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The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

by Kevin Espiritu

The Beet started as the Epic Gardening Podcast, but has grown into a one-stop shop for plant lovers. Five days a week, we explore topics ranging from beginner gardening tips to in-depth discussions with industry and science experts. Here, we’ll open up new gardening horizons, inspire you to greater heights, share new and exciting discoveries in agriculture, and fill your mind with freshly-harvested information you can apply to your own gardening journey!

Copyright: Copyright Kevin Espiritu

Episodes

Own-root Roses and Bare-Root Roses - What’s the Difference

13m · Published 14 May 14:00
What are you getting when you buy a rose at a big box store? Usually a grafted rose. A better option is to purchase an own-root rose, which is not only hardier, but will live much longer. Ben Hanna of Heirloom Roses explains why here.
  • Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3KgskuN
  • Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aeyANW
  • Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3wBpUDu
  • EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4dyTdXY
Learn More:
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Old Garden Roses
Connect With Ben Hanna:
Ben Hanna is the President and Owner of Heirloom Roses in St. Paul, Oregon, the premier nursery for own-root roses shipped directly to customers in the US and Canada. Ben’s love of roses goes back to his grandparents’ garden, and he even proposed to his wife, Kara, at the Portland International Rose Garden. Constantly expanding the company and improving systems and procedures, Ben keeps the customer’s experience and gardening success in mind.
  • Heirloom Roses Shop
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest
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.
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 bookEpic 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:
  • Our Blog
  • YouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )
  • Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • Facebook Group
  • Discord Server

The Story of Heirloom Roses

8m · Published 13 May 14:00
11 years ago, Ben and his wife, Kara purchased Heirloom Roses from the former owners. Before that Ben was an executive in an electronics company. Since this lifestyle change, Ben and his family have truly enjoyed working for themselves with gorgeous roses.
  • Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4buSEMZ
  • Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3QECQiM
  • Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4bydmMc
  • EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3WEWHSP
Learn More:
How to Plant, Grow, and Care for Old Garden Roses
Connect With Ben Hanna:
Ben Hanna is the President and Owner of Heirloom Roses in St. Paul, Oregon, the premier nursery for own-root roses shipped directly to customers in the US and Canada. Ben’s love of roses goes back to his grandparents’ garden, and he even proposed to his wife, Kara, at the Portland International Rose Garden. Constantly expanding the company and improving systems and procedures, Ben keeps the customer’s experience and gardening success in mind.
  • Heirloom Roses Shop
  • Instagram
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Pinterest
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.
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 bookEpic 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:
  • Our Blog
  • YouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )
  • Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • Facebook Group
  • Discord Server

Designing a Next-Level Chicken Coop

12m · Published 10 May 14:00
It’s chicken season! As the founders of Coop, Jordan Barnes and AJ Forsythe are avid chicken farmers, and they have eggs coming out of their ears. Listen to them discuss the differences between homegrown, farm fresh eggs and mass-produced eggs.
  • Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3JGT1sa
  • Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3y1dEfX
  • Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/44sDxSf
  • EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3Qt9UKE
Learn More.
14 Ways Backyard Chicken Save Your Garden and the World
Connect With Jordan Barnes:
Jordan: Jordan is the co-founder and creative force behind Coop. She brings an unconventional wealth of expertise to the world of agtech, with Coop's mission to blend innovation with tradition, making high-tech farming both accessible and delightful. You can usually find her whipping up gourmet meals for her favorite hens, 4 Rhode Island Reds, with a spicy ranch water in hand.
AJ Forsythe: AJ is the co-founder and original visionary behind coop, on a mission building the world's largest decentralized food production network. His journey from beekeeping to winemaking led to founding the world's largest on-demand repair and trade-in network, and earning a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30. His passion for chickens started accidentally when he rescued a chicken from a meat market in LA and brought it back to Cal Poly on the train.
  • Instagram
  • Website

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.
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 bookEpic 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:
  • Our Blog
  • YouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )
  • Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • Facebook Group
  • Discord Server

