A gardener’s personality is directly related to how they organize their growing space. Emily has clients who need the tidiness of rows, along with those who simply let the strong survive. There’s no right or wrong way to do it! Give yourself grace and you’ll succeed.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bJGOicBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3WNlGn4Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3V3ly1AEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3WJSLQMLearn More:Raised Bed Gardening: 7 Beginner TipsConnect With Emily Grohovsky:Emily is a self-taught gardener who owns a thriving kitchen garden business in Madison, MS. She and her husband, Brad, build and install custom, turnkey, raised-bed kitchen gardens and then Emily teaches her clients how to grow food in them. Her motto is "green thumbs are not natural. They are learned." Her goal is to teach anyone that they too can grow fresh, organic food without all of the overwhelm.WebsiteInstagramYouTubeZone 8 Planting CalendarShop 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 easy to get overwhelmed with all the available information about gardening. While you might see a lot of conflicting messages, it’s more important to have a strong foundation. Experiments don’t usually lead to problems. This is what Emily Grohovsky tells her clients as new gardeners.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3yxCyE6Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3QQ16PkBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/44KhkPFEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3WRJTc5Learn More:Raised Bed Gardening: 7 Beginner Tips Connect With Emily Grohovsky:Emily is a self-taught gardener who owns a thriving kitchen garden business in Madison, MS. She and her husband, Brad, build and install custom, turnkey, raised-bed kitchen gardens and then Emily teaches her clients how to grow food in them. Her motto is "green thumbs are not natural. They are learned." Her goal is to teach anyone that they too can grow fresh, organic food without all of the overwhelm.WebsiteInstagramYouTubeZone 8 Planting CalendarShop 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

Emily Grohovsky is a self-taught, Zone 8b gardener based in Central Mississippi. She owns a turnkey garden business called Cedar Hill Gardens. She empowers her clients to grow kitchen gardens right outside their doors, so they can enjoy their harvests year-round. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bF4a8LBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:https://growepic.co/4bq0RTaBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/44Ug8JCEGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/44J115HLearn More:Raised Bed Gardening: 7 Beginner TipsConnect With Emily Grohovsky:Emily is a self-taught gardener who owns a thriving kitchen garden business in Madison, MS. She and her husband, Brad, build and install custom, turnkey, raised-bed kitchen gardens and then Emily teaches her clients how to grow food in them. Her motto is "green thumbs are not natural. They are learned." Her goal is to teach anyone that they too can grow fresh, organic food without all of the overwhelm.WebsiteInstagramYouTubeZone 8 Planting CalendarShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

We’ve touched on rose pests and diseases. This episode is dedicated to getting your rose garden started. Ensure you have proper conditions, pick the right roses, and just get growing! You won’t be disappointed in the results when you provide your rose garden with everything it needs. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3WEXUcPBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4buqS3mBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3yaS1tUEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4b90o7VLearn More:How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Old Garden RosesConnect With Ben Hanna:Ben Hanna is the President and Owner of Heirloom Roses in St. Paul, Oregon, the premier nursery for own-root roses shipped directly to customers in the US and Canada. Ben’s love of roses goes back to his grandparents’ garden, and he even proposed to his wife, Kara, at the Portland International Rose Garden. Constantly expanding the company and improving systems and procedures, Ben keeps the customer’s experience and gardening success in mind. Heirloom Roses ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestShop 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

Many rose diseases can be prevented through proper care, which prevents pests that can spread diseases as well. But dealing with any diseases that crop up isn’t that difficult. Heirloom Roses owner, Ben Hanna has the essential tips for tackling rose diseases. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3UtgTUUBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aeyANWBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/44zM7OQEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4dwmtibLearn More:How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Old Garden RosesConnect With Ben Hanna:Ben Hanna is the President and Owner of Heirloom Roses in St. Paul, Oregon, the premier nursery for own-root roses shipped directly to customers in the US and Canada. Ben’s love of roses goes back to his grandparents’ garden, and he even proposed to his wife, Kara, at the Portland International Rose Garden. Constantly expanding the company and improving systems and procedures, Ben keeps the customer’s experience and gardening success in mind. Heirloom Roses ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestLearn More:How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Old Garden RosesShop 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 three components to keeping pests away from your roses: proper sunlight, watering, and fertilizing. Most rose plants recover from pest feeding, and most gardens already have a healthy population of beneficial insects. In this episode, Ben Hanna discusses ways to monitor and control rose pests.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dxkPNgBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3USUEJvBook Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/3QALxecEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3ygC6dyLearn More:How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Old Garden RosesConnect With Ben Hanna:Ben Hanna is the President and Owner of Heirloom Roses in St. Paul, Oregon, the premier nursery for own-root roses shipped directly to customers in the US and Canada. Ben’s love of roses goes back to his grandparents’ garden, and he even proposed to his wife, Kara, at the Portland International Rose Garden. Constantly expanding the company and improving systems and procedures, Ben keeps the customer’s experience and gardening success in mind. Heirloom Roses ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestShop 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 are you getting when you buy a rose at a big box store? Usually a grafted rose. A better option is to purchase an own-root rose, which is not only hardier, but will live much longer. Ben Hanna of Heirloom Roses explains why here. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3KgskuNBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aeyANWBook Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/3wBpUDuEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4dyTdXYLearn More:How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Old Garden RosesConnect With Ben Hanna:Ben Hanna is the President and Owner of Heirloom Roses in St. Paul, Oregon, the premier nursery for own-root roses shipped directly to customers in the US and Canada. Ben’s love of roses goes back to his grandparents’ garden, and he even proposed to his wife, Kara, at the Portland International Rose Garden. Constantly expanding the company and improving systems and procedures, Ben keeps the customer’s experience and gardening success in mind. Heirloom Roses ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestShop 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

