The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

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Must-Have Greenhouse Accessories Mar 10, 2023

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Pimp my Greenhouse! Today, Kyle and I talk about what you need and don’t need in your greenhouse to be successful. Connect With Kyle Exner: Kyle Exner, a professional with over 25 years at BC Greenhouse Builders, is renowned for his industry knowledge and ability to help all gardeners find the greenhouse that best suits their climate and environment.In the early days, Kyle's focus was office management and learning the ropes from company founder, Henry Heinen. As General Manager, Kyle has a hand in helping every department at BC Greenhouse Builders and guides the company through the rapid growth seen over the last several years. Kyle enjoys the diverse team and the culture at BC Greenhouse Builders and loves working with all the customers and the loyal vendors we have connected with over our 70-year history.

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Heating Cooling your Greenhouse Mar 09, 2023

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If there’s one thing we are learning this week with Kyle, it’s that there are TONS of ways to customize your greenhouse to make it work for your garden goals in your zone. Today, we learn what to do and what not to do when heating and cooling your Greenhouse. Connect With Kyle Exner: Kyle Exner, a professional with over 25 years at BC Greenhouse Builders, is renowned for his industry knowledge and ability to help all gardeners find the greenhouse that best suits their climate and environment.In the early days, Kyle's focus was office management and learning the ropes from company founder, Henry Heinen. As General Manager, Kyle has a hand in helping every department at BC Greenhouse Builders and guides the company through the rapid growth seen over the last several years. Kyle enjoys the diverse team and the culture at BC Greenhouse Builders and loves working with all the customers and the loyal vendors we have connected with over our 70-year history.

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Greenhouse Foundation Installation Mar 08, 2023

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Tackling the task of choosing the foundation we wanted to go with at the Epic Homestead was the most daunting part of this process. With so many material options and little room for error, this is an important piece to understand. Kyle gives me some feedback about the foundation I choose for my greenhouse 👀 Connect With Kyle Exner: Kyle Exner, a professional with over 25 years at BC Greenhouse Builders, is renowned for his industry knowledge and ability to help all gardeners find the greenhouse that best suits their climate and environment.In the early days, Kyle's focus was office management and learning the ropes from company founder, Henry Heinen. As General Manager, Kyle has a hand in helping every department at BC Greenhouse Builders and guides the company through the rapid growth seen over the last several years. Kyle enjoys the diverse team and the culture at BC Greenhouse Builders and loves working with all the customers and the loyal vendors we have connected with over our 70-year history.

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Types of Greenhouses Mar 07, 2023

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Kyle Exner talked us through where to put the Greenhouse in our garden. But now the question is, what type of greenhouse is best? Connect With Kyle Exner: Kyle Exner, a professional with over 25 years at BC Greenhouse Builders, is renowned for his industry knowledge and ability to help all gardeners find the greenhouse that best suits their climate and environment.In the early days, Kyle's focus was office management and learning the ropes from company founder, Henry Heinen. As General Manager, Kyle has a hand in helping every department at BC Greenhouse Builders and guides the company through the rapid growth seen over the last several years. Kyle enjoys the diverse team and the culture at BC Greenhouse Builders and loves working with all the customers and the loyal vendors we have connected with over our 70-year history.

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Greenhouse Size Location Mar 06, 2023

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Dreaming of adding a Greenhouse to your garden? Kyle Exner, General Manager of BC Greenhouse Builders, shares his expert advice on where to set up shop. Connect With Kyle Exner: Kyle Exner, a professional with over 25 years at BC Greenhouse Builders, is renowned for his industry knowledge and ability to help all gardeners find the greenhouse that best suits their climate and environment.In the early days, Kyle's focus was office management and learning the ropes from company founder, Henry Heinen. As General Manager, Kyle has a hand in helping every department at BC Greenhouse Builders and guides the company through the rapid growth seen over the last several years. Kyle enjoys the diverse team and the culture at BC Greenhouse Builders and loves working with all the customers and the loyal vendors we have connected with over our 70-year history.

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Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge:

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Figs The Superfruit Mar 03, 2023

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Figs are small but mighty superfruits. They are powerful for a myriad of health and wellness concerns. Connect With David Burke: David Burke is The Fig Hunter and is known for his enthusiasm in finding new fig varieties, sharing his knowledge, and selling fig fruit, cuttings, and more.

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How to Use Figs Mar 02, 2023

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We have learned how to propagate and collect wild figs. Now, let's learn how to use them in the kitchen. Priscilla Burke shares some of her fig creations with us. Connect With David Burke: David Burke is The Fig Hunter and is known for his enthusiasm in finding new fig varieties, sharing his knowledge, and selling fig fruit, cuttings, and more.

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Collecting Wild Figs Mar 01, 2023

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Try your hand at collecting wild figs this summer! David Burke shares some pro tips for finding these delicious gems with us. Connect With David Burke: David Burke is The Fig Hunter and is known for his enthusiasm in finding new fig varieties, sharing his knowledge, and selling fig fruit, cuttings, and more.

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Propagating Figs Feb 28, 2023

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Figs are notoriously easy to propagate. David Burke “The Fig Hunter”, walks us through how to clone figs. Connect With David Burke: David Burke is The Fig Hunter and is known for his enthusiasm in finding new fig varieties, sharing his knowledge, and selling fig fruit, cuttings, and more.

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Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge:

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The Story of The Fig Hunter Feb 27, 2023

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David Burke is “The Fig Hunter”, a fig aficionado who became obsessed with the plant five years ago and has become quite the expert. Connect With David Burke: David Burke is The Fig Hunter and is known for his enthusiasm in finding new fig varieties, sharing his knowledge, and selling fig fruit, cuttings, and more.

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Buy My Book My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is a beginners guide to growing food in small spaces, covering 6 different methods and offering rock-solid fundamental gardening knowledge:

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