Epic Gardening: Daily Growing Tips and Advice
By Kevin Espiritu | Urban Gardener, Hydroponics Enthusiast, Plant Lover
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Reviews: 4
Tess
Jun 12, 2021
Short and to the point. Very informative!
Shane
Jun 10, 2020
Love these little snippets of knowledge, always something brew to learn :)
Andrew W
Jun 8, 2020
a great listen each day. good presentation style, I have learnt a lot of things as a new gardener!
Jackson
Dec 4, 2019
If you into gardening this is for you.
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The CarbonNitrogen Ratio
11:04
The carbon to nitrogen ratio is crucial, but confusing for many gardeners. Join Kevin and Tony as they discuss how to balance out these components in your compost. Connect With Tony O'Neill: Tony O’Neill is the founder of Simplify Gardening, a blog, YouTube channel, and the author of the upcoming book Composting Masterclass: Feed The Soil Not Your Plants.
Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 23, 2022 |
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Future of Vermicompost
10:39
With the world in an uncertain state, what place does vermicomposting have in the future of our food systems and fertilizer production? Connect With Steve Churchill: Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 22, 2022 |
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The Urban Worm Bag
08:38
Our favorite worm composter was invented by an airline pilot that Kevin met many years ago. His name is Steve, and he’s on the show today to share the story of the Urban Worm Bag. Connect With Steve Churchill: Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 21, 2022 |
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Basics of Continuous Flow Worm Bins
05:31
The tote system for vermicomposting can work, but a CFT system may be a better fit. Steve explains how they work in today’s show. Connect With Steve Churchill: Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 20, 2022 |
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How to Start a Worm Bin
07:16
Confused on getting a worm bin started? Steve goes over how to build your own and how to set it up for success. Connect With Steve Churchill: Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 19, 2022 |
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Earthworms 101
08:02
All worms are NOT created equal, and some shouldn't even be used for vermicomposting! Steve Churchill breaks them down in today’s show. Connect With Steve Churchill: Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 18, 2022 |
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Benefits of Vermicomposting
06:50
Do worm castings offer unique benefits to soil and plants compared to normal compost. Steve Churchill explains. Connect With Steve Churchill: Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 17, 2022 |
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What Is Vermicomposting
08:48
We’ve all heard of composting, but what is vermicomposting and how is it different?
Connect With Steve Churchill: Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 16, 2022 |
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Growing Rudbeckia
10:37
Rudbeckia grows abundantly and easily in Kevin’s climate, and it’s a bit more challenging for Milli. She shares her approach as a professional cut flower grower. Connect With Milli Proust: Milli Proust is a sustainable flower grower and designer, she uses her flowers for weddings, events, and private clients. She has a book called From Seed to Bloom, coming out June 12 in the USA. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 15, 2022 |
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Growing Snapdragons
07:39
Kevin saw a gorgeous snapdragon garden on a tour a few years ago and hasn’t stopped thinking about them since. Milli grows them for her private events, weddings, and clients, and shares some growing tips from a cut flower grower’s perspective. Connect With Milli Proust: Milli Proust is a sustainable flower grower and designer, she uses her flowers for weddings, events, and private clients. She has a book called From Seed to Bloom, coming out June 12 in the USA. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 14, 2022 |
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Growing Cosmos
06:10
One of the easiest beginner flowers, cosmos was Kevin’s first “real flower” he grew in his garden. Milli shares a few tips on getting them to grow well and last longer in a cut flower vase. Connect With Milli Proust: Milli Proust is a sustainable flower grower and designer, she uses her flowers for weddings, events, and private clients. She has a book called From Seed to Bloom, coming out June 12 in the USA. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 13, 2022 |
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Growing Dahlias
15:02
Kevin experimented successfully with dahlias last year, and wants to expand this year. Milli shares her favorite varieties as well as strategies for harvesting them as cut flowers. Connect With Milli Proust: Milli Proust is a sustainable flower grower and designer, she uses her flowers for weddings, events, and private clients. She has a book called From Seed to Bloom, coming out June 12 in the USA. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 12, 2022 |
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Growing Sweet Peas
11:29
Kevin’s friend Supannee grows sweet peas for her Thai restaurant in San Diego, prompting Kevin to want to grow his own. Milli shares how she approaches them in her UK garden. Connect With Milli Proust: Milli Proust is a sustainable flower grower and designer, she uses her flowers for weddings, events, and private clients. She has a book called From Seed to Bloom, coming out June 12 in the USA. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 11, 2022 |
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Growing Ranunculus
10:06
Kevin’s brother’s wife loves ranunculus, so he wants to grow some - but has never done it before. Milli shares her professional tips.
Connect With Milli Proust: Milli Proust is a sustainable flower grower and designer, she uses her flowers for weddings, events, and private clients. She has a book called From Seed to Bloom, coming out June 12 in the USA. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 10, 2022 |
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Growing Tulips
12:45
Milli Proust joins us for a flower week, starting off with one of her favorites, tulips. Connect With Milli Proust: Milli Proust is a sustainable flower grower and designer, she uses her flowers for weddings, events, and private clients. She has a book called From Seed to Bloom, coming out June 12 in the USA. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 09, 2022 |
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Rose Garden Design Tips
08:44
Creative suggestions for working roses into an existing garden, designing a rose-specific garden, and more from Rebecca Koraytem of David Austin Roses. Connect with Rebecca Koraytem: Rebecca Koraytem is a horticulturist at David Austin Roses, where she provides retail and technical support across the USA and Canada. In this episode, Rose Garden Design Tips featuring Rebecca Koraytem and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 08, 2022 |
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Can Roses Grow in Pots Absolutely
08:51
Roses thrive in containers, with a few adaptations to their care. Learn both care tips and varieties to try from Rebecca. Connect with Rebecca Koraytem: Rebecca Koraytem is a horticulturist at David Austin Roses, where she provides retail and technical support across the USA and Canada. In this episode, Can Roses Grow in Pots Absolutely featuring Rebecca Koraytem and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 07, 2022 |
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The Five Rose Fragrance Profiles
07:26
Did you know there are roughly 5 ‘families of fragrance’ that roses fall into? Rebecca breaks them down, with variety suggestions. Connect with Rebecca Koraytem: Rebecca Koraytem is a horticulturist at David Austin Roses, where she provides retail and technical support across the USA and Canada. In this episode, The Five Rose Fragrance Profiles featuring Rebecca Koraytem and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 06, 2022 |
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Prune Roses With Confidence
08:06
Pruning is scary, and more so with roses where you might destroy your season’s blooms! Learn the correct pruning techniques in today’s show. Connect with Rebecca Koraytem: Rebecca Koraytem is a horticulturist at David Austin Roses, where she provides retail and technical support across the USA and Canada. In this episode, Prune Roses With Confidence featuring Rebecca Koraytem and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 05, 2022 |
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Rose Care Plant Feed and Water
09:37
Getting a rose in the ground and caring for it isn’t hard, but there are a few important considerations for care that Rebecca Koraytem shares in today’s show. Connect with Rebecca Koraytem:
Rebecca Koraytem is a horticulturist at David Austin Roses, where she provides retail and technical support across the USA and Canada. In this episode, Rose Care Plant Feed and Water featuring Rebecca Koraytem and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 04, 2022 |
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How Roses Are Bred
12:59
Your mind will be blown when you learn how long it takes to bring a new rose variety to you in your home garden. Connect with Rebecca Koraytem: Rebecca Koraytem is a horticulturist at David Austin Roses, where she provides retail and technical support across the USA and Canada. In this episode, How Roses Are Bred featuring Rebecca Koraytem and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 03, 2022 |
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The History of David Austin Roses
10:03
David Austin Roses is a giant in the rose industry. Join Kevin and Rebecca Koraytem on a fascinating journey through the world of roses.
