The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

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Maggots in Compost...Help! Apr 29, 2017

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Ever opened up your compost tumbler or turned your pile, only to find it full of maggots? Fear not! In today's episode we cover if they're good, bad, or neutral for your compost and what you should do about them! Keep growing, Kevin

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6 Weird Gardening Tricks To Try Apr 28, 2017

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Today's episode comes from my friend Randy Williams, a retired farmer. He sent me 6 weird gardening ideas to try this season, and I'm excited to share them with you as well! Keep growing, Kevin

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Improving Clay Soil? Apr 27, 2017

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Do you have soil that's better suited for pottery? Fear not! There are plenty of ways to improve clay soil so you can garden successfully. Keep growing,
Kevin

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When and How to Harvest Sunflower Seeds Apr 26, 2017

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Today's question comes from Jonny, who just planted a bunch of sunflowers in his front yard! We go into exactly when to harvest the delicious seeds, as well as two different methods to use. Keep growing, Kevin

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5 Telltale Signs of Overwatering Apr 25, 2017

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Overwatering is one of the biggest reasons new gardeners kill their plants. Learn the 5 most common symptoms of overwatering so you can catch and prevent it early. Keep growing, Kevin

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Cheap Seed Starting? Apr 24, 2017

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Buying plants at the nursery can get expensive, especially if you have a large garden to plant! Save money and learn more by starting your own seeds for cheap. Read the article: A Simple Guide to Starting Seeds for Hydroponics

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How to Plant Peanuts? Apr 23, 2017

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Peanuts are not nuts, but legumes...did you know that? If you didn't, you probably also don't know how peanuts grow (hint: they grow weird). In today's episode. learn how to plant them. Give them a try this year! Keep growing, Kevin

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How to Fertilize Strawberries? Apr 22, 2017

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These plump, juicy-red delicious treats are a garden staple...but how do you fertilize them to get maximum yield? Find out in today's episode. Keep Growing,
Kevin

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Are Crabapples Edible? Apr 21, 2017

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Apples have been around for 6,000 years...but can you eat crabapples? It's a common question that not many people know the answer to...until now. Read the article: Can You Eat Crab Apples? A Simple Guide To This Ornamental Fruit Keep Growing, Kevin

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Perlite vs. Vermiculite? Apr 20, 2017

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If you've ever been in a garden center and stood there confused on the difference between these similar sounding soil additives, you're not alone. Today's episode explains what perlite and vermiculite are and when to use each in the garden. Read the article: Perlite vs Vermiculite: What’s the Difference? Keep Growing, Kevin

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