Epic Gardening: Daily Growing Tips And Advice

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, Jacques digs into all things horticulture with plant expert Matt Mattus. From perennial care to picking plants for nonstop blooms, they explore the ins and outs of garden styles, strategies, and secrets. Whether you're a flower fanatic or just plant-curious, this one's packed with tips to keep your garden thriving all season long! Connect with Matt Mattus: Matt Mattus is a lifelong plant enthusiast and horticulturist, gardening on the same land his grandfather did in 1906. After 29 years in global design, he became Senior Director of Horticulture at the American Horticultural Society. He’s the author of Mastering the Art of Flower Gardening and Vegetable Gardening, with a third book, A Year with a Greenhouse, on the way. Matt also writes for The

Episode Description: In this episode of the Beet podcast, Logan chats with Jenny Angius and Sydney Roberts of Urban Roots in Reno, Nevada. On less than an acre, they're growing tons of food and building community. With raised and in-ground beds, their farm is a hands-on classroom for kids, parents, teachers, and students alike. About Urban Roots: Urban Roots began in 2009 with a mission to use gardening as a tool for S.T.E.A.M. education, environmental stewardship, and nutrition. In partnership with local schools, the program grew, leading to the creation of a teaching farm in west Reno that offers hands-on learning through camps, field trips, and teacher training. In 2017, Urban Roots expanded to its current location, where it cultivates produce and hosts year-round outdoor education. During the challenges of 2020, the organization adapted by launching at-home learning and indoor gardening kits, ensuring families could stay connected to nature and learning. Find more from Urban Roots at Soil Palooza

This episode has been brought to you by Fox Farm, crafting soil and fertilizers since 1984. Supercharge your plants by locating a Fox Farm retailer near you: https://foxfarm.com/find-a-dealer/ Photographer Brian Brigantti and his partner Domonick moved from New York to Tennessee in 2020 to start Red Leaf Ranch. Now the author of Gardening for Abundance, Brian, joins Jacques on the Beet Podcast to talk about the joy and abundance of growing their own food. They share tips and tricks for everything from their favorite plants to the ones that are a bit harder to grow. Connect with Brian Brigantti: Brian Brigantti is a gardener, homesteader, and photographer. Alongside his partner, Domonick Gravine, he co-founded Red Leaf Ranch in Tennessee to inspire others toward a greener, more sustainable lifestyle. They share practical tips through social media, helping people grow awesome gardens and cultivate abundance from within. Find more from Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redleafranch/ 

In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Kevin and Jacques discuss their thriving gardens. They cover everything from battling weeds and conserving water to growing corn and prepping for bigger harvests. With tomato and pepper season in full swing, they break down their go-to trellis technique (the Florida weave) and why it’s a game changer. 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 megaphone.fm/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: Natural gardens harmonize with their ecological, geological, and architectural surroundings. In this episode of the Beet podcast, Jacques talks with Kelly about how gardeners can learn from the land to create natural gardens that blend seamlessly with the local landscape. They also touch on how to grow your own natural garden, rooted in place and purpose. Connect with Kelly D. Norris: Kelly D. Norris is an award-winning author and plantsman who explores the intersections of people, plants, and place through ecological design and art. He founded The Public Horticulture Company and the New Naturalism Academy and formerly led horticulture and education at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Kelly now travels widely to study plants in the wild.Find more from Kelly at his website:

When most people think of fungi, they picture mushrooms—edible, poisonous, or psychedelic. But did you know that all mushrooms are fungi, but not all fungi are mushrooms? In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques dives deep into the mysterious and massive Kingdom of Fungi with Dr. Gordon Walker. From their biological roles to mind-blowing forms, get ready to discover fungi like you’ve never seen them before. Connect with Dr. Gordon Walker: Dr. Gordon Walker loves mushrooms! He is an avid mushroom hunter and mushroom photographer. Since receiving his doctorate and post-doctorate, Dr. Walker has been serving as a board member for the Sonoma Mycology Association (SOMA). In addition to mushroom education, he also consults on a variety of wine, microbiology, and fermentation-related projects. Find more from Dr. Walker on his website: https://fascinatedbyfungi.com/  Find more from Dr. Walker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fascinatedbyfungi/  Support The Beet: → Shop: https://growepic.co/shop  →

