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Graptosedum: The Genus for Breezy Gardening Sep 22, 2019

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You’ve seen these succulents everywhere. Their captivating rosettes have been a constant in garden stores for years. Graptosedum is a classic that’s fun and easy to grow. Yes, the name sounds like grapes, but this succulent actually resembles Echeveria. Graptosedum’s compact leaves spiral around the stem and create rosettes at the top. It comes in a wide array of hues from purple to orange to white. This succulent is sure to add color to your garden. Learn More: Graptosedum: The Genus for Breezy Gardening Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening 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

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Bokashi in Raised Beds Sep 21, 2019

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Today we talk about bokashi, a fantastic way to create anaerobic compost that doesn't smell, breaks down quickly in the soil, and is dead-simple to use. Plus, an additional technique you may want to try. Learn More: Bokashi Compost Buckets: An Easy DIY Method Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening 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

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5 Ways to Make Pothos Fuller Sep 20, 2019

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Pothos, also known by the names devil’s ivy, silver vine, money plant, etc., is arguably the most popular houseplant of all time. With its attractive, heart-shaped leaves (not to be confused with a heartleaf philodendron), trailing vine-like appearance, and its ability to purify indoor air, pothos plants are an ideal choice for your home or office. But… Most of us want to know how to make pothos fuller – giving it that nice, bushy vine look. Here are 5 care tips that should help you out! Learn More: 5 Tips to Make Your Pothos Bushier Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening 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

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What Is Biochar? Charcoal In Gardening Sep 19, 2019

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What is biochar and how do you use it in the garden? That's the topic for today, so buckle in! Learn More: What Is Biochar? Charcoal In Gardening Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening 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

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I Forced My Dragonfruit to Flower! Sep 18, 2019

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Growing dragonfruit but not getting flowers? Try this method. I was able to induce flowering in 5 days...pretty crazy experiment in the garden that actually worked out! 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:

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.

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Professional Garden Design...At Home? Sep 17, 2019

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Today I bring on Rochelle Greayer of Pith + Vigor. She's a garden and landscape designer, TV host, and the creator of two incredible garden and planting design bootcamps. In this episode, we dive into Rochelle's bootcamps - why she created them, what's in them, and some fun stories from past attendees. Connect With Rochelle

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:

Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store

Follow Epic Gardening

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Why Fall is The Best Time to Redesign the Garden Sep 16, 2019

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Today I bring on Rochelle Greayer of Pith + Vigor. She's a garden and landscape designer, TV host, and the creator of two incredible garden and planting design bootcamps. In this episode, we discuss how fall is the perfect button to a growing season, and thus a fantastic time to take all of the observations you've made over spring and summer and throw those into a fresh new garden design. Connect With Rochelle

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:

Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store

Follow Epic Gardening

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Planting Design Tip: Let The Nursery Do The Work Sep 15, 2019

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Today I bring on Rochelle Greayer of Pith + Vigor. She's a garden and landscape designer, TV host, and the creator of two incredible garden and planting design bootcamps. In this episode, we discuss how going to a reputable nursery and asking them to help you filter through the laundry list of planting options is one of the best time, money, and garden-saving hacks when it comes to planting out your garden design. Connect With Rochelle

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:

Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store

Follow Epic Gardening

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Plants Are Like Employees: They Do Jobs Sep 14, 2019

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Today I bring on Rochelle Greayer of Pith + Vigor. She's a garden and landscape designer, TV host, and the creator of two incredible garden and planting design bootcamps. In this episode, we talk about how to think about your plants - they do particular jobs in particular locations in the garden. Thinking of them through this lens can help your planting design. Connect With Rochelle

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:

Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store

Follow Epic Gardening

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Garden Design Mistake #3: Thinking Plants First Sep 13, 2019

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Today I bring on Rochelle Greayer of Pith + Vigor. She's a garden and landscape designer, TV host, and the creator of two incredible garden and planting design bootcamps. In this episode, we'll discuss how it's a big design mistake to think about the plants you want in your garden FIRST, and how that's about step #8 out of 10 in your design plan. P.S. Today is the LAST DAY to sign up for Rochelles Garden Design Bootcamp this year...so if you want to dive in deep this fall and re-design your garden...now is the time. Connect With Rochelle

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:

Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store

Follow Epic Gardening

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