11 years ago, Ben and his wife, Kara purchased Heirloom Roses from the former owners. Before that Ben was an executive in an electronics company. Since this lifestyle change, Ben and his family have truly enjoyed working for themselves with gorgeous roses.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4buSEMZBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3QECQiMBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4bydmMcEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3WEWHSPLearn More: How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Old Garden RosesConnect With Ben Hanna:Ben Hanna is the President and Owner of Heirloom Roses in St. Paul, Oregon, the premier nursery for own-root roses shipped directly to customers in the US and Canada. Ben’s love of roses goes back to his grandparents’ garden, and he even proposed to his wife, Kara, at the Portland International Rose Garden. Constantly expanding the company and improving systems and procedures, Ben keeps the customer’s experience and gardening success in mind. Heirloom Roses ShopInstagramFacebookYouTubePinterestShop 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 chicken season! As the founders of Coop, Jordan Barnes and AJ Forsythe are avid chicken farmers, and they have eggs coming out of their ears. Listen to them discuss the differences between homegrown, farm fresh eggs and mass-produced eggs. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3JGT1saBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3y1dEfXBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/44sDxSfEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3Qt9UKELearn More. 14 Ways Backyard Chicken Save Your Garden and the WorldConnect With Jordan Barnes:Jordan: Jordan is the co-founder and creative force behind Coop. She brings an unconventional wealth of expertise to the world of agtech, with Coop's mission to blend innovation with tradition, making high-tech farming both accessible and delightful. You can usually find her whipping up gourmet meals for her favorite hens, 4 Rhode Island Reds, with a spicy ranch water in hand.AJ Forsythe: AJ is the co-founder and original visionary behind coop, on a mission building the world's largest decentralized food production network. His journey from beekeeping to winemaking led to founding the world's largest on-demand repair and trade-in network, and earning a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30. His passion for chickens started accidentally when he rescued a chicken from a meat market in LA and brought it back to Cal Poly on the train. InstagramWebsiteShop 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

Sometimes the coop can get a little messy. In this episode, Kevin, AJ, and Jordan discuss tips and tricks that help chicken-keepers with hygiene. They also cover a few anecdotes about their adventures in chicken cleanliness. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/44nRLDRBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4a3oqzxBook Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/3UI7pqaEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4a3alCmLearn More. 14 Ways Backyard Chicken Save Your Garden and the WordConnect With Jordan Barnes:Jordan: Jordan is the co-founder and creative force behind Coop. She brings an unconventional wealth of expertise to the world of agtech, with Coop's mission to blend innovation with tradition, making high-tech farming both accessible and delightful. You can usually find her whipping up gourmet meals for her favorite hens, 4 Rhode Island Reds, with a spicy ranch water in hand.AJ Forsythe: AJ is the co-founder and original visionary behind coop, on a mission building the world's largest decentralized food production network. His journey from beekeeping to winemaking led to founding the world's largest on-demand repair and trade-in network, and earning a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30. His passion for chickens started accidentally when he rescued a chicken from a meat market in LA and brought it back to Cal Poly on the train. InstagramWebsiteShop 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

Chickens don’t just have a practical function, they are also super fun! AJ and Jordan have found that chickens changed their connection to food. They’ve also enriched their lives with their personalities, and their desire for attention. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3QtbiNmBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3QupRAfBook Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/3WoZgZ0EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/44qJWNwLearn More. 14 Ways Backyard Chicken Save Your Garden and the WordConnect With Jordan Barnes:Jordan: Jordan is the co-founder and creative force behind Coop. She brings an unconventional wealth of expertise to the world of agtech, with Coop's mission to blend innovation with tradition, making high-tech farming both accessible and delightful. You can usually find her whipping up gourmet meals for her favorite hens, 4 Rhode Island Reds, with a spicy ranch water in hand.AJ Forsythe: AJ is the co-founder and original visionary behind coop, on a mission building the world's largest decentralized food production network. His journey from beekeeping to winemaking led to founding the world's largest on-demand repair and trade-in network, and earning a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30. His passion for chickens started accidentally when he rescued a chicken from a meat market in LA and brought it back to Cal Poly on the train. InstagramWebsiteShop 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

Chickens are great egg-layers, but they’re also excellent pest controllers, and garden fertilizers. You can turn 95% of your kitchen waste into eggs quickly too! In this episode, Jordan and AJ cover all the ways chicken-keeping benefits the growing space.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3QvBreuBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3WpBlJdBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3WqUk6eEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3Wx3Zb4Learn More. 14 Ways Backyard Chicken Save Your Garden and the WorldConnect With Jordan Barnes:Jordan: Jordan is the co-founder and creative force behind Coop. She brings an unconventional wealth of expertise to the world of agtech, with Coop's mission to blend innovation with tradition, making high-tech farming both accessible and delightful. You can usually find her whipping up gourmet meals for her favorite hens, 4 Rhode Island Reds, with a spicy ranch water in hand.AJ Forsythe: AJ is the co-founder and original visionary behind coop, on a mission building the world's largest decentralized food production network. His journey from beekeeping to winemaking led to founding the world's largest on-demand repair and trade-in network, and earning a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30. His passion for chickens started accidentally when he rescued a chicken from a meat market in LA and brought it back to Cal Poly on the train. InstagramWebsiteShop 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 chicken season! As the founders of Coop, Jordan Barnes and AJ Forsythe are avid chicken farmers, and they have eggs coming out of their ears. Listen to them discuss the differences between homegrown, farm fresh eggs and mass-produced eggs. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3JGT1saBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3y1dEfXBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/44sDxSfEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3Qt9UKELearn More. 14 Ways Backyard Chicken Save Your Garden and the WorldConnect With Jordan Barnes:Jordan: Jordan is the co-founder and creative force behind Coop. She brings an unconventional wealth of expertise to the world of agtech, with Coop's mission to blend innovation with tradition, making high-tech farming both accessible and delightful. You can usually find her whipping up gourmet meals for her favorite hens, 4 Rhode Island Reds, with a spicy ranch water in hand.AJ Forsythe: AJ is the co-founder and original visionary behind coop, on a mission building the world's largest decentralized food production network. His journey from beekeeping to winemaking led to founding the world's largest on-demand repair and trade-in network, and earning a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30. His passion for chickens started accidentally when he rescued a chicken from a meat market in LA and brought it back to Cal Poly on the train. InstagramWebsiteShop 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

No matter where you are, gardening involves dealing with a host of problems specific to your locale. Meg deals with heat and humidity, which brings in pests and diseases. She and Jacques compare the difficulties they deal with, and how they handle them.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4didQHNBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49U7ZW8Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4b7tbsSEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3UzzzUoConnect With Meagan Lloyd:Meg Lloyd currently grows, preserves, and cooks her own food in a small backyard garden in North Carolina. She started gardening three years ago, and it has given her a new appreciation for food. She has learned so much about how to prepare the fresh garden produce that she harvests. And now, she’s sharing her love for gardening and garden-to-table meals with the world! InstagramTikTokYouTubeBlogShop 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

Beekeeping and chicken keeping are Meg’s newest gardening passions. Beekeeping is a huge endeavor, and a whole science she has to learn. Chicken keeping is something she’s more familiar with. In this episode, hear her and Jacques discuss gardening with livestock. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dg5S1PBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3JE8bhPBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3QoQ5nFEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3JB2bX1Learn More:Chaos Gardening: How to Start GardeningConnect With Meagan Lloyd:Meg Lloyd currently grows, preserves, and cooks her own food in a small backyard garden in North Carolina. She started gardening three years ago, and it has given her a new appreciation for food. She has learned so much about how to prepare the fresh garden produce that she harvests. And now, she’s sharing her love for gardening and garden-to-table meals with the world! InstagramTikTokYouTubeBlogShop 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

Meg is keen to grow her garden specifically for the delicious foods she can cook and preserve. Here, she and Jacques discuss their favorites for their tastiness as it stands, and for preservation purposes. They also cover the best ways to extend their enjoyment of the harvest. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4buMOvpBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3UzAOD0Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4dbpFj5EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/44ozNkvLearn More:Chaos Gardening: How to Start GardeningConnect With Meagan Lloyd:Meg Lloyd currently grows, preserves, and cooks her own food in a small backyard garden in North Carolina. She started gardening three years ago, and it has given her a new appreciation for food. She has learned so much about how to prepare the fresh garden produce that she harvests. And now, she’s sharing her love for gardening and garden-to-table meals with the world! InstagramTikTokYouTubeBlogShop 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

One year, Meg was so busy she only had time to throw and sow some seeds in her garden. She didn’t have time to plan it out, nor was there an opportunity to be super meticulous about her garden. What resulted was some of the best harvests she’s had. This is what she calls Chaos Gardening. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aMcsvsBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/4aSYO9QBook Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/3xTUskgEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4aR3q0mLearn More:Chaos Gardening: How to Start GardeningConnect With Meagan Lloyd:Meg Lloyd currently grows, preserves, and cooks her own food in a small backyard garden in North Carolina. She started gardening three years ago, and it has given her a new appreciation for food. She has learned so much about how to prepare the fresh garden produce that she harvests. And now, she’s sharing her love for gardening and garden-to-table meals with the world! InstagramTikTokYouTubeBlogShop 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 has always been a dream for Meg Lloyd. As a pre-med student taking a botany class, she realized this is what she should have done with her life. Fast forward to today, and Meg has a thriving backyard garden on her quarter acre lot full of delicious produce. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3UyMk1jBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/44dXqfDBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3UiluJtEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4b3VnNyLearn More:Chaos Gardening: How to Start GardeningConnect With Meagan Lloyd:Meg Lloyd currently grows, preserves, and cooks her own food in a small backyard garden in North Carolina. She started gardening three years ago, and it has given her a new appreciation for food. She has learned so much about how to prepare the fresh garden produce that she harvests. And now, she’s sharing her love for gardening and garden-to-table meals with the world! InstagramTikTokYouTubeBlogShop 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

