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Kevin Espiritu
The Beet started as the Epic Gardening Podcast, but has grown into a one-stop shop for plant lovers. Five days a week, we explore topics ranging from beginner gardening tips to in-depth discussions with industry and science experts. Here, we’ll open up new gardening horizons, inspire you to greater heights, share new and exciting discoveries in agriculture, and fill your mind with freshly-harvested information you can apply to your own gardening journey!
Propagating Houseplants 101
Houseplants are expensive. Too expensive, if you ask me. That is...unless you learn how to propagate them. Then you can have an almost unlimited supply! Learn how in today's episode with Jane Perrone of On The Ledge. Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
12:2021/03/2018
Flowering Houseplants?
Why do most gardeners not grow flowering houseplants? I'ts a question that's bothered Jane Perrone for a while now, and she's on a mission to help people learn how to cultivate these beautiful additions to your home. Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
07:2420/03/2018
Good Houseplants For Beginners
If you're new to houseplants, you might want to avoid some of the harder plants to grow. But what are the EASY plants? Today's episode with Jane enlightens us on some basic, easy-to-care-for houseplants. Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
09:4019/03/2018
How To Stop Killing Your Ferns
We're back with Jane Perrone of On The Ledge. Today we learn how to stop killing your ferns - so tune in because I guarantee you need this info! Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
07:5018/03/2018
Basic Houseplant Mistakes
Today is episode two of seven with Jane Perrone of On The Ledge podcast. She's a houseplant expert and in today's show will drop some knowledge about how to best care for your little plant babies! Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
11:1417/03/2018
Jane Perrone of On The Ledge
Jane Perrone is a good friend of mine who also happens to be a houseplant expert! Today's episode kicks off the first of seven episodes on indoor houseplant gardening with Jane - enjoy! Learn More: Jane's Website On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
07:4016/03/2018
Soil Rules For Veggies
There's a lot more to learn about the soil food web, but here are a few simple rules you can follow to make sure your garden is teeming with life. Learn More: Teaming With Microbes by Jeff Lowelfels Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
05:3615/03/2018
What Are Archaea?
Learn More: Teaming With Microbes by Jeff Lowelfels Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
04:2114/03/2018
Fungi in Your Soil
There are 100,000+ species of fungi...some good, some bad, and over a million more as yet undiscovered. What do fungi do in soil, and why should we care about them as gardeners? Learn More: Teaming With Microbes by Jeff Lowelfels Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
05:1513/03/2018
The Role of Bacteria in Soil
Beneficial bacteria get tossed around a lot in gardening circles, but what exactly do they benefit, and how do we use them in our gardens? Learn More: Teaming With Microbes by Jeff Lowelfels Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
05:0712/03/2018
What Is the "Soil Food Web"
As gardeners we hear about the importance of 'building soil' - but what are we referring to exactly? This episode introduces a book I've been reading and the concept of the 'soil food web'. Learn More: Teaming With Microbes by Jeff Lowelfels Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
05:1012/03/2018
Seed Saving Mistakes to Avoid
Today is the final episode in a 5-part series with Brijette Romstedt of San Diego Seed Company, a small-scale seed producer here in my hometown of San Diego, CA. For those of you who are experimenting with saving seed for the first time, this episode is all about mistakes you should avoid! Learn More: San Diego Seed Company Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
05:0710/03/2018
Organic vs. Conventional Seed Saving
Today is part four of five in a series with Brijette Romstedt of San Diego Seed Company, a small-scale seed producer here in my hometown of San Diego, CA. Today we talk about how her approach differs from larger-scale producers. We also get into the societal and cultural shifts we think may happen in the near future. Learn More: San Diego Seed Company Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
16:0509/03/2018
Saving Seed at Home 101
Today is part three of five with Brijette Romstedt of San Diego Seed Company, a small-scale seed producer here in my hometown of San Diego, CA. We talk about how to save seeds in your home garden - if you've never done it, give it a try this season! Learn More: San Diego Seed Company Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
06:1508/03/2018
Saving Seed as a Small-Scale Farm
Today is part two of five with Brijette of San Diego Seed Company. In this episode we talk about how the process works at her farm. Learn More: San Diego Seed Company Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
05:2407/03/2018
How a Seed Company Works
Today kicks off a 5-part series with Brijette Romstedt of San Diego Seed Company, a small-scale seed producer here in my hometown of San Diego, CA. We get into the practical aspects of saving seed in this series as well as some of the larger cultural and societal considerations of agriculture and farming :) Learn More: San Diego Seed Company Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
07:1906/03/2018
Potting Soil Questions Answered
More potting soil questions from listener Elizabeth today! Vermiculite usage and sterilizing vs. non-sterilizing your potting mix. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
05:4805/03/2018
Lowering Your Soil's pH Safely
Today's question comes from Dewey, who's trying to grow blueberries and wonders how to best lower his pH using iron sulfate! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
04:5905/03/2018
Building a Composting Business
In our last episode with Claire, we get into how The Urban Food Loop works. It's a community composting business that she runs with her husband and her insights are great for anyone who wants to start a similar business! Learn More About Claire: The Urban Food Loop Urban Food Loop Instagram Claire's Personal Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
11:2403/03/2018
Super Easy Composting!
In part three of five with Claire, we're talking about how to go about changing your habits so you can successfully compost at home - no matter what type of living situation you're in! Learn More About Claire: The Urban Food Loop Urban Food Loop Instagram Claire's Personal Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
10:2302/03/2018
Feed Your Soil, Not Your Plants
In today's episode with Claire, we're talking about why it's better to think about feeding your SOIL, not your plants. Learn More About Claire: The Urban Food Loop Urban Food Loop Instagram Claire's Personal Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
07:3501/03/2018
Starting a Public Garden Project
Today is part two of five in my interview with Claire Admire of the Urban Food Loop. In today's show we talk about her first experience with building a local food community in a public park. Learn More About Claire: The Urban Food Loop Urban Food Loop Instagram Claire's Personal Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
09:2228/02/2018
Community Composting!
Today's episode kicks off a 5-part series with Claire Admire, co-owner of The Urban Food Loop in Little Rock, Arkansas. She runs it with her husband and has a fascinating background in local food systems. Learn More About Claire: The Urban Food Loop Urban Food Loop Instagram Claire's Personal Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. You can get my Epic Soil Starter custom-mixed fertilizer over at Garden Maker. I designed it with one of their founders to take a raised bed from basic soil to super-charged in a single season! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
06:0127/02/2018
Stratification, Scarification, & Soaking Seeds
Some seeds need a little something "extra" to germinate successfully. Here's a breakdown of these three techniques to increase germination success! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
05:5826/02/2018
Marimo Moss Balls?
Something a little different for you - growing algae balls in water indoors! I figured I'd mix it up from the edible / Spring topics for today :) Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
04:1325/02/2018
Starting Seeds in Greenhouse
For most of us, it's time to get seeds starting...but temperatures are still too low! Here's what to know about starting seeds in a greenhouse this Spring. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
05:3324/02/2018
Fixing Lawn Burn
Today's question is about pesky dogs peeing on a reader's lawn...she's tried everything to rehabilitate the dead patches, without success. Here is my checklist to revitalize a dead patch of lawn! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
04:2723/02/2018
Epic Soil Starter Fertilizer!
Excited to announce the Epic Soil Starter partnership with Garden Maker, a custom-blended fertilizer designed to super-charge basic raised bed soil. When starting a raised bed, it's often screened topsoil and compost as a base...but that can be lacking in trace nutrients and not give much food to the soil microbiology. I worked with the soil biologist and founder of Garden Maker to develop an inexpensive, organic fertilizer to amend your new raised beds with to make sure they produce well in the first season + many seasons to come! Learn More: Order your Epic Soil Starter fertilizer Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
07:5121/02/2018
How to Grow Spinach the Right Way
Learning how to grow spinach will unlock a lifetime of never-ending, delicious leafy greens that can be added to juices, salads, or any other kitchen classic. Learn More: How To Grow Spinach The Right Way Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
10:3520/02/2018
Get Rid of Crabgrass FOREVER
Do you hate crabgrass as much as I do? Find solutions to this persistent lawn problem with our guide. Here you'll learn how to kill crabgrass and keep it away for good! Learn More: Crabgrass: How To Get Rid Of This Weed For Good Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
07:5419/02/2018
5 Signs of Overwatering
Here's a quick re-run of my favorite episode on watering - specifically overwatering. There are many signs to look for, but these 5 are key! Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
04:5519/02/2018
Perlite vs Vermiculite
So sorry about the missing podcasts - I was without service on a vacation and was two episodes short! To make up for it, here's a rerun of one of the most popular episodes on the show - perlite vs. vermiculite - enjoy! Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
04:0119/02/2018
Strawberry Spinach?!
Today we'll talk about a unique type of green that you can also eat the fruit of - the elusive and mysterious strawberry spinach plant. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
03:0716/02/2018
4 Black Veggie Varieties to Try
We've talked about unique varieties in the past, but I've never done a color recommendation. So here are four different dark purple / black veggie varieties to try! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
05:1615/02/2018
How to Grow Wheatgrass
I’ll be the first to admit it. For a while, I thought wheatgrass was one of those “health nut” foods that people raved about just because they thought they were being healthy. But I knew I could grow wheatgrass myself, so I experimented with it. After I realized just how easy and fun it is to grow, and that it legitimately has some nutritional benefits, I changed my opinion on it. Sure, it’s not the panacea that some people think it is, but it’s cheap and simple to grow. Also, it’s a great addition to any juice I make with one of those fancy juicers everyone has hidden away in the cupboard. So are you ready to grow wheatgrass, too? Let’s get growing! Learn More: Grow Wheatgrass Easily: Everything You Need To Know Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
06:4214/02/2018
How to Store Your Harvests
It's one thing to grow amazing produce and an entirely different thing to keep it fresh and delicious until you're ready to eat it. Learn the best ways to store your harvest in today's ep. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
06:2213/02/2018
The Perfect Potting Soil Recipe
Today we talk about how to make the best potting soil at home that you possibly can. Learn More: The Best Potting Soils: How to Choose The Right Potting Mix For Your Plants Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
06:1412/02/2018
Special Hydroponics Episode
Today I'm featuring an episode that I was a guest on! I hopped on a call with Jane Perrone of On The Ledge podcast to talk hydroponics, hydroculture, and aquaponics for a half hour - enjoy! Learn More: On The Ledge Podcast Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
34:2511/02/2018
What Does "Well-Established" Really Mean?
You may hear gardeners talk about doing something to your plants once they're "well-established"...but what exactly does it mean? Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
03:1210/02/2018
Do You Need to Fertilize Seedlings?
Today's episode answers the age-old question, "Do you need to fertilize a seedling? If so, with what...and WHEN?" Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
03:1709/02/2018
5 Uncommon Veggies To Try This Year
If you know me, you know I'm a fan of "weird" veggies - whether that be color, shape, or even taste! Here are five of my absolute favorites for you to try in 2018. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
05:3408/02/2018
Preparing Garden Beds for Spring
The first day of Spring is March 20, 2018 - Is your garden ready? In today's show I talk about a few ways to prep your beds for the coming spring! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
05:4907/02/2018
Tips to Start Chard Seeds
Chard seeds can be harder to germinate than others, because of their unique structure. Learn how to start them so you have bountiful chard harvests come Spring! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
04:0106/02/2018
6 Compact Fruit Trees For Small Spaces
If you're growing in a small space, you may think fruit trees are out of reach for you - nothing could be further from the truth! Here are 6 varieties you should consider to get fruit out of a small growing space. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
07:2405/02/2018
Raised Bed Cover Crop Update!
Happy Superbowl Sunday! Quick one for you today on my cover crop raised bed experiment. Spoiler: It worked! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
07:1204/02/2018
Black Soldier Fly Larvae System?
Black soldier fly larvae are incredible. They're similar to worms in how they process food waste...only they do it so much faster. Learn how to utilize them in this ep. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
05:2804/02/2018
3 Garden Myths To Avoid
There's a lot of "folk wisdom" in gardening...and NOT all of it is true! Learn three myths that you might not know about in today's show. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
06:1602/02/2018
How to Grow Peas from A-Z
Have you ever wondered how to grow peas? Peas are one of those tastes that embodies spring: a little crisp, a little sweet. Knowing how to grow peas means we always have access to that wonderful flavor. But peas have an interesting history, too! Before agriculture was developed by humans, peas were a staple food that hunter-gatherer peoples would forage regularly. Interestingly, the Romans believed that fresh peas were poisonous, so they dried all peas before consumption. This was the common practice until a French gardener under the reign of King Louis XIV developed a pea hybrid called petits pois. These smaller, delicious fresh peas exploded in popularity with the king, and thus spread to worldwide appeal. While we think of peas as a vegetable nowadays, biologically the pod is considered a fruit, and the peas themselves are seeds. All peas are considered to be part of the legume family, along with beans and other podded produce. Without further ado, let’s dive into the world of growing Pisum sativum, the pea plant. We’ll go over how to grow peas, what environments are optimal, and even how to store them for eating later! Learn More: How To Grow Peas: Everything You Need To Know (2018 Update) Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
10:2901/02/2018
Complete Basil Growing Guide
When Simon and Garfunkel recorded the song “Scarborough Fair,” they sang about parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme. The first thought that goes through my head when I hear this song on the radio is “but what about basil?” I love growing basil! Maybe it took fifth place in Simon and Garfunkel’s lyrical choice, but it’s definitely number one in my book. One of the oldest known herbs, basil has an entertaining background and multiple uses in cuisine and wellness. Not convinced that basil should be a part of your gardening life? Listen on to learn what it is, why you should grow it, and everything you need to know to grow basil successfully. Learn More: Growing Basil: Planting, Cultivating, Harvesting and Storing (2018 Update) Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
07:5731/01/2018
Asparagus Growing Guide!
Asparagus is one of those perennial veggies that takes patience to grow, but once you’ve learned how to grow asparagus, it’s so satisfying! It’s absolutely delicious and is usually one of the first crops to come to harvest in the spring time. Learn More: How To Grow Asparagus: All You Need To Know (2018 Update) Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter
08:2330/01/2018