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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December 16, 2024 Growing and Enjoying Perennial Veggies with Connie Cao | The Beet
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques and urban gardening expert Connie Cao explore their favorite annual and perennial Asian veggies. They share insider tips on growing these plants and making the most of each harvest, all while offering creative ways to enjoy them in the kitchen. Get ready for a fresh take on these tasty, nutrient-packed plants! Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at DrinkLMNT.com/Beet !
Learn More: 33 Asian Vegetables, Herbs, and Spices You Should Grow

Connect with Connie Cao:

Connie Cao is an urban gardener in Melbourne, Australia, who cultivates a thriving space of veggies, fruit, and flowers. With a Permaculture Design Certificate and a Diploma in Sustainable Living, she’s passionate about making edible gardening easy, rewarding, and stress-free for her customers.

Find more from Connie Cao on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/gardenwithconnie/ and https://www.instagram.com/connieandluna/
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https://www.gardenwithconnie.com/

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50min
December 09, 2024 Kicking Off the Winter Garden with Kevin and Jacques | The Beet
In this final episode of the year on the Beet Podcast, Kevin and Jacques wrap things up with a bang. They explore planting hundreds of garlic cloves, enhancing garden aesthetics with mulch, growing winter veggies, and the rich allure of saffron. Don’t miss the last K&J chat of the season—packed with expert tips and tricks for your own garden!

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November 25, 2024 Digging In: Gardening Insights with Chia-Ming Ro | The Beet
Get ready for a fresh episode of the Beet Podcast! Gardening consultant Chia-Ming Ro joins Jacques to dive into their professional gardening journeys, explore the magic of greenhouses, and unlock the secrets of edible landscapes. Tune in for insider tips and tricks to elevate your own garden game!

Chia-Ming Ro is a former finance exec turned food & cut flower garden designer, who is transforming Los Angeles and Orange County one home at a time with her foodscaping business Coastal Homestead.

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56min
November 18, 2024 Blooming Big on a Small Scale with Galena Berkompas | The Beet
Galena Berkompas’ flower farming journey started with a love for gardens sparked in the UK. From filling a half-acre property to now farming 6 acres, she’s grown her passion into a thriving business. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Galena shares her story with Jacques, and discusses her top tips for growing a garden full of blooms—no matter how much space you have!
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Connect with Galena Berkompas:

Galena Berkompas is the founder of Micro Flower Farm, a thriving 1/2-acre flower farm in southwest Washington. What started as a dream to transform a small property into a vibrant garden has now blossomed into 6 acres and a business that serves thousands. Galena loves helping others grow their own flowers and find joy in nature. A dedicated educator, Galena offers courses, webinars, and tips on Instagram to inspire others to grow their own flowers.

Find more from Galena Berkompas on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/microflowerfarm/
Find more about Galena’s Micro Flower Farm here:
https://www.microflowerfarm.com/

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56min
November 11, 2024 Steve Sando’s Heirloom Bean Revolution | The Beet
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques and Steve Sando dive deep into the world of beans! They explore the rich history of beans in the Americas, their surprising garden benefits, and Steve's personal favorites. Whether you're a bean enthusiast or just looking to expand your culinary horizons, this episode is packed with flavorful insights that will enrich your bean knowledge!

Connect with Steve Sando:

Steve Sando is a chef and home gardener who loves cultivating heirloom plants with tons of flavor. This affinity led him to discover the flavorful Rio Zape bean. After selling his stock at the local farmer’s market, he eventually founded The Rancho Gordo, a premier source for heirloom beans. His mission is to provide high-quality ingredients native to the Americas, for home cooks. Recently, he wrote and released The Bean Book, highlighting the best beans for home cooking.

Find more from Steven Sando on Instagram here:
https://www.instagram.com/rancho_gordo/
Find more from Steven Sando on Facebook here:
https://www.facebook.com/ranchogordo
Find more from Steven Sando on YouTube here:
https://www.youtube.com/@ranchogordo_sando
Find more from Rancho Gordo here:
https://www.ranchogordo.com/pages/about-us

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47min
November 04, 2024 Garden in Transition with Kevin and Jacques | The Beet
It's that in-between time at the Epic Homestead, and Kevin and Jacques are gearing up for winter. Summer cleanup is in full swing, as they dive into planting mass quantities of garlic. Listen to get the inside scoop on what they're excited to plant for fall. And don’t miss Jacques’ super secret garlic spacing tip—it’s a game changer!

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28min
October 28, 2024Holistic Homesteading with Angela Ferraro-Fanning | The Beet
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, we welcome back guest Angela Ferraro-Fanning. She and Jacques the Garden Hermit explore holistic homesteading as Angela shares her journey from novice to expert permaculturist. Discover how a systems mindset that includes plants, animals, and everything in between transformed her approach, and gain empowering insights that will inspire you to embrace the holistic homesteading lifestyle.

Connect With Angela Ferraro-Fanning:

Angela Ferraro-Fanning is a Cornell University-certified permaculturist and homesteader in central New Jersey. She practices regenerative homesteading that mimics natural patterns. Her six-acre historic farm is home to working Clydesdale horses, honey bees, all sorts of livestock and fowl, a small orchard, a hobby vineyard, and food forest gardens. Angela is the author of several books, including The Little Homesteader series, The Harvest Table Cookbook, and The Sustainable Homestead. She also co-hosts a podcast called HOMESTEADucation.
Find more from Angela Ferraro-Fanning on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/axeandroothomestead/
Find more from Angela Ferraro-Fanning on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@AxeAndRootHomestead
Listen to Angela Ferraro-Fanning’s podcast on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homesteaducation/id1593301801
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As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’re looking for seed-starting supplies, high-quality seeds to plant, or a raised bed or planter to start them in, we have supplies to get you growing.

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54min
October 21, 2024Leave the Leaves with David Mizejewski | The Beet
In this exciting episode of The Beet Podcast, Jacques, the Garden Hermit talks with David Mizejewski from the National Wildlife Federation about how wildlife habitat gardens can support an incredible 50% more wildlife than your average garden. Learn about the benefits of growing native plants and the simple yet powerful practice of leaving leaves behind to boost biodiversity.

Connect With David Mizejewski:

David Mizejewski is a naturalist, author and television presenter with the National Wildlife Federation. He holds a degree in Human and Natural Ecology from Emory University and has hosted television series on both Animal Planet and NatGeo WILD. He's dedicated to helping others understand and protect the natural world, especially by restoring wildlife habitat where people live—which is the subject of his bestselling garden how-to book “Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife.”

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1h 3min
October 15, 2024Growing Epic Mushrooms with Louis Giller | The Beet
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques dives into a fascinating conversation with Louis Giller from North Spore, the go-to source for grow-your-own mushroom kits. Get ready for a delightful exploration of all things fungi as Louis shares invaluable tips for growing mushrooms at home and takes us behind the scenes of North Spore’s journey. Whether you’re a mycophile or just curious about mushrooms, this episode is for you.

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Learn More: 13 Best Mushrooms You Can Grow At Home

Connect with Louis Giller:

Louis heads up mushroom education, works in customer service, and coordinates many North Spore events. He has spent over 10 years growing and hunting mushrooms from coast to coast and loves getting into the woods to hike or mountain bike and look for highly prized wild foods. When the mushrooms aren’t in season, Louis enjoys a day of snowboarding followed by a little whiskey and a good book.

Learn more about North Spore on their socials: YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok

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Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s first book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live!

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49min
October 07, 2024Not Quite Fall Gardening with Kevin and Jacques | The Beet
Join Jacques and Kevin as they dive into the slow transition from summer to fall. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, they discuss how the garden can shine amidst the seasonal shift, with exciting plant companions that thrive in autumn. Get ready for a dose of optimism and tips for nurturing a flourishing garden as the leaves turn.
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Learn More: : 19 Herbs That Thrive in the Fall

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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.

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!

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.

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