Connect with Rebecca Koraytem: Rebecca Koraytem is a horticulturist at David Austin Roses, where she provides retail and technical support across the USA and Canada. In this episode, The History of David Austin Roses featuring Rebecca Koraytem and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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May 02, 2022 |
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Designing a Curb Strip
12:54
Kevin tore up his curb strip and asks Nan for some advice as to how to approach a fully bare curb strip planting, complete with natives and pollinator-friendly plants. Connect With Nan Sterman: Nan Sterman is a garden expert, botanist, journalist, and educator. She hosts a TV show called A Growing Passion, is the author of three books, has a online garden school, and designs gardens.
Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 29, 2022 |
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How to Use Succulents In Garden Design
09:20
When we think of succulents, we think of cacti - but that is far from the only type of succulent out there. Nan shares how she thinks about them as well as a few key species to try. Connect With Nan Sterman: Nan Sterman is a garden expert, botanist, journalist, and educator. She hosts a TV show called A Growing Passion, is the author of three books, has a online garden school, and designs gardens.
Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 28, 2022 |
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Starting Your Vegetable Garden From Seed
10:14
The summer season is still coming down the pipe and it’s not too late to start seeds. Nan Sterman shares her tips for what she considers her favorite topic to talk about in the garden. Connect With Nan Sterman: Nan Sterman is a garden expert, botanist, journalist, and educator. She hosts a TV show called A Growing Passion, is the author of three books, has a online garden school, and designs gardens.
Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 27, 2022 |
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How to Be a Better Gardener
11:54
The years roll on for many of us in the garden and we seem…not to improve? Nan Sterman shares her best tips for getting MUCH better as a gardener, much faster. Connect With Nan Sterman: Nan Sterman is a garden expert, botanist, journalist, and educator. She hosts a TV show called A Growing Passion, is the author of three books, has a online garden school, and designs gardens.
Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 26, 2022 |
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Australian and South African Plants to Grow
10:12
Mapping your climate to other similar climates around the world and planting plants that come from those regions can pay a lot of dividends in the garden. Connect With Nan Sterman: Nan Sterman is a garden expert, botanist, journalist, and educator. She hosts a TV show called A Growing Passion, is the author of three books, has a online garden school, and designs gardens.
Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 25, 2022 |
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Waterwise Irrigation Strategies
11:56
Irrigation is crucial to healthy plants, but there are a ton of sub-par irrigation methods to avoid. Nan shares her favorite methods.
Connect With Nan Sterman: Nan Sterman is a garden expert, botanist, journalist, and educator. She hosts a TV show called A Growing Passion, is the author of three books, has a online garden school, and designs gardens.
Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 24, 2022 |
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Creating a Color-Filled Waterwise Garden
16:56
Nan Sterman joins us on the podcast this week, kicking it off with fantastic suggestions on creating a color-filled garden that POPS.
Connect With Nan Sterman: Nan Sterman is a garden expert, botanist, journalist, and educator. She hosts a TV show called A Growing Passion, is the author of three books, has a online garden school, and designs gardens.
Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 23, 2022 |
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The Basics of Honey
10:42
Did you know that most of the honey is fake? Hilary explains why she loves to harvest her own or support local beekeepers, and why honey has SO many different flavors. Connect With Hilary Kearney: Hilary Kearney is the founder of Girl Next Door Honey and the author of Queenspotting and The Little Book of Bees. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 22, 2022 |
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Biggest Beekeeping Mistakes
09:23
Avoid some of the biggest mistakes that could kill your hive quickly, with Hilary Kearney. Connect With Hilary Kearney: Hilary Kearney is the founder of Girl Next Door Honey and the author of Queenspotting and The Little Book of Bees. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 21, 2022 |
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Other Cool Pollinators
07:52
Some of the insects we dislike in the garden provide incredible pollinator value, like flies. Learn which surprising pollinators you should be respecting a bit more in the garden. Connect With Hilary Kearney: Hilary Kearney is the founder of Girl Next Door Honey and the author of Queenspotting and The Little Book of Bees. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 20, 2022 |
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Honey Bees Arent Like Normal Animals
06:40
We think about honey bees as farm animals in a sense, but Hilary explains why they’re more like an amorphous member of the ecosystem than say, backyard chickens. Connect With Hilary Kearney: Hilary Kearney is the founder of Girl Next Door Honey and the author of Queenspotting and The Little Book of Bees. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 19, 2022 |
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Native Bees 101
08:45
Beyond honey bees, many native bees play incredibly important roles in pollination. Learn more about cultivating an environment they like to hang out in. Connect With Hilary Kearney: Hilary Kearney is the founder of Girl Next Door Honey and the author of Queenspotting and The Little Book of Bees. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 18, 2022 |
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How to Get Started Beekeeping
10:26
Beekeeping is an intimidating hobby to get into, but Hilary explains exactly how to get started…and why you just might want to wait?! Connect With Hilary Kearney: Hilary Kearney is the founder of Girl Next Door Honey and the author of Queenspotting and The Little Book of Bees. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 17, 2022 |
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Unbelievable Honey Bee Facts
14:48
We already know honey bees are incredible creatures, but Hilary Kearney shares a few facts that will blow your mind even further. Connect With Hilary Kearney: Hilary Kearney is the founder of Girl Next Door Honey and the author of Queenspotting and The Little Book of Bees. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 16, 2022 |
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Common Chayote Diseases and Pests
14:25
Avoid the most common issues you’ll run into growing chayote, and explore the wide world of recipes available to you! Connect with Lance Hill: Dr. Lance Hill is the founder and former Executive Director of Tulane University’s Southern Institute for Education and Research. In this episode, History of Chayote in the USA featuring Lance Hill and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 15, 2022 |
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Chayote Variety Selection and Planting
18:45
Variety selection and specific planting techniques are your key to success growing chayote. Connect With Lance Hill: Dr. Lance Hill is the founder and former Executive Director of Tulane University’s Southern Institute for Education and Research. In this episode, History of Chayote in the USA featuring Lance Hill and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 14, 2022 |
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History of Chayote in the USA
09:57
Chayote squash or mirliton is a fascinating species with a long, storied history in the USA and North America. Dr. Lance Hill comes on to teach us how to grow this amazing vegetable. Connect With Lance Hill: Dr. Lance Hill is the founder and former Executive Director of Tulane University’s Southern Institute for Education and Research. In this episode, History of Chayote in the USA featuring Lance Hill and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:
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Apr 13, 2022 |
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Mikes Life in the Meadow
10:28
If you want a career in plants, Mike shares how he came to be the owner of American Meadows, and shares thoughts on the sheer amount of opportunity in the plant world right now. Connect With Mike Lizotte: Mike “The Seed Man” Lizotte is the author of Mini Meadows, and is a managing partner, owner, and all things seed at American Meadows. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Apr 12, 2022 |
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Planting for Pollinators
We’re seeing unprecedented drop-offs in pollinator populations, due to habitat loss, urban sprawl, and more. Planting a mini meadow can help to combat some of this by building out new habitats for these crucial insect species. Connect With Mike Lizotte: Mike “The Seed Man” Lizotte is the author of Mini Meadows, and is a managing partner, owner, and all things seed at American Meadows. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Apr 11, 2022 |
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Balcony and Container Meadows
08:20
For small space growers, is a meadow even attainable? It certainly is, with correct species and variety selection. Mike Lizotte shares a few of his favorite flower picks. Connect With Mike Lizotte: Mike “The Seed Man” Lizotte is the author of Mini Meadows, and is a managing partner, owner, and all things seed at American Meadows. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Apr 10, 2022 |
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Meadow Maintenance
10:02
Patience is the name of the game when growing a meadow - not pulling out weeds too early, allowing time for the color to grow in, etc. Connect With Mike Lizotte: Mike “The Seed Man” Lizotte is the author of Mini Meadows, and is a managing partner, owner, and all things seed at American Meadows. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Apr 09, 2022 |
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Meadow Planning 101
07:40
If you’re convinced to grow a meadow this season, this episode lays out the do’s and dont’s of getting a mini meadow growing in your yard. Most of it comes down to proper preparation! Connect With Mike Lizotte: Mike “The Seed Man” Lizotte is the author of Mini Meadows, and is a managing partner, owner, and all things seed at American Meadows. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Apr 08, 2022 |
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Why You Should Start a Wildflower Garden
06:27
We talk about the benefits of growing your own food, but what about a dedicated wildflower garden? There are so many benefits beyond the aesthetic beauty of this style of garden. Connect With Mike Lizotte: Mike “The Seed Man” Lizotte is the author of Mini Meadows, and is a managing partner, owner, and all things seed at American Meadows. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Apr 07, 2022 |
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Grow a Mini Meadow
06:46
What is a mini meadow, and how can you get one growing in your garden? Mike Lizotte from American Meadows is on the show this week to drop some knowledge.
Connect With Mike Lizotte: Mike “The Seed Man” Lizotte is the author of Mini Meadows, and is a managing partner, owner, and all things seed at American Meadows. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Apr 06, 2022 |
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No Till vs Tilling
05:10
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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Apr 05, 2022 |
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Veggie Garden Planning
04:23
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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Apr 04, 2022 |
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How to Choose a Composting Method
07:42
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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Apr 03, 2022 |
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Does Your Seed Starting Mix HAVE to be Sterile
04:43
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Apr 02, 2022 |
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How to Harden Off
04:18
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Apr 01, 2022 |
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Growing Jerusalem Artichokes
07:09
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Mar 31, 2022 |
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Creating an Adaptable Garden
11:16
Employing strategies that allow for flexibility and grace in the garden can give you a huge amount of relief. Chris shares what she’s up to create a flexible, forgiving garden. Connect With Chris Chung: 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Mar 16, 2022 |
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Prepping for Spring 2022
08:39
Kevin and Chris chat about what they’re doing to prepare for an exciting, jam-packed spring growing season. Connect With Chris Chung: 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Mar 15, 2022 |
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Fun Annuals to Try
08:25
Interesting, weird annuals are a great way to get yourself re-excited for a season to come. Chris shares some of her favorites. Connect With Chris Chung: 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Mar 14, 2022 |
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Cool Purposeful Perennials
09:54
Chris shares a few different perennials you’ve likely not heard of before. Perhaps they’ll inspire you to add them to your plan this year! Connect With Chris Chung: 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Mar 13, 2022 |
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Chris Garden Improvements
07:43
Gardens are an ever-evolving process of improvement, and Chris’ 2022 garden is no exception. Kevin and Chris riff on what they’re looking to improve this year. Connect With Chris Chung: 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Mar 12, 2022 |
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Greenhouse Gardening 101
08:47
Kevin went up to Vancouver and was mesmerized by Chris’ greenhouse, so in today’s episode Chris drops greenhouse growing knowledge on you Connect With Chris Chung: 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Mar 11, 2022 |
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A New Epic Gardener
10:23
Chris of Fluent Garden joins the Epic Gardening crew! Kevin and Chris chat about what went well in Chris’ 2021 garden. Connect With Chris Chung: 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Mar 10, 2022 |
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Orchards as Succession Planting
12:58
Growing a thriving orchard is the way to get perennial successive harvests of produce, specifically fruit, from your yard. Meg and Kevin share their unique orchard strategies. Connect With Meg Cowden: Meg Cowden is the founder of Seed to Fork and the newly launched Modern Garden Guild. She’s the author of the upcoming book Plant, Grow, Harvest, Repeat which is out March 15th. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Mar 09, 2022 |
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Perennials as Succession Planting
09:02
Using perennials as “succession plantings” seems a bit of a cop-out, but they are a fantastic way to spread harvest over longer periods of time, and get a reliable yield year after year. Meg shares her strategies. Connect With Meg Cowden: Meg Cowden is the founder of Seed to Fork and the newly launched Modern Garden Guild. She’s the author of the upcoming book Plant, Grow, Harvest, Repeat which is out March 15th. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Mar 08, 2022 |
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Fall Succession Planting
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Kevin and Meg riff on the differences in how they approach fall succession sowing and the fall season in general, comparing notes on plants they can / can’t grow in their respective climates. Connect With Meg Cowden: Meg Cowden is the founder of Seed to Fork and the newly launched Modern Garden Guild. She’s the author of the upcoming book Plant, Grow, Harvest, Repeat which is out March 15th. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Mar 07, 2022 |
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Summer Succession Planting
11:09
Summer is the season most of us are focused on growing what we have, not planting more - but Meg shares why focusing on succession during summer pays huge dividends. Connect With Meg Cowden: Meg Cowden is the founder of Seed to Fork and the newly launched Modern Garden Guild. She’s the author of the upcoming book Plant, Grow, Harvest, Repeat which is out March 15th. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Mar 06, 2022 |
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Spring Succession Planting
11:31
In spring, the entire palate of succession planting options is available to you - but plant selection still matters. Meg shares how she approaches it in this timely episode. Connect With Meg Cowden: Meg Cowden is the founder of Seed to Fork and the newly launched Modern Garden Guild. She’s the author of the upcoming book Plant, Grow, Harvest, Repeat which is out March 15th. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Mar 05, 2022 |
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How Nature Inspires Succession Planting
10:27
Like many areas of life, paying attention to natural trends and patterns tends to pay dividends in the garden. Meg shares some ideas she’s adapted from nature that inform her succession planning strategies Connect With Meg Cowden: Meg Cowden is the founder of Seed to Fork and the newly launched Modern Garden Guild. She’s the author of the upcoming book Plant, Grow, Harvest, Repeat which is out March 15th. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Mar 04, 2022 |
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Succession Planting Why It Matters
09:14
Often talked about, and often looked over, succession planting is the best way to smooth out your harvests over the course of the seasons and prevent gardening overwhelm. Meg Cowden comes on this week to chat all things succession. Connect With Meg Cowden: Meg Cowden is the founder of Seed to Fork and the newly launched Modern Garden Guild. She’s the author of the upcoming book Plant, Grow, Harvest, Repeat which is out March 15th. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Mar 03, 2022 |
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Using A Wok to Cook Your Harvest
09:57
Regine dishes out some wisdom on cooking asian veggies in a wok, her preferred method to stir fry fresh, nutritious meals for her family. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Mar 02, 2022 |
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Growing Chinese Cabbage
10:04
Chinese cabbage made it onto Kevin’s shortlist of veggies he’s excited to grow this year, and Regine shares some crucial tips on cultivating healthy, delicious heads. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Mar 01, 2022 |
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Growing Asian Radishes
12:09
Radishes are a staple in many types of asian cuisine. Kevin remembers traveling to Japan and feasting on pickled daikon. Regine shares some tips on radish spacing that may help you get a better yield this season. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Feb 28, 2022 |
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How to Grow Bitter Melon
12:03
A “love it or hate it” crop, bitter melon is a fascinating plant both for its looks and also its flavor and purported health benefits. Regine shares her secret growing tips in today’s show. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Feb 27, 2022 |
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How to Grow Luffa Gourds
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One of Kevin’s favorite crops to grow is the luffa…although not without struggles! Regine shares some choice tips on growing luffa you may not have heard before. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Feb 26, 2022 |
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Asian Veggies for Warm Climates
09:41
Where Kevin lives, it’s tough to grow cooler climate crops. Regine also lives in a tough spot in Florida, but there are some fantastic recommendations in today’s episode for warmer climate asian veggies. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Feb 25, 2022 |
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100 Asian Vegetables to Grow
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Did you know there are 100+ varieties of asian veggies that you’ve probably never heard of? Regine from Asian Garden 2 Table gives an overview of how she started promoting growing these veggies in her business. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Feb 24, 2022 |
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Plants for Cold Climates
09:10
