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Growing corn Jun 05, 2020

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If you ask any gardener, they’ll tell you that corn tastes so much better when it’s home-grown. Now, you could take our word for it, or you can find out for yourself! You’ll find that not only is it tasty, but growing corn is easy and extremely rewarding. It’s no wonder that this plant is one of the top grown crops in the world. Learn More: Growing Corn: The Highlight of Summer 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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Growing Okra: Southern Food In The Garden Jun 04, 2020

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Did you know okra is actually a fruit? Growing okra is surprisingly simple, and it’s a great addition to your cooking. We enjoy okra, or the lady’s finger, in many ways: raw, cooked, roasted, or pickled. However, despite looking quite similar to other green vegetables, the okra pods contain seeds that definitely categorize it as a fruit. Learn More: Growing Okra: Southern Food In The Garden
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How to Grow Great Bell Peppers Jun 04, 2020

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Peter Piper picked a peck of pepper. But first he had to plant the peppers, and so can you! In fact, it’s so easy to learn how growing bell peppers works that you’ll never have to pick peppers at the grocery store again. This makes them the perfect plant for veggie-loving, low-maintenance gardeners. Learn More: Growing Bell Peppers For Bright Colorful Harvests
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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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Mindfulness Gardening Jun 02, 2020

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Michelle Frank is back to discuss what mindfulness really is, and how we can achieve it in the garden Connect With Michelle Frank: Dr. Michelle Frank, a clinical psychologist, and the author of A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD. She’s big on expressive therapies and experiential learning.

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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.

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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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Benefits of Gardening on Mental Health Jun 01, 2020

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Does gardening help out more than our physical health? I brought on Michelle Frank, a psychologist to share her thoughts on gardening and mental wellness. Connect With Michelle Frank: Dr. Michelle Frank, a clinical psychologist, and the author of A Radical Guide for Women with ADHD. She’s big on expressive therapies and experiential learning.

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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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Best Butterfly Plants May 31, 2020

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Finishing off our week with Adam Moseley at Proven Winners, we discuss 3 of his favorite varieties for attracting more butterflies to your garden. Connect With Adam Moseley: Adam Moseley is the research and new product developer at Pleasant View Gardens, which is the home of Proven Winners. 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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Best Bee Plants May 30, 2020

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We can all use more bees in our garden, and some species of plants do a better job at attracting bees. Even further, some varieties are exceptional and others, less so. Today we discuss a few varieties that work well from Proven Winners. Connect With Adam Moseley: Adam Moseley is the research and new product developer at Pleasant View Gardens, which is the home of Proven Winners. 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:

Follow Epic Gardening

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Best Hummingbird Plants May 29, 2020

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Hummingbirds like specific types of plants to feed on. In today’s show we talk about the characteristics they’re attracted to, as well as a few varieties to try. Connect With Adam Moseley: Adam Moseley is the research and new product developer at Pleasant View Gardens, which is the home of Proven Winners. 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:

Follow Epic Gardening

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Proven Harvest Lineup May 28, 2020

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Known for their ornamental plants for years, Proven Winners has now jumped into the veggie and herb market. Why now, and what plants are in their lineup? Connect With Adam Moseley: Adam Moseley is the research and new product developer at Pleasant View Gardens, which is the home of Proven Winners. 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:

Follow Epic Gardening

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amazel Basil Breeding Process May 27, 2020

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If your basil has ever suffered from downy mildew, today’s episode is for you. Amazel basil is an exciting variety I’m growing out from Proven Winners, with extreme downy mildew resistance and incredibly vigorous growth. Connect With Adam Moseley: Adam Moseley is the research and new product developer at Pleasant View Gardens, which is the home of Proven Winners. 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:

Follow Epic Gardening

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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