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| 14 Jun 2020 | Less is More in the Garden | 00:03:56 | |
Do less in the garden. Don't over-fertilizer or over-love your plants. Remember, they grow themselves. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 18 Mar 2020 | How to Turn Weeds Into Delicious Food | 00:09:58 | |
Learn how to work more “weeds” into your diet with delicious recipes, as well as the nutritional reasons why they’re good to add into your cooking. Connect With Rosalee de la Foret: Rosalee de la Foret is an herbalist and author of Wild Remedies publishing April 7th. She’s also written Alchemy of Herbs, about how to use herbs in your everyday life. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 02 Sep 2022 | Importance of pH and Misconceptions | 00:07:30 | |
Connect With Mike Chang: Mike Chang is the in-house agronomist for Grower’s House, with history in the tomato, cucumber, and cannabis industry. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. 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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| 27 Oct 2020 | 5 Main Types of Corn | 00:06:57 | |
Most people think of corn as that mid-summer fresh sweet corn on the cob treat. But corn is so much more! There are thousands of different types of corn and thousands of different ways to eat it. Preparations range from bowls of spicy posole to grits, tortillas, “nuts”, beer, popcorn, tamales, bread, and so on. If you’re only eating fresh sweet corn on the cob you are really missing out! Learn More: Types Of Corn And Why We Love Them All Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 31 May 2023 | Why You Should Leave Your Leaves | 00:11:08 | |
Leaves create a great habitat for some of your favorite critters. Leave your leaves and garden for wildlife! Connect With David Mizejewski: David Mizejewski is a naturalist, author and television presenter with the National Wildlife Federation. He holds a degree in Human and Natural Ecology from Emory University and has hosted television series on both Animal Planet and NatGeo WILD. He's dedicated to helping others understand and protect the natural world, especially by restoring wildlife habitat where people live—which is the subject of his bestselling garden how-to book “Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife.” David’s Social Media: National Wildlife Federation Social Media: Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 10 Mar 2019 | How Gardening Helped Our Mental Health | 00:08:02 | |
Mental health is no joke, it's not talked about anywhere near enough in our society, and gardening has a surprisingly powerful effect on it. Erika and I both share our stories with how gardening helped us live better lives. Connect with Instar Farms Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 24 May 2020 | Unique Grow Bag Watering Hack | 00:04:09 | |
Grow bags are my favorite container to grow in, but have the disadvantage of losing quite a bit of water from them. Here's the adaptation I made to prevent that. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 16 May 2023 | How Mycorrhizal Relationships Work | 00:12:02 | |
Dr. Gordon Walker and I explore how mycorrhizal relationships work. In this episode, you will gain a better understanding of the mycorrhizal relations between plants and fungi. Connect With Dr. Gordon Walker: Dr. Gordon Walker is originally from Cambridge, MA but came to California to attend UC Santa Cruz, where he got a B.S. in Biochemistry and spent his free time sailing, scuba diving, and home brewing. Inspired to study fermentation, Gordon came to UC Davis and joined Dr. Linda Bisson's laboratory to focus on the biochemistry, genetics, and ecology of yeast in wine. After graduating with his Ph.D. in 2016, Gordon worked two harvests at Opus One helping to pioneer the use of novel fermentation control technology. He then returned to UC Davis to do post-doctorate work with Dr. Ron Runnebaum focused on how site specificity and elemental composition can affect fermentation behavior. Since he was a kid, Gordon has harbored a deep fascination with all things fungi; inspired by puffballs, chicken of the woods, truffles, and the microbial mishmash that produces sour beers. While living in New Zealand after finishing his PhD, Gordon took on the new hobby of mushroom foraging and started documenting his finds on Instagram. Through his social media (@FascinatedByFungi) he has reached millions around the globe, sharing the amazing diversity of colors, form, and function in the fungi kingdom. He is a renowned science communicator, published academic author, and award-winning speaker. His goal is to teach the world about mushrooms; inspiring others to take an active role in protecting nature and building a more sustainable future. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 23 Nov 2023 | Autumn is the Best Season | 00:11:31 | |
Jacques and Kevin rank their favorite seasons, and you’d be surprised they both chose fall! Not only do they get to focus more on canning, drying, and preserving, they also get to enjoy delicious soups and sourdough. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/47GvLo9 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49EtVWA Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3uenol4 EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3R1i8KG Learn More: 19 Cool Gardening Gifts To Shop This Black Friday Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! 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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| 22 Jul 2017 | Unique Carrot Germination Techniques | 00:03:49 | |
If you're like me, you've probably struggled with carrot germination in the past. Here are some of my best tips for getting better germination rates from your carrots, as well as growing better carrots in general! Keep Growing, Kevin | |||
| 29 Sep 2018 | Growing "Bachelor Buttons" | 00:07:36 | |
One of my favorite flowers, bachelor buttons are sometimes called cornflowers. And it’s from there that the color “cornflower blue” derives its name! Also called basket flowers, blue bonnets, blue cap and many other names, this popular plant is a hardy annual. It blooms from spring through the fall months in an array of color. Leave some of the spent flowers on the plant, and it’ll happily reseed its bed and grow again next year. But what are bachelor’s buttons, and are they all blue? Do they prefer sunlight or shade? How much water do they need? We’ll cover all this and more today as we explore the world of the bachelor’s button! Learn More: Bachelor Buttons: Cornflowers And Blue Caps To Brighten Your Beds Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here | |||
