Susan Mulvhill, author of The Vegetable Garden Pest Handbook, walks us through the basics of IPM. EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/4d7bWcfBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3zQ81CdEG book collection page: https://growepic.co/4f6x3gJEG homesteading book: https://growepic.co/4d8ix65Learn 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

Getting started in the garden can be intimidating. There’s a lot to consider like where to put your garden, when and where to plant certain crops, the list goes on. Susan Mulvihill is back on the podcast this week to help us troubleshoot issues in our vegetable gardens. EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/3Yejea6Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bS0f8jEG book collection page: https://growepic.co/4cO0UIZEG homesteading book: https://growepic.co/4cOMNU1Learn 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

As the author of City Nature, Martha Retallick knows first hand about the effects of water scarcity. In that vein, she has harnessed the power of the Great Watering Can in the Sky. Today she harvests and stores rainwater, giving her the option to grow a lush garden amidst a desert climate. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Y2xC4ZBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3S2LLvhBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3LoUlkgEG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/4bNZn4uLearn More: Don't Make These 7 Watering Mistakes in Your GardenConnect With Martha Retallick:Martha Retallick is named for her great grandmother, a Victory Gardener who fed eight people from her plot in the blizzard capital of America, Buffalo, New York. With that level of determination in her DNA, Martha has to find ways to make gardening work. Even in Tucson, Arizona. She’ll reveal her secret superpower, water harvesting, during her “Epic Gardening” appearance.Western Sky Communications Web SiteBookLove 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 harvest rainwater? In Martha’s garden, the harvesting process has afforded her a thriving, lush garden, and her book, City Nature. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/466m9TXBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cXsF1CBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4cCMFqpEGHomesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3zHUZXoLearn More: Don't Make These 7 Watering Mistakes in Your GardenConnect With Martha Retallick:Martha Retallick is named for her great grandmother, a Victory Gardener who fed eight people from her plot in the blizzard capital of America, Buffalo, New York. With that level of determination in her DNA, Martha has to find ways to make gardening work. Even in Tucson, Arizona. She’ll reveal her secret superpower, water harvesting, during her “Epic Gardening” appearance.Western Sky Communications Web SiteBookLove 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 different kinds of greywater systems, and ways to employ them in a garden. Martha uses greywater from her washing machine to water her fruit trees. She reaps other benefits, too, including financial incentives!Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cZDkJ1Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4f5Lx07Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4cEVv75EGHomesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3zDoXfkLearn More: Don't Make These 7 Watering Mistakes in Your GardenConnect With Martha Retallick:Martha Retallick is named for her great grandmother, a Victory Gardener who fed eight people from her plot in the blizzard capital of America, Buffalo, New York. With that level of determination in her DNA, Martha has to find ways to make gardening work. Even in Tucson, Arizona. She’ll reveal her secret superpower, water harvesting, during her “Epic Gardening” appearance.Western Sky Communications Web SiteBookLove 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

Rainwater cisterns are a great way to actively harvest and conserve water. Here, Kevin and Martha discuss the ins and outs of using cisterns, and the benefits that come with installing them in your yard. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3xSKgJfBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/468iJjMBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3zKHOVSEGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4eW3iPDLearn More: Don't Make These 7 Watering Mistakes in Your GardenConnect With Martha Retallick:Martha Retallick is named for her great grandmother, a Victory Gardener who fed eight people from her plot in the blizzard capital of America, Buffalo, New York. With that level of determination in her DNA, Martha has to find ways to make gardening work. Even in Tucson, Arizona. She’ll reveal her secret superpower, water harvesting, during her “Epic Gardening” appearance.Western Sky Communications Web SiteBookLove 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 is passive water harvesting? Martha outlines two methods of passively harvesting water in her garden. By slowing the water, allowing it to spread out, and sink down, she harnesses what would otherwise be urban runoff, and adds tons of free water to her garden in the process. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Wok7ubBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3W28R6uBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3S7EvhFEG Homesteading Book:   https://growepic.co/3Wm5tVgLearn More: Don't Make These 7 Watering Mistakes in Your GardenConnect With Martha Retallick:Martha Retallick is named for her great grandmother, a Victory Gardener who fed eight people from her plot in the blizzard capital of America, Buffalo, New York. With that level of determination in her DNA, Martha has to find ways to make gardening work. Even in Tucson, Arizona. She’ll reveal her secret superpower, water harvesting, during her “Epic Gardening” appearance.Western Sky Communications Web SiteBookLove 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

When Martha moved to Tucson, she wanted to plant a garden full of trees. But irrigating them posed a huge problem in her desert climate. Instead of spending tons of money on a full system, Martha opted to harvest from the “Big Watering Can In the Sky”.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Wn4zbdBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3Y2Q8tXBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3WmkarqEGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3XXPga4Learn More:  Don't Make These 7 Watering Mistakes in Your GardenConnect With Martha Retallick:Martha Retallick is named for her great grandmother, a Victory Gardener who fed eight people from her plot in the blizzard capital of America, Buffalo, New York. With that level of determination in her DNA, Martha has to find ways to make gardening work. Even in Tucson, Arizona. She’ll reveal her secret superpower, water harvesting, during her “Epic Gardening” appearance.Western Sky Communications Web SiteBookLove 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 this full episode of the Beet podcast, Kevin has an in-depth conversation with renowned tomato grower and breeder, Craig LeHoullier. Their discussion ranges from growing epic tomatoes, to expert breeding techniques. Craig also imparts his experience working in the Dwaf Tomato Breeding Project. While you’re growing your own tomatoes, take note of Craig’s advice! Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3RVkvi6Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3xItJaJBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3XTWwnsEGEG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3VLlJh6Learn More:  How to Grow Epic Tomatoes in Grow BagsConnect With Craig LeHoullier:Craig LeHoullier, PhD (chemistry), advisor for tomatoes to the Seed Savers Exchange, co-leader of the Dwarf Tomato Breeding Project, author of Epic Tomatoes and Growing Vegetables in Strawbales (Storey publishing), approaching his 40th year of gardening.InstagramWebsiteYouTubeLove 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

Humans eat with their eyes, and with their memories of impactful flavors. Craig likes tomatoes with intensity, but he knows that everyone’s tasting preferences are different. That’s why he’s taken lots of time to understand the intricacies of different tomatoes. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/461lQK7Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45WiYOvBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3zx7YLuEGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3VVSBE0Learn More: How to Grow Epic Tomatoes in Grow BagsConnect With Craig LeHoullier:Craig LeHoullier, PhD (chemistry), advisor for tomatoes to the Seed Savers Exchange, co-leader of the Dwarf Tomato Breeding Project, author of Epic Tomatoes and Growing Vegetables in Strawbales (Storey publishing), approaching his 40th year of gardening.InstagramWebsiteYouTubeLove 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, Epic Tomatoes is a book written by Craig LeHoullier! Here he outlines all the basic tenets of great tomato-growing. Having a bountiful harvest of these fruits involves building in quality at every step, from seed-selection to ripening.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3zGLp71Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bObQ8xBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3xOR6iNEGHomesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/4bCEuJoLearn More: How to Grow Epic Tomatoes in Grow BagsConnect With Craig LeHoullier:Craig LeHoullier, PhD (chemistry), advisor for tomatoes to the Seed Savers Exchange, co-leader of the Dwarf Tomato Breeding Project, author of Epic Tomatoes and Growing Vegetables in Strawbales (Storey publishing), approaching his 40th year of gardening.InstagramWebsiteYouTubeLove 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

When Craig started gardening tomatoes, he learned to maximize his space by growing them in containers, and straw bales. In this episode, he reveals his secrets for successful bale and container tomatoes, and turns to the old adage “what you put in, you get out.”Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VLiXbGBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/4eUKUXaBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4f5VXx5EGHomesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3xLRzCmLearn More: How to Grow Epic Tomatoes in Grow BagsConnect With Craig LeHoullier:Craig LeHoullier, PhD (chemistry), advisor for tomatoes to the Seed Savers Exchange, co-leader of the Dwarf Tomato Breeding Project, author of Epic Tomatoes and Growing Vegetables in Strawbales (Storey publishing), approaching his 40th year of gardening.InstagramWebsiteYouTubeLove 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

