Epic Gardening: Daily Growing Tips And Advice

One of the biggest killers of houseplants is root rot - but it's US that cause it! Find out the two ways your plants get root rot and how to deal with it. 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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Let's be honest - we ALL have problems starting seeds. Here are some common mistakes you might be making. 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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I recently purchased some "bare-root" sweet potato plants...but what are they and how do you use them correctly in the garden? Find out in today's show. 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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  The question, “What do I need to know about plant spacing in hydroponics?” is a tough question to answer unless we understand a couple simple concepts first. Once you have a grasp on these ideas, it’s going to be very simple for you to figure out how to space out plants in your hydroponic garden!   Learn More: Plant Spacing in Hydroponics 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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Christmas cactus is a wonderful succulent...but getting it to bloom can be a challenge. Learn the best tips in today's show. Learn More: Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera) Care Guide 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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Microgreens are one of the fastest and easiest ways to get into growing your own food...but what about some "odd" ones to try out? Here are 5 picks you may not have heard of before. 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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's been going on in my raised bed cover crops? I give a two-month update of my little experiment in today's show. 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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lion's mane mushrooms are some of the most interesting looking and tasting mushrooms you'll ever grow...and they're easy! Check out how to grow them in today's episode. Learn More: How to Grow Lion's Mane Mushrooms (Recipe Included!) 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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is succession planting and why is it so confusing? In today's episode I attempt to demystify this tricky gardening topic! 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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’re noticing a proliferation of flies, and your brassicas or root vegetables are starting to yellow, it’s a warning sign. You may have an infestation of root maggots. These fly larvae are no joke! Hungrily, they will chew through your plants, causing them to lose vigor, wilt, yellow, and possibly die off. Learn More: Root Maggots On The Rampage: Wiping Out Delia Species Pests 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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Peat pots (or a substitute) are a fantastic way to start seeds, but there are a lot of different types. I break down which to use for which purpose in today's episode. Learn More: Peat Pots Revealed: Biodegradable Planters For Your Garden 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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy new year! I hope you had a wonderful celebration and are excited to get gardening in 2018. In today's episode we talk about how to get the most out of your garden by planning it properly from the start! 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: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's question comes from Isaac, who wants to know if it makes sense to use PVC tubes to compost worms in a raised bed. Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the hottest gardening methods out there right now is straw bale gardening, popularized by Joel Karsten, the book's author. It's a unique method that has a lot of advantages, so let's take a look at it! Learn More: Straw Bale Gardens Complete Book Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Square Foot Gardening gets a lot of praise...but are there downsides? In this episode I go over the reasons you SHOULD consider it, but also some of the cons to the method. Learn More: The All New Square Foot Gardening Book Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This old woman figured out a way to never garden past 11am but still have enough produce to feed her and her husband without ever going to the grocery store for 18 years. Pretty amazing - check out her method! Learn More: Gardening Without Work by Ruth Stout Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we all recover from our holiday celebrations, you might not want to get back out in the garden and put in hard work. What if I told you...you don't have to - and you can still have an abundant garden! That's what we're talking about today - hope you enjoy :) Learn More: Charles Dowding's YouTube Channel Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I AM WRITING A GARDENING BOOK! But I need your help to shape the content. It's going to be called The Field Guide to Urban Gardening. 225 pages, 300 images, chock-full of amazing gardening plans, info, guides, and more. Sign up for the early access reader's group Keep Growing, Kevin Follow Epic Gardening Everywhere: YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Twitter   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices