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Balloon Flower: Growing The Chinese Bellflower In Your Garden Aug 11, 2018

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The balloon flower is a popular plant. Lushly green foliage sets off massive five-pointed flowers that open up like stars from a puffy, balloon-like bud, and they make the perfect edging plant or container garden. Learn More: Balloon Flower: Growing The Chinese Bellflower In Your Garden Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening

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5 Heat Stress Prevention Tips Aug 10, 2018

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Heat got you and your garden down? Don't worry, mine's suffering too. Here are 5 different ideas for how to keep your garden cool and your plants happy in this INSANE heat wave. Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening

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7 Shade Tolerant Crops for Summer Heat Aug 09, 2018

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If you're trying to squeeze out some more summer or late fall harvests, here are 7 crops that'll do you really well! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Four Sigmatic I've been a fan of Four Sigmatic for a while, so when they decided to send out some product and sponsor the cast, I was overjoyed. They make "drinking mushrooms." Delicious and easy to mix mushroom coffees, mochas, hot cacaos, and elixirs. I'm a big fan of the Lion's Mane Coffee and the Hot Cacao with Reishi - the perfect way to bookend a day. Use code epicshrooms for 15% off your first order. Support Epic Gardening

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End of Summer Garden Tasks Aug 09, 2018

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A quick list of some tasks you may want to take care of as we move slowly into fall :) Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening

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Rapid Fire Gardening Questions Answered! Aug 07, 2018

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Today's episode is a little different...I answer 5-6 questions sent in by readers / followers on Instagram! Was fun, and if you like this format I can do more of it in the future! Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening

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The Complete Seed Storage Guide Aug 06, 2018

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If you’re like me, storing seeds is a necessity. You may have particular flowers that you grow every year like geraniums, or a favorite kind of kale or watermelon that you love the taste of. But knowing how to store seeds is incredibly important, as poorly-stored seeds won’t germinate. No matter if the seeds are large or small, there is a proper way to store them for long periods of time. Even if you just need them to be viable until the next planting season, it’s important to have the right conditions in place! So if you found that rare seed type you’ve been looking for at long last, go ahead and grab a packet or two, and I’ll go over the best way to store seeds for long term use! Learn More: Storing Seeds: Ways Of Preserving Seeds For Future Planting Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Four Sigmatic I've been a fan of Four Sigmatic for a while, so when they decided to send out some product and sponsor the cast, I was overjoyed. They make "drinking mushrooms." Delicious and easy to mix mushroom coffees, mochas, hot cacaos, and elixirs. I'm a big fan of the Lion's Mane Coffee and the Hot Cacao with Reishi - the perfect way to bookend a day. Use code epicshrooms for 15% off your first order. Support Epic Gardening

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Debate: Seedlings or Seeds? Aug 05, 2018

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I recently saw a lot of negativity online directed towards gardeners that grow with seed starts instead of starting their own seeds. I decided to call out this nonsense once and for all on the podcast. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Four Sigmatic I've been a fan of Four Sigmatic for a while, so when they decided to send out some product and sponsor the cast, I was overjoyed. They make "drinking mushrooms." Delicious and easy to mix mushroom coffees, mochas, hot cacaos, and elixirs. I'm a big fan of the Lion's Mane Coffee and the Hot Cacao with Reishi - the perfect way to bookend a day. Use code epicshrooms for 15% off your first order. Support Epic Gardening

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Using Seaweed as Fertilizer 101 Aug 04, 2018

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Liquid kelp, or seaweed fertilizer, is an ancient fertility technique. Learn how to use it in the garden and the best ways to apply in in today's show. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Four Sigmatic I've been a fan of Four Sigmatic for a while, so when they decided to send out some product and sponsor the cast, I was overjoyed. They make "drinking mushrooms." Delicious and easy to mix mushroom coffees, mochas, hot cacaos, and elixirs. I'm a big fan of the Lion's Mane Coffee and the Hot Cacao with Reishi - the perfect way to bookend a day. Use code epicshrooms for 15% off your first order. Support Epic Gardening

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Growing Persian Shield: An Iridescent Purple Beauty Aug 03, 2018

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Are you into purple plants? Do you like the notion of a plant which is low-maintenance, rarely has any pest or disease issues, and which will brighten up a room? In that case, consider Persian shield! This tropical, which originates in southeast Asia, makes a fantastic plant whether indoors or out. The leaves are nearly iridescent or metallic purple when it’s in full color, edged in a deep, dark green, and it can really liven up a room! Let’s get you all the information you need to know about Persian shield (Strobilanthes dyeriana). That way you can enjoy the eye-popping color in your house or yard! Learn More: Persian Shield: How To Grow & Care For Strobilanthes Dyeriana Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Four Sigmatic I've been a fan of Four Sigmatic for a while, so when they decided to send out some product and sponsor the cast, I was overjoyed. They make "drinking mushrooms." Delicious and easy to mix mushroom coffees, mochas, hot cacaos, and elixirs. I'm a big fan of the Lion's Mane Coffee and the Hot Cacao with Reishi - the perfect way to bookend a day. Use code epicshrooms for 15% off your first order. Support Epic Gardening

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Molasses As Fertilizer?! Aug 02, 2018

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We've talked about molasses as a way to help soil inoculants thrive...but is it good as a straight-up fertilizer? Find out in today's show. Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Four Sigmatic I've been a fan of Four Sigmatic for a while, so when they decided to send out some product and sponsor the cast, I was overjoyed. They make "drinking mushrooms." Delicious and easy to mix mushroom coffees, mochas, hot cacaos, and elixirs. I'm a big fan of the Lion's Mane Coffee and the Hot Cacao with Reishi - the perfect way to bookend a day. Use code epicshrooms for 15% off your first order. Support Epic Gardening

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