Craig’s Dwarf Tomato Breeding Project has been going strong for the last 18 years. Fervor about this project spread largely through word of mouth. He and other gardeners involved in the project have developed some of the coolest dwarf cultivars out there in conjunction with the Open Source Seed Initiative. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3RSrAA7Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45SCvzsBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3zsUzUSEGHomesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3VWtUamLearn More: How to Grow Epic Tomatoes in Grow BagsConnect With Craig LeHoullier:Craig LeHoullier, PhD (chemistry), advisor for tomatoes to the Seed Savers Exchange, co-leader of the Dwarf Tomato Breeding Project, author of Epic Tomatoes and Growing Vegetables in Strawbales (Storey publishing), approaching his 40th year of gardening.InstagramWebsiteYouTubeLove 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

Craig LeHoullier has spent over 40 years gardening tomatoes. He loves the variety of tomatoes available to gardeners, and he loves to teach people about their flavors and nuances. Kevin and Craig talk about the Godfather’s current tomato projects, and reflect on results they got in the most recent tomato season. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cRfAGWBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cRMfwmBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3WcvyGcEGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/45W8MpaLearn More: How to Grow Epic Tomatoes in Grow BagsConnect With Craig LeHoullier:Craig LeHoullier, PhD (chemistry), advisor for tomatoes to the Seed Savers Exchange, co-leader of the Dwarf Tomato Breeding Project, author of Epic Tomatoes and Growing Vegetables in Strawbales (Storey publishing), approaching his 40th year of gardening.InstagramWebsiteYouTubeLove 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

As a food scientist, Victoria Pardo Uzitas has plenty of experience with food trends and food safety. As a gardener of over two decades, she folds her knowledge of both into her growing space. In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, she and Jacques discuss how to keep the garden food-safe, and how to enjoy the tantalizing flavor the garden provides. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3RQzbiKBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VQcQ5IBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3W74OGYEG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/4cMuK03Learn More: Are Galvanized Steel Garden Beds Safe?Connect With Victoria Pardo Uzitas: Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a distinguished Food Scientist with a remarkable track record of launching thousands of products, for hundreds of brands throughout the world. Having worked at Global Fortune 100 Food Companies, she is currently a Managing Partner at Ubiquity Biz, a Soup to Nuts boutique agency based in San Diego. She began growing her own food in 2000. Driven by her belief that "food can transform lives," Victoria finds her volunteer work at Kitchens for Good, a local nonprofit, exceptionally rewarding. LinkedinUbiquity BizKitchen for GoodLove 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

Victoria does a lot of research on disease trends, as they are often the precursor for food trends. And today, trends are global. We are increasingly connected, and there is increasing concern about the environmental impact of growing certain foods.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3xESioVBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3VLEml1Book Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/3RPJJyC EGHomesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/4cJwh7Learn More: Are Galvanized Steel Garden Beds Safe?Connect With Victoria Pardo Uzitas:Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a distinguished Food Scientist with a remarkable track record of launching thousands of products, for hundreds of brands throughout the world. Having worked at Global Fortune 100 Food Companies, she is currently a Managing Partner at Ubiquity Biz, a Soup to Nuts boutique agency based in San Diego. She began growing her own food in 2000. Driven by her belief that "food can transform lives," Victoria finds her volunteer work at Kitchens for Good, a local nonprofit, exceptionally rewarding. LinkedinUbiquity Biz Kitchen for Good Love 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

Victoria Pardo Uzitas used to have a cocktail column under the pen name Libation Lady. Naturally, she has recipes in her back pocket for some of the tastiest out there. Hear her tips and tricks for increasing and infusing flavors in delicious beverages straight from the garden. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/4bqqUZyBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3XPjHizBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4eMVrnuEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3zieky7Learn More:Are Galvanized Steel Garden Beds Safe?Connect With Victoria Pardo Uzitas:Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a distinguished Food Scientist with a remarkable track record of launching thousands of products, for hundreds of brands throughout the world. Having worked at Global Fortune 100 Food Companies, she is currently a Managing Partner at Ubiquity Biz, a Soup to Nuts boutique agency based in San Diego. She began growing her own food in 2000. Driven by her belief that "food can transform lives," Victoria finds her volunteer work at Kitchens for Good, a local nonprofit, exceptionally rewarding. LinkedinUbiquity BizKitchen for Good Love 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

Choosing food-safe beds is one of the most important ways gardeners can ensure their produce is nourishment, rather than poison. Another concern is durability, and there’s a fine balance between growing in food-safe materials, and purchasing something that will last. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/45Rq9rhBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4brccSdBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4eHFrmzEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3VMEfFNConnect With Victoria Pardo Uzitas:Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a distinguished Food Scientist with a remarkable track record of launching thousands of products, for hundreds of brands throughout the world. Having worked at Global Fortune 100 Food Companies, she is currently a Managing Partner at Ubiquity Biz, a Soup to Nuts boutique agency based in San Diego. She began growing her own food in 2000. Driven by her belief that "food can transform lives," Victoria finds her volunteer work at Kitchens for Good, a local nonprofit, exceptionally rewarding. Social Media: Ubiquity Biz WebsiteKitchen for Good Website Love 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

Is there more to simply rinsing produce before eating it? Garden food safety is about mitigating risks, especially for those with sensitive immune systems. Simple practices like washing harvests with vinegar and water, and cleaning tools between uses add an extra layer of protection and make the harvest last longer.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3W2wEnZBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45N3NamBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4eD82cCEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3RR0byuLearn More: Are Galvanized Steel Garden Beds Safe?Connect With Victoria Pardo Uzitas:Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a distinguished Food Scientist with a remarkable track record of launching thousands of products, for hundreds of brands throughout the world. Having worked at Global Fortune 100 Food Companies, she is currently a Managing Partner at Ubiquity Biz, a Soup to Nuts boutique agency based in San Diego. She began growing her own food in 2000. Driven by her belief that "food can transform lives," Victoria finds her volunteer work at Kitchens for Good, a local nonprofit, exceptionally rewarding. LinkedinUbiquity Biz Kitchen for Good Love 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

Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a food scientist. Food scientists work to keep food safe for eating. While it may not be something many gardeners think about, it’s paramount. From clearing debris to testing soil, gardeners have many ways to engage in food-safe practices. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/4clSEjvBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3RQlRL5Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3W8gWI8EG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3xt2CjWLearn More: Are Galvanized Steel Garden Beds Safe?Connect With Victoria Pardo Uzitas: Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a distinguished Food Scientist with a remarkable track record of launching thousands of products, for hundreds of brands throughout the world. Having worked at Global Fortune 100 Food Companies, she is currently a Managing Partner at Ubiquity Biz, a Soup to Nuts boutique agency based in San Diego. She began growing her own food in 2000. Driven by her belief that "food can transform lives," Victoria finds her volunteer work at Kitchens for Good, a local nonprofit, exceptionally rewarding. LinkedinUbiquity Biz Kitchen for GoodLove 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 this full-length episode of the Beet Podcast, Linda Ly of Garden Betty takes us through the practice of no-waste gardening. That means you get the most out of your harvests by using all the parts of your favorite veggies! Linda also shares the many plants that are popular worldwide, but perhaps not in the US.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3VzFEPVBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45yIadQBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4cwRv8oEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3KRn5lxLearn More: Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.The No-Waste Vegetable CookbookInstagramFacebookEmail ListYouTubeLazy Gardening AcademyShop 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 parts of common plants that aren’t as common to see in American stores and markets that you can use in your cuisine such as pepper leaves, Squash leaves, and tomato leaves.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/45C8PGTBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3xjypUmBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4c5PyzQEG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3XxcKT6Learn More: Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.The No-Waste Vegetable CookbookInstagramFacebookEmail ListYouTubeLazy Gardening AcademyShop 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

Linda shares her unconventional use of seeds in the kitchen. Pickled radish seed pod bloody marys anyone? Check out Botanical Interests Rat’s Tail RadishEpic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VCvqyeBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3RFHz4uBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3REb4U2EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4bjvXLkLearn More: Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.The No-Waste Vegetable CookbookInstagramFacebookEmail ListYouTubeLazy Gardening AcademyShop 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

Mix it up by adding some unconventional greens to your salads. Try fava bean leaves or pea shoots. Check out Linda’s  new cookbook for some unique salad recipes The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4csv6ZNBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/45Cwoz1Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3xs71U2EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4eB9TPoLearn More: Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.The No-Waste Vegetable CookbookInstagramFacebookEmail ListYouTubeLazy Gardening AcademyShop 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

3-in-1 plants anyone? You don’t need to wait for your Brassicas to fully mature before harvesting pieces of the plant to enjoy. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VC3f2ABotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bc7SGoBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3ximaY9EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3KT9k5DLearn More: Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.The No-Waste Vegetable CookbookInstagramFacebookEmail ListYouTubeLazy Gardening AcademyShop 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

Stop right there! Before you toss your carrot tops into the compost, try using those greens in some of your favorite recipes. This week, we welcome Linda Ly of Garden Betty on the show to talk all about using all parts of the plant from the garden. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45R8v7jBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3XyAeHzBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3xhKOItEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/45CVjCULearn More:  Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post.The No-Waste Vegetable CookbookInstagramFacebookEmail ListYouTubeLazy Gardening AcademyShop 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 get together at the Epic Homestead to take a look ahead to summer, and a look back at spring. Topics range from what they’re excited about, and what they would change. Within the discussion are plenty of tips and tricks gardeners can employ in their own gardens.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Vqac6xBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cl8t9oBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4ej7AQBEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/45rskl5Learn More:17 Cherry Tomatoes for Your Summer GardenConnect With Jacques in the Garden:It’s almost summer time! Kevin and Jacques talk about their plans for the warm season in their 2024 gardens. They look back on their wins, discuss their test garden, and cover their plans for summer gardening. As the new season approaches, they consider new ways to grow. 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

When you have an extended harvest of one type of plant, you have to figure out how to use it! Save donating your produce, there are so many ways to enjoy your favorite garden veggies. Kevin and Jacques aren’t strangers to this dilemma, and they share some of their best recipes here.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4b1z0YvBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VFUAx4Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3VwbkpAEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4bZwfZ0Learn More: 17 Cherry Tomatoes for Your Summer GardenConnect With Jacques in the Garden:It’s almost summer time! Kevin and Jacques talk about their plans for the warm season in their 2024 gardens. They look back on their wins, discuss their test garden, and cover their plans for summer gardening. As the new season approaches, they consider new ways to grow. 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

Gardening gets even better with the addition of landscaping. At the Homestead, the Epic Pond exemplifies how working with the landscape improves the garden tenfold. Jacques has been breaking up the garden with pollinator patches. They both have benefitted from self-sowing annuals and perennials as well. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aX9eocBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/45qSfcBBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4cl2VMhEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3Vr0Sj2Learn More: 17 Cherry Tomatoes for Your Summer GardenConnect With Jacques in the Garden:It’s almost summer time! Kevin and Jacques talk about their plans for the warm season in their 2024 gardens. They look back on their wins, discuss their test garden, and cover their plans for summer gardening. As the new season approaches, they consider new ways to grow. 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

Changing your methods in the garden is a great way to apply the lessons learned in a season. Whether it’s the timing, the plants you grow, or the modes you use, new seasons are opportunities for new perspectives. Hear how Jacques and Kevin take a moment of pause in the June Gloom of San Diego. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:https://growepic.co/3VFTDouBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3RnQXcPBook Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/4bXewl2EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4b16c2fLearn More: 17 Cherry Tomatoes for Your Summer GardenConnect With Jacques in the Garden:It’s almost summer time! Kevin and Jacques talk about their plans for the warm season in their 2024 gardens. They look back on their wins, discuss their test garden, and cover their plans for summer gardening. As the new season approaches, they consider new ways to grow. 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

Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to turn over the garden. Kevin and Jacques have been focused on tomatoes, and different ways to grow them. They’ve just harvested garlic and onions, and they’re getting ready for massive harvests of other warmth-loving plants.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/4bXY6bPBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4ejDSuTBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3yYcW3vEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4b2JlmMLearn More: 17 Cherry Tomatoes for Your Summer GardenConnect With Jacques in the Garden:It’s almost summer time! Kevin and Jacques talk about their plans for the warm season in their 2024 gardens. They look back on their wins, discuss their test garden, and cover their plans for summer gardening. As the new season approaches, they consider new ways to grow. 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

Common garden wisdom has recently been put to the test on the Epic Homestead. Everything from garden soil to growing methods is under the meticulous supervision of Kevin and Jacques. As they carry out their research and come to conclusions, they’ll share their results with the community. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Vmgu7uBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/4cmOWFYBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4bZFFDEEG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/45rp8G7Learn More:17 Cherry Tomatoes for Your Summer GardenConnect With Jacques in the Garden:It’s almost summer time! Kevin and Jacques talk about their plans for the warm season in their 2024 gardens. They look back on their wins, discuss their test garden, and cover their plans for summer gardening. As the new season approaches, they consider new ways to grow. 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 this week’s the Beet Podcast, we’re in conversation with Kristine Ellis of Dunkin’ Ducks. Kevin and Kristine discuss duck care, from rearing ducklings, to supporting a healthy collective at home. Does Kristine succeed in converting Kevin from chicken-keeper to duck-keeper? Listen and find out!Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VihtFwBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3KA2z8BBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3yQaTP4 EGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3XeFEHzConnect With Kristine Ellis: Kristine started ¨Dunkin Ducks¨ in 2017 as a fun way to share her beloved pets online. It quickly grew into a viral internet sensation, most notably with videos of her duck Munchkin drinking ice water from different restaurants. She focuses a lot on educational videos about raising pet ducks, while also keeping it fun with silly duck videos.InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookRaising Ducks for Beginners and BeyondLove 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

Everything you need to know about ducklings – sourcing, brooding, and rearing – is in this episode. Kristine Ellis of Dunkin Ducks even provides some extra tips and tricks that she has gathered in her multiple decades of caring for ducklings.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VihtFwBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3KA2z8BBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3yQaTP4 EGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3XeFEHzConnect With Kristine Ellis: Kristine started ¨Dunkin Ducks¨ in 2017 as a fun way to share her beloved pets online. It quickly grew into a viral internet sensation, most notably with videos of her duck Munchkin drinking ice water from different restaurants. She focuses a lot on educational videos about raising pet ducks, while also keeping it fun with silly duck videos.InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookRaising Ducks for Beginners and BeyondLove 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 structures do duck-keepers need to rear ducks safely? A water source and a shelter are obvious starting places. And you can even give your ducks a super deluxe living situation. Kristine Ellis discusses what they need, how to protect them, and what predators to expect. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3XaJAJvBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3x6wcviBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3Xfw6ftEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4bS9GW1Connect With Kristine Ellis: Kristine started ¨Dunkin Ducks¨ in 2017 as a fun way to share her beloved pets online. It quickly grew into a viral internet sensation, most notably with videos of her duck Munchkin drinking ice water from different restaurants. She focuses a lot on educational videos about raising pet ducks, while also keeping it fun with silly duck videos.InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookRaising Ducks for Beginners and BeyondLove 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

Kristine Ellis knows how to provide the optimal profile of vitamins and nutrients for ducks. While you can just go to the feed store and purchase standard food for your ducks, there are ways to boost their nourishment. Here, she provides a complete breakdown of how to give them good food and a healthy life. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aWlc1nBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3XeDEPzBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4ebNMi6EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3KxtAd1Connect With Kristine Ellis: Kristine started ¨Dunkin Ducks¨ in 2017 as a fun way to share her beloved pets online. It quickly grew into a viral internet sensation, most notably with videos of her duck Munchkin drinking ice water from different restaurants. She focuses a lot on educational videos about raising pet ducks, while also keeping it fun with silly duck videosInstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookRaising Ducks for Beginners and BeyondLove 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 this episode, Kevin and Kristine Ellis of Dunkin Ducks compare and contrast domestic ducks and chickens. Turns out, on the homestead, ducks function in much the same way that chickens do with some marked differences. Ducks have stronger immune systems than chickens and tend to be much hardier in exposure to the elements.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VzbEEUBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4egOHh6Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3Vibd0mEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/45dV3K4Connect With Kristine Ellis: Kristine started ¨Dunkin Ducks¨ in 2017 as a fun way to share her beloved pets online. It quickly grew into a viral internet sensation, most notably with videos of her duck Munchkin drinking ice water from different restaurants. She focuses a lot on educational videos about raising pet ducks, while also keeping it fun with silly duck videos.InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookRaising Ducks for Beginners and BeyondLove 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

It’s Duck week on the Beet! Kristine Ellis got started with ducks when her dad brought some home for her birthday. After creating a social media account for her ducks that went viral, Kristine developed Dunkin Ducks as a way to share her pets and educate people about duck rearing.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4eckpwaBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3KEGC8kBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3VyReMzEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3yNqAq6Connect With Kristine Ellis: Kristine started ¨Dunkin Ducks¨ in 2017 as a fun way to share her beloved pets online. It quickly grew into a viral internet sensation, most notably with videos of her duck Munchkin drinking ice water from different restaurants. She focuses a lot on educational videos about raising pet ducks, while also keeping it fun with silly duck videos.InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookRaising Ducks for Beginners and BeyondLove 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 don’t need a lot of space to have your own pond. A fountainscape or pondless waterfall is easy to install on a patio. It’s even possible to have an above ground pond in a small space. With a little extra TLC, and the right balance, it will thrive.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4565ZJUBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3yHK5ADBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3X0a4NIEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3X1KvMcLearn More:  11 Aquatic Plants for Your Garden PondConnect With Greg the Pond Guy:Greg Wittstock, The Pond Guy, is owner and CEO of Aquascape, Inc. After experimenting with ponds for over eight years, Greg had a “light bulb” moment. He decided that he wanted to do something he loved for a living – he wanted to build ponds. From there he created the Aquascape, Inc. business model. Greg authored The Pond Guy on Marketing and has appeared on the cover of Inc. Magazine and in Nat Geo Wild’s “Pond Stars” series.InstagramFacebookYouTubeTikTokLove 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

Fish are a critical part of ponds. Koi are commonly considered, but there are so many fish you can include in a pond. They become living artwork in the pond scape. But they also have a function! Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3UZ9T2kBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4c47kTOBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4e8uREIEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4aKbSOaLearn More:  11 Aquatic Plants for Your Garden PondConnect With Greg the Pond Guy:Greg Wittstock, The Pond Guy, is owner and CEO of Aquascape, Inc. After experimenting with ponds for over eight years, Greg had a “light bulb” moment. He decided that he wanted to do something he loved for a living – he wanted to build ponds. From there he created the Aquascape, Inc. business model. Greg authored The Pond Guy on Marketing and has appeared on the cover of Inc. Magazine and in Nat Geo Wild’s “Pond Stars” series.InstagramFacebookYouTubeTikTokLove 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

Adding a water feature to your yard starts with a solid plan. Not only do you need to know where the water edge is, but you’ll need to think about landscaping, elevation, and how the pond fits into the landscape. Hiring a certified Aquascaper to create something magnificent is an option too. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3wQk7u9Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bK4DH2Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3wRuDkSEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3yEXbhMLearn More:  11 Aquatic Plants for Your Garden PondConnect With Greg the Pond Guy:Greg Wittstock, The Pond Guy, is owner and CEO of Aquascape, Inc. After experimenting with ponds for over eight years, Greg had a “light bulb” moment. He decided that he wanted to do something he loved for a living – he wanted to build ponds. From there he created the Aquascape, Inc. business model. Greg authored The Pond Guy on Marketing and has appeared on the cover of Inc. Magazine and in Nat Geo Wild’s “Pond Stars” series.InstagramFacebookYouTubeTikTokLove 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

Gardens without water are incomplete, according to Greg the Pond Guy. There is no feature that will change a garden more than a pond. Not only is the sound of moving water relaxing, water features bring in wildlife and insects that support the ecosystem. It’s not just the water feature, but everything it entails.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bGsd7vBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bXNk5LBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3VqwzdmEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3yKzuETLearn More:  11 Aquatic Plants for Your Garden PondConnect With Greg the Pond Guy:Greg Wittstock, The Pond Guy, is owner and CEO of Aquascape, Inc. After experimenting with ponds for over eight years, Greg had a “light bulb” moment. He decided that he wanted to do something he loved for a living – he wanted to build ponds. From there he created the Aquascape, Inc. business model. Greg authored The Pond Guy on Marketing and has appeared on the cover of Inc. Magazine and in Nat Geo Wild’s “Pond Stars” series.InstagramFacebookYouTubeTikTokLove 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

Greg Whitstock, the Pond Guy has been in the pond trade for 33 years. He founded his professional pond business Aquascape in college. It all started when he decided he wanted to work in a field he loved, and built a pond for his turtles. Today Aquascape is the #1 pond contracting company in Chicago. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bEHc1SBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bDbq5oBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/456JWm9EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3wZL8LALearn More:  11 Aquatic Plants for Your Garden PondConnect With Greg the Pond Guy:Greg Wittstock, The Pond Guy, is owner and CEO of Aquascape, Inc. After experimenting with ponds for over eight years, Greg had a “light bulb” moment. He decided that he wanted to do something he loved for a living – he wanted to build ponds. From there he created the Aquascape, Inc. business model. Greg authored The Pond Guy on Marketing and has appeared on the cover of Inc. Magazine and in Nat Geo Wild’s “Pond Stars” series.InstagramFacebookYouTubeTikTokLove 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

