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Breaking the Old Fashioned Gardening Mold May 25, 2019

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Today we bring on Siloé Oliveira of Suburban Homestead, a fantastic YouTube channel about small-space urban homesteading. In this show, we talk about the different ways to break the mold when it comes to traditional gardening. Connect With Siloe Olivera:

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:

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Who Is "Joe Gardener"? May 24, 2019

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Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today and we talk about Joe's background, how he got started in gardening, and what he's up to this year. Connect With Joe Lamp'l:

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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How to Support Your Precious Plants May 23, 2019

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Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today and we talk about support options: trellising, tomato cages, and more. Connect With Joe Lamp'l:

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How Should You Actually Water The Garden? May 22, 2019

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Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today and we talk about watering, one of the most misunderstood aspects of gardening! Connect With Joe Lamp'l:

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How to Use Mulch 101 May 21, 2019

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Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today talking about the many benefits of mulch, as well as his preferred way of using mulch on his raised beds. Connect With Joe Lamp'l:

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The Absolute Basics of Raised Bed Gardening May 20, 2019

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Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today, and we talk about growing in raised beds. The depth, height, length, and material you should use, and much more! Connect With Joe Lamp'l:

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The Perfect Raised Bed Mix? May 19, 2019

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Joe Lamp'l is back on the show today, and we talk about the perfect soil recipe for your raised beds. This is an area I've messed up in the past to disastrous effect, so let's see how we can prevent this problem. Connect With Joe Lamp'l:

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How Joe Lamp'l Starts Seeds May 18, 2019

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Today we have a very special guest on the show...Joe Lamp'l! He's the Joe behind JoeGardener.com, as well as the host of the PBS show Growing a Greener World. In this week of episodes, we're doing some beginner gardening fundamentals with Joe and diving into his techniques and methods, starting with...starting seeds. Connect With Joe Lamp'l:

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Is Peat Moss Sustainable? May 17, 2019

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Today we bring on Dr. Bethke, a soil scientist and consultant for Pitt Moss, which is a new type of sustainable potting medium made from recycled paper. We discuss the sustainability issues surrounding our use of peat moss in the garden. Learn More About Pitt Moss 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 "Pitt" Moss? May 16, 2019

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Today we bring on Dr. Bethke, a soil scientist and consultant for Pitt Moss, which is a new type of sustainable potting medium made from recycled paper. Learn More About Pitt Moss 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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