Finishing off our week with Brad, he shares a few of his favorite plants that absolutely thrive in cold climates. Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Feb 23, 2022 |
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Jumping Worms
10:04
Aren’t earthworms always good for the soil? Turns out the answer is a resounding no. Brad Tabke breaks down the Asian jumping worm, which decimates the soil surface and reproduces at a crazy rate. Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Feb 22, 2022 |
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Emerald Ash Borer Japanese Beetles
09:53
Two of the more destructive pests you’ll deal with in colder climates, Brad profiles them for us and gives his tips on how to identify, prevent and control them. Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Feb 21, 2022 |
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Reducing Salt Use for Water Quality
07:07
Salting streets, roads, and driveways is a common cold-climate activity, but it can mess with the water quality in your garden. Brad gives a few methods for using less salt and thus preventing damage to your plants. Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Feb 20, 2022 |
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Start Winter Sowing NOW
06:38
Winter sowing, especially for native plants in your area, is a fantastic way to get your seeds started in a semi-natural way and have them ready when spring comes. Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Feb 19, 2022 |
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Embracing the Winter Season
06:50
There’s nothing to do in winter…or is there? Brad profiles a few things you should be doing while in the dead of winter in a cold climate. Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Feb 18, 2022 |
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Cold Climate Gardening 101
08:24
Brad from Minnesota Gardening is on this week to talk cold climate growing techniques! Connect With Brad Tabke: Brad Tabke has a horticulture degree from Iowa State and runs Minnesota Gardening to help busy gardeners in the upper Midwest succeed. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Feb 17, 2022 |
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Perennial Onion Options
04:07
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Feb 14, 2022 |
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Growing Artichokes
05:31
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Feb 13, 2022 |
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Fruiting Blueberries
04:10
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Feb 12, 2022 |
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Growing Mushrooms 101
04:48
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Feb 11, 2022 |
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What We're Excited to Grow in 2022
08:41
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Feb 10, 2022 |
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Jacques' Garden Update
08:53
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Feb 09, 2022 |
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2022 Garden Update
08:49
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Feb 08, 2022 |
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Protecting Fruit Trees from Squirrels?
05:14
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Jan 20, 2022 |
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Reviving Old Raspberries?
04:10
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Jan 19, 2022 |
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Growing Potatoes Indoors?
04:12
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Jan 18, 2022 |
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Revitalizing Old Soil
05:13
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Jan 17, 2022 |
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Pruning Houseplants Properly
10:22
We talk about pruning plants often here on the podcast, but they’re typically outdoor edibles and fruit trees! Kelly Evans shares why and how she prunes her houseplants. Connect With Kelly Evans: Kelly Evans is the founder of A Greener Room, where she offers plant consulting and styling services. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jan 16, 2022 |
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Watering Houseplants Properly
07:44
Watering is the second biggest issue you can have with your plants. Kelly Evans shares a few mistakes to avoid when giving your plants a drink. Connect With Kelly Evans: Kelly Evans is the founder of A Greener Room, where she offers plant consulting and styling services. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jan 15, 2022 |
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3 Common Plant Myths
11:23
We’ve all heard them before…and you may even believe them. Plant myths are everywhere! Kelly Evans and Kevin riff on a few of the ones that bother them the most. Connect With Kelly Evans: Kelly Evans is the founder of A Greener Room, where she offers plant consulting and styling services. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jan 14, 2022 |
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Assessing Your Indoor Lighting
09:33
Lighting, the critical component to houseplant success. Kelly Evans shares a few of her bits of wisdom on making sure you’re actually giving your plants the light they need. Connect With Kelly Evans: Kelly Evans is the founder of A Greener Room, where she offers plant consulting and styling services. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jan 13, 2022 |
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Creative Plant Decor Ideas
07:24
Plant styling techniques come and go, and some seem to overstay their welcome. Kelly Evans shares a few of her favorite techniques when styling a house with plants. Connect With Kelly Evans: Kelly Evans is the founder of A Greener Room, where she offers plant consulting and styling services. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jan 12, 2022 |
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Where to Buy Quality Houseplants
10:30
It’s tempting to turn to a big box store for houseplants, but the truth is there are often better plants in more unique varieties at other locations. Kelly Evans shares her best tips for plant sourcing. Connect With Kelly Evans: Kelly Evans is the founder of A Greener Room, where she offers plant consulting and styling services. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jan 11, 2022 |
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What is a Plant Consultant
07:29
We live in an era where a “plant consultant” is a real job, and that’s awesome. Kelly Evans is on the show today talking about what exactly she does for a living. Connect With Kelly Evans: Kelly Evans is the founder of A Greener Room, where she offers plant consulting and styling services. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jan 10, 2022 |
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Asparagus and Strawberries?
05:12
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Jan 09, 2022 |
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Dragonfruit Stems Cracking?
04:51
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Jan 08, 2022 |
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Growing Asparagus in Warm Climates
04:00
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Jan 07, 2022 |
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Starting Onions From Seed?
04:50
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Jan 06, 2022 |
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Tips for Designing Your Foodscape
10:03
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.
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Dec 28, 2021 |
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3 Annual Veggies for Foodscapes
06:26
Mix these unusual annuals into your garden this year and see how they perform. Connect With Matt Lebon: Matt Lebon is the founder of Custom Foodscaping and The Foodscaper.
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Dec 27, 2021 |
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5 Tips for Veggie Garden Design
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Creative tips you may not have heard before about maximizing your veggie garden. Connect With Matt Lebon: Matt Lebon is the founder of Custom Foodscaping and The Foodscaper.
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Dec 26, 2021 |
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How to Become a Foodscaper
07:48
Interested in making gardening a career path? Matt shares his project The Foodscaper, where the mission is to teach people how to foodscape for a living. Connect With Matt Lebon: Matt Lebon is the founder of Custom Foodscaping and The Foodscaper.
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Dec 25, 2021 |
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Uncommon Perennial Veggies
10:18
Perennials make gardening easier. Matt Lebon shares some of his favorites, especially for colder climates. Connect With Matt Lebon: Matt Lebon is the founder of Custom Foodscaping and The Foodscaper.
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Dec 24, 2021 |
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Uncommon Fruits to Try Growing
10:34
Work some of these less common fruits into your garden, especially pawpaws! Connect With Matt Lebon: Matt Lebon is the founder of Custom Foodscaping and The Foodscaper.
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Dec 23, 2021 |
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What is Foodscaping
08:34
We’ve talked about edible garden designing, but foodscaping takes this concept to the next level. Matt Lebon is on this week to talk about it! Connect With Matt Lebon: Matt Lebon is the founder of Custom Foodscaping and The Foodscaper.
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Dec 22, 2021 |
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Fruit Trees To Grow In 2022
09:41
Looking for tree inspo? Cameron and Kevin riff on some of their tree targets for the 2022 growing season. Connect with Cameron Akrami: Cameron Akrami is the man behind The Busy Gardener and is known for fruit trees and backyard orchard culture. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Dec 15, 2021 |
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Container Tree Mistakes to Avoid
09:28
Containers are an unnatural way to grow trees (or any plant). Cameron shares how to set up your container trees for success. Connect with Cameron Akrami: Cameron Akrami is the man behind The Busy Gardener and is known for fruit trees and backyard orchard culture. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Dec 14, 2021 |
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Container Soil Mixes for Trees and Shrubs
08:07
What is the perfect mix for container trees? Turns out the answer is a little different than you might expect. Connect with Cameron Akrami: Cameron Akrami is the man behind The Busy Gardener and is known for fruit trees and backyard orchard culture. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Dec 13, 2021 |
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Winter Fruit Tree Care
06:53
Winter is the perfect time to make sure your fruit trees are pruned and any pest or disease issues are prevented! Connect with Cameron Akrami: Cameron Akrami is the man behind The Busy Gardener and is known for fruit trees and backyard orchard culture. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Dec 12, 2021 |
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Common Fruit Tree Fruiting Problems
06:30
Bone up on your fruit tree fruiting causes before this spring season so you make sure and get some epic harvests! Connect with Cameron Akrami: Cameron Akrami is the man behind The Busy Gardener and is known for fruit trees and backyard orchard culture. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Dec 11, 2021 |
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Dont Grow Fruit Trees From Seed
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Why it’s usually not a good idea to try and grow fruit trees from seed. Connect with Cameron Akrami: Cameron Akrami is the man behind The Busy Gardener and is known for fruit trees and backyard orchard culture. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Dec 10, 2021 |
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Camerons New Garden
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Cam is back on the show to update us on both his orchard and his incredible new terraced veggie garden. Connect with Cameron Akrami: Cameron Akrami is the man behind The Busy Gardener and is known for fruit trees and backyard orchard culture. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Dec 09, 2021 |
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Zachs Favorite Garden Tools
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Zach and Kevin riff on their favorite garden tools...pick one up if you’re inspired! Connect With Zach Loeks: Zach Loeks is a farmer, educator and author. He’s the founder of Edible Ecosystem Design, doing installs for farms, homesteads, and public spaces. He also has his own farm and used to run a commercial market garden. These days he does trials of fruit trees, berries, etc in cold climates.
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Nov 30, 2021 |
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Two Wheel Tractors
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Two-wheel tractors have a ton of utility in small garden and farm applications. Zach shares the beauty of this tool on a small scale. Connect With Zach Loeks: Zach Loeks is a farmer, educator and author. He’s the founder of Edible Ecosystem Design, doing installs for farms, homesteads, and public spaces. He also has his own farm and used to run a commercial market garden. These days he does trials of fruit trees, berries, etc in cold climates.
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Nov 29, 2021 |
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Benefits of Ecosystem Landscapes
09:33
Ecosystem landscapes don’t just benefit the land itself, they benefit you directly as the grower. Your social life, mental health, physical activity, etc. are all improved by building an ecosystem design landscape. Connect With Zach Loeks: Zach Loeks is a farmer, educator and author. He’s the founder of Edible Ecosystem Design, doing installs for farms, homesteads, and public spaces. He also has his own farm and used to run a commercial market garden. These days he does trials of fruit trees, berries, etc in cold climates.
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Nov 28, 2021 |
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Edible Landscaping Ideas
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How do you look at your landscape and squeeze more edible production out of it, even if you have existing non productive plants? Connect With Zach Loeks: Zach Loeks is a farmer, educator and author. He’s the founder of Edible Ecosystem Design, doing installs for farms, homesteads, and public spaces. He also has his own farm and used to run a commercial market garden. These days he does trials of fruit trees, berries, etc in cold climates.
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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Nov 27, 2021 |
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Growing For Food Security
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In bad times, are you prepared to grow and source your own food? Or do you even know how to get your food growing for you on your own land? Zach Loeks talks about prep, water catchment, and more. Connect With Zach Loeks: Zach Loeks is a farmer, educator and author. He’s the founder of Edible Ecosystem Design, doing installs for farms, homesteads, and public spaces. He also has his own farm and used to run a commercial market garden. These days he does trials of fruit trees, berries, etc in cold climates.
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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Nov 26, 2021 |
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The Power of Small Farms
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Learn how Zach ran a small commercial market garden, but more recently a nursery growing fruit trees, berries, and more. Connect With Zach Loeks: Zach Loeks is a farmer, educator and author. He’s the founder of Edible Ecosystem Design, doing installs for farms, homesteads, and public spaces. He also has his own farm and used to run a commercial market garden. These days he does trials of fruit trees, berries, etc in cold climates.
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Nov 25, 2021 |
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Edible Ecosystem Design
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Zach Loeks comes on to talk about the concept of “Edible Ecosystem Design”, his methodology of building gorgeous, productive edible landscapes for clients. Connect With Zach Loeks: Zach Loeks is a farmer, educator and author. He’s the founder of Edible Ecosystem Design, doing installs for farms, homesteads, and public spaces. He also has his own farm and used to run a commercial market garden. These days he does trials of fruit trees, berries, etc in cold climates.
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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Nov 24, 2021 |
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Preparing The Garden For Next Season
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It’s fall, and there’s not much to do in the garden. But it’s a great time to think about the next year. Jordan and I share some of the projects we’re working on. Connect With Jordan Mara: Jordan is the founder of Mind & Soil, a company that provides natural and organic gardening products and has a mission to help 1,000,000+ people connect with the mental health benefits of gardening. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Nov 23, 2021 |
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The Grow Together Fund
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Jordan shares his “Grow Together” fund, where he collects and deploys funds to get worthy gardening projects off the ground. Connect With Jordan Mara: Jordan is the founder of Mind & Soil, a company that provides natural and organic gardening products and has a mission to help 1,000,000+ people connect with the mental health benefits of gardening. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Nov 22, 2021 |
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Gardening Mindfully
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Practical tips to find more peace while you’re in the garden. Connect With Jordan Mara: Jordan is the founder of Mind & Soil, a company that provides natural and organic gardening products and has a mission to help 1,000,000+ people connect with the mental health benefits of gardening. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Nov 21, 2021 |
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Best Tips for Beginner Gardeners
08:33
If you’re still starting out in the garden, Jordan and Kevin share a few tips that they wish they knew when they started growing. Connect With Jordan Mara: Jordan is the founder of Mind & Soil, a company that provides natural and organic gardening products and has a mission to help 1,000,000+ people connect with the mental health benefits of gardening. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Nov 20, 2021 |
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Antidepressants in the Soil
05:08
A curious bacteria called M. Vaccae is present in the soil, and it has an impact on your mental health, and maybe even tuberculosis . Connect With Jordan Mara: Jordan is the founder of Mind & Soil, a company that provides natural and organic gardening products and has a mission to help 1,000,000+ people connect with the mental health benefits of gardening. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Nov 19, 2021 |
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Mental Health Benefits of Gardening
08:25
Jordan and I chat about the mental health benefits of gardening, including this Royal Horticultural Society study and this Attention Restoration Theory study. Connect With Jordan Mara: Jordan is the founder of Mind & Soil, a company that provides natural and organic gardening products and has a mission to help 1,000,000+ people connect with the mental health benefits of gardening. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Nov 18, 2021 |
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Starting a Worm Casting Company
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Jordan Mara of Mind & Soil joins us on the podcast today to talk about starting his gardening products company and how he got into the gardening world. Connect With Jordan Mara: Jordan is the founder of Mind & Soil, a company that provides natural and organic gardening products and has a mission to help 1,000,000+ people connect with the mental health benefits of gardening. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Nov 17, 2021 |
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Growing Wheat to Bake Bread
07:27
Curious about baking bread truly from scratch? Listen in and Kevin and Jacques recount the tale of a truly from scratch loaf of sourdough wheat bread. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Nov 15, 2021 |
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More Garlic Growing Tips
06:53
It's time to get your garlic in the ground! Join Jacques and Kevin as they riff on their strategy for the 2022 garlic season. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Nov 14, 2021 |
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Why You SHOULD Till Your Garden?!