| 21 Mar 2023 | Starting a Farmstead 2 Weeks after a 4 month Hospital Stay | 00:11:22 | |
After months in the hospital and a long road to recovery ahead, Michael and Daniel begin to build MacDonald's farm. Michael shares some insight on what worked for him in the garden and how others can do the same. Connect With Michael MacDonald: Michael MacDonald, one of the co-founders of MacDonald Farm, suffered a spinal cord injury while on vacation. In his journey to recovery, gardening became a way to heal. His partner, Chef Daniel creates private dinners with everything he grows. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 02 Jul 2017 | Maximizing Vertical Hydroponics Yield | 00:04:49 | |
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| 28 May 2021 | Balancing Mom Life with Garden Life | 00:07:52 | |
Whether you’re a parent or not, it’s tough to balance all of the tasks of the garden with the tasks of life and work. Amy shares some of the strategies that work for her to get a lot done. Connect With Amy Bauer: Amy Bauer is the founder of Front Yard Veggies, where she shares about small-space front yard gardening. Recently she’s moved back to the East Coast, and is growing on much more space, sharing her knowledge along the way. Mentioned in this Week’s Episodes: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Other links may be affiliate links in which we receive a commission.
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| 13 Jul 2019 | Planning the Garden for Fall | 00:07:53 | |
It might seem too early to plan for fall, but it’s not! You have to plan this early, especially in colder climates, due to the “Fall Factor.” Margaret Roach and I explain what this means in today’s show. Connect With Margaret Roach: Margaret Roach is a liifelong organic gardener and the founder of A Way to Garden, as well as the newly re-released book A Way to Garden. Learn More: Fall Gardening 101 How do you keep a productive and healthy garden in the fall! In this episode we go over:
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| 09 Oct 2018 | Growing in Shipping Containers | 00:11:10 | |
Today kicks off a 6-part series with Tobias Peggs of Square Roots Grow, an urban farming company in New York City that focuses on developing the next generation of urban farmers. They grow in shipping containers and use data and artificial intelligence to continually improve their yields and efficiency. It's a fascinating project and I think you'll learn a lot over the next six episodes...so let's dive in! Learn More: Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here | |||
| 29 Mar 2019 | 3 Different Trays for Seed Starting | 00:06:13 | |
Steven Cornett of Nature's Always Right is back on the podcast! He's experimenting with 3 different trays and methods for seed starting and shares his opinions on all of them in today's show. Connect with Steven Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 10 Nov 2019 | How Often to Water Succulents | 00:07:24 | |
You finally got it: your first succulent! Or second, or third, or maybe you’ve lost track. You love them, but you just can’t keep your precious succulents alive! Do you know how often to water succulents? What’s causing this sad state? Learn More: How Often To Water Succulents: A Quick Guide Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 15 Aug 2019 | Growing The “Peruvian Apple Cactus” | 00:03:56 | |
Cereus peruvianus, which is more commonly referred to as Cereus repandus these days, makes a unique addition to your ornamental oredible landscape with its tall, thorny, columnar appearance and low care requirements. Also known as the Peruvian apple cactus, you might be surprised to find that the Cereus fruits, called Peruvian apples, are actually edible! In fact, they make a wonderful source of food for both the people where this plant originated, as well as the local bird population. Let’s learn how to grow, care for, and harvest from this gorgeous and under-utilized cactus…hopefully we can increase its profile amongst gardeners everywhere! Learn More: Cereus Peruvianus: Growing The “Peruvian Apple Cactus” Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order: EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 20 Sep 2018 | 5 Easy Weed Removal Techniques | 00:05:39 | |
A listener wrote in wondering how to better control weeds on his 1/4 acre plot. There are plenty of them! Here are a few of my ways to get this done effectively without breaking your back. Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here | |||
| 21 Nov 2021 | Gardening Mindfully | 00:08:02 | |
Practical tips to find more peace while you’re in the garden. Connect With Jordan Mara: Jordan is the founder of Mind & Soil, a company that provides natural and organic gardening products and has a mission to help 1,000,000+ people connect with the mental health benefits of gardening. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 13 Dec 2020 | How to Grow Rhubarb | 00:06:21 | |
Rhubarb is a long-lived perennial that makes a great addition to any garden. It’s an easy growing plant that can produce for decades when properly cared for. Although the leaves and roots are poisonous, the stems are commonly used as the base for many desserts. Rhubarb is popular in pies, jams, jellies, and compotes. Learn More: Growing Rhubarb: Pretty Pieplant, Poisonous Leaves Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 15 Aug 2020 | The Best Onion Youve Never Grown | 00:07:18 | |
One of my favorite dishes I had while in Barcelona was an onion, but grown and prepared in a unique way. Trust me...you’re going to want to grow these next season. Connect With Robert Strauss: Robert Strauss is a rooftop gardener based in Barcelona, Spain who I met while traveling. He’s got 8 years of experience growing on rooftops and you can find him on Instagram at @thefarmerontheroof. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 03 Jun 2019 | Stories From The Gardens of Piet Oudolf | 00:10:20 | |
Today we have Tom Piper on, talking about some of the interesting stories and a bit more background on Piet and what makes his approach to garden design so unique. Learn More About Piet and The Five Seasons Documentary: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order: EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 19 Mar 2019 | How do Air Plants Live Without Soil? | 00:05:17 | |
