Carrots are one of my favorite plants to grow, but I've run into a ton of problems growing them in the past. Here are some of the biggest reasons you're struggling to grow carrots! 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

There's been a lot of talk about mushrooms and mycelium in recent years, both for food and for building soil. What does it do for your soil and how do you incorporate it into the garden? 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

One of the most troubling parts of growing microgreens is knowing how much to seed per tray for each type of plant. While there is hard and fast rule, here are some general guidelines. Learn More: All of my microgreens content on Epic Gardening 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

I get a lot of questions about hydroponics, because it's the type of gardening I'm the most experienced at. There are 5 questions that I get asked more than any other...so I decided to answer them all in one fell swoop! Learn More: All of my hydroponics content on Epic Gardening 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

Most people love watching wild garden birds in their natural habitat and have developed an interest in helping sustain the wildlife in their gardens. However, feeding garden birds the wrong foods may actually be doing them more harm than good. Here are five ways you can do a better job taking care of the birds in your garden. Learn More: 5 Ways You’re Feeding Your Garden Birds Wrong 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

  Often the first thing to bloom in the spring, the pussy willow is a popular addition to ornamental gardens. Its flowers, or “catkins”, are fluffy little blooms which resemble tiny little cats. Used as a decoration as part of the lunar new year in China, it is believed to bring prosperity throughout the coming year. It’s also commonly utilized as an Easter decoration. But what exactly is the pussy willow? Is it a tree or a shrub? How does it grow, and how can you maintain it? Let’s delve deep into the history of this willow-tree relative and discover everything you need to know to grow your own pussywillow. Learn More: Pussy Willow: Growing and Caring For Salix-Species 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

Today's question comes from Tom, who wonders if he can get a little more production out of his landscaping by adding some edible ornamentals. The answer? YES. Here are my 5 top picks. 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

Arugula is one of my favorite greens, but it can be challenging to grow especially if you live in a hot climate. Here's the low-down on types of arugula as well as some tips to your garden pumping out fresh arugula year round :) Learn More: How to Grow Arugula Microgreens Fast and Easy 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

As you move from a small garden bed to a larger garden, how do you avoid doing a TON more work? In today's episode I go over some scaling strategies for those of you who have a big garden. 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

Today's question comes from Jon who is struggling to grow beets well. I go over some of the most common issues you'll run into when trying to get big, bulbous beet roots! 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

In today's show, I talk about the different ways you can trellis when using the Square Foot Gardening method: vertical, horizontal, or arches. Learn More: Square Foot Gardens: Where Efficiency Meets Beauty 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

Today's question comes from Isaac, who's using peat pellets with a mesh to keep the substrate in place. He wonders what to do with the mesh after the seeds germinate...find out in today's show! Learn More: Peat Pots Revealed: Biodegradable Planters For Your Garden 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

Today's question is about raised bed design considerations - which is a topic I could talk about for a LOOONG time. But this podcast, as always, is a short one - so enjoy and let me know your thoughts on raised bed design! 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

How do you get the most out of your raised beds? You might be making simple plant spacing mistakes (like me), so check this episode out and make sure you're spacing correctly! 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

This one might be controversial...today we talk about a gardening classic: companion planting. Is it fact or fiction? I lay out some of the arguments in today's episode. 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

One of the biggest killers of houseplants is root rot - but it's US that cause it! Find out the two ways your plants get root rot and how to deal with it. 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

Let's be honest - we ALL have problems starting seeds. Here are some common mistakes you might be making. 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

For those of us in mild winter climates (USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11), here are a few key tasks to take care of while we wait for 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

I recently purchased some "bare-root" sweet potato plants...but what are they and how do you use them correctly in the garden? Find out 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

  The question, “What do I need to know about plant spacing in hydroponics?” is a tough question to answer unless we understand a couple simple concepts first. Once you have a grasp on these ideas, it’s going to be very simple for you to figure out how to space out plants in your hydroponic garden!   Learn More: Plant Spacing in Hydroponics 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

The Christmas cactus is a wonderful succulent...but getting it to bloom can be a challenge. Learn the best tips in today's show. Learn More: Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) Care Guide 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

Microgreens are one of the fastest and easiest ways to get into growing your own food...but what about some "odd" ones to try out? Here are 5 picks you may not have heard of before. 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

What's been going on in my raised bed cover crops? I give a two-month update of my little experiment 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

Lion's mane mushrooms are some of the most interesting looking and tasting mushrooms you'll ever grow...and they're easy! Check out how to grow them in today's episode. Learn More: How to Grow Lion's Mane Mushrooms (Recipe Included!) 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

What is succession planting and why is it so confusing? In today's episode I attempt to demystify this tricky gardening topic! 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

