We’re getting nerdy with L.Be of Farm Based Foodie this week. Our first topic is the fact that the energy in a system cannot be created or destroyed, only transferred. OK...but what does this have to do with gardening and our environment? Tune in ;) Connect With L.Be: L.Be is the founder of Farm Based Foodie, specializing in mobile organic agriculture solutions. She’s also starting a new podcast called Dirty Talk, which is out now!  Farm Based Foodie OrganiLock Dirty Talk with L.Be  Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order:   Amazon  Signed Copies  EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime.  Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store  Follow Epic Gardening  YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group 

Gardening and The 1st Law of Thermodynamics

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When should you plant dahlia tubers, and what are the best ways to care for them? Jennifer Gulizia, head farmer at The Flowering Farmhouse has a lot of experience growing dahlias. And she has all the information you need to grow your own here!Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Uh7elJBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vQsEfWBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3Q0hPikEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3JC9VIxLearn More: How to plant, grow, and care for dinnerplate dahliasConnect With Jennifer Gulizia:Jennifer Gulizia, the flower farmer behind The Flowering Farmhouse, is deeply rooted in the small farming town of Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer extends her expertise and passion for growing flowers, sharing insights, stories, and practical tips to inspire budding gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. As a trusted mentor and educator, Jennifer is on a mission to sow seeds of joy and beauty, one blossom at a time.InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteturing 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 BooksLooking 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!He also wrote  Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our Blog<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/EpicGardening" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer...

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If you try to grow what’s popular, and you don’t love it, you won’t have the motivation to care for it! This is the key to cut flower farming according to Jennifer Gulizia. If you’re passionate about a type of flower, focus on growing that first, and then expand to caring for other species. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3PZqK3zBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49Qz4dbBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4aSn6k1EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3xrAaOLLearn More: How to plant, grow, and care for dinnerplate dahliasConnect With Jennifer Gulizia:Jennifer Gulizia, the flower farmer behind The Flowering Farmhouse, is deeply rooted in the small farming town of Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer extends her expertise and passion for growing flowers, sharing insights, stories, and practical tips to inspire budding gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. As a trusted mentor and educator, Jennifer is on a mission to sow seeds of joy and beauty, one blossom at a time.InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteturing 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 BooksLooking 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!He also wrote  Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our Blog<a...

Growing Flowers You Love

How does one start their own cut flower farm? Jennifer Gulizia of the Flowering Farmhouse is a seasoned flower farmer, and she has expert advice on this very topic. It all starts with a thought-out business plan that is tailored to your lifestyle. Remain practical, and flexible, and you’ll be set up for success.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3xxyd3sBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aA8tC8Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3VRTAXnEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3VU9gcvLearn More:How to plant, grow, and care for dinnerplate dahliasConnect With Jennifer Gulizia:Jennifer Gulizia, the flower farmer behind The Flowering Farmhouse, is deeply rooted in the small farming town of Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer extends her expertise and passion for growing flowers, sharing insights, stories, and practical tips to inspire budding gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. As a trusted mentor and educator, Jennifer is on a mission to sow seeds of joy and beauty, one blossom at a time.InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteturing 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 BooksLooking 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!He also wrote  Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our Blog<a...

How To Sell Cut Flowers

Jennifer Gulizia of the Flowering Farmhouse didn’t start her career in cut flower growing first thing. It wasn’t until after she did a stint in the corporate world and worked as a wedding photographer that she was inspired to cultivate gorgeous blooms. Hear her story about how she got there, and her advice about starting a cut flower farm. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3PYCWRWBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4axALgvBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3UhBYDcEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3TVR142Learn More: How to plant, grow, and care for dinnerplate dahliasConnect With Jennifer Gulizia:Jennifer Gulizia, the flower farmer behind The Flowering Farmhouse, is deeply rooted in the small farming town of Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer extends her expertise and passion for growing flowers, sharing insights, stories, and practical tips to inspire budding gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. As a trusted mentor and educator, Jennifer is on a mission to sow seeds of joy and beauty, one blossom at a time.InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteturing 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 BooksLooking 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!He also wrote  Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our...

Starting a Cut Flower Farm

Mention that you like gardening, and you’ll spark someone’s interest. Occupational Horticulturalist, Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago experiences this with her friends and neighbors on a regular basis. Though gardening can be a solitary practice, it brings people together. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3U589FxBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vIeFJ8Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3PRAb4OEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/49pZRfOLearn More:Ecotherapy: How Trees Make You HealthConnect With Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago:Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago is a professional garden communicator from Puerto Rico. As the founder of Spanish language gardening platform Agrochic.com, she promotes gardening for wellness. She is the author of the new book ¡Verdura! Living a Garden Life, also in Spanish. After earning degrees in Psychology and Public Relations, Perla was certified in Horticulture Therapy from the Chicago Botanic Garden. She popularized the importance of pausing and relaxing through a #GardenBreak. With this hashtag, she shares how to use nature and gardening-based activities to maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being.InstagramWebsiteResource  Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire 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 BooksLooking 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!He also wrote  Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our Blog<a...

Gardening and The 1st Law of Thermodynamics

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