The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

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The Beet started its existence as the Epic Gardening Podcast but has grown into a one-stop shop for plant lovers. Each week, we explore topics ranging from beginner gardening tips to in-depth discussi... more

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May 26, 2025Cultivating Abundance with Brian Brigantti | The Beet
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Photographer Brian Brigantti and his partner Domonick moved from New York to Tennessee in 2020 to start Red Leaf Ranch. Now the author of Gardening for Abundance, Brian, joins Jacques on the Beet Podcast to talk about the joy and abundance of growing their own food. They share tips and tricks for everything from their favorite plants to the ones that are a bit harder to grow.

Connect with Brian Brigantti:
Brian Brigantti is a gardener, homesteader, and photographer. Alongside his partner, Domonick Gravine, he co-founded Red Leaf Ranch in Tennessee to inspire others toward a greener, more sustainable lifestyle. They share practical tips through social media, helping people grow awesome gardens and cultivate abundance from within.
Find more from Brian on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redleafranch/

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52min
May 19, 2025 Spring Garden Scheming and Florida Weaving | The Beet
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Kevin and Jacques discuss their thriving gardens. They cover everything from battling weeds and conserving water to growing corn and prepping for bigger harvests. With tomato and pepper season in full swing, they break down their go-to trellis technique (the Florida weave) and why it’s a game changer.

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May 12, 2025 The Natural Garden Path with Kelly D. Norris | The Beet
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Episode Description:
Natural gardens harmonize with their ecological, geological, and architectural surroundings. In this episode of the Beet podcast, Jacques talks with Kelly about how gardeners can learn from the land to create natural gardens that blend seamlessly with the local landscape. They also touch on how to grow your own natural garden, rooted in place and purpose.

Connect with Kelly D. Norris:
Kelly D. Norris is an award-winning author and plantsman who explores the intersections of people, plants, and place through ecological design and art. He founded The Public Horticulture Company and the New Naturalism Academy and formerly led horticulture and education at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Kelly now travels widely to study plants in the wild.
Find more from Kelly at his website: https://www.kellydnorris.com
Find more from Kelly on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kellydnorris/

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May 05, 2025 Exploring the Fungal Kingdom with Dr. Gordon Walker | The Beet
When most people think of fungi, they picture mushrooms—edible, poisonous, or psychedelic. But did you know that all mushrooms are fungi, but not all fungi are mushrooms? In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques dives deep into the mysterious and massive Kingdom of Fungi with Dr. Gordon Walker. From their biological roles to mind-blowing forms, get ready to discover fungi like you’ve never seen them before.
Connect with Dr. Gordon Walker: Dr. Gordon Walker loves mushrooms! He is an avid mushroom hunter and mushroom photographer. Since receiving his doctorate and post-doctorate, Dr. Walker has been serving as a board member for the Sonoma Mycology Association (SOMA). In addition to mushroom education, he also consults on a variety of wine, microbiology, and fermentation-related projects.
Find more from Dr. Walker on his website: https://fascinatedbyfungi.com/
Find more from Dr. Walker on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fascinatedbyfungi/

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56min
April 28, 2025Homegrown Mushrooms with Louis Giller | The Beet
Episode Description:
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Louis Giller, a longtime friend of the pod and representative of North Spore, a Maine-based mushroom company. They dig into how you can grow mushrooms at home, from your kitchen counter to a bucket or in your garden beds. They even cover the benefits that mushrooms bring to your soil.
Check out the North Spore Mushroom Collection in the Epic Gardening Shop here: https://shop.epicgardening.com/collections/north-spore-mushroom-collection
Connect with Louis Giller:
Louis runs education, works in customer service, and coordinates events for home mushroom cultivation company North Spore. He has over 10 years of experience growing and hunting mushrooms from coast to coast. When the mushrooms aren’t in season, Louis enjoys a day of snowboarding, followed by a little whiskey and a good book.
Find more from North Spore on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northsporemushrooms/

Find more from North Spore on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9I4ZR_qouQfZpaD61JpT6g/featured
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53min
April 21, 2025 Backyard Science with Kevin and Jacques | The Beet
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Episode Description:
Spring has officially sprung, and Jacques and Kevin are enjoying it! In this episode of the Beet Podcast, they get into the nitty-gritty of garden glow-ups with spacing tweaks, topping peppers, and pruning basil. With their mole issues finally behind them, the focus shifts to fertilizing – what to use, when to apply it, and how to keep plants thriving all season long.

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34min
April 14, 2025Plants With Superpowers with David Domoney | The Beet
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Episode Description:
Did you know plants can boost your serotonin and dopamine levels? Chartered Horticulturalist and British Plant Profiler David Domoney does – and that’s not all. From houseplants to wild landscapes, David explores how connecting with plants can transform our well-being. In this vibrant conversation with Jacques, he shares how gardening uplifts the heart and nourishes the soul.

Connect with David Domoney:
David Domoney is a Chartered Horticulturalist and British Plant Profiler known for his lectures and bestselling books on the unique characteristics and personalities of plants. His titles include Plants with Superpowers and My Houseplant Changed My Life. A recipient of multiple awards, including the Excellence in Horticulture Award presented by The Duke of Edinburgh Prince Edward in 2018, David is also a Chartered Fellow of several prestigious horticultural colleges. His recent work focuses on the mental and physical well-being benefits of human-plant interaction.
Find more from David at his website: https://www.daviddomoney.com
Find more from David on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/daviddomoney/

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48min
April 07, 2025Square Foot Gardening Secrets with Rick Bickling | The Beet
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Episode Description:
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Rick Bickling shares the secrets to building a square foot garden! This efficient, space-maximizing method is a game-changer for gardeners. As a Master Gardener and Certified Instructor, Rick’s got all the tips and tricks to help you grow more in less space.

Connect with Rick Bickling:
Rick Bickling, a Texas Master Gardener and Square Foot Gardening Certified Instructor, pulled off a miracle by transforming a concrete basketball court into thriving Square Foot Gardens! When he's not gardening, Rick works with the Square Foot Gardening Foundation, creating "Essentials" video tutorials alongside the foundation’s directors.
Find more from Rick at the Square Foot Gardening Web Site: https://squarefootgardening.org/author/rick_b/
Find more from Rick at the Square Foot Gardening YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/SquareFootGardeningFoundationOFFICIAL
Learn more about the 4th Edition of Mel Bartholomew’s Square Foot Gardening: https://squarefootgardening.org/product/all-new-square-foot-gardening-4th-edition/

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March 31, 2025 Microbial Magic with Michael Key | The Beet
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Kevin sits down with Michael Key, the brains behind Impello Biosciences, to dive deep into the fascinating world of biostimulants and microbial magic for plant health. From boosting productivity to promoting plant resilience, Michael unpacks the science behind these powerful tools. Tune in to discover how to apply these game-changing principles to make your garden flourish!

Connect with Michael Key:
Michael Key is co-founder and CEO of Impello Biosciences, a Colorado-based company specializing in plant biostimulants and microbial solutions for agriculture. With a background in horticulture from Colorado State University, Michael authored several patents related to beneficial microbes and biochemical tools that enhance plant health and productivity. He combines scientific innovation with practical solutions to empower growers and promote eco-conscious farming practices.

Find more from Michael Key at his website: https://impellobio.com

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March 24, 2025Tree-Powered Gardening with Andy Dibben and Ben Raskin | The Beet
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Ben Raskin and Andy Dibben, authors of Silvohorticulture. They dive into this innovative technique of planting trees alongside crops, turning trees into the garden's stars while enhancing crop production with the perfect balance of light, water, and soil. Tune in to learn how to bring this tree-powered magic to your own backyard!

Connect with Ben Raskin and Andy Dibben:
Ben Raskin and Andy Dibben design and manage agroforestry systems and have extensive experience in commercial horticultural crop production. Through observation, they have uncovered the benefits of trees for edible crops. This led to the development of crucial new information on how to fit trees into crop rotations, manipulating access to light. Their book, Silvohorticulture offers step-by-step instructions to manage trees and crops successfully.
Find more from Ben Raskin at his website: https://www.benraskin.uk/
Find more from Andy Dibben at the Agricology website: https://agricology.co.uk/farmer-profiles/andy-dibben/
Find their book, Silvohorticulture here: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/silvohorticulture/

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