If you’re noticing a proliferation of flies, and your brassicas or root vegetables are starting to yellow, it’s a warning sign. You may have an infestation of root maggots. These fly larvae are no joke! Hungrily, they will chew through your plants, causing them to lose vigor, wilt, yellow, and possibly die off. Learn More: Root Maggots On The Rampage: Wiping Out Delia Species Pests 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

Peat pots (or a substitute) are a fantastic way to start seeds, but there are a lot of different types. I break down which to use for which purpose in today's episode. Learn More: Peat Pots Revealed: Biodegradable Planters For Your Garden 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

Scale insects: some of the most annoying houseplant and greenhouse pests out there! These are tricky because they can have a wax or armored coating, making them less susceptible to treatment options. Figure out what to do to deal with them! Learn More: Scale Insects: All About Them And How To Get Rid Of Them 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

Happy new year! I hope you had a wonderful celebration and are excited to get gardening in 2018. In today's episode we talk about how to get the most out of your garden by planning it properly from the start! 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

Today's question comes from Isaac, who wants to know if it makes sense to use PVC tubes to compost worms in a raised bed. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

One of the hottest gardening methods out there right now is straw bale gardening, popularized by Joel Karsten, the book's author. It's a unique method that has a lot of advantages, so let's take a look at it! Learn More: Straw Bale Gardens Complete Book Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

Square Foot Gardening gets a lot of praise...but are there downsides? In this episode I go over the reasons you SHOULD consider it, but also some of the cons to the method. Learn More: The All New Square Foot Gardening Book Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

This old woman figured out a way to never garden past 11am but still have enough produce to feed her and her husband without ever going to the grocery store for 18 years. Pretty amazing - check out her method! Learn More: Gardening Without Work by Ruth Stout Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

As we all recover from our holiday celebrations, you might not want to get back out in the garden and put in hard work. What if I told you...you don't have to - and you can still have an abundant garden! That's what we're talking about today - hope you enjoy :) Learn More: Charles Dowding's YouTube Channel Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

I AM WRITING A GARDENING BOOK! But I need your help to shape the content. It's going to be called The Field Guide to Urban Gardening. 225 pages, 300 images, chock-full of amazing gardening plans, info, guides, and more. Sign up for the early access reader's group Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

Just because Christmas is here doesn't mean it's time to get rid of your pointsettia! You can encourage it to re-bloom in the Spring if you follow these simple fertilization tips! Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

Don't forget about the bathroom when it comes to decking your house out with some gorgeous greenery! The plants I recommend in this episode will all thrive in a bathroom environment - high humidity, relatively low light. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

There are a lot of choices when it comes to how to make soil for your raised beds...but which is best? We'll take a look at the ideal soil makeup, as well as some modifications you may want to make based on your unique growing conditions. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

Water is one of those topics that sounds simple, but can be complex once you get into the details...especially when it comes to hydroponics. In today's episode I give a rundown of it it's a good idea to use distilled water in your hydroponic system. Learn More: Distilled Water For Plants: What You Need To Know Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

Starting seeds is always a challenge, as our little plants are in the beginning phase of their lives and need a lot of TLC. Here's a quick rundown of some essential gear you'll need to give your seeds their best start. Learn More: Essential Seed Starting Equipment and Supplies Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

We often think that the roots of our plants are the only way they get nutrition, but this is not true! You can foliar feed your plants, or feed the leaves to spot-fix many different nutrient deficiency issues. Learn More: Foliar Feeding and Fertilization in Hydroponics Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

I recommend ladybugs often as a critical part of integrated pest management in the garden...but once you have them munching on your pests, how do you keep them there? Learn how in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

If you've never seen thrips, I'm jealous of you. These are the weirdest, most alien-like garden pests out there...and they do a ton of damage to your plants! Learn how to get rid of them in today's episode. Learn More: Thrips: What Thysanoptera Pests Are And How To Eliminate Them Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

Sweet potatoes don't grow from seed, they grow from slips - and you can start an almost unlimited amount of them from home. Let's get into it! Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

Ever thought of growing banana trees as ornamentals? If not, you should - and this episode explains exactly how to do it. Learn More: Dwarf Banana Tree: Growing Banana Plants as Ornamentals Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

Cilantro is an annoying plant to start from seed, so here are a few tips to make it a bit easier for you! Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

Tilling by hand can be a chore, but less of one if you use the right tools! In this episode we look at why and when to till your garden as well as a few recommendations on quality tillers. Learn More: Hand Tiller Guide: The Best Hand Tiller For Your 2018 Garden Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter  

Today's question comes from Eric, who wants to know the most cost-effective and efficient system for growing hydroponic strawberries. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter