The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

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Does Presoaking Seeds Work? Sep 16, 2017

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Today's question comes from Christine, who is growing sprouts for her parrots! She wondered if presoaking seeds in warm water was a good idea. Let's find out! Keep Growing, Kevin

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3 Ways to Kill Grass Sep 15, 2017

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If you want to clear a section of your grass out for a garden or hydroponic setup, how do you do it? I answer this reader question today and riff on some outdoor hydroponics tips. Keep Growing, Kevin

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Are Fruit and Veggie Washes Worth It? Sep 14, 2017

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You know those fruit and veggie washes you see at Whole Foods and other fancy grocery stores? Are they even worth the money, and can you make the same thing at home? Find out in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin

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What Plastics Are Safe For Gardening? Sep 13, 2017

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One of the more common questions I'm asked on the blog is about plastic use, specifically, "What plastics are safe for use in the garden?" Since a lot of Epic Gardening readers are into hydroponics and aquaponics over soil gardening, there are a lot of people with a lot of plastic in their setup that are curious about their safety and place in the garden. Well, I was curious too, so I decided to go deep into the world of plastics and figure it all out for you all! Learn More: Which Plastics Are Safe For Gardening? Keep Growing,
Kevin

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Fertilizing and Caring for Succulents 101 Sep 12, 2017

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I can't tell you how many times I hear from people who are killing succulents! They're one of the easiest plants to grow, so I figured I'd do a quick episode breaking down how to care for them. Learn More: Stunning Succulents: Fertilizing Your Drought-Tolerant Plants Products Mentioned:

Top Choice: Espoma Organic Cactus Food (1-2-2)
Slightly Stronger: Schultz Cactus Plus (2-7-7)
Compost Tea Option: Malibu Compost’s version
For Indoor Succulents: Miracle-Gro’s succulent formula

Keep Growing, Kevin

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Easiest and Hardest Parts of Starting an Urban Farm Sep 11, 2017

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This is part 5 of the 5-part interview with Michael Bell. Michael is a teacher, Texan, competitive bodybuilder...and an urban farmer! In this episode he talks about the surprisingly easy parts of starting an urban farm as well as the things that gave him a much harder time than he expected. We also talk about his plans for the future. Reach out to Michael Bell

mbell971@yahoo.com

Keep Growing, Kevin

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How to Plan Your Garden Harvest Sep 10, 2017

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This is part 4 of the 5-part interview with Michael Bell. Michael is a teacher, Texan, competitive bodybuilder...and an urban farmer! In this episode he talks about how he thinks about planning his urban farm, and what lessons he might give to home gardeners who want to get better at planning their own gardens. Reach out to Michael Bell

mbell971@yahoo.com

Keep Growing, Kevin

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Business Model of a Small Urban Farm? Sep 10, 2017

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This is part 3 of the 5-part interview with Michael Bell. Michael is a teacher, Texan, competitive bodybuilder...and an urban farmer! In this episode he talks about the business model of his farm. Hint: it's a BIT different than the traditional small farms out there. Reach out to Michael Bell

mbell971@yahoo.com

Keep Growing, Kevin

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Starting an Urban Farm On The Cheap Sep 08, 2017

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This is part 2 of the 5-part interview with Michael Bell. Michael is a teacher, Texan, competitive bodybuilder...and an urban farmer! In this episode he talks about how he started his farm for nearly $0 with some creative bartering and hard work. Reach out to Michael Bell

mbell971@yahoo.com

Keep Growing, Kevin

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The Bodybuilding Farmer? Sep 07, 2017

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Today's episode kicks off another 5-part interview series, this time with Michael Bell. Michael is a teacher, Texan, competitive bodybuilder...and an urban farmer! We get into how he started his urban farm in this first episode. Reach out to Michael Bell

mbell971@yahoo.com

Keep Growing, Kevin

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