The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

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Side Dressing With Sulfur Oct 16, 2017

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Sulfur is one of the essential micronutrients. It can be hard to tell if your plants are deficient in it as well. Here's how to side dress your beds with sulfur to ensure your garden doesn't suffer from sulfur deficiency! Learn More: Plant Nutrients Explained: Everything You Ever Need To Know Keep Growing, Kevin

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Zucchini Pollination Woes Oct 15, 2017

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A reader wrote in wondering why his zucchini flowered but never set fruit. Here's the answer - it has to do with male and female flowers! Keep Growing,
Kevin

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How to Grow and Care for Bee Balm Oct 14, 2017

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As its name implies, bee balm (Monarda) is a wonderful pollinator to add to your garden and comes in perennial and annual varieties. Learn More: Bee Balm: How To Grow And Care For Monarda Keep Growing, Kevin

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4 DIY Natural Pest Control Recipes Oct 13, 2017

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These are the most common DIY pest control recipes to use in your garden. You can prevent most pest issues simply by mixing these up! Learn More: 4 DIY Natural Pest Control Recipes for Your Garden Keep Growing, Kevin

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Keeping Cats Out of the Garden Oct 12, 2017

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Love them or hate them, cats can be annoying in the garden. Whether they're tearing up your houseplants or destroying your edibles, here are a few strategies to keep them at bay. Keep Growing, Kevin

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How to Get Rid of Leafminers Oct 11, 2017

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Leaf miners will tunnel through your leaves, leaving trails of dead plant matter and bringing disease to your garden. Learn how to destroy them in this episode! Keep Growing, Kevin

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How to Get Rid of Whiteflies Oct 10, 2017

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Whiteflies are extremely annoying pests that can attract ants to your garden and make short work of your edibles and ornamentals. Learn how to destroy them in this episode! Keep Growing, Kevin

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How to Tell if Pumpkins Are Ripe Oct 09, 2017

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Pumpkins are a wonderful and versatile fall crop...if you harvest them correctly. Learn how to tell if pumpkins are ripe and a few harvesting tips! Learn More: White (Ghost) Pumpkins: Care, Types, and Growing Tips Keep Growing, Kevin

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How Cold Frames Help Extend Your Season Oct 08, 2017

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Cold frames are one of the most effective structures for your fall and winter garden. They extend the growing season and provide considerable cover for your fall plants. Learn More: 26 Cold Frame Plans For Your Winter Garden Keep Growing, Kevin

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Growing Plants with Logs? Oct 07, 2017

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Hugelkultur is one of the most interesting and productive methods you can use for raised bed gardening. Learn what "log mound" gardening is and why it's so effective! Keep Growing, Kevin

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