The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

Get ready for a fun chat between Jacques and Kevin as they dive into their spring gardening plans! Jacques is already gearing up with tons of pepper and tomato seedlings, while Kevin is developing his strategy, waiting for San Diego’s June Gloom before making his move. Tune in for some great ideas to try in your own garden! Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop  → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests  Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube  → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog  → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts  → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord  → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta  → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok  → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest  → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter  → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook  → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup  → Love our products? Become an Epic affiliate! https://growepic.co/3FjQXqV Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT, an electrolyte drink mix free of sugar, artificial colors, and other dodgy ingredients. Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at http://drinklmnt.com/Beet Episode Description: In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Logan chats with Winnie Pitrone of Flora of the Fields, a biodynamic flower farm in Mendocino. Winnie grows vibrant tulips, ranunculus, anemones, daffodils, and more, crafting them into breathtaking bouquets and wedding displays. Tune in for expert tips on growing and arranging your own gorgeous blooms and growing an edible garden, too! Connect with Winnie Pitrone: Winnie has been growing cut flowers on the Mendocino Coast in partnership with her husband, Andy Mackey, since 1992.  They are small-scale, bio-intensive horticulturists following their flower passion, emphasizing detail and diversity. They believe that the purity of method, gardening exclusively with hand labor and hand tools, is reflected in the quality of what they produce. Find more from Winnie on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/winniepitrone/ Find more from Winnie on her website here: https://www.floraofthefields.com/   Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop  → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests  Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube  → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog  → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts  → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord  → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta  → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok  → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest  → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter  → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook  → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup  Do You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Marryn Mathis went from a career in finance to full-time flower farming in a very short period. Since then, she has mastered growing sweet peas, dahlias, and more on her ten-acre farm in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, she and Jacques discuss the flower craze, and dive into the particulars of growing great sweet peas. Learn More: When to Plant Sweet Peas: Tips For Your Zone Connect with Marryn Mathis: When Marryn discovered flower farming, she fell in love with the idea of showing her children the joy of a life of digging in the dirt, being outside, and growing beauty. So she sold her home in the suburbs, bought a farm, and became a flower farmer. Today, she’s growing a life she loves and making a difference in her community one bloom at a time. Find more from Marryn Mathis on her website: https://thefarmhouseflowerfarm.com/  Find more from Marryn Mathis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thefarmhouseflowerfarm/ Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beet Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup Do You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT, an electrolyte drink mix free of sugar, artificial colors, and other dodgy ingredients. Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at http://drinklmnt.com/Beet Vermicomposting is the topic of today’s conversation with Jacques and Steve Churchill. They cover Steve’s entry into the field, all the way to his founding of the Urban Worm Company. They also discuss how to build your own system from the ground-up! Listen in today and start your worm composting journey.  Learn More: Worm Castings: Powerhouse Poop From Wiggly Worms - Epic Gardening Connect With Steve Churchill: In the early 2000s, Steve Churchill was fascinated by worms that moved into his hot compost pile after it cooled, transforming it into rich worm castings. This prompted his own research into the role of worms in soil, and he started his own worm bin. Steve founded the Urban Worm Company in 2014, which was at first an educational blog about vermicomposting. It has since transformed into a growing business with 7 figures of annual revenue as of 2022. Find more from Steve on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/urbanwormcompany   Find more from Steve on his web site: https://urbanwormcompany.com  Listener Exclusive: As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing. Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beet Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup Do You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT, an electrolyte drink mix free of sugar, artificial colors, and other dodgy ingredients. Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at http://drinklmnt.com/Beet Longevity in the garden doesn’t typically cross a gardener’s mind, as the seasons’ cycles and the life of plants predominate. But Madeline Hooper found that proper and consistent body movement dispels the myth that gardening is inevitably strenuous. In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, Madeline and Kevin discuss this most important topic and explore how you can garden in a healthier, more mindful way.  Connect with Madeline Hooper: Madeline Hooper is an expert gardener and recognized horticulturalist who cultivates 10 acres in upstate New York. Through her experience, she was invited to become a trustee of the Brooklyn Botanic Garden and then the Vice Chair of Berkshire Botanical Garden, where she has worked for the past ten years. After spending these 30 years gardening Madeline found a solution to the aches and pains that come with it by learning to move her body to prevent strain and stress properly. She shares what she learned with others in her GardenFit television show.  Find more from Madeline Hooper on her website: https://gardenfit.fit/  Find more from Madeline Hooper on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/getgardenfit/ Listener Exclusive: As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing. Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beet Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup Do You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT, an electrolyte drink mix free of sugar, artificial colors, and other dodgy ingredients. Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at http://drinklmnt.com/Beet In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques and Kevin soak up the sun, cherish their garden holdovers, and get excited about the Seattle Northwest Flower and Garden Show! Spring is coming, the bees are out in full force, and seeds need to be started. For now, Jacques and Kevin discuss how to achieve peak flavor from their current and soon-to-be grown tomatoes. Are you joining us at the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival? Get 2-day tickets for only $20 here: https://bit.ly/25NWFG_EPIC Listener Exclusive: As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing. Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beet Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup Do You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Epic Gardening is heading to Seattle for the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival from February 19-23, 2025 at the Seattle Convention Center! Come visit our interactive Epic Gardening booth to shop your favorite Epic products, score exclusive show discounts, and enter huge giveaways - plus, you’ll get to meet Kevin and Jacques in person! We’re also sponsoring the Small Space Solutions Stage, happening daily at 4 PM, featuring expert-led panels to inspire your 2025 garden. Kevin and Jacques will be live on stage Friday, Feb 21 & Saturday, Feb 22, and after the panels, we’ll be giving away amazing prizes and special discounts. Get your tickets now for just $20 for a two-day pass! Use our exclusive link: https://bit.ly/25NWFG_EPIC  Seattle Convention Center – 705 Pike Street, Seattle, WA Show Dates: February 19-23, 2025 In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques and Bailey Van Tassel confer over garden design and kitchen gardening. Learning from her own endeavor to design her home kitchen garden in California, Bailey offers insight into how even a small area can be full of thriving edible plants. Listen to her and Jacques discuss the ways they pack flavor into their growing spaces. Learn More: How to Grow a Kitchen Garden in Raised Beds Connect with Bailey Van Tassel: Bailey Van Tassel, author of Kitchen Garden Living, and the founder of The Kitchen Garden Society, shares her gardening skills online with a wide following of interested gardeners and clients. Focused on kitchen gardening and cut flowers, she showcases how gardeners can grow in any amount of space with a limited amount of time.  Find more from Bailey at Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/baileyvantassel/  Find more from Bailey at her website: https://www.baileyvantassel.com/  Listener Exclusive: As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing. Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beet Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup Do You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Returning guest, Katie Krejci is all about living healthier and more self-sufficiently by relying on the land and growing her own food. Her homesteading journey has been anything but easy, especially after moving to a sprawling 240-acre lot in Minnesota. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Katie and Jacques dive into her journey, the lessons learned from failure, and how it’s all shaping her path to sustainability. Learn More: When to Start Seeds in Zone 4 Connect With Katie Krejci: Katie Krejci brings her experience as a dietitian and a homesteader together as "The Homesteading RD" where she helps others become more self-sufficient, cook from scratch, and enjoy wholesome REAL food. On her 240-acre homestead in the north woods of Minnesota she and her husband have a large garden, raise their own chickens, tap maple trees, hunt, forage, and more! Katie grew up in the city, so she is self-taught and loves sharing her knowledge with others via social media and her website. Find more from Katie Krejci on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehomesteadingrd/  Find more from Katie Krejci on her website: https://thehomesteadingrd.com  Listener Exclusive: As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing. Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beet Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup Do You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT, an electrolyte drink mix free of sugar, artificial colors, and other dodgy ingredients. Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at http://drinklmnt.com/TheBeet In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Kevin chats with Mike Greenfield of Life by Mike G about the joys of growing and cooking your own food. From discovering each other on YouTube to Mike’s gardening adventures, they dive into how homegrown ingredients can transform your meals. Tune in for a fun, inspiring convo on cooking and gardening! Learn More: 11 Vegetable Garden Layout Plans to Try This Year Connect with Mike G: Over the past twelve years, Mike Greenfield has been producing educational and entertaining digital food content through his YouTube channel, Life By Mike G (formerly Pro Home Cooks). With a belief that cooking is an intrinsic part of life, he strives to help people create a stronger, healthy foundation in their lives, overcome their fears of the kitchen, and take back the art of cooking. Find more from Mike G on his website: https://lifebymikeg.com/  Find more from Mike G on his YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzH5n3Ih5kgQoiDAQt2FwLw  Listener Exclusive: As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing. Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beet Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup Do You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

January on the Epic Homestead feels like spring, but Kevin and Jacques are all about those hearty winter veggies. They’re dishing on their top picks for soup-worthy greens, the new Epic Gardening Planner, and even the tomatoes Jacques overwintered. Tune in for a fun, lively chat that'll get you excited to start planning your spring garden! Learn More: 12 Crops We're Planting in 2025 Get the new Epic Gardening Garden Planner here: https://gardenplanner.epicgardening.com/app/overview/  Listener Exclusive: As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing. Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beet Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup Do You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with houseplant expert Lindsay Sisti about all things plant care and propagation. From the magic of multiplying your green babies by mastering layering, stem propagation, and beyond, Lindsay shares expert tips for a thriving houseplant garden. No matter your experience, this episode is packed with fun and helpful insights to help your plants flourish! Learn More: Should I Trim My Pothos? Connect with Lindsay Sisti: Lindsay Sisti is a houseplant and rare plant entrepreneur with a lifelong passion for plants. Growing up, she learned plant science from her parents, and while she didn't inherit their green thumb, her research skills helped her become an expert in plant care – so much so, she released a book on houseplant propagation. Find more from Lindsay Sisti on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alltheplantbabies/  Listener Exclusive: As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing. Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beet Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup Do You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eliza Blank turned her passion for plants into a thriving business. She believes successful houseplant care starts with understanding each plant's unique needs. By assessing your space and lifestyle, you can choose the best plants for your home. In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, Eliza and Kevin encourage people to embrace the joy of nurturing their indoor gardens by truly connecting with plants for long-term success. Learn More: 9 Ways You Should Treat Your Houseplants Differently in Winter Connect With Eliza Blank: Eliza Blank, founder of The Sill, built a successful business in the houseplant sector in 2012, after she moved to her first apartment. By tapping into her family’s generational love of plants, she livened up her living space. This spurred the beginning of the Sill, a houseplant business that currently hosts 12 brick-and-mortar stores and delivers houseplants directly to customers. Today, Eliza continues to demonstrate a commitment to plants, brand building, and customer centricity.  Find more from Eliza Blank on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesill/  Find more from Eliza Blank at The Sill: https://www.thesill.com/  Listener Exclusive: As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing. Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beet Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup Do You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this full rerun episode of the Beet Podcast, Tom Spellman, expert orchardist, shares tips for starting and maintaining your very own fruit tree orchard. He covers key growing conditions, and what distinguishes backyard orcharding from commercial orchards. Listen as he and Kevin delve into this topic, and consider designing an orchard yourself!  Learn More: The Top 11 Fruit Trees That Look Great in Suburban Landscapes Connect With Tom Spellman: Tom Spellman has 25+ years of experience in the nursery industry, specializing in fruit trees. He's known for the popularization of Backyard Orchard Culture, a method of planting fruit trees at home that maximizes production for the home grower, successive ripening, and unique pruning and plant care strategies that give a home gardener a ton of delicious, sweet fruit. Find more from Tom Spellman on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/davewilsonnursery/  Find more from Tom Spellman on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UClShqpLDCJ-Q97zk3tsYZAw  Find more from Tom Spellman on his Web Site: https://www.davewilson.com/tom-spellman/  Listener Exclusive: As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing. Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beet Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup Do You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques and urban gardening expert Connie Cao explore their favorite annual and perennial Asian veggies. They share insider tips on growing these plants and making the most of each harvest, all while offering creative ways to enjoy them in the kitchen. Get ready for a fresh take on these tasty, nutrient-packed plants! Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at DrinkLMNT.com/Beet ! Learn More: 33 Asian Vegetables, Herbs, and Spices You Should Grow Connect with Connie Cao: Connie Cao is an urban gardener in Melbourne, Australia, who cultivates a thriving space of veggies, fruit, and flowers. With a Permaculture Design Certificate and a Diploma in Sustainable Living, she’s passionate about making edible gardening easy, rewarding, and stress-free for her customers. Find more from Connie Cao on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/gardenwithconnie/ and https://www.instagram.com/connieandluna/ Find more from Connie Cao on her website here: https://www.gardenwithconnie.com/  Listener Exclusive: As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing. Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beet Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup Do You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this final episode of the year on the Beet Podcast, Kevin and Jacques wrap things up with a bang. They explore planting hundreds of garlic cloves, enhancing garden aesthetics with mulch, growing winter veggies, and the rich allure of saffron. Don’t miss the last K&J chat of the season—packed with expert tips and tricks for your own garden! Listener Exclusive: As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing. Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beet Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup Do You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get ready for a fresh episode of the Beet Podcast! Gardening consultant Chia-Ming Ro joins Jacques to dive into their professional gardening journeys, explore the magic of greenhouses, and unlock the secrets of edible landscapes. Tune in for insider tips and tricks to elevate your own garden game! 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. Find more from Chia-Ming Ro on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/coastal_homestead/ Find more from Chia-Ming Ro on her website here:  https://www.coastalhomestead.com/ Listener Exclusive: As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing. Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beet Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup Do You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Galena Berkompas’ flower farming journey started with a love for gardens sparked in the UK. From filling a half-acre property to now farming 6 acres, she’s grown her passion into a thriving business. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Galena shares her story with Jacques, and discusses her top tips for growing a garden full of blooms—no matter how much space you have! Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT, an electrolyte drink mix free of sugar, artificial colors, and other dodgy ingredients. Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at http://drinklmnt.com/Beet Connect with Galena Berkompas: Galena Berkompas is the founder of Micro Flower Farm, a thriving 1/2-acre flower farm in southwest Washington. What started as a dream to transform a small property into a vibrant garden has now blossomed into 6 acres and a business that serves thousands. Galena loves helping others grow their own flowers and find joy in nature. A dedicated educator, Galena offers courses, webinars, and tips on Instagram to inspire others to grow their own flowers. Find more from Galena Berkompas on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/microflowerfarm/ Find more about Galena’s Micro Flower Farm here:  https://www.microflowerfarm.com/ Listener Exclusive: As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing. Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beet Learn More: → All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet → Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet → Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts → Discord: https://growepic.co/discord → Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta → TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok → Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest → Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter → Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook → Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroup Do You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques and Steve Sando dive deep into the world of beans! They explore the rich history of beans in the Americas, their surprising garden benefits, and Steve's personal favorites. Whether you're a bean enthusiast or just looking to expand your culinary horizons, this episode is packed with flavorful insights that will enrich your bean knowledge!Connect with Steve Sando:Steve Sando is a chef and home gardener who loves cultivating heirloom plants with tons of flavor. This affinity led him to discover the flavorful Rio Zape bean. After selling his stock at the local farmer’s market, he eventually founded The Rancho Gordo, a premier source for heirloom beans. His mission is to provide high-quality ingredients native to the Americas, for home cooks. Recently, he wrote and released The Bean Book, highlighting the best beans for home cooking.Find more from Steven Sando on Instagram here:https://www.instagram.com/rancho_gordo/  Find more from Steven Sando on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/ranchogordo Find more from Steven Sando on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@ranchogordo_sando Find more from Rancho Gordo here: https://www.ranchogordo.com/pages/about-us Listener Exclusive:As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing.Support The Beet:→ Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beetLearn More:→ All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet→ Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet→ Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts→ Discord: https://growepic.co/discord→ Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta→ TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok→ Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest→ Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter→ Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook→ Facebook Group: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's that in-between time at the Epic Homestead, and Kevin and Jacques are gearing up for winter. Summer cleanup is in full swing, as they dive into planting mass quantities of garlic. Listen to get the inside scoop on what they're excited to plant for fall. And don’t miss Jacques’ super secret garlic spacing tip—it’s a game changer!Listener Exclusive:As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing.Support The Beet:→ Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beetLearn More:→ All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet→ Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet→ Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts→ Discord: https://growepic.co/discord→ Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta→ TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok→ Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest→ Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter→ Facebook: https://growepic.co/facebook→ Facebook Group: https://growepic.co/fbgroupDo You Love Epic Gardening products? Join the Epic Affiliate Program!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of the Beet Podcast, we welcome back guest Angela Ferraro-Fanning. She and Jacques the Garden Hermit explore holistic homesteading as Angela shares her journey from novice to expert permaculturist. Discover how a systems mindset that includes plants, animals, and everything in between transformed her approach, and gain empowering insights that will inspire you to embrace the holistic homesteading lifestyle. Connect With Angela Ferraro-Fanning:Angela Ferraro-Fanning is a Cornell University-certified permaculturist and homesteader in central New Jersey. She practices regenerative homesteading that mimics natural patterns. Her six-acre historic farm is home to working Clydesdale horses, honey bees, all sorts of livestock and fowl, a small orchard, a hobby vineyard, and food forest gardens. Angela is the author of several books, including The Little Homesteader series, The Harvest Table Cookbook, and The Sustainable Homestead. She also co-hosts a podcast called HOMESTEADucation. Find more from Angela Ferraro-Fanning on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/axeandroothomestead/  Find more from Angela Ferraro-Fanning on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@AxeAndRootHomestead  Listen to Angela Ferraro-Fanning’s podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteaducation/id1593301801  Listener Exclusive:As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing.Support The Beet:→ Shop: https://growepic.co/shop-beet → Seeds: https://growepic.co/botanicalinterests-beetLearn More:→ All Our Channels: https://growepic.co/youtube-beet→ Blog: https://growepic.co/blog-beet→ Podcast: https://growepic.co/podcasts→ Discord: https://growepic.co/discord→ Instagram: https://growepic.co/insta→ TikTok: https://growepic.co/tiktok→ Pinterest: https://growepic.co/pinterest→ Twitter: https://growepic.co/twitter→ Facebook:... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices