic.co/4cg4dIdLearn More: 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Fighting Garden PestsConnect With Susan Mulvihill:Susan Mulvihill is the author of the new book, The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook and The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook. Susan has been a Master Gardener for over 20 years and is the Sunday garden columnist for The Spokesman-Review newspaper in Spokane, Washington. She and her husband, Bill, garden in raised beds. Her mission has been to teach everyone how to grow their own food, to respect nature by avoiding the use of chemicals, and encourages everyone to plant a diverse landscape to attract a wide variety of beneficial insects.FacebookInstagramYouTubeWebsiteLove Epic Gardening products?Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

You have options while diagnosing your diseased plants. You can reach out to your local Master Gardeners group or you can consult Susan Mulvihill’s new book, The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook.EG shop homepage:  https://growepic.co/3YcB1hxBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Whv0OfEG book collection page: https://growepic.co/3xWOEqJEG homesteading book:  https://growepic.co/3A08yS4Learn More: 7 Mistakes to Avoid When Fighting Garden PestsConnect With Susan Mulvihill:Susan Mulvihill is the author of the new book, The Vegetable Garden Problem Solver Handbook and The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook. Susan has been a Master Gardener for over 20 years and is the Sunday garden columnist for The Spokesman-Review newspaper in Spokane, Washington. She and her husband, Bill, garden in raised beds. Her mission has been to teach everyone how to grow their own food, to respect nature by avoiding the use of chemicals, and encourages everyone to plant a diverse landscape to attract a wide variety of beneficial insects.FacebookInstagramYouTubeWebsiteLove Epic Gardening products?Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server