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Lazy Veggie Gardening Nov 03, 2023

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From carrots to peppers, and even perennials, Kevin and Rachael Tancock discuss the best ways to be a lazy gardener. Listen in to find out which tips are the topic of this Beet!

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Connect With Rachael Tancock: Rachael is a Naturalist and Content Creator who shares her knowledge and passion for nature through her @TheNatureEducator social media accounts to connect people with the natural world and encourage everyone to spend time outside. She was born and raised on Vancouver Island, British Columbia and loves hiking, camping, free diving, identifying species, and leading nature programs. Rachael obtained a Bachelor of Science Major in Geography and Minor in Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria and a Bachelor of Education from Vancouver Island University. She loves to merge her passions of nature with her enjoyment of content creation!

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He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? Follow us:

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The Importance of Wildlife Trees Nov 02, 2023

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Despite the fact that trees die, they get a second life as they decompose. In this stage, the tree hosts tons of critters, from fungi to birds. Those with a dead tree on their land can help by topping it, and leaving it for wildlife.

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Are You “Plant Blind?” Nov 01, 2023

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Plant blindness is more common than you’d think. It’s a condition that arises when people aren’t exposed to a diversity of plants. Rachael Tancock has a cure: getting curious and out into nature to look at some plants!

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How Technology and Nature Intersect Oct 31, 2023

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There are so many new ways to engage with nature through technology these days. From bird apps, to sky viewing apps, you don’t have to disconnect on camping trips anymore. In fact, you may find yourself even more locked in with your natural surroundings.

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Learn More: 5 Steps to To Turn Your Garden into a Certified Wildlife Habitat Connect With Rachael Tancock: Rachael is a Naturalist and Content Creator who shares her knowledge and passion for nature through her @TheNatureEducator social media accounts to connect people with the natural world and encourage everyone to spend time outside. She was born and raised on Vancouver Island, British Columbia and loves hiking, camping, free diving, identifying species, and leading nature programs. Rachael obtained a Bachelor of Science Major in Geography and Minor in Environmental Studies at the University of Victoria and a Bachelor of Education from Vancouver Island University. She loves to merge her passions of nature with her enjoyment of content creation!

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How to Become a Naturalist? Oct 30, 2023

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How does one become a naturalist? It starts with a love of nature, and investment in what nature has to offer to humanity. Rachael Tancock is one such naturalist based in Canada, and her affinity with the natural world has allowed her to witness some amazing sights.

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Getting Creative in the Garden Oct 27, 2023

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There are so many ways to get into gardening. Josh put his hands in soil when he wanted to cultivate local food sustainably. Through the local community garden, he gets a sense of what it’s like to grow in small spaces. He also has a testing ground for multiple gardening techniques. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Qs5zI1 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/405LkD0 Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3FuZ1lM EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3Q5RCxX Learn More: Ollas: Irrigate Your Garden With Ancient Tech Connect With Josh McWilliams: Josh McWilliams is the co-founder of GrowOya. He’s a certified chef with a passion for the farm-to-table movement. Learning about food systems while on the Sustainability Council at the University of British Columbia, led him to want to find the most efficient, sustainable way to grow his own food, while living in a state of "time poverty" (too many things to do and not enough time to do them) that so many of us seem to be experiencing. From this, Growoya was born!

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How to Learn to Garden FAST Oct 26, 2023

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Josh started growing his own food as a busy chef with two small kids in 2010. Through cycles of trial and error, he managed to find the best ways and plants to grow in his garden. Through a lens of steady growth, he set deep roots that help him expand with stability. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Fu9oWY Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/475mVQx Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/46Fb384 EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3sbStVT Learn More: Ollas: Irrigate Your Garden With Ancient Tech Connect With Josh McWilliams: Josh McWilliams is the co-founder of GrowOya. He’s a certified chef with a passion for the farm-to-table movement. Learning about food systems while on the Sustainability Council at the University of British Columbia, led him to want to find the most efficient, sustainable way to grow his own food, while living in a state of "time poverty" (too many things to do and not enough time to do them) that so many of us seem to be experiencing. From this, Growoya was born!

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Which Watering Technique is Best Oct 25, 2023

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The answer to which watering technique is best really depends on the context in which a garden grows. The types of plants and the stage of their life cycle matters too. Regardless of which method you choose, understanding the act of watering is essential to understanding the garden as a whole. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Q20MeW Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3FsBphr Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/491UvbV EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/405uEvq Learn More: Ollas: Irrigate Your Garden With Ancient Tech Connect With Josh McWilliams: Josh McWilliams is the co-founder of GrowOya. He’s a certified chef with a passion for the farm-to-table movement. Learning about food systems while on the Sustainability Council at the University of British Columbia, led him to want to find the most efficient, sustainable way to grow his own food, while living in a state of "time poverty" (too many things to do and not enough time to do them) that so many of us seem to be experiencing. From this, Growoya was born!

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The Biggest Problems With Our Food System Oct 24, 2023

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What makes local food better? Josh McWilliams asked this question as he pondered the food system in light of his job as a chef. Turns out the benefits are substantial. Local food is not only cheaper, but it has a higher nutrient content and tastes vastly better. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3tKmFbe Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3s8ViXJ Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3FwcSrX EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3sc2O46 Learn More: Ollas: Irrigate Your Garden With Ancient Tech Connect With Josh McWilliams: Josh McWilliams is the co-founder of GrowOya. He’s a certified chef with a passion for the farm-to-table movement. Learning about food systems while on the Sustainability Council at the University of British Columbia, led him to want to find the most efficient, sustainable way to grow his own food, while living in a state of "time poverty" (too many things to do and not enough time to do them) that so many of us seem to be experiencing. From this, Growoya was born!

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The Olla Story Oct 23, 2023

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Josh is a chef by trade, but got into gardening while growing food for his business. He saw water conservation as a problem for the longevity of the local food system. Everything changed when he learned about the olla, and today he is the cofounder of Grow Oya, one of a handful of businesses that specialize in this ancient irrigation technique. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/46Hr79l Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/40b6Vu6 Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3s7H21q EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/46VCKJk Learn More: Ollas: Irrigate Your Garden With Ancient Tech Connect With Josh McWilliams: Josh McWilliams is the co-founder of GrowOya. He’s a certified chef with a passion for the farm-to-table movement. Learning about food systems while on the Sustainability Council at the University of British Columbia, led him to want to find the most efficient, sustainable way to grow his own food, while living in a state of "time poverty" (too many things to do and not enough time to do them) that so many of us seem to be experiencing. From this, Growoya was born!

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