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I Hot Composted My Worms! Aug 01, 2018

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Ahhh! I accidentally burned my worms alive...or did I? Here's how I solved an annoying problem in my worm bin! 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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Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here

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How To Use A Soaker Hose Jul 31, 2018

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I love my soaker hoses! They are a godsend for good watering, enabling me to easily direct the water directly to where it’s needed without any headaches. But you have to know how to use a soaker hose properly to make it an effective option for you. Let’s talk about what’s entailed in setting up your soaker hose, where it should go, and how often you need to run it for best coverage. There’s a lot of ground to cover (so to speak), so let’s dive right in! Learn More: How To Use A Soaker Hose: Irrigation Planning And Installation 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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DIY Worm Tea Recipe Jul 30, 2018

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What to do with all of your worm casting once you've started to produce them...make worm tea, of course! 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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Solving Worm Bin Problems! Jul 29, 2018

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I've been having some issues with the old worm bin. So here are the most common ones you'll run into...and how to solve them! Learn More: Best Worm Composters: Indoor, Tray, and Flow-Through 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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What Is Soil Solarization? Jul 28, 2018

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What is soil solarization...isn't it bad? Or is there a time when it's actually good? It's one of the few ways you can fully kill root knot nematodes ;) 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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What Is "Second Summer?!" Jul 27, 2018

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It's SO HOT here that I actually had to harvest out most of my beds, so they're all fallow right now. But...here comes SECOND SUMMER! Time for even more good summer crops! 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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Aglaonema Plant: Chinese Evergreen Plants You Need To Grow Jul 27, 2018

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Have you ever wanted to grow a lucky plant? Aglaonema, also referred to as the Chinese Evergreen, is considered to be a luck-bringer in China. Native to China and the Philippines, these leafy tropicals are extremely popular, easy-care houseplants which are now grown worldwide. NASA has placed aglaonema modestum on its top ten list of clean air plants because of the plant’s natural ability to cleanse the air around it. It has been shown to remove benzene and formaldehyde from air sources, making them safer to breathe. Lush and colorful, this tropical not only cleanses the air, but it looks stunningly beautiful while it does it. It’s easy to see why these are such popular plants! Learn More: Aglaonema Plant: Chinese Evergreen Plants You Need To Grow 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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Marigolds: Pleasing, Prolific Flowers That Naturally Repel Pests Jul 27, 2018

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So sorry these episodes are late my friends! The humble marigold is often the favorite flower of vegetable gardeners, and there’s great reason: marigolds help to keep many different pests at bay. They flower near-continually from late spring through the fall as long as you remove spent blooms. And they’re pretty. But how do marigolds create that pest-eliminating environment? Are there plants that you shouldn’t grow around marigolds, and if so, which ones? And is there a right way to grow marigolds? Let’s explore this fascinating species of flower in depth and go over everything you need to know to grow them properly! Learn More: Marigolds: Pleasing, Prolific Flowers That Naturally Repel Pests 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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Alternaria Leaf Spot: How To Wipe Out This Fungal Foe For Good Jul 24, 2018

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Are you finding brown, ring-like spots on your cabbage leaves? Perhaps you’re discovering blotches of brown on your tomatoes, or even on your apple or orange trees? You may have alternaria leaf spot. And I’ll help you figure out what to do. Like other fungal diseases, alternaria can be complex in what it is and how it appears, but there are many treatment options that you can use to eradicate it. So without further ado, let’s delve deep into alternaria so you know how to stop it before it does severe damage! Learn More: Alternaria Leaf Spot: How To Wipe Out This Fungal Foe For Good 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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Are Sweat Bees Good Or Bad? Jul 23, 2018

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Have you ever been out working in your garden and suddenly discover you have a tiny bee sitting happily on your arm? These little creatures are sweat bees, and it likely thinks your sweat is delicious. But what exactly are sweat bees? Are they friend or foe? What do they do for us, and how do these wild bees survive without a hive? Are they going to eat your geraniums or your African violets? We’ll take a jaunt into the wonderful world of the sweat bee today and answer all of these questions, plus more! Learn More: Sweat Bees: Everything You Need To Know About Halictids Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening