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The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers Kevin Espiritu
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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!
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Changing Methods In the Garden
Changing your methods in the garden is a great way to apply the lessons learned in a season. Whether it’s the timing, the plants you grow, or the modes you use, new seasons are opportunities for new perspectives. Hear how Jacques and Kevin take a moment of pause in the June Gloom of San Diego.
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Connect With Jacques in the Garden:
It’s almost summer time! Kevin and Jacques talk about their plans for the warm season in their 2024 gardens. They look back on their wins, discuss their test garden, and cover their plans for summer gardening. As the new season approaches, they consider new ways to grow.
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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 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.
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From Spring to Summer Gardens
Summer is just around the corner and it’s time to turn over the garden. Kevin and Jacques have been focused on tomatoes, and different ways to grow them. They’ve just harvested garlic and onions, and they’re getting ready for massive harvests of other warmth-loving plants.
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Connect With Jacques in the Garden:
It’s almost summer time! Kevin and Jacques talk about their plans for the warm season in their 2024 gardens. They look back on their wins, discuss their test garden, and cover their plans for summer gardening. As the new season approaches, they consider new ways to grow.
Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program.
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 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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Setting Up the Test Garden
Common garden wisdom has recently been put to the test on the Epic Homestead. Everything from garden soil to growing methods is under the meticulous supervision of Kevin and Jacques. As they carry out their research and come to conclusions, they’ll share their results with the community.
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Connect With Jacques in the Garden:
It’s almost summer time! Kevin and Jacques talk about their plans for the warm season in their 2024 gardens. They look back on their wins, discuss their test garden, and cover their plans for summer gardening. As the new season approaches, they consider new ways to grow.
Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program.
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 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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Complete Guide to Raising Ducks with Kristine Ellis | The Beet
In this week’s the Beet Podcast, we’re in conversation with Kristine Ellis of Dunkin’ Ducks. Kevin and Kristine discuss duck care, from rearing ducklings, to supporting a healthy collective at home. Does Kristine succeed in converting Kevin from chicken-keeper to duck-keeper? Listen and find out!
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Kristine started ¨Dunkin Ducks¨ in 2017 as a fun way to share her beloved pets online. It quickly grew into a viral internet sensation, most notably with videos of her duck Munchkin drinking ice water from different restaurants. She focuses a lot on educational videos about raising pet ducks, while also keeping it fun with silly duck videos.
InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookRaising Ducks for Beginners and BeyondLove Epic Gardening products?
Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program.
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 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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Grow Your Own Ducks
Everything you need to know about ducklings – sourcing, brooding, and rearing – is in this episode. Kristine Ellis of Dunkin Ducks even provides some extra tips and tricks that she has gathered in her multiple decades of caring for ducklings.
Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VihtFwBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3KA2z8BBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3yQaTP4 EGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3XeFEHzConnect With Kristine Ellis:
Kristine started ¨Dunkin Ducks¨ in 2017 as a fun way to share her beloved pets online. It quickly grew into a viral internet sensation, most notably with videos of her duck Munchkin drinking ice water from different restaurants. She focuses a lot on educational videos about raising pet ducks, while also keeping it fun with silly duck videos.
InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookRaising Ducks for Beginners and BeyondLove Epic Gardening products?
Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program.
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 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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Pens, Pools, and Predators - Oh My!
What structures do duck-keepers need to rear ducks safely? A water source and a shelter are obvious starting places. And you can even give your ducks a super deluxe living situation. Kristine Ellis discusses what they need, how to protect them, and what predators to expect.
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Kristine started ¨Dunkin Ducks¨ in 2017 as a fun way to share her beloved pets online. It quickly grew into a viral internet sensation, most notably with videos of her duck Munchkin drinking ice water from different restaurants. She focuses a lot on educational videos about raising pet ducks, while also keeping it fun with silly duck videos.
InstagramTikTokYouTubeFacebookRaising Ducks for Beginners and BeyondLove Epic Gardening products?
Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program.
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 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:
Our BlogYouTube (Including a href="https://www.youtube.com/@thebeetpodcast"...