Today kicks off "Tillandsia Week" on the podcast, and I've brought on none other than Josh Rosen, the Air Plant Man! Josh is an expert in the care and collection of Tillandsia, and runs a landscape architecture and air plant design business. In this episode, we look into how exactly air plants are able to live without one of the key ingredients we think plants need...soil! Connect With Josh: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 22 Jul 2019 | Creative Ways to Use Abundant Produce | 00:07:15 | |
Ever had TOO MUCH of something in the garden? I know I have. This year, it was squash. Tons of squash. Today we finish out the week with Chris Starkus, who’s battled this quite a bit at Lost Creek Micro Farm. Connect with Chris Starkus: Chef Chris Starkus is the executive chef of Urban Farmer in Denver, a farm to table restaurant. He’s also the owner of Lost Creek Micro Farm.
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| 15 Nov 2019 | When to Harvest Carrots | 00:03:19 | |
Because they grow underground, knowing the right moment to harvest carrots can be a challenge. Here are a few considerations for you! Learn More: Growing Carrots: Grow A Rainbow Of Tasty Vegetables In Your Yard Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 22 Feb 2021 | A Day in the Life of a Hops Technician | 00:11:06 | |
What is a ‘hops technician’ and how did Beau Bromley get the dream job he has today? Connect With Beau Bromley: Beau Bromley is the Hops Technician at Sierra Nevada Brewery up in Chico, CA. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 29 May 2023 | Native Plants: Why They’re Important & Where to Get Them | 00:13:54 | |
Welcoming David Mizejewski with the National Wildlife Federation on he podcast this week! In this episode we talk about Native plants and some of the conversation surrounding them. What is a native plant? What is an invasive plant? Connect With David Mizejewski: David Mizejewski is a naturalist, author and television presenter with the National Wildlife Federation. He holds a degree in Human and Natural Ecology from Emory University and has hosted television series on both Animal Planet and NatGeo WILD. He's dedicated to helping others understand and protect the natural world, especially by restoring wildlife habitat where people live—which is the subject of his bestselling garden how-to book “Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife.” David’s Social Media: National Wildlife Federation Social Media: Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 22 Dec 2019 | Perennials and Succession Planting | 00:09:05 | |
Instead of doing 100% annuals every year, consider adding in perennial plantings to lighten your workload, build your future food forest, and increase your harvests. Connect With Nicole Schauder: Nicky and Dave are passionate about helping people grow their own food at Grow My Own Food focusing on permaculture in smaller spaces. Guest Email Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 02 Nov 2023 | The Importance of Wildlife Trees | 00:09:59 | |
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.
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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| 28 Feb 2022 | Growing Asian Radishes | 00:12:09 | |
Radishes are a staple in many types of asian cuisine. Kevin remembers traveling to Japan and feasting on pickled daikon. Regine shares some tips on radish spacing that may help you get a better yield this season. Connect With Regine Norman: Regine Norman is the founder of Asian Garden 2 Table, where she introduces Asian vegetables to people, sells seeds, and provides growing and cooking tips. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 08 Oct 2020 | Growing Blackberries | 00:09:58 | |
Blackberries are a wonderful addition to any culinary garden. Able to grow in both containers and in the ground, once established these hardy perennials produce a sweet and tart fruit year after year. Growing blackberries is fairly easy once you know just a few key details about their life cycles. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 31 Jul 2017 | How to Train Tomato Plants Up A Trellis | 00:04:10 | |
If you have tomato plants growing but are having a hard time with a trellis, here are some simple tips on training and pruning tomato plants to grow successfully. Keep Growing, Kevin | |||
| 29 Jul 2017 | A Call For Your Feedback | 00:04:12 | |
In today's episode, I ask you for your feedback on an idea I've been thinking about for a while now. Keep Growing, Kevin | |||
| 27 Aug 2019 | 3 Ways to Use Fall Leaves | 00:04:45 | |
Fall leaves are nature's gift. What once seemed like a chore to clean up and throw away is now free, trace mineral rich organic matter to use in your garden in a variety of creative ways. Here are 3 of my favorites. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order: EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 14 Sep 2018 | How to Grow Lettuce Microgreens Fast and Easy | 00:06:47 | |
There’s nothing better than having access to fresh, nutrient-dense salad greens that practically grow themselves, right? I can already hear you saying, “Yeah, that’d be nice, if they existed…” Well, they do, and they’re called microgreens. Practically any plant can be grown as a microgreens, which is just the even-younger cousin of baby greens. Typically harvested around 8-20 days after planting, microgreens are the quickest turnaround crop you’ll ever grow in your garden. Today, we’ll be growing lettuce or salad mix microgreens, which I consider one of the most basic types of microgreens you can grow, making them perfect for a beginner. Learn More: How to Grow Lettuce Microgreens Fast and Easy Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here | |||
| 19 Jan 2020 | Urban Population Growth And Food Security | 00:08:28 | |
Today we zoom out and talk about larger issues than our veggie gardens: urban popular growth and how that impacts food security and sourcing in urban centers. Of course, one good solution is to grow more of your own...but is that enough? Connect With Chris Starkus: After being a professional chef for 25 years, Chris Starkus pivoted his career and became an eco-entrepreneur, partner and CSO of Boss Defrost. He is also a Journeyman beekeeper, Organic Farmer, committed to 360-degree sustainability and transparency.
