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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

Growing Dahlias From Tubers

12m · Published 18 Apr 14:00
When should you plant dahlia tubers, and what are the best ways to care for them? Jennifer Gulizia, head farmer at The Flowering Farmhouse has a lot of experience growing dahlias. And she has all the information you need to grow your own here!
  • Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Uh7elJ
  • Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vQsEfW
  • Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3Q0hPik
  • EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3JC9VIx
Learn More: How to plant, grow, and care for dinnerplate dahlias
Connect With Jennifer Gulizia:
Jennifer Gulizia, the flower farmer behind The Flowering Farmhouse, is deeply rooted in the small farming town of Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer extends her expertise and passion for growing flowers, sharing insights, stories, and practical tips to inspire budding gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. As a trusted mentor and educator, Jennifer is on a mission to sow seeds of joy and beauty, one blossom at a time.
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Website
turing 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 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 Flowers You Love

9m · Published 17 Apr 14:00
If you try to grow what’s popular, and you don’t love it, you won’t have the motivation to care for it! This is the key to cut flower farming according to Jennifer Gulizia. If you’re passionate about a type of flower, focus on growing that first, and then expand to caring for other species.
  • Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3PZqK3z
  • Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49Qz4db
  • Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4aSn6k1
  • EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3xrAaOL
Learn More: How to plant, grow, and care for dinnerplate dahlias
Connect With Jennifer Gulizia:
Jennifer Gulizia, the flower farmer behind The Flowering Farmhouse, is deeply rooted in the small farming town of Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer extends her expertise and passion for growing flowers, sharing insights, stories, and practical tips to inspire budding gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. As a trusted mentor and educator, Jennifer is on a mission to sow seeds of joy and beauty, one blossom at a time.
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Website
turing 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 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

How To Sell Cut Flowers

12m · Published 16 Apr 14:00
How does one start their own cut flower farm? Jennifer Gulizia of the Flowering Farmhouse is a seasoned flower farmer, and she has expert advice on this very topic. It all starts with a thought-out business plan that is tailored to your lifestyle. Remain practical, and flexible, and you’ll be set up for success.
  • Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3xxyd3s
  • Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aA8tC8
  • Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3VRTAXn
  • EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3VU9gcv

Learn More:How to plant, grow, and care for dinnerplate dahlias

Connect With Jennifer Gulizia:
Jennifer Gulizia, the flower farmer behind The Flowering Farmhouse, is deeply rooted in the small farming town of Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer extends her expertise and passion for growing flowers, sharing insights, stories, and practical tips to inspire budding gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. As a trusted mentor and educator, Jennifer is on a mission to sow seeds of joy and beauty, one blossom at a time.
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Website
turing 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 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

Starting a Cut Flower Farm

11m · Published 15 Apr 14:00
Jennifer Gulizia of the Flowering Farmhouse didn’t start her career in cut flower growing first thing. It wasn’t until after she did a stint in the corporate world and worked as a wedding photographer that she was inspired to cultivate gorgeous blooms. Hear her story about how she got there, and her advice about starting a cut flower farm.
  • Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3PYCWRW
  • Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4axALgv
  • Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3UhBYDc
  • EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3TVR142
Learn More: How to plant, grow, and care for dinnerplate dahlias
Connect With Jennifer Gulizia:
Jennifer Gulizia, the flower farmer behind The Flowering Farmhouse, is deeply rooted in the small farming town of Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer extends her expertise and passion for growing flowers, sharing insights, stories, and practical tips to inspire budding gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. As a trusted mentor and educator, Jennifer is on a mission to sow seeds of joy and beauty, one blossom at a time.
  • Instagram
  • TikTok
  • Facebook
  • YouTube
  • Website
turing 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 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

Gardening and Loneliness

14m · Published 12 Apr 14:00
Mention that you like gardening, and you’ll spark someone’s interest. Occupational Horticulturalist, Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago experiences this with her friends and neighbors on a regular basis. Though gardening can be a solitary practice, it brings people together.
Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3U589Fx
Botanical Interests Shop Homepage:https://growepic.co/3vIeFJ8
Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3PRAb4O
EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/49pZRfO
Learn More:
Ecotherapy: How Trees Make You Health
Connect With Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago:
Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago is a professional garden communicator from Puerto Rico. As the founder of Spanish language gardening platform Agrochic.com, she promotes gardening for wellness. She is the author of the new book ¡Verdura! Living a Garden Life, also in Spanish. After earning degrees in Psychology and Public Relations, Perla was certified in Horticulture Therapy from the Chicago Botanic Garden. She popularized the importance of pausing and relaxing through a #GardenBreak. With this hashtag, she shares how to use nature and gardening-based activities to maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
  • Instagram
  • Website
  • Resource
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 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

Check in with yourself before you checked a gardening activity from your list

12m · Published 11 Apr 14:00
There are ways to adjust what you do in the garden to make the practice of gardening safer and more enjoyable. Sometimes it’s as small as winding up a hose. Other times it’s a matter of moving some of the garden’s main features. These minute changes can make so much difference.
Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:https://growepic.co/49quSk1
Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3PSl9fr
Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3vCUCvJ
EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/49sVu3E
Learn More:
Ecotherapy: How Trees Make You Health
Connect With Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago:
Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago is a professional garden communicator from Puerto Rico. As the founder of Spanish language gardening platform Agrochic.com, she promotes gardening for wellness. She is the author of the new book ¡Verdura! Living a Garden Life, also in Spanish. After earning degrees in Psychology and Public Relations, Perla was certified in Horticulture Therapy from the Chicago Botanic Garden. She popularized the importance of pausing and relaxing through a #GardenBreak. With this hashtag, she shares how to use nature and gardening-based activities to maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
  • Instagram
  • Website
  • Resource
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 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

Making Gardening Easier For Yourself

9m · Published 10 Apr 14:00
There are small ways to make massive gardening projects much easier. Divide your projects into their main parts. Plan out how you’re going to work through your project. Ask for help from friends and family. Overall, have fun! That’s how it’s supposed to be.
Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:https://growepic.co/4aA2CfW
Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aENk9x
Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4aIKmAR
EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3VNIi6r
Learn More:
Ecotherapy: How Trees Make You Health
Connect With Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago:
Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago is a professional garden communicator from Puerto Rico. As the founder of Spanish language gardening platform Agrochic.com, she promotes gardening for wellness. She is the author of the new book ¡Verdura! Living a Garden Life, also in Spanish. After earning degrees in Psychology and Public Relations, Perla was certified in Horticulture Therapy from the Chicago Botanic Garden. She popularized the importance of pausing and relaxing through a #GardenBreak. With this hashtag, she shares how to use nature and gardening-based activities to maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
  • Instagram
  • Website
  • Resource
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 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

Reducing Stress in the Garden

10m · Published 09 Apr 14:00
Sometimes the garden can actually be a source of stress. But there are ways to mitigate your garden stresses with garden joys. The source of this joy is shifting towards a #GardenBreak. Relax, restore, do nothing sometimes, and tackle plant problems as they arise.
Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cOKq43
Botanical Interests Shop Homepage:https://growepic.co/4aoijaf
Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/43L8pwE
EG Homesteading Book:https://growepic.co/4aKQoAP
Learn More:
Ecotherapy: How Trees Make You Healthier
Connect With Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago:
Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago is a professional garden communicator from Puerto Rico. As the founder of Spanish language gardening platform Agrochic.com, she promotes gardening for wellness. She is the author of the new book ¡Verdura! Living a Garden Life, also in Spanish. After earning degrees in Psychology and Public Relations, Perla was certified in Horticulture Therapy from the Chicago Botanic Garden. She popularized the importance of pausing and relaxing through a #GardenBreak. With this hashtag, she shares how to use nature and gardening-based activities to maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
  • Instagram
  • Website
  • Resource
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 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

Gardening For Wellness

11m · Published 08 Apr 14:00
Gardening is not just about epic yields. It also benefits your overall well being. This fact is the reason that Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago decided to pursue a career in Horticultural Therapy. With conscious adjustments, people can glean so much more than great food from their gardens.
Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cMPmpM
Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49qt76pBook
Collection Page: https://growepic.co/49rWTHYEG
Homesteading Book:https://growepic.co/4cKok2m
Learn More:
Ecotherapy: How Trees Make You Healthier
Connect With Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago:
Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago is a professional garden communicator from Puerto Rico. As the founder of Spanish language gardening platform Agrochic.com, she promotes gardening for wellness. She is the author of the new book ¡Verdura! Living a Garden Life, also in Spanish. After earning degrees in Psychology and Public Relations, Perla was certified in Horticulture Therapy from the Chicago Botanic Garden. She popularized the importance of pausing and relaxing through a #GardenBreak. With this hashtag, she shares how to use nature and gardening-based activities to maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
  • Instagram
  • Website
  • Resource
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 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

How We’re Connected to The Plants We Evolved With

11m · Published 05 Apr 14:00
Humans don’t just grow plants because they are beloved. They have functions in the garden as well. Whether they’re grown for trap cropping, companion planting, or for cultivation, there are social and cultural elements that led us to co-evolve with plants.
Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:https://growepic.co/4czYgHg
Botanical Interests Shop Homepage:https://growepic.co/4cG9ev1
Book Collection Page:https://growepic.co/49gaiCWEG
Homesteading Book:https://growepic.co/49hadi7
Learn More :
5 Ancient Gardening Methods That Work in the Modern Garden
Connect With Margot Kelley:
Margot Kelley is a vegetable gardener of 20+ years based in Maine and the author of A Gardener at the End of the World, a memoir about gardens, seeds, and viruses written during the pandemic. Her other gardening books include Foodtopia: Communities in Pursuit of Peace, Love, & Homegrown Food, The Meadow (with Barbara Bosworth), and A Field Guide to Other People’s Trees.
  • Website
  • Instagram
  • Margot’s new book (publisher site)
  • Margot’s new book (Amazon)
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 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 2221 episodes in total of explicit content. Total playtime is 302:26:55. 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 30th, 2024 21:10.

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