Kris and Jacques reflect on their adventures growing fruit. Kris has had some mixed results with different trees. Jacques just installed six trees and bushes at his hermitage. In this episode, they outline the best ways to practice orcharding at home. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3QbR22FBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3QgaRGaBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4b9bsS1EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3xIS0NrLearn More: 15 Fruit Trees to Plant this SpringConnect With Jacques and Kris:Kris Moriarty and Jacques Lyakov are great gardeners, and some of the first Epic Gardening team members. As the resident Garden Hermit and the Director of Customer Experience at Epic, both have the skills to grow a lush and vibrant garden full of food for themselves and their families. They teach other people to grow too. Kris even does this in her side consulting business, called Grow A Lil Garden, where she helps people build their own gardens. With a practical understanding of gardening, as well as a knack for flavor, Jacques and Kris are taking over the pod this week to share their knowledge and skills with The Beet Podcast listeners. Kris’ WebsiteKris’ InstagramJacques’ YouTubeJacques’ InstagramJacques’ WebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

In the event of a zombie apocalypse, what would Jacques and Kris grow? Probably not a plant you can only harvest once, and certainly one that tastes good. Here they discuss their favorite veggie plants that provide plenty of calories, and have great adaptability. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:https://growepic.co/4b2tqFEBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49LQgjRBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3Q9YJX2EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4aK9jfMLearn More: 15 Fruit Trees to Plant this SpringConnect With Jacques and Kris:Kris Moriarty and Jacques Lyakov are great gardeners, and some of the first Epic Gardening team members. As the resident Garden Hermit and the Director of Customer Experience at Epic, both have the skills to grow a lush and vibrant garden full of food for themselves and their families. They teach other people to grow too. Kris even does this in her side consulting business, called Grow A Lil Garden, where she helps people build their own gardens. With a practical understanding of gardening, as well as a knack for flavor, Jacques and Kris are taking over the pod this week to share their knowledge and skills with The Beet Podcast listeners. Kris’ WebsiteKris’ InstagramJacques’ YouTubeJacques’ InstagramJacques’ WebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Preservation is a great way to reduce waste in the garden. In this episode, Jacques and Kris discuss all their favorite (and not so favorite) ways to preserve the food they grow in their gardens. From freezing, to drying, these two have some pretty awesome secrets to share. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3W17SVHBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3xQO3pQBook Collection Page:https://growepic.co/4aH4iEuEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4aJq7U4Learn More: 15 Fruit Trees to Plant this SpringConnect With Jacques and Kris:Kris Moriarty and Jacques Lyakov are great gardeners, and some of the first Epic Gardening team members. As the resident Garden Hermit and the Director of Customer Experience at Epic, both have the skills to grow a lush and vibrant garden full of food for themselves and their families. They teach other people to grow too. Kris even does this in her side consulting business, called Grow A Lil Garden, where she helps people build their own gardens. With a practical understanding of gardening, as well as a knack for flavor, Jacques and Kris are taking over the pod this week to share their knowledge and skills with The Beet Podcast listeners. Kris’ WebsiteKris’ InstagramJacques’ YouTubeJacques’ InstagramJacques’ WebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Kris has a consulting business, called Grow a Little Garden where she teaches people to garden in raised beds. Jacques truly enjoys teaching people how to grow food at home with his Jacques in the Garden channel. Both of them love their vocations, in and out of Epic Gardening, because growing food is such an important and empowering skill to have.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vRiEDoBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3U7CnXnBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3Qbtkn1EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/49DZsqoLearn More: 15 Fruit Trees to Plant this SpringConnect With Jacques and Kris:Kris Moriarty and Jacques Lyakov are great gardeners, and some of the first Epic Gardening team members. As the resident Garden Hermit and the Director of Customer Experience at Epic, both have the skills to grow a lush and vibrant garden full of food for themselves and their families. They teach other people to grow too. Kris even does this in her side consulting business, called Grow A Lil Garden, where she helps people build their own gardens. With a practical understanding of gardening, as well as a knack for flavor, Jacques and Kris are taking over the pod this week to share their knowledge and skills with The Beet Podcast listeners. Kris’ WebsiteKris’ InstagramJacques’ YouTubeJacques’ InstagramJacques’ WebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Jacques and Kris are two of the first employees of Epic Gardening, and both of them got into growing their own food around the pandemic. Both of them truly love food, cooking, and most of all, eating. These interests sparked their jobs teaching other people how to garden. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Q9rTFOBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vRhoQGBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3w7A1QbEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3UoDrHzLearn More: 15 Fruit Trees to Plant this SpringConnect With Jacques and Kris:Kris Moriarty and Jacques Lyakov are great gardeners, and some of the first Epic Gardening team members. As the resident Garden Hermit and the Director of Customer Experience at Epic, both have the skills to grow a lush and vibrant garden full of food for themselves and their families. They teach other people to grow too. Kris even does this in her side consulting business, called Grow A Lil Garden, where she helps people build their own gardens. With a practical understanding of gardening, as well as a knack for flavor, Jacques and Kris are taking over the pod this week to share their knowledge and skills with The Beet Podcast listeners. Kris’ WebsiteKris’ InstagramJacques’ YouTubeJacques’ InstagramJacques’ WebsiteShop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