So you’ve built your first terrarium. What’s next? Water and light are the key aspects you’ll need to keep an eye on. Then you can add plants if you’re feeding detritivores. Using the proper tools will make maintenance much easier too!Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3yzFMarBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bQ9ru7Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4bSaBFuEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3wNGal0Learn More: How to Make a Terrarium: A Step-by-Step GuideConnect With Ben Newell:Ben is the founder of Worcester Terrariums, with over 3.5 million followers across his social platforms. His journey from overcoming personal challenges to discovering his passion for horticulture has not only won him a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show but also paved the way for successful partnerships with giants like Disney, Marvel, Biorb, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Paramount. Ben’s first book, Hello Tiny World with DK Books, is set to be released in May 2024.WebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebookLove 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

If you want to add animals to your first terrarium, it might be difficult to know where to start. You need to know animal food sources, and what size of container is suitable to which species. Thankfully, Ben Newell has the skinny on what you need for housing animals in your terrarium.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3QTzcSbBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bvRNwaBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3VaM1KCEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4dUUZ68Learn More: How to Make a Terrarium: A Step-by-Step GuideConnect With Ben Newell:Ben is the founder of Worcester Terrariums, with over 3.5 million followers across his social platforms. His journey from overcoming personal challenges to discovering his passion for horticulture has not only won him a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show but also paved the way for successful partnerships with giants like Disney, Marvel, Biorb, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Paramount. Ben’s first book, Hello Tiny World with DK Books, is set to be released in May 2024.WebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebookLove 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

Ben Newell of Worcester Terrariums has all the info you need about building your own terrarium at home. From containers, to soil, and even to different ways to build your own, there is much that goes into it. But it only has to be as expensive or exotic as you want it to be.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3KhCefmBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VcC1jQBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4dWm7BuEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3KhfOLwLearn More: How to Make a Terrarium: A Step-by-Step GuideConnect With Ben Newell:Ben is the founder of Worcester Terrariums, with over 3.5 million followers across his social platforms. His journey from overcoming personal challenges to discovering his passion for horticulture has not only won him a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show but also paved the way for successful partnerships with giants like Disney, Marvel, Biorb, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Paramount. Ben’s first book, Hello Tiny World with DK Books, is set to be released in May 2024.WebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebookLove 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

Here, Kevin and Ben Newell discuss the different ways you can jazz up your terrarium, diving into the complexities of adding isopods. They touch on different ways people make their terrariums unique and interesting, and how you can do the same. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dWiUSOBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VcmFvLBook Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/3wMcXqIEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3KfHzUwLearn More: How to Make a Terrarium: A Step-by-Step GuideConnect With Ben Newell:Ben is the founder of Worcester Terrariums, with over 3.5 million followers across his social platforms. His journey from overcoming personal challenges to discovering his passion for horticulture has not only won him a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show but also paved the way for successful partnerships with giants like Disney, Marvel, Biorb, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Paramount. Ben’s first book, Hello Tiny World with DK Books, is set to be released in May 2024.WebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebookLove 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

Ben’s interest in plants and terrariums came later in life, in his 20s. He sought out many different horticultural hobbies, and terrariums are the interest he stuck with. His love for the simplicity of terrariums led to his founding of Worcester Terrariums, which has amassed millions of followers.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bSa5HyBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/44VLCyUBook Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/3Kh1cvGEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3KhfBIeLearn More: How to Make a Terrarium: A Step-by-Step GuideConnect With Ben Newell:Ben is the founder of Worcester Terrariums, with over 3.5 million followers across his social platforms. His journey from overcoming personal challenges to discovering his passion for horticulture has not only won him a gold medal at the Chelsea Flower Show but also paved the way for successful partnerships with giants like Disney, Marvel, Biorb, Great Ormond Street Hospital and Paramount. Ben’s first book, Hello Tiny World with DK Books, is set to be released in May 2024.WebsiteInstagramYouTubeTikTokFacebookLove 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