The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers
The Beet started its existence as the Epic Gardening Podcast but has grown into a one-stop shop for plant lovers. Each week, we explore topics ranging from beginner gardening tips to in-depth discussions with industry and science experts. Here, we’ll open up new gardening horizons, inspire you to greater heights, share new and exciting discoveries in agriculture, and fill your mind with freshly harvested information you can apply to your own gardening journey.
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July 28, 2025 • 59 mins
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In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Holly Capelle – founder of @BigFamilyLiving and food preservation pro – about all the clever ways to make your harvests last. From big batches to small handfuls, Holly shares smart tips, tricks, and old-school techniques with a modern twist to help you stretch your garden goodies all year long.
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July 22, 2025 • 66 mins
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Knowing your hardiness zone and season length is a great start, but adapting to your local conditions is key to growing great fruits and veggies. As a zone 5 gardener at 7,000 feet, Scott Wilson knows how to tailor a...
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July 14, 2025 • 70 mins
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This week on The Beet Podcast, we're delving into the wonderful world of herbs! Logan chats with Bevin Cohen of Small House Farm about his favorite herbs and his journey into herbal medicine. For Bevin, herbs aren’t just plants – they’re a way of life, showing up everywhere from the kitchen to the forest, and even the me...
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June 30, 2025 • 51 mins
Water-saving expert Richard Restuccia has one golden rule: Every time you water, you should be watering the same amount. The only thing that changes is the frequency. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, he joins Jacques to dive into smart, simple ways to conserve water in the garden and chats about his latest book, Waterwise Gardening. Tune in! This one's packed with practical tips and fresh inspiration.
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June 23, 2025 • 61 mins
A flourishing garden starts with healthy soil, a living ecosystem teeming with life. In her new book, Start with Soil: Simple Steps for a Thriving Garden, garden designer and educator Juliet Sargeant explores why soil should be every gardener’s first step. In this conversation with Jacques, she shares practical advice on improving soil health and explains how paying attention to local conditions leads to a more resilient, thriving ...
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June 9, 2025 • 63 mins
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In this episode of The Beet Podcast, Jacques digs into all things horticulture with plant expert Matt Mattus. From perennial care to picking plants for nonstop blooms, they explore the ins and outs of garden...
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June 2, 2025 • 46 mins
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In this episode of the Beet podcast, Logan chats with Jenny Angius and Sydney Roberts of Urban Roots in Reno, Nevada. On less than an acre, they're growing tons of food and building community. With raised and in-ground beds, their farm is a hands-on classroom for kids, parents, teachers, and students alike.
About Urban Roots:
Urban Roots began in 2009 with a mission to use gardening as a tool for S.T.E.A.M....
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May 26, 2025 • 51 mins
This episode has been brought to you by Fox Farm, crafting soil and fertilizers since 1984. Supercharge your plants by locating a Fox Farm retailer near you: https://foxfarm.com/find-a-dealer/
Photographer Brian Brigantti and his partner Domonick moved from New York to Tennessee in 2020 to start Red Leaf Ranch. Now the author of Gardening for Abundance, Brian, joins Jacques on the Beet Podcast to talk about the joy and abundance...
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May 19, 2025 • 35 mins
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Kevin and Jacques discuss their thriving gardens. They cover everything from battling weeds and conserving water to growing corn and prepping for bigger harvests. With tomato and pepper season in full swing, they break down their go-to trellis technique (the Florida weave) and why it’s a game changer.
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May 12, 2025 • 59 mins
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Natural gardens harmonize with their ecological, geological, and architectural surroundings. In this episode of the Beet podcast, Jacques talks with Kelly about how gardeners can learn from the land to creat...
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May 5, 2025 • 55 mins
When most people think of fungi, they picture mushrooms—edible, poisonous, or psychedelic. But did you know that all mushrooms are fungi, but not all fungi are mushrooms? In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques dives deep into the mysterious and massive Kingdom of Fungi with Dr. Gordon Walker. From their biological roles to mind-blowing forms, get ready to discover fungi like you’ve never seen them before.
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April 28, 2025 • 52 mins
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In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Louis Giller, a longtime friend of the pod and representative of North Spore, a Maine-based mushroom company. They dig into how you can grow mushrooms at home, from your kitchen counter to a bucket or in your garden beds. They even cover the benefits that mushrooms bring to your soil.
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April 21, 2025 • 34 mins
This episode has been brought to you by Fox Farm, crafting soil and fertilizers since 1984. Supercharge your plants by locating a Fox Farm retailer near you: https://foxfarm.com/find-a-dealer/
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Spring has officially sprung, and Jacques and Kevin are enjoying it! In this episode of the Beet Podcast, they get into the nitty-gritty of garden glow-ups with spacing tweaks, topping peppers, and pruning basil. With ...
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April 14, 2025 • 47 mins
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Did you know plants can boost your serotonin and dopamine levels? Chartered Horticulturalist and British Plant Profiler David Domoney does – and that’s not all. From houseplants to wild landscapes, David explo...
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April 7, 2025 • 57 mins
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In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Rick Bickling shares the secrets to building a square foot garden! This efficient, space-maximizing method is a game-changer for gardeners. As a Master Gardener and Certifie...
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March 31, 2025 • 39 mins
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Kevin sits down with Michael Key, the brains behind Impello Biosciences, to dive deep into the fascinating world of biostimulants and microbial magic for plant health. From boosting productivity to promoting plant resilience, Michael unpacks the science behind these powerful tools. Tune in to discover how to apply these game-changing principles to make your garden flourish!
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March 24, 2025 • 45 mins
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Ben Raskin and Andy Dibben, authors of Silvohorticulture. They dive into this innovative technique of planting trees alongside crops, turning trees into the garden's stars while enhancing crop production with the perfect balance of light, water, and soil. Tune in to learn how to bring this tree-powered magic to your own backyard!
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March 17, 2025 • 24 mins
Get ready for a fun chat between Jacques and Kevin as they dive into their spring gardening plans! Jacques is already gearing up with tons of pepper and tomato seedlings, while Kevin is developing his strategy, waiting for San Diego’s June Gloom before making his move. Tune in for some great ideas to try in your own garden!
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March 10, 2025 • 63 mins
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In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Logan chats with Winnie Pitrone of Flora of the Fields, a biodynamic flower farm in Mendocino. Winnie grows vibrant tulips, ranunculus, anemones, daffodils, and more, crafti...
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March 3, 2025 • 46 mins
Marryn Mathis went from a career in finance to full-time flower farming in a very short period. Since then, she has mastered growing sweet peas, dahlias, and more on her ten-acre farm in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, she and Jacques discuss the flower craze, and dive into the particulars of growing great sweet peas.
Learn More: When to Plant Sweet Peas: Tips For Your Zone
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