Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT, an electrolyte drink mix free of sugar, artificial colors, and other dodgy ingredients. Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at http://drinklmnt.com/Beet Episode Description: 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, crafting them into breathtaking bouquets and wedding displays. Tune in f...
Mar 10, 2025•1 hr 3 min
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 Connect with Marryn Mathis: When Marryn discovered flower farming, she fell in love with the id...
Mar 03, 2025•46 min
Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT, an electrolyte drink mix free of sugar, artificial colors, and other dodgy ingredients. Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at http://drinklmnt.com/Beet Vermicomposting is the topic of today’s conversation with Jacques and Steve Churchill. They cover Steve’s entry into the field, all the way to his founding of the Urban Worm Company. They also discuss how to build your own system from the ground-up! Listen in today and start your worm composting ...
Feb 24, 2025•1 hr 3 min
Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT, an electrolyte drink mix free of sugar, artificial colors, and other dodgy ingredients. Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at http://drinklmnt.com/Beet Longevity in the garden doesn’t typically cross a gardener’s mind, as the seasons’ cycles and the life of plants predominate. But Madeline Hooper found that proper and consistent body movement dispels the myth that gardening is inevitably strenuous. In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, Madel...
Feb 17, 2025•33 min
Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT, an electrolyte drink mix free of sugar, artificial colors, and other dodgy ingredients. Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at http://drinklmnt.com/Beet In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques and Kevin soak up the sun, cherish their garden holdovers, and get excited about the Seattle Northwest Flower and Garden Show! Spring is coming, the bees are out in full force, and seeds need to be started. For now, Jacques and Kevin discuss how t...
Feb 10, 2025•27 min
Epic Gardening is heading to Seattle for the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival from February 19-23, 2025 at the Seattle Convention Center! Come visit our interactive Epic Gardening booth to shop your favorite Epic products, score exclusive show discounts, and enter huge giveaways - plus, you’ll get to meet Kevin and Jacques in person! We’re also sponsoring the Small Space Solutions Stage, happening daily at 4 PM, featuring expert-led panels to inspire your 2025 garden. Kevin and Jacques will be...
Feb 03, 2025•40 min
Returning guest, Katie Krejci is all about living healthier and more self-sufficiently by relying on the land and growing her own food. Her homesteading journey has been anything but easy, especially after moving to a sprawling 240-acre lot in Minnesota. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Katie and Jacques dive into her journey, the lessons learned from failure, and how it’s all shaping her path to sustainability. Learn More: When to Start Seeds in Zone 4 Connect With Katie Krejci: Katie Krejc...
Jan 27, 2025•53 min
Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT, an electrolyte drink mix free of sugar, artificial colors, and other dodgy ingredients. Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at http://drinklmnt.com/TheBeet In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Kevin chats with Mike Greenfield of Life by Mike G about the joys of growing and cooking your own food. From discovering each other on YouTube to Mike’s gardening adventures, they dive into how homegrown ingredients can transform your meals. Tune in for a f...
Jan 20, 2025•48 min
January on the Epic Homestead feels like spring, but Kevin and Jacques are all about those hearty winter veggies. They’re dishing on their top picks for soup-worthy greens, the new Epic Gardening Planner, and even the tomatoes Jacques overwintered. Tune in for a fun, lively chat that'll get you excited to start planning your spring garden! Learn More: 12 Crops We're Planting in 2025 Get the new Epic Gardening Garden Planner here: https://gardenplanner.epicgardening.com/app/overview/ Listener Exc...
Jan 13, 2025•27 min
In this episode of The Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with houseplant expert Lindsay Sisti about all things plant care and propagation. From the magic of multiplying your green babies by mastering layering, stem propagation, and beyond, Lindsay shares expert tips for a thriving houseplant garden. No matter your experience, this episode is packed with fun and helpful insights to help your plants flourish! Learn More: Should I Trim My Pothos? Connect with Lindsay Sisti: Lindsay Sisti is a houseplant ...
Jan 06, 2025•1 hr 2 min
Eliza Blank turned her passion for plants into a thriving business. She believes successful houseplant care starts with understanding each plant's unique needs. By assessing your space and lifestyle, you can choose the best plants for your home. In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, Eliza and Kevin encourage people to embrace the joy of nurturing their indoor gardens by truly connecting with plants for long-term success. Learn More: 9 Ways You Should Treat Your Houseplants Differently in Win...