Episode Description:  In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Louis Giller, a longtime friend of the pod and representative of North Spore, a Maine-based mushroom company. They dig into how you can grow mushrooms at home, from your kitchen counter to a bucket or in your garden beds. They even cover the benefits that mushrooms bring to your soil. Check out the North Spore Mushroom Collection in the Epic Gardening Shop here: https://shop.epicgardening.com/collections/north-spore-mushroom-collection Connect with Louis Giller: Louis runs education, works in customer service, and coordinates events for home mushroom cultivation company North Spore. He has over 10 years of experience growing and hunting mushrooms from coast to coast. When the mushrooms aren’t in season, Louis enjoys a day of snowboarding, followed by a little whiskey and a good book. Find more from North Spore on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northsporemushrooms/  Find more from North Spore on YouTube: https:

This episode has been brought to you by Fox Farm, crafting soil and fertilizers since 1984. Supercharge your plants by locating a Fox Farm retailer near you: https://foxfarm.com/find-a-dealer/ Episode Description: Spring has officially sprung, and Jacques and Kevin are enjoying it! In this episode of the Beet Podcast, they get into the nitty-gritty of garden glow-ups with spacing tweaks, topping peppers, and pruning basil. With their mole issues finally behind them, the focus shifts to fertilizing – what to use, when to apply it, and how to keep plants thriving all season long. 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/t

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:  Did you know plants can boost your serotonin and dopamine levels? Chartered Horticulturalist and British Plant Profiler David Domoney does – and that’s not all. From houseplants to wild landscapes, David explores how connecting with plants can transform our well-being. In this vibrant conversation with Jacques, he shares how gardening uplifts the heart and nourishes the soul. Connect with David Domoney: David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturalist and British Plant Profiler known for his lectures and bestselling books on the unique characteristics and personalities of plants. His titles include Plants with Superpowers and My Houseplant Changed My Life. A recipient of multiple awards, including the Excellence in Horticulture Award presented by The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Edward in 2018

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, Rick Bickling shares the secrets to building a square foot garden! This efficient, space-maximizing method is a game-changer for gardeners. As a Master Gardener and Certified Instructor, Rick’s got all the tips and tricks to help you grow more in less space. Connect with Rick Bickling: Rick Bickling, a Texas Master Gardener and Square Foot Gardening Certified Instructor, pulled off a miracle by transforming a concrete basketball court into thriving Square Foot Gardens! When he's not gardening, Rick works with the Square Foot Gardening Foundation, creating "Essentials" video tutorials alongside the foundation’s directors. Find more from Rick at the Square Foot Gardening Web Site: https://squarefootgardening.org/author/rick_b/ Find more from Rick at

In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Kevin sits down with Michael Key, the brains behind Impello Biosciences, to dive deep into the fascinating world of biostimulants and microbial magic for plant health. From boosting productivity to promoting plant resilience, Michael unpacks the science behind these powerful tools. Tune in to discover how to apply these game-changing principles to make your garden flourish!  Connect with Michael Key: Michael Key is co-founder and CEO of Impello Biosciences, a Colorado-based company specializing in plant biostimulants and microbial solutions for agriculture. With a background in horticulture from Colorado State University, Michael authored several patents related to beneficial microbes and biochemical tools that enhance plant health and productivity. He combines scientific innovation with practical solutions to empower growers and promote eco-conscious farming practices. Find more from Michael Key at his website: https://impellobio.com  Support The Beet: → Shop: https:/

In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Ben Raskin and Andy Dibben, authors of Silvohorticulture. They dive into this innovative technique of planting trees alongside crops, turning trees into the garden's stars while enhancing crop production with the perfect balance of light, water, and soil. Tune in to learn how to bring this tree-powered magic to your own backyard! Connect with Ben Raskin and Andy Dibben: Ben Raskin and Andy Dibben design and manage agroforestry systems and have extensive experience in commercial horticultural crop production. Through observation, they have uncovered the benefits of trees for edible crops. This led to the development of crucial new information on how to fit trees into crop rotations, manipulating access to light. Their book, Silvohorticulture offers step-by-step instructions to manage trees and crops successfully. Find more from Ben Raskin at his website: https://www.benraskin.uk/  Find more from Andy Dibben at the Agricology website: https://agricolog

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 megaphone.fm/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 f

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-bee

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 bus

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 t

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. Suppo

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 Cal

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 Ins