Cleanliness and Chickens

10m · Published 09 May 14:00
Sometimes the coop can get a little messy. In this episode, Kevin, AJ, and Jordan discuss tips and tricks that help chicken-keepers with hygiene. They also cover a few anecdotes about their adventures in chicken cleanliness.
  • Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/44nRLDR
  • Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4a3oqzx
  • Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3UI7pqa
  • EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4a3alCm
Learn More.
14 Ways Backyard Chicken Save Your Garden and the Word
Connect With Jordan Barnes:
Jordan: Jordan is the co-founder and creative force behind Coop. She brings an unconventional wealth of expertise to the world of agtech, with Coop's mission to blend innovation with tradition, making high-tech farming both accessible and delightful. You can usually find her whipping up gourmet meals for her favorite hens, 4 Rhode Island Reds, with a spicy ranch water in hand.
AJ Forsythe: AJ is the co-founder and original visionary behind coop, on a mission building the world's largest decentralized food production network. His journey from beekeeping to winemaking led to founding the world's largest on-demand repair and trade-in network, and earning a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30. His passion for chickens started accidentally when he rescued a chicken from a meat market in LA and brought it back to Cal Poly on the train.
  • Instagram
  • Website
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.
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 bookEpic 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:
  • Our Blog
  • YouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )
  • Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • Facebook Group
  • Discord Server

Urban Farming - Demystifying Dirt for City Slickers

12m · Published 08 May 14:00
Chickens don’t just have a practical function, they are also super fun! AJ and Jordan have found that chickens changed their connection to food. They’ve also enriched their lives with their personalities, and their desire for attention.
  • Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3QtbiNm
  • Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3QupRAf
  • Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3WoZgZ0
  • EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/44qJWNw
Learn More.
14 Ways Backyard Chicken Save Your Garden and the Word
Connect With Jordan Barnes:
Jordan: Jordan is the co-founder and creative force behind Coop. She brings an unconventional wealth of expertise to the world of agtech, with Coop's mission to blend innovation with tradition, making high-tech farming both accessible and delightful. You can usually find her whipping up gourmet meals for her favorite hens, 4 Rhode Island Reds, with a spicy ranch water in hand.
AJ Forsythe: AJ is the co-founder and original visionary behind coop, on a mission building the world's largest decentralized food production network. His journey from beekeeping to winemaking led to founding the world's largest on-demand repair and trade-in network, and earning a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30. His passion for chickens started accidentally when he rescued a chicken from a meat market in LA and brought it back to Cal Poly on the train.
  • Instagram
  • Website

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.
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 bookEpic 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:
  • Our Blog
  • YouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )
  • Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • Facebook Group
  • Discord Server

Chickens Do More Than Lay Eggs

13m · Published 07 May 14:00
Chickens are great egg-layers, but they’re also excellent pest controllers, and garden fertilizers. You can turn 95% of your kitchen waste into eggs quickly too! In this episode, Jordan and AJ cover all the ways chicken-keeping benefits the growing space.
  • Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3QvBreu
  • Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3WpBlJd
  • Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3WqUk6e
  • EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3Wx3Zb4
Learn More.
14 Ways Backyard Chicken Save Your Garden and the World
Connect With Jordan Barnes:
Jordan: Jordan is the co-founder and creative force behind Coop. She brings an unconventional wealth of expertise to the world of agtech, with Coop's mission to blend innovation with tradition, making high-tech farming both accessible and delightful. You can usually find her whipping up gourmet meals for her favorite hens, 4 Rhode Island Reds, with a spicy ranch water in hand.
AJ Forsythe: AJ is the co-founder and original visionary behind coop, on a mission building the world's largest decentralized food production network. His journey from beekeeping to winemaking led to founding the world's largest on-demand repair and trade-in network, and earning a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30. His passion for chickens started accidentally when he rescued a chicken from a meat market in LA and brought it back to Cal Poly on the train.
  • Instagram
  • Website

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.
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 bookEpic 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:
  • Our Blog
  • YouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )
  • Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • Facebook Group
  • Discord Server

Homegrown Eggs Are Best

12m · Published 06 May 14:00

It’s chicken season! As the founders of Coop, Jordan Barnes and AJ Forsythe are avid chicken farmers, and they have eggs coming out of their ears. Listen to them discuss the differences between homegrown, farm fresh eggs and mass-produced eggs.
  • Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3JGT1sa
  • Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3y1dEfX
  • Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/44sDxSf
  • EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3Qt9UKE
Learn More.
14 Ways Backyard Chicken Save Your Garden and the World
Connect With Jordan Barnes:
Jordan: Jordan is the co-founder and creative force behind Coop. She brings an unconventional wealth of expertise to the world of agtech, with Coop's mission to blend innovation with tradition, making high-tech farming both accessible and delightful. You can usually find her whipping up gourmet meals for her favorite hens, 4 Rhode Island Reds, with a spicy ranch water in hand.
AJ Forsythe: AJ is the co-founder and original visionary behind coop, on a mission building the world's largest decentralized food production network. His journey from beekeeping to winemaking led to founding the world's largest on-demand repair and trade-in network, and earning a spot on Forbes 30 Under 30. His passion for chickens started accidentally when he rescued a chicken from a meat market in LA and brought it back to Cal Poly on the train.
  • Instagram
  • Website

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.
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 bookEpic 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:
  • Our Blog
  • YouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )
  • Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • Facebook Group
  • Discord Server

Encountering Challenges in the Garden

15m · Published 03 May 14:00
No matter where you are, gardening involves dealing with a host of problems specific to your locale. Meg deals with heat and humidity, which brings in pests and diseases. She and Jacques compare the difficulties they deal with, and how they handle them.
  • Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4didQHN
  • Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49U7ZW8
  • Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4b7tbsS
  • EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3UzzzUo

Connect With Meagan Lloyd:
Meg Lloyd currently grows, preserves, and cooks her own food in a small backyard garden in North Carolina. She started gardening three years ago, and it has given her a new appreciation for food. She has learned so much about how to prepare the fresh garden produce that she harvests. And now, she’s sharing her love for gardening and garden-to-table meals with the world!
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • Blog
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.
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 bookEpic 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:
  • Our Blog
  • YouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )
  • Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • Facebook Group
  • Discord Server

Livestock: Growing With Garden Helpers

11m · Published 02 May 14:00
Beekeeping and chicken keeping are Meg’s newest gardening passions. Beekeeping is a huge endeavor, and a whole science she has to learn. Chicken keeping is something she’s more familiar with. In this episode, hear her and Jacques discuss gardening with livestock.
  • Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4dg5S1P
  • Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3JE8bhP
  • Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3QoQ5nF
  • EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3JB2bX1
Learn More:
Chaos Gardening: How to Start Gardening
Connect With Meagan Lloyd:
Meg Lloyd currently grows, preserves, and cooks her own food in a small backyard garden in North Carolina. She started gardening three years ago, and it has given her a new appreciation for food. She has learned so much about how to prepare the fresh garden produce that she harvests. And now, she’s sharing her love for gardening and garden-to-table meals with the world!
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • YouTube
  • Blog
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.
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 bookEpic 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:
  • Our Blog
  • YouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )
  • Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • Facebook Group
  • Discord Server

Growing and Preserving Flavorful Foods

12m · Published 01 May 14:00
Meg is keen to grow her garden specifically for the delicious foods she can cook and preserve. Here, she and Jacques discuss their favorites for their tastiness as it stands, and for preservation purposes. They also cover the best ways to extend their enjoyment of the harvest.
  • Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4buMOvp
  • Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3UzAOD0
  • Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4dbpFj5
  • EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/44ozNkv
Learn More:
Chaos Gardening: How to Start Gardening
Connect With Meagan Lloyd:
Meg Lloyd currently grows, preserves, and cooks her own food in a small backyard garden in North Carolina. She started gardening three years ago, and it has given her a new appreciation for food. She has learned so much about how to prepare the fresh garden produce that she harvests. And now, she’s sharing her love for gardening and garden-to-table meals with the world!Instagram
TikTok
YouTube
Blog
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.
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 bookEpic 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:
  • Our Blog
  • YouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )
  • Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)
  • Pinterest
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • Facebook Group
  • Discord Server

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers has 2209 episodes in total of explicit content. Total playtime is 300:29:53. The language of the podcast is English. This podcast has been added on November 22nd 2022. It might contain more episodes than the ones shown here. It was last updated on May 15th, 2024 07:11.

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