Synopsis
The Epic Gardening podcast is a daily gardening tips and advice show brought to you by Kevin Espiritu, an urban gardener, hydroponics enthusiast, and all-around plant lover. Every day, a gardening question from YOU will be answered in a fun and informative way in under 10 minutes!
Episodes
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Major Benefits of Composting
26/05/2022 Duration: 12minWe all know composting is beneficial, but it never hurts to have a reminder to kickstart your pile this season. Connect With Tony O'Neill: Tony O’Neill is the founder of Simplify Gardening, a blog, YouTube channel, and the author of the upcoming book Composting Masterclass: Feed The Soil Not Your Plants. Buy this book on: Amazon UK Bookstore US Bookstore AUS Bookstore Simplify Gardening YouTube Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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 Gr
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Why Your Compost Smells
25/05/2022 Duration: 08minIf your heap is a stinky mess, Tony O’Neill explains the number one cause and how to remedy it. Connect With Tony O'Neill: Tony O’Neill is the founder of Simplify Gardening, a blog, YouTube channel, and the author of the upcoming book Composting Masterclass: Feed The Soil Not Your Plants. Buy this book on: Amazon UK Bookstore US Bookstore AUS Bookstore Simplify Gardening YouTube Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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
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Managing Moisture in Compost
24/05/2022 Duration: 11minA compost heap that’s too wet or too dry is a recipe for either a sloppy mess, or a compost heap that won’t break down at all. Tony O’Neill explains how to manage compost heap moisture. Connect With Tony O'Neill: Tony O’Neill is the founder of Simplify Gardening, a blog, YouTube channel, and the author of the upcoming book Composting Masterclass: Feed The Soil Not Your Plants. Buy this book on: Amazon UK Bookstore US Bookstore AUS Bookstore Simplify Gardening YouTube Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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 th
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The CarbonNitrogen Ratio
23/05/2022 Duration: 13minThe carbon to nitrogen ratio is crucial, but confusing for many gardeners. Join Kevin and Tony as they discuss how to balance out these components in your compost. Connect With Tony O'Neill: Tony O’Neill is the founder of Simplify Gardening, a blog, YouTube channel, and the author of the upcoming book Composting Masterclass: Feed The Soil Not Your Plants. Buy this book on: Amazon UK Bookstore US Bookstore AUS Bookstore Simplify Gardening YouTube Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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
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Future of Vermicompost
22/05/2022 Duration: 12minWith the world in an uncertain state, what place does vermicomposting have in the future of our food systems and fertilizer production? Connect With Steve Churchill: Buy the Urban Worm Bag Urban Worm Company YouTube Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our s
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The Urban Worm Bag
21/05/2022 Duration: 10minOur favorite worm composter was invented by an airline pilot that Kevin met many years ago. His name is Steve, and he’s on the show today to share the story of the Urban Worm Bag. Connect With Steve Churchill: Buy the Urban Worm Bag Urban Worm Company YouTube Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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. Order signed copies of Kevin’s book
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Basics of Continuous Flow Worm Bins
20/05/2022 Duration: 07minThe tote system for vermicomposting can work, but a CFT system may be a better fit. Steve explains how they work in today’s show. Connect With Steve Churchill: Buy the Urban Worm Bag Urban Worm Company YouTube Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.
