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Multi-Purpose Plants Jul 05, 2020

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In small gardens, making the most use of your space is paramount. And what better way than growing plants that serve more than one purpose? Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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.

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Simple Self Watering Pot Design Jul 04, 2020

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A simple self watering pot design for you forgetful waterers out there - of which I include myself ;) Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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.

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A Really Simple Raised Bed Design Jul 03, 2020

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Here's a really simple raised bed design idea you can build with just 4 total pieces of wood and a few cuts. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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.

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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:

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Growing Cantaloupe For A Summer Sweet Treat Jul 02, 2020

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As the summer comes upon us, most of us find sudden joy in cold, sweet melon flesh. Some prefer watermelons with their juicy red meat, but others tend towards the orange succulent flesh of the cantaloupe. And nothing is better than growing cantaloupe at home so you have it fresh from the vine! Learn More: Growing Cantaloupe For A Summer Sweet Treat
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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:

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Growing Shallots Successfully Jul 01, 2020

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One particular type of allium bulb is an essential component to many European dishes – shallots. How to grow them is usually not the first thought on anyone’s mind, but the minute they see the price for them at the market, growing shallots suddenly becomes a whole lot more important. Learn More: Growing Shallots For Haute Cuisine Use
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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:

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Grow Perfect Chives Jul 01, 2020

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There’s so many alliums that we treasure. Growing chives in a pot or garden bed is easy enough that they’re one of the first things most kids grow. Their oniony or garlicky flavor is mild enough that you can eat them straight, but they also make a phenomenal topping for your baked potatoes or other foods. Learn More: Growing Chives For Mild Oniony Goodness
Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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.

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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:

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Growing Epic Cauliflower Jul 01, 2020

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If you really want to challenge yourself, consider growing cauliflower! This plant is a bit picky but has amazing results that make the effort worth it. Throughout the growing season, you’ll be paying special attention to the temperature and watering. At harvest time, you’ll be rewarded with beautiful heads of white cauliflower or any of the many colors available! Learn More: Growing Cauliflower: The Coolest Cole Crop Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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.

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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:

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Cooking Asian Greens Jun 28, 2020

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I often recommend gardeners experiment with Asian greens, but that’s only half of the equation...you have to know how to prepare them! Anne of Real Hens of OC shares her favorite preparations in today’s show. Connect With Anne Kuo: Anne of RealHensOfOC is an urban homesteader, chicken owner, and the author of The Beginner’s Guide to Raising Chickens.

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Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% 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.

Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds

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:

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3 Uncommon Herbs Youre Probably Not Growing Jun 27, 2020

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We know a lot about the classic Mediterranean herbs already, so Anne is here to share a few less common herbs that you’re probably not growing Connect With Anne Kuo: Anne of RealHensOfOC is an urban homesteader, chicken owner, and the author of The Beginner’s Guide to Raising Chickens.

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Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds

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:

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Preserving Food in Summer Jun 26, 2020

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Summer’s bounty can often be overwhelming, so here are a few of the ways you can preserve it for later in the year when you’re clamoring for those tomatoes. Connect With Anne Kuo: Anne of RealHensOfOC is an urban homesteader, chicken owner, and the author of The Beginner’s Guide to Raising Chickens.

Follow Anne on Instagram

Click here to shop Birdies Garden Beds

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

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