The Beet started its existence as the Epic Gardening Podcast but has grown into a one-stop shop for plant lovers. Each week, we explore topics ranging from begi...
Mike G’s Recipe for a Healthy Foundation | The Beet
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Kevin chats with Mike Greenfield of Life by Mike G about the joys of growing and cooking your own food. From discovering each other on YouTube to Mike’s gardening adventures, they dive into how homegrown ingredients can transform your meals. Tune in for a fun, inspiring convo on cooking and gardening!
Learn More: 11 Vegetable Garden Layout Plans to Try This Year
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Over the past twelve years, Mike Greenfield has been producing educational and entertaining digital food content through his youtube channel, Life By Mike G (formerly Pro Home Cooks). With a belief that cooking is an intrinsic part of life, he strives to help people create a stronger healthy foundation in their lives, overcome their fears of the kitchen, and take back the art of cooking.
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2025: New Year, New Plan | The Beet
January on the Epic Homestead feels like spring, but Kevin and Jacques are all about those hearty winter veggies. They’re dishing on their top picks for soup-worthy greens, the new Epic Gardening Planner, and even the tomatoes Jacques overwintered. Tune in for a fun, lively chat that'll get you excited to start planning your spring garden!
Learn More: 12 Crops We're Planting in 2025
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Houseplant Care and Propagation with Lindsay Sisti | The Beet
In this episode of The Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with houseplant expert Lindsay Sisti about all things plant care and propagation. From the magic of multiplying your green babies by mastering layering, stem propagation, and beyond, Lindsay shares expert tips for a thriving houseplant garden. No matter your experience, this episode is packed with fun and helpful insights to help your plants flourish!
Learn More: Should I Trim My Pothos?
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Lindsay Sisti is a houseplant and rare plant entrepreneur with a lifelong passion for plants. Growing up, she learned plant science from her parents, and while she didn't inherit their green thumb, her research skills helped her become an expert in plant care – so much so, she released a book on houseplant propagation.
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The Secrets of Growing Houseplants with Eliza Blank | The Beet
Eliza Blank turned her passion for plants into a thriving business. She believes successful houseplant care starts with understanding each plant's unique needs. By assessing your space and lifestyle, you can choose the best plants for your home. In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, Eliza and Kevin encourage people to embrace the joy of nurturing their indoor gardens by truly connecting with plants for long-term success.
Learn More: 9 Ways You Should Treat Your Houseplants Differently in Winter
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Eliza Blank, founder of The Sill, built a successful business in the houseplant sector in 2012, after she moved to her first apartment. By tapping into her family’s generational love of plants, she livened up her living space. This spurred the beginning of the Sill, a houseplant business that currently hosts 12 brick-and-mortar stores and delivers houseplants directly to customers. Today, Eliza continues to demonstrate a commitment to plants, brand building, and customer centricity.
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Tom Spellman’s Top Tips for Thriving Backyard Orchards | The Beet
In this full rerun episode of the Beet Podcast, Tom Spellman, expert orchardist, shares tips for starting and maintaining your very own fruit tree orchard. He covers key growing conditions, and what distinguishes backyard orcharding from commercial orchards. Listen as he and Kevin delve into this topic, and consider designing an orchard yourself!
Learn More: The Top 11 Fruit Trees That Look Great in Suburban Landscapes
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Tom Spellman has 25+ years of experience in the nursery industry, specializing in fruit trees. He's known for the popularization of Backyard Orchard Culture, a method of planting fruit trees at home that maximizes production for the home grower, successive ripening, and unique pruning and plant care strategies that give a home gardener a ton of delicious, sweet fruit.
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The Beet started its existence as the Epic Gardening Podcast but has grown into a one-stop shop for plant lovers. Each 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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