Dec 30, 2024•47 min
In this full rerun episode of the Beet Podcast, Tom Spellman, expert orchardist, shares tips for starting and maintaining your very own fruit tree orchard. He covers key growing conditions, and what distinguishes backyard orcharding from commercial orchards. Listen as he and Kevin delve into this topic, and consider designing an orchard yourself! Learn More: The Top 11 Fruit Trees That Look Great in Suburban Landscapes Connect With Tom Spellman: Tom Spellman has 25+ years of experience in the nu...
Dec 23, 2024•57 min
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques and urban gardening expert Connie Cao explore their favorite annual and perennial Asian veggies. They share insider tips on growing these plants and making the most of each harvest, all while offering creative ways to enjoy them in the kitchen. Get ready for a fresh take on these tasty, nutrient-packed plants! Receive a free LMNT Sample Pack with your order at DrinkLMNT.com/Beet ! Learn More: 33 Asian Vegetables, Herbs, and Spices You Should Grow Conn...
Dec 16, 2024•49 min
In this final episode of the year on the Beet Podcast, Kevin and Jacques wrap things up with a bang. They explore planting hundreds of garlic cloves, enhancing garden aesthetics with mulch, growing winter veggies, and the rich allure of saffron. Don’t miss the last K&J chat of the season—packed with expert tips and tricks for your own garden! Listener Exclusive: As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! W...
Dec 09, 2024•26 min
Get ready for a fresh episode of the Beet Podcast! Gardening consultant Chia-Ming Ro joins Jacques to dive into their professional gardening journeys, explore the magic of greenhouses, and unlock the secrets of edible landscapes. Tune in for insider tips and tricks to elevate your own garden game! Chia-Ming Ro is a former finance exec turned food & cut flower garden designer, who is transforming Los Angeles and Orange County one home at a time with her foodscaping business Coastal Homestead. Fin...
Nov 25, 2024•55 min
Galena Berkompas’ flower farming journey started with a love for gardens sparked in the UK. From filling a half-acre property to now farming 6 acres, she’s grown her passion into a thriving business. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Galena shares her story with Jacques, and discusses her top tips for growing a garden full of blooms—no matter how much space you have! Today's episode is sponsored by LMNT, an electrolyte drink mix free of sugar, artificial colors, and other dodgy ingredients. R...
Nov 18, 2024•55 min
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques and Steve Sando dive deep into the world of beans! They explore the rich history of beans in the Americas, their surprising garden benefits, and Steve's personal favorites. Whether you're a bean enthusiast or just looking to expand your culinary horizons, this episode is packed with flavorful insights that will enrich your bean knowledge!Connect with Steve Sando:Steve Sando is a chef and home gardener who loves cultivating heirloom plants with tons of...
Nov 11, 2024•47 min
It's that in-between time at the Epic Homestead, and Kevin and Jacques are gearing up for winter. Summer cleanup is in full swing, as they dive into planting mass quantities of garlic. Listen to get the inside scoop on what they're excited to plant for fall. And don’t miss Jacques’ super secret garlic spacing tip—it’s a game changer!Listener Exclusive:As an exclusive for our listeners, use code BEETPODCAST for 10% off your next order (one use per customer) at shop.epicgardening.com! Whether you’...
Nov 04, 2024•28 min
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, we welcome back guest Angela Ferraro-Fanning. She and Jacques the Garden Hermit explore holistic homesteading as Angela shares her journey from novice to expert permaculturist. Discover how a systems mindset that includes plants, animals, and everything in between transformed her approach, and gain empowering insights that will inspire you to embrace the holistic homesteading lifestyle. Connect With Angela Ferraro-Fanning:Angela Ferraro-Fanning is a Cornell U...
Oct 28, 2024•53 min
In this exciting episode of The Beet Podcast, Jacques, the Garden Hermit talks with David Mizejewski from the National Wildlife Federation about how wildlife habitat gardens can support an incredible 50% more wildlife than your average garden. Learn about the benefits of growing native plants and the simple yet powerful practice of leaving leaves behind to boost biodiversity. Connect With David Mizejewski:David Mizejewski is a naturalist, author and television presenter with the National Wildlif...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr 2 min
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques dives into a fascinating conversation with Louis Giller from North Spore, the go-to source for grow-your-own mushroom kits. Get ready for a delightful exploration of all things fungi as Louis shares invaluable tips for growing mushrooms at home and takes us behind the scenes of North Spore’s journey. Whether you’re a mycophile or just curious about mushrooms, this episode is for you.Mushroom Supplies Now Available At Epic Gardening: https://shop.epicg...
Oct 15, 2024•49 min
Join Jacques and Kevin as they dive into the slow transition from summer to fall. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, they discuss how the garden can shine amidst the seasonal shift, with exciting plant companions that thrive in autumn. Get ready for a dose of optimism and tips for nurturing a flourishing garden as the leaves turn. EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/4exwAU6 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dCBPjS EG book collection page: https://growepic.co/4dA1kCG EG ...
Oct 07, 2024•38 min
This full episode of the Beet Podcast is all about herbs! Jacques and Epic Ambassador, Ana Talukder have a conversation about their favorite herbs and growing them. Most importantly, they cover processing and drying herbs for infusions, tisanes, and self care. Listen here for some great tips and tricks to use in the herb garden. EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/3zBl1fm Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4eEJpvp EG book collection page: https://growepic.co/3TQlroZ EG home...
Sep 30, 2024•54 min
In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques and Shannie McCabe discuss the benefits and pitfalls of leaning into the seasons versus fighting them. Shannie describes her adventures working for a large heirloom seed company, and the plant trickery involved in growing new seeds. The two share their favorite plants to grow in the regions they live in, and how they pivot when seasonal shifts occur. EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/4enQpwM Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic...
Sep 23, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Logan Hailey an Editor of the Epic Gardening blog, and a long-time Travel Farmer who has years of experience growing her own food. In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, she and Jacques discuss the nutritional benefits of growing your own food, and caring for the soil. Through these efforts, gardeners get the greatest reward: delicious, healthy produce! EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/3Bf46iU Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3zlWz1l EG book collection page: https:/...
Sep 16, 2024•53 min
What do you do with an overload of freshly harvested garden produce? This week's episode, sponsored by LMNT, comes complete with a free sample pack - visit https://bit.ly/LMNT_Epic to get yours!In this week's episode, Jacques and Kevin chat about ways to store that harvest for longer, why upskilling your fundamentals in cooking is essential, and what they do to use those veggies. They also discuss their recent visit to incredible pond landscapes with Laura from Garden Answer and Greg from Aquasc...
Sep 07, 2024•43 min
There are serious benefits to raising and processing your own cattle on your own ranch. Not only does it simplify the process of slaughter, but it also consolidates roles of ranching. This, and the benefit to consumers is how vertically integrated farming has a positive impact. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4e7sJMY Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Mwh6mI Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3AR0LGY EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4dXQ97k ...
Sep 06, 2024•17 min•Ep. 5
In regenerative animal husbandry, like Will Harris’s White Oak Pastures, animals live according to their nature. This model is an expansion of the industrial one, where meeting basic needs is the only concern. He can tell from their expression that his animals are happy, and that is because of his focus on their welfare. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3XdbsLp Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cJCbow Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4cOI57O EG Hom...
Sep 05, 2024•16 min•Ep. 4
Soil health is just as important as animal health. That’s because good soil provides the best possible sustenance for cattle. Additionally, animal impact has a positive effect, as manure attracts microbial organisms that give the soil life. Will managed to convert his previously industrial-farmed soil in just 5 years to a highly productive one. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4g8Fbh6 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3XsaTi2 Book Collection Page: https://gr...
Sep 04, 2024•15 min•Ep. 3
Regeneration of degraded land. Welfare to the animals. Re-enrichment of the local community. These are the three things Will Harris’ cattle company boasts, and those he is most proud of at White Oak Pastures. And people come to work on the farm, not because of the higher pay, but because of the principle behind what Will is doing. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4g8WRJl Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4gc2cjs Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4cXx...
Sep 03, 2024•19 min•Ep. 2