08:47
Yes, you read that right...I till my garden now. But the reason why might surprise you, along with the fact that I still recommend the no-dig approach... 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Nov 13, 2021 |
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Jacques' New YouTube Channel
07:12
Jacques has a surprise...he started a YouTube channel, go show him some support and subscribe! 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Nov 12, 2021 |
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We're Back!
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It's been a month since we last were on-air talking gardening, but the Epic Gardening podcast is officially back after a much-needed impromptu hiatus. Jacques and Kevin riff on what's been going on in the garden. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Nov 12, 2021 |
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Our Favorite Fall Planting Selections
06:33
As Jacques and Kevin start their fall gardens, they riff on some of the newer varieties they're testing out and why variety selection is so important 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Oct 12, 2021 |
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Big Garden Projects
06:52
Both Kevin and Jacques have some BIG projects on deck for fall, including a full 5-bay composting system that Kevin is designing from scratch. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Oct 11, 2021 |
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Jacques Chickens
06:16
Jacques shares his chicken coop results and how he plans to integrate chickens into his garden strategy. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Oct 10, 2021 |
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Fall Garden Plans
06:11
Jacques and Kevin share their plans for fall, including garden expansions and redesigns. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Oct 09, 2021 |
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Biggest Gardening Wins This Year
08:49
Join Jacques and Kevin as they riff on their biggest wins in the garden this season, and why they think they got the results they did. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Oct 08, 2021 |
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Biggest Garden Fails This Year
08:08
Jacques and Kevin discuss their biggest fails in the garden this year and what they're doing to drive better results next season. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Oct 07, 2021 |
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Adding Bulbs to Edible Gardens
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Mixing bulbs into edible gardens is the next level beyond simply starting flower seeds in the edible garden. Kevin hasn’t done much of it in his garden, but Peggy, Dan, and Summer convince him to try. Connect With Peggy, Dan, and Summer: Peggy Anne Montgomery is a horticulturist and works with FlowerBulbs.com, Dan Benarcik is a horticulturist at Chanticleer Gardens, and Summer Rayne Oakes of Homestead Brooklyn recently started a new project called Flock up in the Finger Lakes of New York.
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Oct 06, 2021 |
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Flower Bulb Planting Combinations
10:13
A field of one type of bulb can be a bit...blase. Learn a few favorite bulb combinations from our guests. Connect With Peggy, Dan, and Summer: Peggy Anne Montgomery is a horticulturist and works with FlowerBulbs.com, Dan Benarcik is a horticulturist at Chanticleer Gardens, and Summer Rayne Oakes of Homestead Brooklyn recently started a new project called Flock up in the Finger Lakes of New York.
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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Oct 05, 2021 |
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Exactly How to Plant Bulbs
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Now that we have a selection of bulbs to choose from, you’re probably wondering how to plant them. Peggy, Dan, and Summer share their techniques, from simple to complicated. Connect With Peggy, Dan, and Summer: Peggy Anne Montgomery is a horticulturist and works with FlowerBulbs.com, Dan Benarcik is a horticulturist at Chanticleer Gardens, and Summer Rayne Oakes of Homestead Brooklyn recently started a new project called Flock up in the Finger Lakes of New York.
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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Oct 04, 2021 |
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Deer Resistant Bulbs
08:53
Not a problem that Kevin has in his garden, but one many gardeners face: deer. You can still grow bulbs with deer by choosing these resistant varieties. Connect With Peggy, Dan, and Summer: Peggy Anne Montgomery is a horticulturist and works with FlowerBulbs.com, Dan Benarcik is a horticulturist at Chanticleer Gardens, and Summer Rayne Oakes of Homestead Brooklyn recently started a new project called Flock up in the Finger Lakes of New York.
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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Oct 03, 2021 |
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Spring Flowering Bulbs to Plant
09:53
Peggy, Dan, and Summer share their favorite spring bulbs to plant - get a head start on the season and pick them up now. Connect With Peggy, Dan, and Summer: Peggy Anne Montgomery is a horticulturist and works with FlowerBulbs.com, Dan Benarcik is a horticulturist at Chanticleer Gardens, and Summer Rayne Oakes of Homestead Brooklyn recently started a new project called Flock up in the Finger Lakes of New York.
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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Oct 02, 2021 |
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Bulb Selection and Succession Planting
09:04
Learn how to choose the right flower bulbs to grow, as well as how to plant them in a manner that gives you consistent blooms throughout the year. Connect With Peggy, Dan, and Summer: Peggy Anne Montgomery is a horticulturist and works with FlowerBulbs.com, Dan Benarcik is a horticulturist at Chanticleer Gardens, and Summer Rayne Oakes of Homestead Brooklyn recently started a new project called Flock up in the Finger Lakes of New York.
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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Oct 01, 2021 |
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Planting 70500 Flower Bulbs
10:34
Today we have three guests! Peggy Anne, Dan, and Summer of Homestead Brooklyn are on the show talking about Summer’s new project Flock and how they’re planting 70,500 bulbs. Connect With Peggy, Dan, and Summer: Peggy Anne Montgomery is a horticulturist and works with FlowerBulbs.com, Dan Benarcik is a horticulturist at Chanticleer Gardens, and Summer Rayne Oakes of Homestead Brooklyn recently started a new project called Flock up in the Finger Lakes of New York.
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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Sep 30, 2021 |
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Common Fertilizer Amendments
10:18
Connect With Mike Chang: Mike Chang is the in-house agronomist for Grower’s House, with history in the tomato, cucumber, and cannabis industry. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Sep 26, 2021 |
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The Importance of Microbes With Nutrients
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Connect With Mike Chang: Mike Chang is the in-house agronomist for Grower’s House, with history in the tomato, cucumber, and cannabis industry. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Sep 25, 2021 |
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Feeding Plants Over Their Life Stages
09:07
Connect With Mike Chang: Mike Chang is the in-house agronomist for Grower’s House, with history in the tomato, cucumber, and cannabis industry. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Sep 24, 2021 |
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Importance of pH and Misconceptions
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Connect With Mike Chang: Mike Chang is the in-house agronomist for Grower’s House, with history in the tomato, cucumber, and cannabis industry. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Sep 23, 2021 |
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Nutrient Interactions and Media Chemistry
09:20
Connect With Mike Chang: Mike Chang is the in-house agronomist for Grower’s House, with history in the tomato, cucumber, and cannabis industry. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Sep 22, 2021 |
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In-Depth on Macro and Micro Nutrients
10:57
Connect With Mike Chang: Mike Chang is the in-house agronomist for Grower’s House, with history in the tomato, cucumber, and cannabis industry. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Sep 21, 2021 |
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How Plants Uptake Nutrients
09:14
Connect With Mike Chang: Mike Chang is the in-house agronomist for Grower’s House, with history in the tomato, cucumber, and cannabis industry. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Sep 20, 2021 |
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07 How to Start a Seed Company
10:14
Ever wondered how to start making money in the world of plants? Learn how Richard started Small Island Seed Co in today’s show. Connect With Richard Kuehnel: Richard Kuehnel is the owner of Small Island Seed Co, where they specialize in rare, unusual, cold-hardy vegetable and herb crops. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Sep 19, 2021 |
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Saving Your Own Seeds
12:21
If you’re looking to get a bit more resilient in your gardening, saving seeds is a fantastic way to start. Learn how Richard saves for his company. Connect With Richard Kuehnel: Richard Kuehnel is the owner of Small Island Seed Co, where they specialize in rare, unusual, cold-hardy vegetable and herb crops. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Sep 18, 2021 |
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More Uncommon Yet Delicious Crops
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More Uncommon Yet Delicious Crops Connect With Richard Kuehnel: Richard Kuehnel is the owner of Small Island Seed Co, where they specialize in rare, unusual, cold-hardy vegetable and herb crops. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Sep 17, 2021 |
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Uncommon Yet Delicious Crops
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Richard shares some of his favorite rare, but delicious crops. Connect With Richard Kuehnel: Richard Kuehnel is the owner of Small Island Seed Co, where they specialize in rare, unusual, cold-hardy vegetable and herb crops. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Sep 16, 2021 |
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The Importance of Aromatics and Herbs
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Richard shares some of his favorite herbs to grow for seed. Connect With Richard Kuehnel: Richard Kuehnel is the owner of Small Island Seed Co, where they specialize in rare, unusual, cold-hardy vegetable and herb crops. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Sep 15, 2021 |
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The Importance of Perennials
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Perennials save time. That’s enough reason to grow them, but Richard has a few more to inspire you to get into perennials this year. Connect With Richard Kuehnel: Richard Kuehnel is the owner of Small Island Seed Co, where they specialize in rare, unusual, cold-hardy vegetable and herb crops. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Sep 14, 2021 |
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The Importance of Biodiversity
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Growing more crops with more functionality in the garden makes a lot of sense. Richard Kuehnel shares how he uses biodiversity to enhance his garden. Connect With Richard Kuehnel: Richard Kuehnel is the owner of Small Island Seed Co, where they specialize in rare, unusual, cold-hardy vegetable and herb crops. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Sep 13, 2021 |
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Harvest Cure and Store Butternut Squash
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Sep 06, 2021 |
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Controlling Fruit Flies
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Sep 05, 2021 |
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Organic Mulch Options
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Sep 04, 2021 |
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Growing Sweet Alyssum
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Sep 03, 2021 |
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Watermelon Mistakes to Avoid
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Sep 02, 2021 |
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Eating a Sunflower Head
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Sep 01, 2021 |
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Neem for Powdery Mildew
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Neem oil is an almost magical compound in your garden for preventing pests, fungus, and bacteria. Learn More: 20+ Neem Oil Uses In The Garden and Beyond 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Aug 31, 2021 |
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Gardening to Save Money
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Aug 30, 2021 |
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Chicken Keeping for Urban Dwellers
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Aug 29, 2021 |
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What To Grow To Feed a Family of 5
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Aug 28, 2021 |
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How Kris Uses Her Harvest
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Aug 27, 2021 |
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Gardening For Busy People
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Aug 26, 2021 |
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Rookie Gardening Mistakes
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Aug 25, 2021 |
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My Assistant's Gardening Journey
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Aug 24, 2021 |
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Matts Composting System
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We all (hopefully) compost, but we all approach it in different ways. Matt shares his methods and approach in today’s show. Connect With Matthew Rees-Warren: Matthew Rees-Warren is a gardener and author of The Ecological Gardener, which is out now
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Aug 23, 2021 |
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Creating Mud Mortars
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Who said garden structures had to be permanent? Making structures out of mud mortars helps to define edges without using tons of cement, which is an incredible pollutant globally. Connect With Matthew Rees-Warren: Matthew Rees-Warren is a gardener and author of The Ecological Gardener, which is out now
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Aug 22, 2021 |
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Rainwater Harvesting
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With water shortages ravaging much of the USA right now, we discuss some ways that you can collect and use rainwater on your property and garden. Connect With Matthew Rees-Warren: Matthew Rees-Warren is a gardener and author of The Ecological Gardener, which is out now
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Aug 21, 2021 |
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No Plastic In The Garden
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How do we lessen the amount of plastic we use in the garden? Matt Rees-Warren comes on to share his philosophy on plastic use. Connect With Matthew Rees-Warren: Matthew Rees-Warren is a gardener and author of The Ecological Gardener, which is out now
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Aug 20, 2021 |
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Building a Sack Garden
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Hit up a local coffee shop for the ultimate repurposed container garden: the coffee sack. Connect With Matthew Rees-Warren: Matthew Rees-Warren is a gardener and author of The Ecological Gardener, which is out now
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Aug 19, 2021 |
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Biochar
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I’ve undervalued biochar in my garden, and Matt Rees-Warren comes on the show today to discuss how he both produces and uses it. Connect With Matthew Rees-Warren: Matthew Rees-Warren is a gardener and author of The Ecological Gardener, which is out now
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Aug 18, 2021 |
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Weeding Tidiness
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How important is weeding, really? Should we be meticulous about keeping a clean garden space, or is it OK to develop a greater sense of how the garden plays into your landscape? Connect With Matthew Rees-Warren: Matthew Rees-Warren is a gardener and author of The Ecological Gardener, which is out now
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Aug 17, 2021 |
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Healthier Living via Organics
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Today we wrap our week up with Lee Spivey and riff on the meaning of an organic life. Connect With Lee Spivey: Lee Spivey is the marketing manager for Good Earth Organics and runs a cannabis cultivation farm 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Aug 16, 2021 |
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Processing a Cannabis Harvest
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The post-harvest process for cannabis is somewhat involved and quite different from many other plants we might grow in our edible gardens. Lee Spivey goes through his methods in today’s show. Connect With Lee Spivey: Lee Spivey is the marketing manager for Good Earth Organics and runs a cannabis cultivation farm 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Aug 15, 2021 |
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Cannabis Flowering Phase
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What do you do when your cannabis plant starts to flower? Do you need to swap fertilizers, prune, and how do you know when to harvest? Connect With Lee Spivey: Lee Spivey is the marketing manager for Good Earth Organics and runs a cannabis cultivation farm 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Aug 14, 2021 |
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Organic Inputs for Cannabis
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Organic inputs for any garden are vital, and Lee’s approach to cannabis cultivation is 100% organic from the inputs to the soil to the approach to pest and disease control. Connect With Lee Spivey: Lee Spivey is the marketing manager for Good Earth Organics and runs a cannabis cultivation farm 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Aug 13, 2021 |
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Cannabis Site Preparation
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How do you get a container or in-ground garden in shape to grow cannabis? Lee Spivey shares his techniques. Connect With Lee Spivey: Lee Spivey is the marketing manager for Good Earth Organics and runs a cannabis cultivation farm 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Aug 12, 2021 |
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Cannabis Growing Techniques
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It seems as if everyone has their own special method for cannabis cultivation. Lee shares his personal approach, especially in regards to pruning and training. Connect With Lee Spivey: Lee Spivey is the marketing manager for Good Earth Organics and runs a cannabis cultivation farm 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Aug 11, 2021 |
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Cannabis Cultivation 101
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Today we discuss cannabis cultivation, which I’ve never covered here on the EG podcast before. If you’re able to do so in your area and this plant interests you, Lee Spivey from Good Earth Organics is on the show Connect With Lee Spivey: Lee Spivey is the marketing manager for Good Earth Organics and runs a cannabis cultivation farm 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Aug 10, 2021 |
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Peeing On Your Garden
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It's a bit out there, but human urine is actually a fantastic fertilizer. Here's how you can use it to improve your plants. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Aug 09, 2021 |
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The Epsom Salt Myth
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Epsom salt, in almost all cases, shouldn't be used as a garden amendment. Here's why. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Aug 08, 2021 |
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Growing a Pineapple
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There are a few ways you can propagate pineapples, all of which are pretty simple - they just require a few years of patience to harvest! 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Aug 07, 2021 |
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Growing Fava Beans
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Fava beans are a sleeper hit in the garden, both for their flavor and their soil boosting benefits. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Aug 06, 2021 |
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Preventing Cats In The Garden
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Cats, whether yours or a stray, can wreak havoc on a garden and make the resulting produce unsafe to consume. Here are a few practical tips for cat prevention. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Aug 05, 2021 |
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Growing Boysenberries
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Boysenberries almost didn't exist! Their history is fascinating and their flavor is out of this world. Learn to grow them in today's show. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Aug 04, 2021 |
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Amending a Raised Bed
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If you're noticing poor plant performance in your raised beds, here's what we've done at Epic Gardening to give our raised beds an all-around amendment and perk up our plants. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Aug 04, 2021 |
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Importance of Community Gardens
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Both Nick and I have grown in community gardens in the past, and they serve a vital function in today's world. We riff on our experiences in today's show. Connect With Nick Cutsumpas: Nick Cutsumpas is a plant coach, urban farmer, community gardener, and all around plant person. He has a newsletter called The Growing Green Newsletter. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 26, 2021 |
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Zero Waste Garden to Table Cooking
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Nick is vegan and strives to use as much of his produce as possible, including stems, etc. Learn how he used 100% of a cauliflower to make tacos, as well as a few other recipes. Connect With Nick Cutsumpas: Nick Cutsumpas is a plant coach, urban farmer, community gardener, and all around plant person. He has a newsletter called The Growing Green Newsletter. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 25, 2021 |
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Nick's Urban Gardening Tips
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Everyone comes to urban gardening differently, and Nick is no different - he's got some creative strategies from a rooftop in LA. Connect With Nick Cutsumpas: Nick Cutsumpas is a plant coach, urban farmer, community gardener, and all around plant person. He has a newsletter called The Growing Green Newsletter. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 24, 2021 |
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Plants as Stepping Stones Toward Sustainability
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Nick's focus is sustainability - and plants are just a part. But an important one, as he sees them as a stepping stone to even more impactful action. Connect With Nick Cutsumpas: Nick Cutsumpas is a plant coach, urban farmer, community gardener, and all around plant person. He has a newsletter called The Growing Green Newsletter. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 23, 2021 |
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Indoor Apartment Gardening Strategies
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Besides houseplants, Nick also grows a lot of produce indoors and shares a few crop suggestions in today's show. Connect With Nick Cutsumpas: Nick Cutsumpas is a plant coach, urban farmer, community gardener, and all around plant person. He has a newsletter called The Growing Green Newsletter. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 22, 2021 |
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DIY Plant Shelf
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Nick is back with another repurposed plant project, using old wood to create a 32-plant shelf. Connect With Nick Cutsumpas: Nick Cutsumpas is a plant coach, urban farmer, community gardener, and all around plant person. He has a newsletter called The Growing Green Newsletter. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 21, 2021 |
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DIY Canvas Grow Bags
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Connect With Nick Cutsumpas: Nick Cutsumpas is a plant coach, urban farmer, community gardener, and all around plant person. He has a newsletter called The Growing Green Newsletter. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 20, 2021 |
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Why a Messy Garden is Good
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It's no secret that my garden looks quite different from Jacques' - learn why he grows in a more natural way and prefers it. Connect With Jacques 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 19, 2021 |
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Fantastic Varieties for Flavor in the Garden
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Jacques grows for flavor - learn a few of his favorite varieties in today's show. Connect With Jacques 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 18, 2021 |
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How to Solve a Garden Problem
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Jacques and I riff on the framework we use to solve any problem in the garden. Connect With Jacques 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 17, 2021 |
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Gardening Techniques We Wouldnt Try Again
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Connect With Jacques 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 16, 2021 |
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Low Budget Gardening Tips
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Jacques spent less than $1,000 to build his entire garden - and a lot of sweat equity. Learn how he kept costs down. Connect With Jacques 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 15, 2021 |
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Building a Garden From Scratch in 1 Year
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Learn how to start a thriving garden on a budget by following along with what Jacques did during his pandemic year. Connect With Jacques 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 14, 2021 |
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Introducing My Garden Manager
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Today Jacques comes on the show to talk about how he got into gardening and began working with Epic Gardening. Connect With Jacques 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 13, 2021 |
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Starting a Long-Lived Edible Garden
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If you want practical tips on growing a garden that thrives over the long-term, Chris shares some great beginner tips in today’s show. Connect With Chris Chung: Chris a horticulturist, garden consultant, and the founder of Fluent Garden in Vancouver, BC. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 12, 2021 |
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Propagating Perennials 101
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Learn to propagate perennials successfully and you’ll truly have a productive garden for life, on an extremely low budget Connect With Chris Chung: Chris a horticulturist, garden consultant, and the founder of Fluent Garden in Vancouver, BC. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 11, 2021 |
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Layering Your Garden Design
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The idea of food forests isn’t new, but it’s useful to revisit when thinking about designing a garden, especially if you want to get the most of out a smaller location Connect With Chris Chung: Chris a horticulturist, garden consultant, and the founder of Fluent Garden in Vancouver, BC. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 10, 2021 |
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Designing a Long-Term Low-Maintenance Garden
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The less we feel like gardening is a chore, the more we’ll garden and thus the better our gardens will be. Learn how Chris creates a thriving garden without a TON of work Connect With Chris Chung: Chris a horticulturist, garden consultant, and the founder of Fluent Garden in Vancouver, BC. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 09, 2021 |
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Unique Edible Perennials
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Both Chris and I have gotten into “weird” perennials this year, specifically tuber crops. Get some tuber inspiration in today’s show Connect With Chris Chung: Chris a horticulturist, garden consultant, and the founder of Fluent Garden in Vancouver, BC. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 08, 2021 |
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Benefits of Multi-Purpose Perennials
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Besides their ease of long-term care, most perennials offer multiple benefits to your garden - learn a few in today’s show with Chris of Fluent Garden Connect With Chris Chung: Chris a horticulturist, garden consultant, and the founder of Fluent Garden in Vancouver, BC. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 07, 2021 |
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Why You Should Plant More Perennials
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If you want life to be EASIER in the garden, perennial planting is your saving grace. Connect With Chris Chung: Chris a horticulturist, garden consultant, and the founder of Fluent Garden in Vancouver, BC. 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 06, 2021 |
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Gardening and Therapy
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When we think about gardening, we often think of getting epic harvests and growing food for our friends and family, but what about the mental and emotional benefits? Don’t undervalue them. Connect With Arianna lappini: Arianna Iappini is an edible garden designer and consultant, founder of The Birch Arbor Gardens 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 05, 2021 |
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Experimenting in the Garden
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Arianna and I share some of our unique experiments in the garden as a result of just winging it, and if they succeeded or failed. Connect With Arianna lappini: Arianna Iappini is an edible garden designer and consultant, founder of The Birch Arbor Gardens 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 04, 2021 |
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Being a Forever Student in the Garden
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We’ll never ‘master’ gardening, despite it being possible to become a Master Gardener. The beginner’s mind mentally is crucial if you want to get better at the craft. Connect With Arianna lappini: Arianna Iappini is an edible garden designer and consultant, founder of The Birch Arbor Gardens 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. 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: Follow Epic Gardening |
Jul 03, 2021 |
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Creating Habitats for Life in the Garden
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One of my missions in the garden is to create a true ecosystem in the garden, for all forms of life that better both the space and the garden itself. Learn how to do it in today’s show. Connect With Arianna lappini: Arianna Iappini is an edible garden designer and consultant, founder of The Birch Arbor Gardens 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 he |