Growing dahlias from seed is very different from cultivating them in their tuber stage. The difference lies mainly in that they produce a whole new variety, genetically. This doesn’t dampen their ability to feed the bees, and attract pollinators, but it does shorten their vase life. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3xy27o9Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/43VJVkCBook Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/4aKvPVyEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/43ZGdGrLearn More:How to plant, grow, and care for dinnerplate dahliasConnect With Jennifer Gulizia:Jennifer Gulizia, the flower farmer behind The Flowering Farmhouse, is deeply rooted in the small farming town of Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer extends her expertise and passion for growing flowers, sharing insights, stories, and practical tips to inspire budding gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. As a trusted mentor and educator, Jennifer is on a mission to sow seeds of joy and beauty, one blossom at a time.InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteturing 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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 should you plant dahlia tubers, and what are the best ways to care for them? Jennifer Gulizia, head farmer at The Flowering Farmhouse has a lot of experience growing dahlias. And she has all the information you need to grow your own here!Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Uh7elJBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vQsEfWBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3Q0hPikEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3JC9VIxLearn More: How to plant, grow, and care for dinnerplate dahliasConnect With Jennifer Gulizia:Jennifer Gulizia, the flower farmer behind The Flowering Farmhouse, is deeply rooted in the small farming town of Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer extends her expertise and passion for growing flowers, sharing insights, stories, and practical tips to inspire budding gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. As a trusted mentor and educator, Jennifer is on a mission to sow seeds of joy and beauty, one blossom at a time.InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteFeaturing 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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 try to grow what’s popular, and you don’t love it, you won’t have the motivation to care for it! This is the key to cut flower farming according to Jennifer Gulizia. If you’re passionate about a type of flower, focus on growing that first, and then expand to caring for other species. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3PZqK3zBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49Qz4dbBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4aSn6k1EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3xrAaOLLearn More: How to plant, grow, and care for dinnerplate dahliasConnect With Jennifer Gulizia:Jennifer Gulizia, the flower farmer behind The Flowering Farmhouse, is deeply rooted in the small farming town of Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer extends her expertise and passion for growing flowers, sharing insights, stories, and practical tips to inspire budding gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. As a trusted mentor and educator, Jennifer is on a mission to sow seeds of joy and beauty, one blossom at a time.InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteturing 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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

How does one start their own cut flower farm? Jennifer Gulizia of the Flowering Farmhouse is a seasoned flower farmer, and she has expert advice on this very topic. It all starts with a thought-out business plan that is tailored to your lifestyle. Remain practical, and flexible, and you’ll be set up for success.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3xxyd3sBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aA8tC8Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3VRTAXnEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3VU9gcvLearn More:How to plant, grow, and care for dinnerplate dahliasConnect With Jennifer Gulizia:Jennifer Gulizia, the flower farmer behind The Flowering Farmhouse, is deeply rooted in the small farming town of Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer extends her expertise and passion for growing flowers, sharing insights, stories, and practical tips to inspire budding gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. As a trusted mentor and educator, Jennifer is on a mission to sow seeds of joy and beauty, one blossom at a time.InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteFeaturing 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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

Jennifer Gulizia of the Flowering Farmhouse didn’t start her career in cut flower growing first thing. It wasn’t until after she did a stint in the corporate world and worked as a wedding photographer that she was inspired to cultivate gorgeous blooms. Hear her story about how she got there, and her advice about starting a cut flower farm. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3PYCWRWBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4axALgvBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3UhBYDcEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3TVR142Learn More: How to plant, grow, and care for dinnerplate dahliasConnect With Jennifer Gulizia:Jennifer Gulizia, the flower farmer behind The Flowering Farmhouse, is deeply rooted in the small farming town of Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer extends her expertise and passion for growing flowers, sharing insights, stories, and practical tips to inspire budding gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. As a trusted mentor and educator, Jennifer is on a mission to sow seeds of joy and beauty, one blossom at a time.InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteFeaturing 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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

Mention that you like gardening, and you’ll spark someone’s interest. Occupational Horticulturalist, Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago experiences this with her friends and neighbors on a regular basis. Though gardening can be a solitary practice, it brings people together. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3U589FxBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vIeFJ8Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3PRAb4OEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/49pZRfOLearn More:Ecotherapy: How Trees Make You HealthConnect With Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago:Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago is a professional garden communicator from Puerto Rico. As the founder of Spanish language gardening platform Agrochic.com, she promotes gardening for wellness. She is the author of the new book ¡Verdura! Living a Garden Life, also in Spanish. After earning degrees in Psychology and Public Relations, Perla was certified in Horticulture Therapy from the Chicago Botanic Garden. She popularized the importance of pausing and relaxing through a #GardenBreak. With this hashtag, she shares how to use nature and gardening-based activities to maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being.InstagramWebsiteResource  Shop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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 ways to adjust what you do in the garden to make the practice of gardening safer and more enjoyable. Sometimes it’s as small as winding up a hose. Other times it’s a matter of moving some of the garden’s main features. These minute changes can make so much difference.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49quSk1Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3PSl9frBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3vCUCvJEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/49sVu3ELearn More:Ecotherapy: How Trees Make You HealthConnect With Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago:Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago is a professional garden communicator from Puerto Rico. As the founder of Spanish language gardening platform Agrochic.com, she promotes gardening for wellness. She is the author of the new book ¡Verdura! Living a Garden Life, also in Spanish. After earning degrees in Psychology and Public Relations, Perla was certified in Horticulture Therapy from the Chicago Botanic Garden. She popularized the importance of pausing and relaxing through a #GardenBreak. With this hashtag, she shares how to use nature and gardening-based activities to maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being.InstagramWebsiteResource  Shop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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 small ways to make massive gardening projects much easier. Divide your projects into their main parts. Plan out how you’re going to work through your project. Ask for help from friends and family. Overall, have fun! That’s how it’s supposed to be.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aA2CfWBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aENk9xBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4aIKmAREG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3VNIi6rLearn More:Ecotherapy: How Trees Make You HealthConnect With Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago:Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago is a professional garden communicator from Puerto Rico. As the founder of Spanish language gardening platform Agrochic.com, she promotes gardening for wellness. She is the author of the new book ¡Verdura! Living a Garden Life, also in Spanish. After earning degrees in Psychology and Public Relations, Perla was certified in Horticulture Therapy from the Chicago Botanic Garden. She popularized the importance of pausing and relaxing through a #GardenBreak. With this hashtag, she shares how to use nature and gardening-based activities to maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being.InstagramWebsiteResource  Shop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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

Sometimes the garden can actually be a source of stress. But there are ways to mitigate your garden stresses with garden joys. The source of this joy is shifting towards a #GardenBreak. Relax, restore, do nothing sometimes, and tackle plant problems as they arise.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/4cOKq43Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aoijafBook Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/43L8pwEEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4aKQoAPLearn More: Ecotherapy: How Trees Make You HealthierConnect With Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago:Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago is a professional garden communicator from Puerto Rico. As the founder of Spanish language gardening platform Agrochic.com, she promotes gardening for wellness. She is the author of the new book ¡Verdura! Living a Garden Life, also in Spanish. After earning degrees in Psychology and Public Relations, Perla was certified in Horticulture Therapy from the Chicago Botanic Garden. She popularized the importance of pausing and relaxing through a #GardenBreak. With this hashtag, she shares how to use nature and gardening-based activities to maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being.InstagramWebsiteResource  Shop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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 is not just about epic yields. It also benefits your overall well being. This fact is the reason that Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago decided to pursue a career in Horticultural Therapy. With conscious adjustments, people can glean so much more than great food from their gardens.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cMPmpMBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49qt76pBookCollection Page:  https://growepic.co/49rWTHYEGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4cKok2mLearn More:Ecotherapy: How Trees Make You HealthierConnect With Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago:Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago is a professional garden communicator from Puerto Rico. As the founder of Spanish language gardening platform Agrochic.com, she promotes gardening for wellness. She is the author of the new book ¡Verdura! Living a Garden Life, also in Spanish. After earning degrees in Psychology and Public Relations, Perla was certified in Horticulture Therapy from the Chicago Botanic Garden. She popularized the importance of pausing and relaxing through a #GardenBreak. With this hashtag, she shares how to use nature and gardening-based activities to maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being.InstagramWebsiteResource  Shop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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 don’t just grow plants because they are beloved. They have functions in the garden as well. Whether they’re grown for trap cropping, companion planting, or for cultivation, there are social and cultural elements that led us to co-evolve with plants. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4czYgHgBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cG9ev1Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/49gaiCWEGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/49hadi7Learn More:5 Ancient Gardening Methods That Work in the Modern GardenConnect With Margot Kelley:Margot Kelley is a vegetable gardener of 20+ years based in Maine and the author of A Gardener at the End of the World, a memoir about gardens, seeds, and viruses written during the pandemic. Her other gardening books include Foodtopia: Communities in Pursuit of Peace, Love, & Homegrown Food, The Meadow (with Barbara Bosworth), and A Field Guide to Other People’s Trees. WebsiteInstagramMargot’s new book (publisher site)Margot’s new book (Amazon)Shop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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 have ever wondered how humans learned what wild foods were edible, you’re not alone! It took a lot of involved, sustained effort by our ancestors, who gnawed on plants for eight to ten hours per day. The story of how we consumed beans is one fascinating example of how we learned to cook foods. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/4aA3wc5Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vxuKkNBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3vxrfuAEGHomesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3vxiOzpLearn More:5 Ancient Gardening Methods That Work in the Modern GardenConnect With Margot Kelley:Margot Kelley is a vegetable gardener of 20+ years based in Maine and the author of A Gardener at the End of the World, a memoir about gardens, seeds, and viruses written during the pandemic. Her other gardening books include Foodtopia: Communities in Pursuit of Peace, Love, & Homegrown Food, The Meadow (with Barbara Bosworth), and A Field Guide to Other People’s Trees. WebsiteInstagramMargot’s new book (publisher site)Margot’s new book (Amazon)Shop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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

Did you know that melons weren’t the lucious sweet fruit we adore today? The melons of medieval times were more like gherkins. It wasn’t until growers cultivated melons and cross-bred them enough that they ripened to sweetness. This caused a massive melon craze.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3TCIWAYBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3THggquBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3TFvX1jEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/43GyAESLearn More:5 Ancient Gardening Methods That Work in the Modern GardenConnect With Margot Kelley:Margot Kelley is a vegetable gardener of 20+ years based in Maine and the author of A Gardener at the End of the World, a memoir about gardens, seeds, and viruses written during the pandemic. Her other gardening books include Foodtopia: Communities in Pursuit of Peace, Love, & Homegrown Food, The Meadow (with Barbara Bosworth), and A Field Guide to Other People’s Trees. WebsiteInstagramMargot’s new book (publisher site)Margot’s new book (Amazon)Shop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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

Interestingly, pandemics were much less common before the development of agriculture. As we gained proficiency growing food, we dealt with various offsets that led to higher incidences of disease. Margot discusses the factors related to these here. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4ahMPmaBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aeIIHcBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3TUJeVhEGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4ahMUGuLearn More:5 Ancient Gardening Methods That Work in the Modern GardenConnect With Margot Kelley:Margot Kelley is a vegetable gardener of 20+ years based in Maine and the author of A Gardener at the End of the World, a memoir about gardens, seeds, and viruses written during the pandemic. Her other gardening books include Foodtopia: Communities in Pursuit of Peace, Love, & Homegrown Food, The Meadow (with Barbara Bosworth), and A Field Guide to Other People’s Trees. WebsiteInstagramMargot’s new book (publisher site)Margot’s new book (Amazon)Shop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.Get Our BooksLooking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast,  Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server

The COVID-19 lockdown changed the way Margot Kelley practiced gardening. Not only did it become the most hardcore gardening year for her, it also gave her more motivation to cultivate life. By buckling down in the summer, she was prepared for winter. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/49bq2XGBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TXjOGuBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3vw9iwCEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3vyHszKLearn More:5 Ancient Gardening Methods That Work in the Modern GardenConnect With Margot Kelley:Margot Kelley is a vegetable gardener of 20+ years based in Maine and the author of A Gardener at the End of the World, a memoir about gardens, seeds, and viruses written during the pandemic. Her other gardening books include Foodtopia: Communities in Pursuit of Peace, Love, & Homegrown Food, The Meadow (with Barbara Bosworth), and A Field Guide to Other People’s Trees. WebsiteInstagramMargot’s new book (publisher site)Margot’s new book (Amazon)Shop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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 leader of marketing at Bailey Nurseries, Ryan McEnaney is in the know about the hottest trends in landscape design. While nostalgic plant varieties are always of interest, new and unique landscape designs are also important. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vpwi06Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aiLRWiBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3VzJJFoEG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3xdgyOwLearn More:13 Low Maintenance Hydrangeas that Thrive on NeglectConnect With Ryan McEnaney:Ryan McEnaney is a fifth-generation family member leading marketing at Bailey Nurseries, as well as a garden designer and author. He is passionate about connecting people to nature and encouraging home gardeners to enjoy digging in the dirt. He travels the country educating homeowners on how to be successful in their growing ventures. His approach revolves around making gardening fun, breaking down barriers, and welcoming collaboration. Ryan’s first book, “Field Guide to Outside Style” helps home gardeners discover their own style for designing their outdoor space.InstagramBailey Nurseries InstagramBailey Nurseries WebsiteShop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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

Because nurseries can be such a huge operation with plenty of offsets, having sustainable practices looped into their daily activities is important. At Bailey, Ryan and his team use different production techniques, from rainwater capture, to using recycled materials.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TNf71ZBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3PzXbVTBook Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/3TRcNqwEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/43vmVISLearn More:13 Low Maintenance Hydrangeas that Thrive on NeglectConnect With Ryan McEnaney:Ryan McEnaney is a fifth-generation family member leading marketing at Bailey Nurseries, as well as a garden designer and author. He is passionate about connecting people to nature and encouraging home gardeners to enjoy digging in the dirt. He travels the country educating homeowners on how to be successful in their growing ventures. His approach revolves around making gardening fun, breaking down barriers, and welcoming collaboration. Ryan’s first book, “Field Guide to Outside Style” helps home gardeners discover their own style for designing their outdoor space.InstagramBailey Nurseries InstagramBailey Nurseries WebsiteShop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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

While propagating plants is fairly easy, developing cultivars with desired traits can take several generations. There are a lot of surprises in the process, too. Ryan McEnaney of Bailey Nurseries provides a little BTS look at the company’s focus on creating new plants.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vsgw4MBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/497ZvKYBook Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/3voLASUEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4a7bTfgLearn More:13 Low Maintenance Hydrangeas that Thrive on NeglectConnect With Ryan McEnaney:Ryan McEnaney is a fifth-generation family member leading marketing at Bailey Nurseries, as well as a garden designer and author. He is passionate about connecting people to nature and encouraging home gardeners to enjoy digging in the dirt. He travels the country educating homeowners on how to be successful in their growing ventures. His approach revolves around making gardening fun, breaking down barriers, and welcoming collaboration. Ryan’s first book, “Field Guide to Outside Style” helps home gardeners discover their own style for designing their outdoor space.InstagramBailey Nurseries InstagramBailey Nurseries WebsiteShop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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

How do plants get to the nursery, and into home gardens? Wholesale nurseries are the source! Behind every nursery is a huge operation, usually with a focus on particular types of plants. Bailey Nurseries is one example of this model.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TziF6uBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TyugmfBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3IU6WuxEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3vpNbYwLearn More:13 Low Maintenance Hydrangeas that Thrive on NeglectConnect With Ryan McEnaney:Ryan McEnaney is a fifth-generation family member leading marketing at Bailey Nurseries, as well as a garden designer and author. He is passionate about connecting people to nature and encouraging home gardeners to enjoy digging in the dirt. He travels the country educating homeowners on how to be successful in their growing ventures. His approach revolves around making gardening fun, breaking down barriers, and welcoming collaboration. Ryan’s first book, “Field Guide to Outside Style” helps home gardeners discover their own style for designing their outdoor space.InstagramBailey Nurseries InstagramBailey Nurseries WebsiteShop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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

Horticulture is an industry full of opportunity. Many of the people working at Bailey Nurseries, for instance, started their careers simply from their love of plants. A job in Horticulture does not require a degree. Ryan McEnaney of Bailey Nurseries is a testament to this statement.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TOYuTpBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3xh4rj7Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3TOYEKvEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3TRc3SgLearn More:13 Low Maintenance Hydrangeas that Thrive on NeglectConnect With Ryan McEnaney:Ryan McEnaney is a fifth-generation family member leading marketing at Bailey Nurseries, as well as a garden designer and author. He is passionate about connecting people to nature and encouraging home gardeners to enjoy digging in the dirt. He travels the country educating homeowners on how to be successful in their growing ventures. His approach revolves around making gardening fun, breaking down barriers, and welcoming collaboration. Ryan’s first book, “Field Guide to Outside Style” helps home gardeners discover their own style for designing their outdoor space.InstagramBailey Nurseries InstagramBailey Nurseries WebsiteShop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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

How do you get those really large leaves on your houseplants? Aside from the obvious foundation of proper conditions, you can water slightly more frequently, and provide a highly diluted liquid fertilizer. Add a moss pole, and you won’t struggle to build your own thriving indoor garden. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/493zsUVBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3PpYZ3JBook Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/3x1n4YAEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4ad6JOALearn More:A Comprehensive Guide to Lighting For HouseplantsConnect With Jan Gettmann:Jan Gettmann, aka the SydneyPlantGuy likes to grow aroids indoors. He set himself the challenge to grow them as large as possible using moss poles. These allow Monsteras, Pothos, Philodendrons, and more to mature much like they would in their natural habitat. By creating content about moss poles and houseplants that is informative and fun, Jan inspires others to grow giant statement piece plants at home as well. YouTubeInstagramShop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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 it comes to basic houseplant care, Jan suggests you skip the store bought potting mixes, and develop your own. Water your moss poles frequently, and provide containers that are not too big or too small. You’ll have lots of success with a good basis and the willingness to adjust.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/43jjgO6Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Vk8YLIBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/49dDpH3EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/49TaHfG Learn More:A Comprehensive Guide to Lighting For HouseplantsConnect With Jan Gettmann:Jan Gettmann, aka the SydneyPlantGuy likes to grow aroids indoors. He set himself the challenge to grow them as large as possible using moss poles. These allow Monsteras, Pothos, Philodendrons, and more to mature much like they would in their natural habitat. By creating content about moss poles and houseplants that is informative and fun, Jan inspires others to grow giant statement piece plants at home as well. YouTubeInstagramShop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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

Sometimes conditions in your home are ideal and your care regimen causes problems. Sometimes you should adjust your care to create better conditions. If a houseplant dies in your care, try to learn from it! That’s what Jan has done in the past. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3PqJEzXBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TiRfllBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3TF7PxlEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3VmaflMLearn More:A Comprehensive Guide to Lighting For HouseplantsConnect With Jan Gettmann:Jan Gettmann, aka the SydneyPlantGuy likes to grow aroids indoors. He set himself the challenge to grow them as large as possible using moss poles. These allow Monsteras, Pothos, Philodendrons, and more to mature much like they would in their natural habitat. By creating content about moss poles and houseplants that is informative and fun, Jan inspires others to grow giant statement piece plants at home as well. YouTubeInstagramShop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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

Moss poles are not just a way to support vertical houseplant growth; they are also an extension of the container in which the plant grows. Here, Jan outlines the many ways houseplant gardeners can build their own at home, and how to care for poled-up plants.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4ad4XgoBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4ciuEhqBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3wWQua9EG Homesteading Book:https://growepic.co/4ciUUYTLearn More:A Comprehensive Guide to Lighting For HouseplantsConnect With Jan Gettmann:Jan Gettmann, aka the SydneyPlantGuy likes to grow aroids indoors. He set himself the challenge to grow them as large as possible using moss poles. These allow Monsteras, Pothos, Philodendrons, and more to mature much like they would in their natural habitat. By creating content about moss poles and houseplants that is informative and fun, Jan inspires others to grow giant statement piece plants at home as well. YouTubeInstagramShop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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

According to Jan Gettmann, the Sydney Plant Guy, houseplants have certain conditions they need to thrive, and proper care aligns with those conditions. Incorporating proper lighting, humidity, and watering ensures all houseplants are happy and healthyEpic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VkKH8zBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49WApQeBook Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/4afHqvnEGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4ahH2MKLearn More:A Comprehensive Guide to Lighting For HouseplantsConnect With Jan Gettmann:Jan Gettmann, aka the SydneyPlantGuy likes to grow aroids indoors. He set himself the challenge to grow them as large as possible using moss poles. These allow Monsteras, Pothos, Philodendrons, and more to mature much like they would in their natural habitat. By creating content about moss poles and houseplants that is informative and fun, Jan inspires others to grow giant statement piece plants at home as well. YouTubeInstagramShop the Store As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.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