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How to Start a Worm Bin
19/05/2022 Duration: 09minConfused on getting a worm bin started? Steve goes over how to build your own and how to set it up for success. Connect With Steve Churchill: Buy the Urban Worm Bag Urban Worm Company YouTube Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Loo
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Earthworms 101
18/05/2022 Duration: 10minAll worms are NOT created equal, and some shouldn't even be used for vermicomposting! Steve Churchill breaks them down in today’s show. Connect With Steve Churchill: Buy the Urban Worm Bag Urban Worm Company YouTube Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our s
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Benefits of Vermicomposting
17/05/2022 Duration: 09minDo worm castings offer unique benefits to soil and plants compared to normal compost. Steve Churchill explains. Connect With Steve Churchill: Buy the Urban Worm Bag Urban Worm Company YouTube Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Loo
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What Is Vermicomposting
16/05/2022 Duration: 10minWe’ve all heard of composting, but what is vermicomposting and how is it different? Connect With Steve Churchill: Buy the Urban Worm Bag Urban Worm Company YouTube Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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. Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store. More Resources Looking for more information? F
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Rose Garden Design Tips
08/05/2022 Duration: 10minCreative suggestions for working roses into an existing garden, designing a rose-specific garden, and more from Rebecca Koraytem of David Austin Roses. Connect with Rebecca Koraytem: Rebecca Koraytem is a horticulturist at David Austin Roses, where she provides retail and technical support across the USA and Canada. David Austin Roses In this episode, Rose Garden Design Tips featuring Rebecca Koraytem and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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. 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! H
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Can Roses Grow in Pots Absolutely
07/05/2022 Duration: 11minRoses thrive in containers, with a few adaptations to their care. Learn both care tips and varieties to try from Rebecca. Connect with Rebecca Koraytem: Rebecca Koraytem is a horticulturist at David Austin Roses, where she provides retail and technical support across the USA and Canada. David Austin Roses In this episode, Can Roses Grow in Pots Absolutely featuring Rebecca Koraytem and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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. 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 B
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The Five Rose Fragrance Profiles
06/05/2022 Duration: 09minDid you know there are roughly 5 ‘families of fragrance’ that roses fall into? Rebecca breaks them down, with variety suggestions. Connect with Rebecca Koraytem: Rebecca Koraytem is a horticulturist at David Austin Roses, where she provides retail and technical support across the USA and Canada. David Austin Roses In this episode, The Five Rose Fragrance Profiles featuring Rebecca Koraytem and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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. 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
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Prune Roses With Confidence
05/05/2022 Duration: 10minPruning is scary, and more so with roses where you might destroy your season’s blooms! Learn the correct pruning techniques in today’s show. Connect with Rebecca Koraytem: Rebecca Koraytem is a horticulturist at David Austin Roses, where she provides retail and technical support across the USA and Canada. David Austin Roses In this episode, Prune Roses With Confidence featuring Rebecca Koraytem and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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. 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
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Rose Care Plant Feed and Water
04/05/2022 Duration: 11minGetting a rose in the ground and caring for it isn’t hard, but there are a few important considerations for care that Rebecca Koraytem shares in today’s show. Connect with Rebecca Koraytem: Rebecca Koraytem is a horticulturist at David Austin Roses, where she provides retail and technical support across the USA and Canada. David Austin Roses In this episode, Rose Care Plant Feed and Water featuring Rebecca Koraytem and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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. 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 whe
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How Roses Are Bred
03/05/2022 Duration: 15minYour mind will be blown when you learn how long it takes to bring a new rose variety to you in your home garden. Connect with Rebecca Koraytem: Rebecca Koraytem is a horticulturist at David Austin Roses, where she provides retail and technical support across the USA and Canada. David Austin Roses In this episode, How Roses Are Bred featuring Rebecca Koraytem and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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. 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
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The History of David Austin Roses
02/05/2022 Duration: 12minDavid Austin Roses is a giant in the rose industry. Join Kevin and Rebecca Koraytem on a fascinating journey through the world of roses. Connect with Rebecca Koraytem: Rebecca Koraytem is a horticulturist at David Austin Roses, where she provides retail and technical support across the USA and Canada. David Austin Roses In this episode, The History of David Austin Roses featuring Rebecca Koraytem and, Kevin Espiritu, the founder of Epic Gardening. As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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. 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 als
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Designing a Curb Strip
29/04/2022 Duration: 15minKevin tore up his curb strip and asks Nan for some advice as to how to approach a fully bare curb strip planting, complete with natives and pollinator-friendly plants. Connect With Nan Sterman: Nan Sterman is a garden expert, botanist, journalist, and educator. She hosts a TV show called A Growing Passion, is the author of three books, has a online garden school, and designs gardens. Waterwise Gardener Seed Starting Workshop San Diego Gardener Facebook Group A Growing Passion TV Show Hot Color, Dry Garde and the rest of Nan’s books Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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
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How to Use Succulents In Garden Design
28/04/2022 Duration: 11minWhen we think of succulents, we think of cacti - but that is far from the only type of succulent out there. Nan shares how she thinks about them as well as a few key species to try. Connect With Nan Sterman: Nan Sterman is a garden expert, botanist, journalist, and educator. She hosts a TV show called A Growing Passion, is the author of three books, has a online garden school, and designs gardens. Waterwise Gardener Seed Starting Workshop San Diego Gardener Facebook Group A Growing Passion TV Show Hot Color, Dry Garde and the rest of Nan’s books Shop the Store As an exclusive for listeners, use code EPICPODCAST for 5% off your entire first 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