New to orchids? John Clements, Director of Gardens at the San Diego Botanic Garden, walks us through a comprehensive care guide for orchids. Connect with John Clements: John Clements has been a horticultural professional for 46 years. Former nursery owner, gardener and koi pond builder to the rich and famous, horticulturist, commercial fruit tree farmer, garden writer, agricultural historian, co-administrator of the San Diego Gardener Facebook group, and the icing on the cake, is Director of Gardens at the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden. LinkedIn Website Instagram Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Meet John Clements. John has been a horticulture professional for nearly 50 years. And boy, does he have some wild stories to share! Connect with John Clements: John Clements has been a horticultural professional for 46 years. Former nursery owner, gardener and koi pond builder to the rich and famous, horticulturist, commercial fruit tree farmer, garden writer, agricultural historian, co-administrator of the San Diego Gardener Facebook group, and the icing on the cake, is Director of Gardens at the 37-acre San Diego Botanic Garden. LinkedIn Website Instagram Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Youngsang Cho explains the philosophies of JADAM: Do as Nature Does I and Others are One The Good and the Bad are One Co-existing with Grass Questions by Manfred Mann Connect With Youngsang Cho: Youngsang Cho,The president of JADAM, started organic farming in Korea in 1989. He learned natural farming from his father, Hankyu Cho who founded Korean Natural Farming (KNF). Based on his father's farming and Asian traditional farming, he founded JADAM (meaning "People that resemble nature")  in 1991. He has developed a number of core technologies necessary for popularizing organic farming. JADAM, which leads Ultra-Low-Cost agriculture, is the largest organic farming organization with more than 75,000 members in South Korea. Website Instagram YouTube Buy Youngsang Cho’s JADAM books Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

What makes the JADAM method Ultra-Low cost and how does the method work? While JMS is the cornerstone solution of the JADAM Method, Youngsang Cho also invented JS (JADAM Sulfur), JWA (JADAM Wetting Agent) and JHS (JADAM Herbal Solution) to aid in pest and plant disease management.   How to make JS (JADAM Sulfur) Connect With Youngsang Cho: Youngsang Cho,The president of JADAM, started organic farming in Korea in 1989. He learned natural farming from his father, Hankyu Cho who founded Korean Natural Farming (KNF). Based on his father's farming and Asian traditional farming, he founded JADAM (meaning "People that resemble nature")  in 1991. He has developed a number of core technologies necessary for popularizing organic farming. JADAM, which leads Ultra-Low-Cost agriculture, is the largest organic farming organization with more than 75,000 members in South Korea. Website Instagram YouTube Buy Youngsang Cho’s JADAM books Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

In order to start your JADAM Organic Farming journey you will need to make JMS, the JADAM Microorganism Solution. Youngsang Cho walks us through step by step how to create this mixture. All you need is 3 simple ingredients - boiled potatoes, sea salt, and soil from around your garden or farm. Connect With Youngsang Cho: Youngsang Cho,The president of JADAM, started organic farming in Korea in 1989. He learned natural farming from his father, Hankyu Cho who founded Korean Natural Farming (KNF). Based on his father's farming and Asian traditional farming, he founded JADAM (meaning "People that resemble nature")  in 1991. He has developed a number of core technologies necessary for popularizing organic farming. JADAM, which leads Ultra-Low-Cost agriculture, is the largest organic farming organization with more than 75,000 members in South Korea. Website Instagram YouTube Buy Youngsang Cho’s JADAM books Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

JADAM can be used by anyone, anywhere, no matter what size their garden or farm is. The JADAM Method seeks to simplify farming and create a universal standard. In doing this, the inputs must be cheap and readily available to anyone around the world. Connect With Youngsang Cho: Youngsang Cho,The president of JADAM, started organic farming in Korea in 1989. He learned natural farming from his father, Hankyu Cho who founded Korean Natural Farming (KNF). Based on his father's farming and Asian traditional farming, he founded JADAM (meaning "People that resemble nature")  in 1991. He has developed a number of core technologies necessary for popularizing organic farming. JADAM, which leads Ultra-Low-Cost agriculture, is the largest organic farming organization with more than 75,000 members in South Korea. Website Instagram YouTube Buy Youngsang Cho’s JADAM books Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

This week we welcome two very special guests all the way from Korea - the founder of JADAM, Youngsang Cho, and his daughter, Sunyoung Cho. In this episode, we discuss the history and basics of JADAM and Korean Natural Farming. Connect With Youngsang Cho: Youngsang Cho,The president of JADAM, started organic farming in Korea in 1989. He learned natural farming from his father, Hankyu Cho who founded Korean Natural Farming (KNF). Based on his father's farming and Asian traditional farming, he founded JADAM (meaning "People that resemble nature")  in 1991. He has developed a number of core technologies necessary for popularizing organic farming. JADAM, which leads Ultra-Low-Cost agriculture, is the largest organic farming organization with more than 75,000 members in South Korea. Website Instagram YouTube Buy Youngsang Cho’s JADAM books Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Garden math is a little difficult to compute because what price can you put on eating a carrot straight out of the ground? Gardening pays you back in more than just a harvest from your garden. Gardening also benefits your physical, mental and emotional health. Connect With Nicole Burke: Nicole Johnsey Burke, the founder of Gardenary, Inc. and the author of Kitchen Garden Revival, is on a mission to bring back the kitchen garden and make it an ordinary part of life for everyone, no matter their level of gardening experience. Since starting her own kitchen garden business in 2015, Burke and her company have built hundreds of kitchen gardens, taught thousands of students to create their own through her online courses and Gardenary 365, and trained hundreds of garden consultants through the Garden Coach Society. Her work has been featured by Southern Living, This Old House, Modern Farmer, and the Garden Club of America. She believes kitchen gardens are a step that everyone can take to create positive change. To find more tips and tricks for building your own kitchen garden, visit her online at www.gardenary.com and download the Gardenary app from your favorite app store. Instagram YouTube Facebook Twitter Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

If we are learning anything this week with Nicole Burke, it’s that the rules are meant to be broken! Connect With Nicole Burke: Nicole Johnsey Burke, the founder of Gardenary, Inc. and the author of Kitchen Garden Revival, is on a mission to bring back the kitchen garden and make it an ordinary part of life for everyone, no matter their level of gardening experience. Since starting her own kitchen garden business in 2015, Burke and her company have built hundreds of kitchen gardens, taught thousands of students to create their own through her online courses and Gardenary 365, and trained hundreds of garden consultants through the Garden Coach Society. Her work has been featured by Southern Living, This Old House, Modern Farmer, and the Garden Club of America. She believes kitchen gardens are a step that everyone can take to create positive change. To find more tips and tricks for building your own kitchen garden, visit her online at www.gardenary.com and download the Gardenary app from your favorite app store. Instagram YouTube Facebook Twitter Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Don’t miss a long and beautiful harvest by sticking to the hard and fast gardening rules!  Connect With Nicole Burke: Nicole Johnsey Burke, the founder of Gardenary, Inc. and the author of Kitchen Garden Revival, is on a mission to bring back the kitchen garden and make it an ordinary part of life for everyone, no matter their level of gardening experience. Since starting her own kitchen garden business in 2015, Burke and her company have built hundreds of kitchen gardens, taught thousands of students to create their own through her online courses and Gardenary 365, and trained hundreds of garden consultants through the Garden Coach Society. Her work has been featured by Southern Living, This Old House, Modern Farmer, and the Garden Club of America. She believes kitchen gardens are a step that everyone can take to create positive change. To find more tips and tricks for building your own kitchen garden, visit her online at www.gardenary.com and download the Gardenary app from your favorite app store. Instagram YouTube Facebook Twitter Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

You actually don’t need perfect gardening conditions to be able to have an abundant harvest. Don’t let less than ideal conditions scare you away from getting into the garden. Connect With Nicole Burke: Nicole Johnsey Burke, the founder of Gardenary, Inc. and the author of Kitchen Garden Revival, is on a mission to bring back the kitchen garden and make it an ordinary part of life for everyone, no matter their level of gardening experience. Since starting her own kitchen garden business in 2015, Burke and her company have built hundreds of kitchen gardens, taught thousands of students to create their own through her online courses and Gardenary 365, and trained hundreds of garden consultants through the Garden Coach Society. Her work has been featured by Southern Living, This Old House, Modern Farmer, and the Garden Club of America. She believes kitchen gardens are a step that everyone can take to create positive change. To find more tips and tricks for building your own kitchen garden, visit her online at www.gardenary.com and download the Gardenary app from your favorite app store. Instagram YouTube Facebook Twitter Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

So, you think you have a brown thumb? Nicole Burke and I talk about why we don’t believe in green thumbs or brown thumbs. Connect With Nicole Burke: Nicole Johnsey Burke, the founder of Gardenary, Inc. and the author of Kitchen Garden Revival, is on a mission to bring back the kitchen garden and make it an ordinary part of life for everyone, no matter their level of gardening experience. Since starting her own kitchen garden business in 2015, Burke and her company have built hundreds of kitchen gardens, taught thousands of students to create their own through her online courses and Gardenary 365, and trained hundreds of garden consultants through the Garden Coach Society. Her work has been featured by Southern Living, This Old House, Modern Farmer, and the Garden Club of America. She believes kitchen gardens are a step that everyone can take to create positive change. To find more tips and tricks for building your own kitchen garden, visit her online at www.gardenary.com and download the Gardenary app from your favorite app store. Instagram YouTube Facebook Twitter Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

After almost a decade of chicken keeping, Nikki Husted has learned quite a lot in order to make her and her chickens' lives easier! Connect With Nikki Husted: Nikki is the chicken-keeping educator known as Purely Chickens online. She hatched her first egg in 2006 while she was teaching kindergarten and now she educates others about chicken keeping. Her goal is to inspire others to raise happy, healthy chickens with hacks that make it simple. Her new book, Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple is out for preorder right now! Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Yes, chickens will eat almost any piece of organic matter. But should they? No! Probably not. To ensure your chicken lives a long healthy life, they should be eating quality feed. Connect With Nikki Husted: Nikki is the chicken-keeping educator known as Purely Chickens online. She hatched her first egg in 2006 while she was teaching kindergarten and now she educates others about chicken keeping. Her goal is to inspire others to raise happy, healthy chickens with hacks that make it simple. Her new book, Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple is out for preorder right now! Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Roosters are an amazing addition to your farm. Not only do roosters protect the hens, they also keep them in check and make sure they are behaving. Connect With Nikki Husted: Nikki is the chicken-keeping educator known as Purely Chickens online. She hatched her first egg in 2006 while she was teaching kindergarten and now she educates others about chicken keeping. Her goal is to inspire others to raise happy, healthy chickens with hacks that make it simple. Her new book, Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple is out for preorder right now! Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Nikki and I discuss our coop and run setup and talk about what you absolutely need in your coop and what’s nice to have. Connect With Nikki Husted: Nikki is the chicken-keeping educator known as Purely Chickens online. She hatched her first egg in 2006 while she was teaching kindergarten and now she educates others about chicken keeping. Her goal is to inspire others to raise happy, healthy chickens with hacks that make it simple. Her new book, Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple is out for preorder right now! Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Chickens can be a blast. However, it’s not all fun and games. There’s a lot to plan out and consider before deciding to get some chickens of your own. Connect With Nikki Husted: Nikki is the chicken-keeping educator known as Purely Chickens online. She hatched her first egg in 2006 while she was teaching kindergarten and now she educates others about chicken keeping. Her goal is to inspire others to raise happy, healthy chickens with hacks that make it simple. Her new book, Chicken Keeping Pure and Simple is out for preorder right now! Instagram TikTok YouTube Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

I ask all my (and your) burning pepper questions. I gotta say, some of the answers surprised me! Connect With Calvin Betancourt: Calvin is co-creator of Pepper Geek, a YouTube channel, website, and email newsletter. Their goal is to help people learn how to grow peppers from seed, troubleshoot common gardening problems, and cook delicious spicy food. Instagram YouTube (Pepper Geek) YouTube (Geeky Greenhouse) Blog Pinterest Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Cross pollination of pepper seeds might not be as hard as you think! If you want to play mad scientist and create and grow your own pepper crosses this is the episode for you. Connect With Calvin Betancourt: Calvin is co-creator of Pepper Geek, a YouTube channel, website, and email newsletter. Their goal is to help people learn how to grow peppers from seed, troubleshoot common gardening problems, and cook delicious spicy food. Instagram YouTube (Pepper Geek) YouTube (Geeky Greenhouse) Blog Pinterest Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Pruning peppers is a controversial topic. So, what’s the truth? Should you decapitate the pepper plant? Or should you let it grow wild? Connect With Calvin Betancourt: Calvin is co-creator of Pepper Geek, a YouTube channel, website, and email newsletter. Their goal is to help people learn how to grow peppers from seed, troubleshoot common gardening problems, and cook delicious spicy food.       Instagram YouTube (Pepper Geek) YouTube (Geeky Greenhouse) Blog Pinterest Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Germinating pepper seeds can be difficult. Don’t be intimidated though! As long as you have a balance of warmth, moisture and oxygen you can germinate pepper seeds. Connect With Calvin Betancourt: Calvin is co-creator of Pepper Geek, a YouTube channel, website, and email newsletter. Their goal is to help people learn how to grow peppers from seed, troubleshoot common gardening problems, and cook delicious spicy food. Instagram YouTube (Pepper Geek) YouTube (Geeky Greenhouse) Blog Pinterest Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

The world of peppers is colorful, vast and spicy! Today, we sit down with Calvin Betancourt, co-creator of @peppergeek to talk about the different species and varieties of the most common peppers. Connect With Calvin Betancourt: Calvin is co-creator of Pepper Geek, a YouTube channel, website, and email newsletter. Their goal is to help people learn how to grow peppers from seed, troubleshoot common gardening problems, and cook delicious spicy food. Instagram YouTube (Pepper Geek) YouTube (Geeky Greenhouse) Blog Pinterest Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

15 months after experiencing an accident that changed his life, Michael MacDonald talks about how he’s had to adjust his gardening methods to suit his mobility. Michael also shares tools and apps that he loves for planning and streamlining his process. Connect With Michael MacDonald: Michael MacDonald, one of the co-founders of MacDonald Farm, suffered a spinal cord injury while on vacation. In his journey to recovery, gardening became a way to heal. His partner, Chef Daniel creates private dinners with everything he grows. Instagram Michael’s Instagram Website Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Michael and Daniel combine their passions for gardening and culinary arts to begin their business of creating harvest-to-plate meals. From weddings to private dinner parties Michael and Daniel create unique experiences for their clients. Connect With Michael MacDonald: Michael MacDonald, one of the co-founders of MacDonald Farm, suffered a spinal cord injury while on vacation. In his journey to recovery, gardening became a way to heal. His partner, Chef Daniel creates private dinners with everything he grows. Instagram Michael’s Instagram Website Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

If you have limited mobility, a strict HOA or a small yard and are looking for a great farm animal, Quail could be the best option for you. Connect With Michael MacDonald: Michael MacDonald, one of the co-founders of MacDonald Farm, suffered a spinal cord injury while on vacation. In his journey to recovery, gardening became a way to heal. His partner, Chef Daniel creates private dinners with everything he grows. Instagram Michael’s Instagram Website Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

After months in the hospital and a long road to recovery ahead, Michael and Daniel begin to build MacDonald's farm. Michael shares some insight on what worked for him in the garden and how others can do the same. Connect With Michael MacDonald: Michael MacDonald, one of the co-founders of MacDonald Farm, suffered a spinal cord injury while on vacation. In his journey to recovery, gardening became a way to heal. His partner, Chef Daniel creates private dinners with everything he grows. Instagram Michael’s Instagram Website Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

After experiencing a traumatic accident resulting in serious injury while on vacation, Michael MacDonald turned to seed starting in his hospital room to help boost his mental health. Connect With Michael MacDonald: Michael MacDonald, one of the co-founders of MacDonald Farm, suffered a spinal cord injury while on vacation. In his journey to recovery, gardening became a way to heal. His partner, Chef Daniel creates private dinners with everything he grows. Instagram Michael’s Instagram Website Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

What’s in and what's out: Gardening edition. Chia-Ming and I get into what tools and crops we are loving, which ones we can live without. I would love to hear from you about your gardening “Hot or Not’s”! DM us what you think.  Connect With Chia-Ming Ro: Chia-Ming Ro is a former finance exec turned food & cut flower garden designer, who is transforming Los Angeles and Orange County one home at a time with her foodscaping business Coastal Homestead. YouTube Instagram TikTok Chia-Ming’s Website Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Let’s get weird! Chia-Ming and I talk about the exotic plants we are growing, have grown, have failed to grow and are dreaming about growing in the future.  Connect With Chia-Ming Ro: Chia-Ming Ro is a former finance exec turned food & cut flower garden designer, who is transforming Los Angeles and Orange County one home at a time with her foodscaping business Coastal Homestead. YouTube Instagram TikTok Chia-Ming’s Website Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Guess what? You actually aren’t born with a green thumb, or a black thumb. Once you begin to relate to your plants and understand what they need you will find it easier to be successful in the garden. Connect With Chia-Ming Ro: Chia-Ming Ro is a former finance exec turned food & cut flower garden designer, who is transforming Los Angeles and Orange County one home at a time with her foodscaping business Coastal Homestead. YouTube Instagram TikTok Chia-Ming’s Website Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Arguably, the hardest part of gardening is getting started and designing a garden that suits your needs. You may want to go all in right away, but Chia-Ming suggests you take a step back and think about what plants and what design is going to be best for your home and goals. Connect With Chia-Ming Ro: Chia-Ming Ro is a former finance exec turned food & cut flower garden designer, who is transforming Los Angeles and Orange County one home at a time with her foodscaping business Coastal Homestead. YouTube Instagram TikTok Chia-Ming’s Website Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Chia-Ming leaves behind her excel spreadsheets to pursue her gardening passions full-time. In this episode, we talk all about how she made this decision and what the path was like to building her business. Connect With Chia-Ming Ro: Chia-Ming Ro is a former finance exec turned food & cut flower garden designer, who is transforming Los Angeles and Orange County one home at a time with her foodscaping business Coastal Homestead. YouTube Instagram TikTok Chia-Ming’s Website Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Pimp my Greenhouse! Today, Kyle and I talk about what you need and don’t need in your greenhouse to be successful. Connect With Kyle Exner: Kyle Exner, a professional with over 25 years at BC Greenhouse Builders, is renowned for his industry knowledge and ability to help all gardeners find the greenhouse that best suits their climate and environment.In the early days, Kyle's focus was office management and learning the ropes from company founder, Henry Heinen. As General Manager, Kyle has a hand in helping every department at BC Greenhouse Builders and guides the company through the rapid growth seen over the last several years. Kyle enjoys the diverse team and the culture at BC Greenhouse Builders and loves working with all the customers and the loyal vendors we have connected with over our 70-year history. Website BC Greenhouses Instagram BC Greenhouses YouTube BC Greenhouses Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

If there’s one thing we are learning this week with Kyle, it’s that there are TONS of ways to customize your greenhouse to make it work for your garden goals in your zone. Today, we learn what to do and what not to do when heating and cooling your Greenhouse.  Connect With Kyle Exner: Kyle Exner, a professional with over 25 years at BC Greenhouse Builders, is renowned for his industry knowledge and ability to help all gardeners find the greenhouse that best suits their climate and environment.In the early days, Kyle's focus was office management and learning the ropes from company founder, Henry Heinen. As General Manager, Kyle has a hand in helping every department at BC Greenhouse Builders and guides the company through the rapid growth seen over the last several years. Kyle enjoys the diverse team and the culture at BC Greenhouse Builders and loves working with all the customers and the loyal vendors we have connected with over our 70-year history. Website BC Greenhouses Instagram BC Greenhouses YouTube BC Greenhouses Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Tackling the task of choosing the foundation we wanted to go with at the Epic Homestead was the most daunting part of this process. With so many material options and little room for error, this is an important piece to understand. Kyle gives me some feedback about the foundation I choose for my greenhouse 👀  Connect With Kyle Exner: Kyle Exner, a professional with over 25 years at BC Greenhouse Builders, is renowned for his industry knowledge and ability to help all gardeners find the greenhouse that best suits their climate and environment.In the early days, Kyle's focus was office management and learning the ropes from company founder, Henry Heinen. As General Manager, Kyle has a hand in helping every department at BC Greenhouse Builders and guides the company through the rapid growth seen over the last several years. Kyle enjoys the diverse team and the culture at BC Greenhouse Builders and loves working with all the customers and the loyal vendors we have connected with over our 70-year history. Website BC Greenhouses Instagram BC Greenhouses YouTube BC Greenhouses Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Kyle Exner talked us through where to put the Greenhouse in our garden. But now the question is, what type of greenhouse is best? Connect With Kyle Exner: Kyle Exner, a professional with over 25 years at BC Greenhouse Builders, is renowned for his industry knowledge and ability to help all gardeners find the greenhouse that best suits their climate and environment.In the early days, Kyle's focus was office management and learning the ropes from company founder, Henry Heinen. As General Manager, Kyle has a hand in helping every department at BC Greenhouse Builders and guides the company through the rapid growth seen over the last several years. Kyle enjoys the diverse team and the culture at BC Greenhouse Builders and loves working with all the customers and the loyal vendors we have connected with over our 70-year history. Website BC Greenhouses Instagram BC Greenhouses YouTube BC Greenhouses Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Dreaming of adding a Greenhouse to your garden? Kyle Exner, General Manager of BC Greenhouse Builders, shares his expert advice on where to set up shop. Connect With Kyle Exner: Kyle Exner, a professional with over 25 years at BC Greenhouse Builders, is renowned for his industry knowledge and ability to help all gardeners find the greenhouse that best suits their climate and environment.In the early days, Kyle's focus was office management and learning the ropes from company founder, Henry Heinen. As General Manager, Kyle has a hand in helping every department at BC Greenhouse Builders and guides the company through the rapid growth seen over the last several years. Kyle enjoys the diverse team and the culture at BC Greenhouse Builders and loves working with all the customers and the loyal vendors we have connected with over our 70-year history. Website BC Greenhouses Instagram BC Greenhouses YouTube BC Greenhouses Facebook Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Figs are small but mighty superfruits. They are powerful for a myriad of health and wellness concerns. Connect With David Burke: David Burke is The Fig Hunter and is known for his enthusiasm in finding new fig varieties, sharing his knowledge, and selling fig fruit, cuttings, and more. David’s Shop Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube TikTok Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

We have learned how to propagate and collect wild figs. Now, let's learn how to use them in the kitchen. Priscilla Burke shares some of her fig creations with us. Connect With David Burke: David Burke is The Fig Hunter and is known for his enthusiasm in finding new fig varieties, sharing his knowledge, and selling fig fruit, cuttings, and more. David’s Shop Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube TikTok Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Try your hand at collecting wild figs this summer! David Burke shares some pro tips for finding these delicious gems with us.    Connect With David Burke: David Burke is The Fig Hunter and is known for his enthusiasm in finding new fig varieties, sharing his knowledge, and selling fig fruit, cuttings, and more. David’s Shop Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube TikTok Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Figs are notoriously easy to propagate. David Burke “The Fig Hunter”, walks us through how to clone figs. Connect With David Burke: David Burke is The Fig Hunter and is known for his enthusiasm in finding new fig varieties, sharing his knowledge, and selling fig fruit, cuttings, and more. David’s Shop Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube TikTok Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

  David Burke is “The Fig Hunter”, a fig aficionado who became obsessed with the plant five years ago and has become quite the expert. Connect With David Burke: David Burke is The Fig Hunter and is known for his enthusiasm in finding new fig varieties, sharing his knowledge, and selling fig fruit, cuttings, and more. David’s Shop Instagram Facebook Facebook Group YouTube TikTok Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

This episode is for all the DIY-ers out there. James Mann gives us beginner-friendly ideas on how to get crafty around the homestead. Connect With James Mann James Mann was born and raised at the foothills of the Appalachians. James spent his childhood foraging and learning about local wild foods in his area. He’s worked as a chef at a Michelin star restaurant in Sweden, on a mushroom farm, and now has his own business making custom furniture and teaching foraging classes. Spicebush Woodscraft Instagram Facebook Foraging Classes Cottonwood Hollow Homestead Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Curious about installing a greenhouse? James talks about what he’s learned over the past year with his geothermal greenhouse. Connect With James Mann James Mann was born and raised at the foothills of the Appalachians. James spent his childhood foraging and learning about local wild foods in his area. He’s worked as a chef at a Michelin star restaurant in Sweden, on a mushroom farm, and now has his own business making custom furniture and teaching foraging classes. Spicebush Woodscraft Instagram Facebook Foraging Classes Cottonwood Hollow Homestead Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Whether you’re an experienced forger or just curious about wild foods, James Mann offers valuable history and insight into this ancient practice. Connect With James Mann James Mann was born and raised at the foothills of the Appalachians. James spent his childhood foraging and learning about local wild foods in his area. He’s worked as a chef at a Michelin star restaurant in Sweden, on a mushroom farm, and now has his own business making custom furniture and teaching foraging classes. Spicebush Woodscraft Instagram Facebook Foraging Classes Cottonwood Hollow Homestead Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

James Mann talks about the importance of incorporating native species in the garden.  Connect With James Mann James Mann was born and raised at the foothills of the Appalachians. James spent his childhood foraging and learning about local wild foods in his area. He’s worked as a chef at a Michelin star restaurant in Sweden, on a mushroom farm, and now has his own business making custom furniture and teaching foraging classes. Spicebush Woodscraft Instagram Facebook Foraging Classes Cottonwood Hollow Homestead Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Growing mushrooms can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. James Mann shares his knowledge of forging, inoculating, and growing mushrooms. Connect With James Mann James Mann was born and raised at the foothills of the Appalachians. James spent his childhood foraging and learning about local wild foods in his area. He’s worked as a chef at a Michelin star restaurant in Sweden, on a mushroom farm, and now has his own business making custom furniture and teaching foraging classes. Spicebush Woodscraft Instagram Facebook Foraging Classes Cottonwood Hollow Homestead Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group

Looking at your landscape as a foodscape requires zooming out and rethinking your entire approach to your garden and home. Matt Lebon shares a few key tips to design your foodscape. Connect With Matt Lebon: Matt Lebon is the founder of Custom Foodscaping and The Foodscaper. Custom Foodscaping The Foodscaper Register for The Foodscaper Summit Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge: Order on Amazon Order a signed copy Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group