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| 05 Sep 2018 | Giving Your Produce Away? | 00:09:08 | |
We continue this week with Dan from Cropswap, talking about how giving your produce away builds strong relationships...just the kind we're lacking in today's society. Learn More:
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| 10 Mar 2021 | Cool Weather Perennial Vegetables | 00:08:38 | |
Curious how to maximize your yield year after year, even in cold climates? Liz Zorab offers some unique suggestions to add to your garden. Connect With Liz Zorab: Liz Zorab is a homesteader from the UK, and the author of Grounded: A Gardener’s Journey to Abundance and Self-Sufficiency. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 02 May 2020 | How to Get a MASSIVE Harvest In Spite of Pests and Disease | 00:10:13 | |
It happens to all of us, pests and disease decimate our crops and demoralize us. But with a few creative planting and timing techniques, we can duck and dodge them to get epic yields! Connect With Jill McSheehy: Jill McSheehy is the founder of Journey With Jill, and she’s the podcaster behind The Beginner’s Garden Podcast, and the author of the upcoming book, Vegetable Gardening for Beginners. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 29 Oct 2022 | 5 Ways to Grow More Food in Less Space | 00:11:15 | |
Here are 5 creative ways to get more harvests out of the same amount of space, with my friend Niki Jabbour. Connect With Niki Jabbour: Niki Jabbour is an award-winning author 3 best-selling books like The Year Round Vegetable Gardener, Groundbreaking Food Gardens, and Veggie Garden Remix. She has a popular radio show called The Weekend Gardener and is extremely active in the online gardening world as well. She’s best known for her 20+ raised bed gardens that she grows in throughout the entire year in the cold climate of Halifax, Nova Scotia.
He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. 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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| 14 Mar 2023 | Landscaping vs. Foodscaping | 00:09:15 | |
Arguably, the hardest part of gardening is getting started and designing a garden that suits your needs. You may want to go all in right away, but Chia-Ming suggests you take a step back and think about what plants and what design is going to be best for your home and goals. Connect With Chia-Ming Ro: 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. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 10 Jul 2018 | Should You Top Your Peppers? | 00:05:51 | |
In episode 8 of 8 with Jason of Bohica Pepper Hut, we discuss a hotly-debated topic in the pepper world: topping. This is the practice of pruning early to make your pepper plants bush out and (theoretically) produce more fruit. But is it true? Find out in today's show. Learn More: Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: | |||
| 08 Aug 2021 | The Epsom Salt Myth | 00:06:08 | |
Epsom salt, in almost all cases, shouldn't be used as a garden amendment. Here's why. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 01 Aug 2018 | I Hot Composted My Worms! | 00:04:24 | |
Ahhh! I accidentally burned my worms alive...or did I? Here's how I solved an annoying problem in my worm bin! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Four Sigmatic I've been a fan of Four Sigmatic for a while, so when they decided to send out some product and sponsor the cast, I was overjoyed. They make "drinking mushrooms." Delicious and easy to mix mushroom coffees, mochas, hot cacaos, and elixirs. I'm a big fan of the Lion's Mane Coffee and the Hot Cacao with Reishi - the perfect way to bookend a day. Use code epicshrooms for 15% off your first order. Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here | |||
| 07 Mar 2019 | Best Apps, Tools and Techniques for Gardeners | 00:11:22 | |
Today we're chatting all about tips and tricks in the garden! From the best apps to the best techniques or gardening practices to take your garden to the next level. Erika Nolan of Instar Farms shares it all :) Connect with Instar Farms Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 20 May 2018 | Fresh Manure = Good or Bad? | 00:03:35 | |
| 06 Sep 2019 | Improving Your Soil Over the Fall | 00:12:02 | |
Melissa Norris is a 5th generation homesteader and loves to help people use organic methods to grow their own food. She’s the host of the Pioneering Today Podcast and you can find her website at https://melissaknorris.com/. Connect with Melissa Norris Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order: EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 25 Nov 2018 | Growing Breadseed Poppies | 00:10:14 | |
Today my friend Karina of Sacred Elements joins us to talk about growing breadseed poppies, which have some of the coolest looking seed pods you'll ever find. Karina is a "Jill of all trades" and has an incredible aesthetic eye, boundless creativity and a fantastic mind for houseplant care. Hope you enjoy the show. Learn More: Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here | |||
| 15 Oct 2018 | Monstera Deliciosa: Growing Delicious Monsters At Home | 00:09:48 | |
Do you like to make your indoor space look like a veritable jungle? If so, you’ll need to grow monstera deliciosa. This giant-leaved climbing plant can really liven up your living room. Indoor specimens often grow to 4-5 feet in height. Those which grow in their native rainforest environments can often get to ten feet or more! These plants themselves aren’t edible, and in fact they’re poisonous. But they produce a fruit called the monster fruit which is edible when ripe. Don’t bite into an unripe one, though! These fruits are full of oxalic acid when unripe and can irritate your throat! With a scientific name that literally means “delicious monster”, you can’t go wrong. This unusual plant will bring lots of tropical color to your living space! Learn More: Monstera Deliciosa: Growing Delicious Monsters At Home Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here | |||
| 09 Jul 2018 | How to Over Winter Pepper Plants? | 00:07:26 | |
In episode 7 of 8 with Jason of Bohica Pepper Hut, we talk about growing peppers as perennials to get a head start in the Spring. It's possible with a little bit of care, and can drastically speed up how long it takes to get your first peppers of the season. Learn More: Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: | |||
| 26 Jul 2017 | Upside Down Plants? | 00:05:16 | |
What plants can you grow upside down besides tomatoes? You might be surprised to find out that you can grow A TON of different plants in upside down planters! Keep Growing, Kevin | |||
| 28 Jul 2022 | LONG Season Crops to Plant Today | 00:11:31 | |
The longer the days to maturity, the earlier you need to start thinking about starting those seeds. Meg Cowden from Seed to Fork comes on the show to share her favorite recommendations. Connect With Meg Cowden: Meg Cowden is the founder of Seed to Fork, a Zone 4a/b gardener who’s all about zone-bending, season extending, and succession planting. She’s got a book coming out soon too, so stay tuned. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. 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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| 25 Feb 2020 | When to Sow Seeds and Plant Outside | 00:09:38 | |
The most common question I get is, “When do I start my seeds?” It’s a complicated answer because it depends on your own climate and growing zone. Connect With Joe Lamp'l: Joe Lamp’l is the Joe behind Joe Gardener and the host of Growing a Greener World on PBS. He’s the creator of the Online Gardening Academy™, where he teaches in-depth gardening courses, including the Master Seed Starting which is open now at joegardener.com/epic. Joe’s Social Links Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 30 May 2018 | Permaculture...Wine?! | 00:06:09 | |
Welcome back to reality my gardening friends! Hope you had an awesome weekend. Today's episode is a riff on permaculture wine and beer techniques from the head farmer at Jester King brewery in Austin, Texas. Learn More: Jester King Brewery Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: | |||
| 27 Dec 2023 | Holiday Special: Winter Garden Projects | 00:05:31 | |
In this ghost of Epic podcasts past, Kevin outlines a few winter garden projects you can take on. Yes, indeed, you can still garden even when it’s cold outside. Though it is winter, you can build a compost bin, clean out the garden ahead of the spring season, and more. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3TnpSIl Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3GZYBoh Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/47Vkhh5 EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4aceZzj Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! 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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| 03 Aug 2019 | You Can EAT Milkweed?! | 00:09:45 | |
Most of us know about milkweed in terms of growing it for the monarch butterflies, but did you know it’s actually edible? I had NO idea until Marie turned me on to it, so now I want to cultivate it in my garden to EAT and I hope you do too. Connect With Marie Viljoen: Marie Viljoen is a forager, writer, and cocktail master (that last one is my own personal opinion - Kevin). She’s the author of Forage, Harvest, Feast: A Wild-Inspired Cuisine and an urban gardener as well. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order: EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 10 Aug 2017 | Differences in Blueberries Across America | 00:02:27 | |
Today's episode is coming at you from the road so it will be short. This is all about what I noticed foraging for blueberries and both Maine and Alaska, plus a question for all of you at the end! Keep growing, Kevin | |||
| 10 May 2019 | Front Yard Veggie Garden Secrets | 00:08:53 | |
In today's show, Anne (@realhensofoc) and I talk about setting up a front yard garden and how to win over neighbors that initially aren't too happy about your decision to convert your lawn. Connect with Anne:
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| 21 Jul 2020 | Natives: The Secret of EASY Gardening | 00:10:11 | |
We always hear about growing native plants, but rarely do we hear them explained in such a way as Charles approaches it. I’m sold on natives for about 10-15% of my property. Connect With Charles Malki Charles Malki is the author of Saving The World With The Home Garden: Improve Our Planet's Health With Natural Gardening Lessons. He has a degree in biology, and is the plant expert for IV Organics, a gardening product company and also has a fantastic YT channel of the same name. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 02 Jan 2018 | Evil Scale Insects | 00:09:21 | |
Scale insects: some of the most annoying houseplant and greenhouse pests out there! These are tricky because they can have a wax or armored coating, making them less susceptible to treatment options. Figure out what to do to deal with them! Learn More: Scale Insects: All About Them And How To Get Rid Of Them Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: | |||
| 07 Aug 2018 | Rapid Fire Gardening Questions Answered! | 00:07:49 | |
Today's episode is a little different...I answer 5-6 questions sent in by readers / followers on Instagram! Was fun, and if you like this format I can do more of it in the future! Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here | |||
| 13 Feb 2023 | 5 Tips for Veggie Garden Design | 00:11:39 | |
Creative tips you may not have heard before about maximizing your veggie garden. Connect With Matt Lebon: Matt Lebon is the founder of Custom Foodscaping and The Foodscaper.
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| 28 Aug 2017 | Lettuce Not Forming Heads? | 00:03:25 | |
Today's question comes from Phil, who wonders why his iceberg lettuce didn't form a head. There's an easy answer... Keep Growing, Kevin | |||
| 23 Oct 2017 | What Is No Till Gardening? | 00:06:23 | |
No-till gardening is a low-effort, high reward gardening methodology that just might be one of the most effective ways to grow out there. I go over what it is and some of the many benefits in this episode. Keep Growing, Kevin | |||
| 22 Oct 2019 | 3 Different Types of Worms | 00:05:00 | |
Today I'm with Steve Churchill of the Urban Worm Company. We're talking about 3 different classes of worms that exist and which make the most sense to use in your worm composting bin. 10% Off an Urban Worm Bag By Clicking Here Steve is the founder of the Urban Worm Company and makes the Urban Worm Bag, which is my favorite worm composting system. It's a flow-through system instead of a bin style design, which makes it less smelly, messy, and quite efficient at turning food waste into fertilizer. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 27 Mar 2021 | Pruning Fruit Trees | 00:07:03 | |
Connect With Christy Wilhelmi: Christy Wilhelmi is the founder of Gardenerd and author of the upcoming book, Grow Your Own Mini Fruit Garden. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 16 Jul 2021 | Gardening Techniques We Wouldnt Try Again | 00:08:22 | |
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| 19 Nov 2017 | Grow Room Ventilation 101 | 00:07:54 | |
If you're growing indoors, you might forget about ventilation, which is a shame because it's super important to the performance of your grow. In today's episode we get into an overview of ventilation. Learn More: Grow Room Ventilation 101 Keep Growing, Kevin | |||
| 29 Apr 2022 | Designing a Curb Strip | 00:12:54 | |
Kevin tore up his curb strip and asks Nan for some advice as to how to approach a fully bare curb strip planting, complete with natives and pollinator-friendly plants. Connect With Nan Sterman: Nan Sterman is a garden expert, botanist, journalist, and educator. She hosts a TV show called A Growing Passion, is the author of three books, has a online garden school, and designs gardens.
He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. 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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| 08 Jan 2020 | Making Your Game Plan for Your Garden | 00:10:11 | |
Planning a garden for your family is daunting - how much to plant, when to plant, and how to manage it all throughout the year? Today Melissa breaks down her Family Garden Plan, which is also the title of her upcoming book. Connect with Melissa Norris Melissa Norris is a 5th generation homesteader and loves to help people use organic methods to grow their own food. She’s the host of the Pioneering Today Podcast and has an amazing website, YouTube channel, and upcoming book, The Family Garden Plan. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 07 May 2020 | 3 Types of Wood for Raised Beds | 00:04:45 | |
If you're building raised beds out of wood, here are your 3 best options and why you should / would choose each. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 20 Feb 2023 | Mushroom Cultivation 101 | 00:12:41 | |
Growing mushrooms can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. James Mann shares his knowledge of forging, inoculating, and growing mushrooms. Connect With James Mann James Mann was born and raised at the foothills of the Appalachians. James spent his childhood foraging and learning about local wild foods in his area. He’s worked as a chef at a Michelin star restaurant in Sweden, on a mushroom farm, and now has his own business making custom furniture and teaching foraging classes. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 24 Dec 2020 | Dye Plants | 00:07:08 | |
Plants are the basis of many of the dyes used around the world to color all sorts of products, fabrics, soaps, and more. Learn some of Tanya Anderson of Lovely Green’s favorite plants to grow. Connect With Tanya Anderson: Tanya Anderson is the founder of Lovely Greens, a gardening blog and YouTube channel, and the author of A Woman’s Garden: Grow Beautiful Plants and Make Useful Things.
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| 19 Mar 2021 | Efficient Farming Methods | 00:07:13 | |
If you’re looking to start a market garden, you’re going to have to become more efficient. Josh shares some of his most efficient methods for packing, washing, and growing food. Connect With Josh Sattin: Josh Sattin is a filmmaker and farmer sharing all sorts of tips about small scale sustainable farming. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 22 Jun 2023 | Pollination | 00:13:52 | |
Believe it or not, bats are pollinators who transfer pollen from plant to plant, feeding on flower nectar. You can include certain plants in your garden to attract them. Connect With Merlin Tuttle: Dr. Merlin Tuttle is widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation; he is an ecologist, wildlife photographer, and conservationist who has studied bats and championed their preservation for over 60 years; widely recognized as the father of modern bat conservation. He's the founder of Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation, home to his legacy and devoted to research, education, and the conservation of bats, where he is currently and solely active. Through MTBC he provides the world's finest bat photo gallery, the most up-to-date responses to exaggerated disease speculation, and it is the only place to access his more than 60 years of unique experience or support his continuing efforts. Joined by Teresa Nichta ("nikta"), Outreach and Collection Manager at Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation. Teresa manages Merlin’s extensive photographic collection as well as social media, video production, field planning, development, correspondence, and all things in between. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 05 Sep 2021 | Controlling Fruit Flies | 00:05:19 | |
Learn More: Fruit Fly Pests: Keeping Them At Bay Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 26 Aug 2020 | 6 Beet Varieties to Try | 00:05:35 | |
Beets are more diverse than you might imagine. Here are 6 varieties to try this fall...you might find a new favorite ;) Learn More: Growing Beets: A Bounty Of Root Crops For Fall & Spring Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 13 Mar 2022 | Cool Purposeful Perennials | 00:09:54 | |
Chris shares a few different perennials you’ve likely not heard of before. Perhaps they’ll inspire you to add them to your plan this year! Connect With Chris Chung: Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 19 Jul 2023 | How to Ethically Befriend Crows | 00:11:15 | |
Dr. Kaeli Swift discusses why we have to be careful, educated, and thoughtful if we want to feed wildlife. EG shop homepage: https://growepic.co/3JYln1D EG books: https://growepic.co/46OGNYH EG homesteading book: https://growepic.co/44ppoUP Connect With Kaeli Swift: Dr. Swift earned her PhD in avian behavioral ecology from the University of Washington. While there, she studied American crows, with a special emphasis on behaviors around death. She is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Washington, where she is studying the breeding ecology of the Tinian monarch. Video, audio, and print reports of her research have been featured by: National Geographic, PBS, the New York Times, The Atlantic, Ologies podcast, Science Friday and many others. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 16 Oct 2020 | History of the Potato | 00:04:39 | |
Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 06 Jul 2021 | Why You Should Plant More Perennials | 00:09:20 | |
If you want life to be EASIER in the garden, perennial planting is your saving grace. Connect With Chris Chung: Chris a horticulturist, garden consultant, and the founder of Fluent Garden in Vancouver, BC. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 12 Jan 2018 | Mild Winter? Here's What To Do In The Garden | 00:06:33 | |
For those of us in mild winter climates (USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11), here are a few key tasks to take care of while we wait for spring! Keep Growing, Kevin Podcast Sponsor: Garden Maker Naturals Natural and organic fertilizers with complete ingredient transparency, custom-mixed for your garden's unique needs. Check it out by clicking this link and tell them Kevin from Epic Gardening sent you! Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: | |||
| 14 Jan 2019 | Epic Worm Food Recipe for Vermicomposting | 00:04:34 | |
Are you baffled by what to feed worms to produce great compost? Most people new to worm composting are at a loss for what goes in there, other than the obvious vegetable scraps or melon peels. Most red wigglers or European nightcrawlers will eat almost anything. The average worm will consume half its body weight in food per day. If you start with a pound of worms, they should eat a half-pound of food per day, and so on. But like all compost, what you put into it will change what the finished compost’s quality is. So let’s go over a short list of what to feed worms to supercharge your worm poop and feed your plants!
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| 20 Dec 2019 | What is Permaculture | 00:09:20 | |
Learn the fundamental tenets of permaculture and how it can apply even in small, urban spaces. You don’t have to have 1 acre of wild land to get started in this awesome growing philosophy! Connect With Nicole Schauder: Nicky and Dave are passionate about helping people grow their own food at Grow My Own Food focusing on permaculture in smaller spaces. Guest Email Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 08 Jun 2017 | How to Top Dress a Sandy Lawn | 00:05:02 | |
Today's question comes from Travis. He wanted to know how to safely improve the sandy soil in his lawn. In this episode I go over exactly how to approach this in a step-by-step process. Additional Resources: The Best Lawn Aerators (Manual and Machine) Keep Growing, Kevin | |||
| 03 Aug 2022 | Should You Grow Heirloom or Hybrid Tomatoes? | 00:08:28 | |
In today's episode, we're welcoming Craig LeHoullier, the NC Tomatoman! He's a long-time tomato grower, having been the first to grow and name the Cherokee purple tomato in 1990! Today we'll talk about the difference between heirloom and hybrid tomatoes. Enjoy! Connect with Craig LeHoullier: Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. 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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| 20 Sep 2020 | Reviving Dry Soil | 00:05:35 | |
Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 01 Sep 2020 | Growing Culinary Sage | 00:06:03 | |
There are tons of sage types out there, and we’ve covered those in our piece on types of sage. But perhaps you just want to know how to grow sage that’s simple and easy to cook with: the most common sage there is. Learn More: How To Grow Sage To Cook With Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 24 Oct 2018 | New Plants & Varieties to Grow Next Season | 00:05:15 | |
Sometimes it's fun to mix it up in the garden, whether you want to experiment with an entirely new plant, or simply another variety of a commonly-grown on. Here are a few suggestions to spice up your garden this coming season! Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Follow Epic Gardening Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here | |||
| 20 Feb 2024 | Setting Up a Food Forest | 00:09:34 | |
Food forests take companion planting to a whole new level. Not only does this system of plants support itself, the perennials in a food forest provide for wildlife, great and small. Here she talks us through the process of building one from the ground up. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bHNRsr Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/42IFSHE Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/42Mfrkl EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4bIL16x Connect With Angela Ferraro-Fanning: Angela Ferraro-Fanning is a Cornell University certified permaculturist and homesteader in central New Jersey. She believes in regenerative homesteading practices that mimic patterns in nature. The six-acre historic farm is home to working Clydesdale horses, honeybees, sheep, ducks, geese, guinea fowl, a small orchard, hobby vineyard, and food forest gardens. Angela is the author of several books including The Little Homesteader series, The Harvest Table Cookbook, and The Sustainable Homestead. She also co-hosts a podcast called HOMESTEADucation. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! 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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| 24 Sep 2019 | A Couple of Announcements! | 00:03:25 | |
Few announcements on potential upcoming Epic Gardening meetups, as well as a restock of the store! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 28 Aug 2019 | 5 Unhealthy Soil Indicators | 00:05:15 | |
Soil is the foundation of your garden's success...so observing it and how your plants grow in the soil you've got is a key habit to build. Here are 5 indicators to watch out for to see if your soil is healthy. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order: EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 06 Jun 2019 | Practical Garden Design Advice from Piet | 00:10:10 | |
This entire week we’ve been talking about very lofty and high-level garden designs...but what about us at home? What inspiration can we draw from professional designers to benefit our own gardens? Learn More About Piet and The Five Seasons Documentary: Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order: EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 25 Jun 2020 | Planting in Terraced Gardens | 00:06:20 | |
When dealing with large, tricky planting areas, you have to think creatively, which is what Anne has done with her large sloped terrace “Garden of Eatin’” in her backyard. Connect With Anne Kuo: Anne of RealHensOfOC is an urban homesteader, chicken owner, and the author of The Beginner’s Guide to Raising Chickens. Buy Birdies Garden Beds Use code EPICPODCAST for 10% off your first order of Birdies metal raised garden beds, the best metal raised beds in the world. They last 5-10x longer than wooden beds, come in multiple heights and dimensions, and look absolutely amazing. 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: Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 16 Sep 2019 | Why Fall is The Best Time to Redesign the Garden | 00:10:08 | |
Today I bring on Rochelle Greayer of Pith + Vigor. She's a garden and landscape designer, TV host, and the creator of two incredible garden and planting design bootcamps. In this episode, we discuss how fall is the perfect button to a growing season, and thus a fantastic time to take all of the observations you've made over spring and summer and throw those into a fresh new garden design. Connect With Rochelle Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order: EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Follow Epic Gardening | |||
| 27 Jul 2017 | 10 Wild Plants You Can Eat | 00:07:21 | |
You probably walk by edible plants all of the time without knowing it. In this episode, I go over 10 different wild plants you can eat! Keep Growing, Kevin | |||
| 25 Dec 2017 | How to Fertilize Your Pointsettia | 00:02:53 | |
| 11 Sep 2022 | The Story of the Mathania Chile | 00:11:01 | |
A chile once thought to be lost to the sands of time, Adam discovered on his travels. Connect With Adam Alexander: Adam Alexander is The Seed Detective. His passion for vegetables was ignited when he tasted an unusual sweet pepper with a fiery heart while on a filmmaking project in Ukraine. Smitten by its flavor, Adam began to seek out local growers of endangered heritage and heirloom varieties in a mission to bring home seeds to grow, share, and return so that he could enjoy their delicious taste―and save them from being lost forever. Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first order on our store, featuring our flagship Birdies Raised Beds. These are the original metal raised beds, lasting up to 5-10x longer than wooden beds, are ethically made in Australia, and have a customizable modular design. Shop now and get 5% off your first order. Get Our Books Looking for a beginner's guide to growing food in small spaces? Kevin’s book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, explains the core, essential information that you'll need to grow plants, no matter where you live! He also wrote Grow Bag Gardening to provide you with specialized knowledge that can bring you success when growing in fabric pots. 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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