If you have problems with microgreens, you're not alone. Here are 3-4 of the most common reasons you're struggling to grow microgreens successfully. Learn More: Microgreens on Epic Gardening Keep Growing, Kevin

Today's episode covers how to choose good crops for a floating DWC system as well as some of my personal favorites to grow. Learn More: Deep Water Culture (DWC): What Is It And How To Get Started Keep Growing, Kevin

You'd be surprised how many farmers could be selling more at the market. Here are a few tips that I KNOW work to sell more and make more connections at the market. Keep Growing, Kevin

Today we're talking about hydroponic tomatoes - what to know, what environment they like, and a few common problems! Keep Growing, Kevin

Today's episode is all about worm composting, including my favorite pick, the Worm Factory 360. Keep Growing, Kevin

In today's episode, we talk all about loppers - what to know before you buy, the different brands, and some of my favorite picks. My Picks Best Lopper Overall: Corona SL 4264 or 4364 DualLINK with ComfortGEL Grip Best Bypass Loppers: Tabor Tools GL18 20-Inch Bypass Lopper Best Anvil Loppers: Tabor Tools GG12 Compound Action Anvil Lopper Best Ratcheting Loppers: Spear & Jackson 8290RS Best Compound Action Loppers: A.M. Leonard Compound Action Bypass Loppers Best Geared Loppers: Fiskars 32 Inch PowerGear2 Lopper Best Telescoping-Handled Loppers: WOLF-Garten Power Cut Telescoping Bypass Lopper Keep Growing, Kevin

Today's question comes from Phil. He wonders why you can't grow apples from seed and get the same apple the seed came from. Let's get into it! Learn More: 73+ Heirloom Apples You’ve Probably Never Heard Of Can You Eat Crab Apples? A Simple Guide To This Ornamental Fruit Keep Growing, Kevin  

A quick overview of the popular gardening method. Keep Growing, Kevin

Learn More: My Tower Garden Playlist on YouTube Keep Growing, Kevin

Learn More The Best Water Chillers for Hydroponics How to Keep Your Hydroponic Reservoir Cool Keep Growing, Kevin

What's the difference between activated carbon, ultraviolet, and reverse osmosis filters? Find out in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin

Today's question comes from Nikhil, who asks about the difference between tap and rain water. Is there one? Which should you use? Find out in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin

Pollinators like bees are vital to our ecosystem...and our gardens. Here's a quick teaser of a few plants that bees love that you probably don't have in your garden right now. Keep growing, Kevin

Should you use fresh or dried grass clippings as mulch? Should you even use it at all? Find out the answer and more in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin

Learn More: White Sage Plant: Growing Guide, Smudging, and Seeds Keep Growing, Kevin

Lean More: Best Watering Cans: Plastic, Metal, Outdoor, Indoor, and Misters Best Outdoor Watering Can: Bosmere Haws Long Reach Watering Can, 1.3 gallon / 5 liter Best Indoor Watering Can: Bloem Living Aqua Rite Watering Can, 56-Ounce Best Small Watering Can: Fiskars Easy Pour Watering Can, 2.6 gallon Best Metal Watering Can: Behrens Steel Watering Can, 2.5 gallon Best Indoor Plant Mister: Haws Brass Mister, 10 ounces Keep Growing, Kevin

Learn whether you should be happy or sad about the anthills you find in your garden in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin

Jasmine not only smells amazing, but it can be grown indoors, outdoors, as a vine plant, as a shrub...the list goes on. Learn how to grow and care for this versatile and beautiful plant. Keep Growing, Kevin

Grasshoppers can absolutely decimate a garden...but there are three different ways (environmental, organic, and animal) to prevent and control them. Learn about all of them in this episode. Learn More: How to Get Rid of Grasshoppers: Natural Grasshopper Control Keep Growing, Kevin

One of the hardiest houseplants you can grow, the snake plant is nearly impossible to kill! Learn how to care for it in this short episode. Learn More: Snake Plant Care – Growing The “Mother In Law’s Tongue” Keep Growing, Kevin

Phosphorous is the 'P' of the NPK we all know and love. Learn what it does for a plant, how to tell if your soil is low in phosphorous, and how to remedy it! Learn More: Plant Nutrients Explained: Everything You Ever Need To Know Keep growing, Kevin

Let's be honest...sometimes we're lazy gardeners. I know I am. Here are a bunch of different crops you can grow that take very little time and effort once you get them established! Keep Growing, Kevin

If you've ever wondered where catnip comes from, wonder no more! Catmint, or Nepeta, is a fantastic ornamental to grow that you can grow with ease! Learn More: Catmint: Grow and Care for Nepeta Keep Growing, Kevin

Perlite is one of the most common soil amendments...but what exactly is it? What does it do for our gardens, and why should we use it! All of these questions - and more - are answered in today's episode. Black Gold Perlite, 8 qt PVP Industries Horticultural Coarse Perlite, 4 cu ft PLANT!T Super Coarse Perlite, 100L Keep Growing, Kevin

Growing hydroponically can be a challenge...especially when something goes wrong. In this episode I run through some questions you should ask yourself if you run into a problem you don't know how to solve! Learn More: Troubleshooting Plant Problems in Hydroponics Keep Growing, Kevin

I'm sure you've heard of peat moss before, but what exactly is it? What does it do for your soil? And...should you even be using it? Learn More: Peat Moss: What It Is and How To Use It In Your Garden Keep Growing, Kevin

I get a lot of questions on exactly how to build a DWC system, so I figured I'd run through a build that costs ~$400 and will produce tons of fresh veggies, herbs, and more! Learn More: Simple T5 Fluorescent Deep Water Culture Starter System Keep growing, Kevin

Ornamental sweet potato vine is a wonderful plant that comes in many different colors and shapes. And...it's easy to grow! Learn More: Sweet Potato Vine: Grow and Care for Ipomoea Batatas Keep Growing, Kevin

This episode kicks off a series of episodes about each and every type of nutrient that your plants need to survive and thrive! We're starting with the big boy, Nitrogen. Learn More: Plant Nutrients Explained: Everything You Ever Need To Know Keep Growing, Kevin

If you've got a wild streak like me, consider making seed bombs and beautifying all of those empty lots and easements in your neighborhood! Learn More: How to Make Seed Bombs For Nearly $0 Keep Growing, Kevin

Mulch doesn't have to be expensive...in fact, it doesn't have to cost anything at all! In this episode I run down 24 different ideas for getting cheap or free mulch...send in yours as well! Learn More: 24 Cheap Mulch Ideas to Save Money Keep Growing, Kevin

Although pampas grass is known as invasive, if you grow it carefully you can enjoy its beauty without spreading it far and wide. Learn how in today's episode. Learn More: Pampas Grass: Grow and Care for Cortaderia Selloana Keep Growing, Kevin

Today's question comes from Travis. He wanted to know how to safely improve the sandy soil in his lawn. In this episode I go over exactly how to approach this in a step-by-step process. Additional Resources: The Best Lawn Aerators (Manual and Machine) Keep Growing, Kevin

Mixing in organic fertilizers to your gardening adds a lot of versatility to how you build your soil and add nutrition. In this episode I look at synthetic vs. organic fertilizers as well as share a few of my favorites. Learn More: 21+ Organic Fertilizers and How To Use Them In Your Garden Keep Growing, Kevin

Today's question deals with weeds, specifically how to get rid of deep-rooted weeds. These can be annoying because a weed can re-grow from even a tiny bit of root. Recommended Tools: Root Assassin Fiskar's Weed Extractor Keep Growing, Kevin

Cast iron plants, or Aspidistra elatior, are a super-hardy houseplant, making them a great beginner's choice. Learn exactly how to care for them in this in-depth guide. Learn More: Cast Iron Plant (Aspidistra Elatior) Growing Guide

We talk about pests all the time...but what about beneficial bugs? These five are must-haves in the garden. Learn what they are and how to encourage them to hang out in your yard! Keep growing, Kevin Learn more at Epic Gardening

I hear from people who claim to have a "brown thumb" all of the time. Stop it! There's no such thing. All gardening takes is a little creative thinking and dedication...it's not rocket science! Keep Growing, Kevin

The Hawaiian Ti plant is one of the most vibrant houseplants you can grow at home...and it's not too hard to care for. Learn how in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn More: Hawaiian Ti Plant: Growing Cordyline Fruticosa

Today we learn the rough numbers behind a microgreens business and how the hype behind this type of business model might not be worth it. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more at Epic Gardening

I've gotten a lot of questions about how to start a microgreens business, so today I go over the short story of how I got mine off the ground a few years ago. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn More: Everything You Need to Know About Microgreens

What's the difference between an heirloom vegetable, a hybrid, and a GMO? And why would you choose an heirloom? Find out in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more at Epic Gardening

Air layering is a unique and useful propagation technique that many gardeners are unfamiliar with. Learn what it is, why it's valuable, and exactly how to do it in this overview! Learn More: Air Layering: How to Propagate Plants With This Unique Method

Mulch is a complex topic and one that I won't cover completely in this episode. Instead, we'll look at how to choose between inorganic and organic mulches.

Office plants brighten up the workplace and boost productivity, so why aren't you growing them? What's that, you don't know how? Listen to this episode and get the lowdown on office plant care 101.

I'm all for saving time in the garden, and fertilizer spreaders save a lot of time. Learn the different types and what to consider before making a purchase. Learn More: Fertilizer Spreader Buyer’s Guide: Broadcast, Drop, Hand Held, and Tow Behind Explained

If you're new to gardening, a kitchen herb garden is a great way to get into it. Here are a few things to consider when starting your first herb heaven! Learn More: Build an Indoor Hydroponic Herb Garden

Neem oil is one of the most versatile compounds you can use in the garden. It's an organic pesticide, fungicide and anti-bacterial that has uses outside the garden as well! Learn More: 20+ Neem Oil Uses In The Garden and Beyond