Epic Gardening: Daily Growing Tips And Advice

As gardeners, it's important to have a base-level understanding of how plants grow. That way, you can troubleshoot any issues from the ground up! Today we talk about light and how plants use it to grow. Learn More: How Does Light Affect Plant Growth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Metal halide (MH) grow lights are one of the most popular types of high-intensity discharge (HID) lights out there...and for good reason. Learn the benefits of MH lights and a few best practices for using them in your garden. Learn More: Metal Halide Grow Lights Explained and Reviewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grow tents help you control your growing environment perfectly, but knowing how to set one up and what else you need can be difficult. In this episode I run through a simple grow tent setup process, as well as some best practices when first setting up your tent. Learn More: Grow Tent Setup: The Complete Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is a long-form interview with my friend Khaled Majouji (Instagram). I met him on Instagram a while ago and have followed his journey ever since. He raised over $100k to start a vertical urban farm in Canada that's super inventive and interesting. In this episode, we get DEEP and talk about: How he got into gardening How he built up his following and raised $100k to start his farm His approach to farming and progress so far How he differentiates himself from other farmers in his area How he sees the future of food and farming How to break out on your own despite the pressure from family and friends It's a long, meaty episode and I truly hope you enjoy it. Please let me know if you like episodes like this one and I'll do more in the future. Keep growing, Kevin Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Once you take a cutting, you want to give it every chance to succeed. Today's episode covers tips on lighting, nutrition, humidity, and more. Read More: Caring For Your Plant Cuttings Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A simple overview of the NFT or Nutrient Film Technique method for hydroponic gardening. Read More: The Nutrient Film Technique Explained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does it ever make sense to grow outdoors when using a hydroponic system? Yes and no — find out the details in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Leaves are a wonderful source of nutrients and minerals for your plants, but are slow to break down. These leaf composting tips will help you speed up the process. Read More: Composting Leaves: How to Achieve Fast Leaf Decay Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Caterpillars turn into beautiful butterflies, but they munch on our crops in order to do so! Here are some ways to defeat them in the garden without covering your plants in pesticide. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Weeds are every gardener's nightmare...but they don't have to be. Here are 6 simple ways to control, prevent, and kill weeds in the garden. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Basil is a staple of the kitchen AND garden and one of my personal favorite herbs. But how do you germinate it? It can be a little tricky, so follow these tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Earthworms are so important for your soil, but why? Learn what they do for your soil and how you can encourage more of them to grow in your garden. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chip on board (COB) LEDs are exploding onto the hydroponics scene right now. Learn what they are and why they're becoming so popular. Full article here: COB LED Grow Lights Explained and Reviewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're having trouble propagating, you might not be using rooting hormone. Find out what it is, the different types that exist, and the best ones to buy. Learn More: Rooting Hormones Explained and Reviewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We're looking into hose nozzles in today's episode...fascinating, right? Well, you should buy one that lasts. Here's a quick episode on the different types to choose. Full buyer's guide found here: Hose Nozzles and Sprayers: A Complete Buyer’s Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is a primer on aquaponics. If you're curious about it and want to give it a try, check out today's explainer episode. Learn more about aquaponics on Epic Gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Many people are mistaken about how to care for air plants, probably because of their confusing name! Learn exactly how to grow them in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's question comes from Kathleen, who wonders how to get started growing houseplants. We go into lighting, soil, and a few good recommendations. Read more about houseplants on Epic Gardening. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the most common questions I get about Deep Water Culture (DWC) systems is, "How far above the nutrient solution should I place the net pot?" I finally decided to answer this question once and for all! Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If the phrase "air pruning" sounds like gardening black magic to you, tune in! Today's episode covers this unique pruning method, which might be the key to saving your houseplants! Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices