Epic Gardening: Daily Growing Tips And Advice

Believe it or not, Epic Tomatoes is a book written by Craig LeHoullier! Here he outlines all the basic tenets of great tomato-growing. Having a bountiful harvest of these fruits involves building in quality at every step, from seed-selection to ripening.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3zGLp71Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bObQ8xBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3xOR6iNEGHomesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/4bCEuJoLearn More: How to Grow Epic Tomatoes in Grow BagsConnect With Craig LeHoullier:Craig LeHoullier, PhD (chemistry), advisor for tomatoes to the Seed Savers Exchange, co-leader of the Dwarf Tomato Breeding Project, author of Epic Tomatoes and Growing Vegetables in Strawbales (Storey publishing), approaching his 40th year of gardening. Instagram Website YouTube Love Epic Gardening products?Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring our flag

When Craig started gardening tomatoes, he learned to maximize his space by growing them in containers, and straw bales. In this episode, he reveals his secrets for successful bale and container tomatoes, and turns to the old adage “what you put in, you get out.”Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VLiXbGBotanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/4eUKUXaBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4f5VXx5EGHomesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3xLRzCmLearn More: How to Grow Epic Tomatoes in Grow BagsConnect With Craig LeHoullier:Craig LeHoullier, PhD (chemistry), advisor for tomatoes to the Seed Savers Exchange, co-leader of the Dwarf Tomato Breeding Project, author of Epic Tomatoes and Growing Vegetables in Strawbales (Storey publishing), approaching his 40th year of gardening. Instagram Website YouTube Love Epic Gardening products?Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring

Craig’s Dwarf Tomato Breeding Project has been going strong for the last 18 years. Fervor about this project spread largely through word of mouth. He and other gardeners involved in the project have developed some of the coolest dwarf cultivars out there in conjunction with the Open Source Seed Initiative.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3RSrAA7 Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45SCvzs Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3zsUzUSEG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3VWtUam Learn More: How to Grow Epic Tomatoes in Grow BagsConnect With Craig LeHoullier:Craig LeHoullier, PhD (chemistry), advisor for tomatoes to the Seed Savers Exchange, co-leader of the Dwarf Tomato Breeding Project, author of Epic Tomatoes and Growing Vegetables in Strawbales (Storey publishing), approaching his 40th year of gardening. Instagram Website YouTube Love Epic Gardening products?Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THE

Craig LeHoullier has spent over 40 years gardening tomatoes. He loves the variety of tomatoes available to gardeners, and he loves to teach people about their flavors and nuances. Kevin and Craig talk about the Godfather’s current tomato projects, and reflect on results they got in the most recent tomato season.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cRfAGW Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cRMfwm Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3WcvyGcEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/45W8Mpa Learn More: How to Grow Epic Tomatoes in Grow BagsConnect With Craig LeHoullier:Craig LeHoullier, PhD (chemistry), advisor for tomatoes to the Seed Savers Exchange, co-leader of the Dwarf Tomato Breeding Project, author of Epic Tomatoes and Growing Vegetables in Strawbales (Storey publishing), approaching his 40th year of gardening. Instagram Website YouTube Love Epic Gardening products?Apply to the Epic Affiliate Program. Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use cod

As a food scientist, Victoria Pardo Uzitas has plenty of experience with food trends and food safety. As a gardener of over two decades, she folds her knowledge of both into her growing space. In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, she and Jacques discuss how to keep the garden food-safe, and how to enjoy the tantalizing flavor the garden provides.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3RQzbiK Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VQcQ5I Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3W74OGY EG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/4cMuK03 Learn More: Are Galvanized Steel Garden Beds Safe?Connect With Victoria Pardo Uzitas: Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a distinguished Food Scientist with a remarkable track record of launching thousands of products, for hundreds of brands throughout the world. Having worked at Global Fortune 100 Food Companies, she is currently a Managing Partner at Ubiquity Biz, a Soup to Nuts boutique agency based in San Diego. She began growing her own foo

Victoria does a lot of research on disease trends, as they are often the precursor for food trends. And today, trends are global. We are increasingly connected, and there is increasing concern about the environmental impact of growing certain foods.   Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3xESioV Botanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3VLEml1 Book Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/3RPJJyC EG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/4cJwh7 Learn More: Are Galvanized Steel Garden Beds Safe?Connect With Victoria Pardo Uzitas:Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a distinguished Food Scientist with a remarkable track record of launching thousands of products, for hundreds of brands throughout the world. Having worked at Global Fortune 100 Food Companies, she is currently a Managing Partner at Ubiquity Biz, a Soup to Nuts boutique agency based in San Diego. She began growing her own food in 2000. Driven by her belief that "food can transform lives," Victoria finds her volunteer work at Ki

Victoria Pardo Uzitas used to have a cocktail column under the pen name Libation Lady. Naturally, she has recipes in her back pocket for some of the tastiest out there. Hear her tips and tricks for increasing and infusing flavors in delicious beverages straight from the garden.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/4bqqUZy Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3XPjHiz Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4eMVrnu EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3zieky7 Learn More:Are Galvanized Steel Garden Beds Safe?Connect With Victoria Pardo Uzitas:Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a distinguished Food Scientist with a remarkable track record of launching thousands of products, for hundreds of brands throughout the world. Having worked at Global Fortune 100 Food Companies, she is currently a Managing Partner at Ubiquity Biz, a Soup to Nuts boutique agency based in San Diego. She began growing her own food in 2000. Driven by her belief that "food can transform lives," Victoria fin

Choosing food-safe beds is one of the most important ways gardeners can ensure their produce is nourishment, rather than poison. Another concern is durability, and there’s a fine balance between growing in food-safe materials, and purchasing something that will last.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/45Rq9rh Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4brccSd Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4eHFrmz EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3VMEfFN Connect With Victoria Pardo Uzitas:Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a distinguished Food Scientist with a remarkable track record of launching thousands of products, for hundreds of brands throughout the world. Having worked at Global Fortune 100 Food Companies, she is currently a Managing Partner at Ubiquity Biz, a Soup to Nuts boutique agency based in San Diego. She began growing her own food in 2000. Driven by her belief that "food can transform lives," Victoria finds her volunteer work at Kitchens for Good, a local nonprofi

Is there more to simply rinsing produce before eating it? Garden food safety is about mitigating risks, especially for those with sensitive immune systems. Simple practices like washing harvests with vinegar and water, and cleaning tools between uses add an extra layer of protection and make the harvest last longer. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3W2wEnZ Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45N3Nam Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4eD82cC EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3RR0byu Learn More: Are Galvanized Steel Garden Beds Safe?Connect With Victoria Pardo Uzitas:Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a distinguished Food Scientist with a remarkable track record of launching thousands of products, for hundreds of brands throughout the world. Having worked at Global Fortune 100 Food Companies, she is currently a Managing Partner at Ubiquity Biz, a Soup to Nuts boutique agency based in San Diego. She began growing her own food in 2000. Driven by her belief that "

Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a food scientist. Food scientists work to keep food safe for eating. While it may not be something many gardeners think about, it’s paramount. From clearing debris to testing soil, gardeners have many ways to engage in food-safe practices.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/4clSEjv Botanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3RQlRL5 Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3W8gWI8 EG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3xt2CjW Learn More: Are Galvanized Steel Garden Beds Safe?Connect With Victoria Pardo Uzitas: Victoria Pardo Uzitas is a distinguished Food Scientist with a remarkable track record of launching thousands of products, for hundreds of brands throughout the world. Having worked at Global Fortune 100 Food Companies, she is currently a Managing Partner at Ubiquity Biz, a Soup to Nuts boutique agency based in San Diego. She began growing her own food in 2000. Driven by her belief that "food can transform lives," Victoria finds her vol

In this full-length episode of the Beet Podcast, Linda Ly of Garden Betty takes us through the practice of no-waste gardening. That means you get the most out of your harvests by using all the parts of your favorite veggies! Linda also shares the many plants that are popular worldwide, but perhaps not in the US.   Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3VzFEPV Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45yIadQ Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4cwRv8o EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3KRn5lx Learn More: Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall S

There are many parts of common plants that aren’t as common to see in American stores and markets that you can use in your cuisine such as pepper leaves, Squash leaves, and tomato leaves.   Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/45C8PGT Botanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3xjypUm Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4c5PyzQ EG Homesteading Book:  https://growepic.co/3XxcKT6 Learn More: Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook Instagram Facebook Email List YouTube Lazy Gard

Linda shares her unconventional use of seeds in the kitchen. Pickled radish seed pod bloody marys anyone? Check out Botanical Interests Rat’s Tail Radish Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VCvqye Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3RFHz4u Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3REb4U2 EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4bjvXLk Learn More: Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook Instagram Facebook Email List YouTube Lazy Gardening Academy Shop the StoreAs an excl

Mix it up by adding some unconventional greens to your salads. Try fava bean leaves or pea shoots. Check out Linda’s  new cookbook for some unique salad recipes The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4csv6ZN Botanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/45Cwoz1 Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3xs71U2 EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4eB9TPo Learn More: Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook Instagram Facebook Email List YouTube Lazy Ga

3-in-1 plants anyone? You don’t need to wait for your Brassicas to fully mature before harvesting pieces of the plant to enjoy.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VC3f2A Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4bc7SGo Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3ximaY9 EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3KT9k5D Learn More: Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook Instagram Facebook Email List YouTube Lazy Gardening Academy Shop the StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use

Stop right there! Before you toss your carrot tops into the compost, try using those greens in some of your favorite recipes. This week, we welcome Linda Ly of Garden Betty on the show to talk all about using all parts of the plant from the garden.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45R8v7j Botanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/3XyAeHz Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3xhKOIt EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/45CVjCU Learn More:  Do Regrowing Food Scraps Hacks Actually Work?Connect With Linda Ly:Author and blogger Linda Ly started writing about gardening, garden-to-table recipes, and outdoor adventures on Garden Betty in 2010. Since then, her stories, tutorials, and free resources have attracted 5 million visitors per year from around the world. Linda has written several cookbooks, including The No-Waste Vegetable Cookbook, and has appeared in Time, Food & Wine, HGTV Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, and The Washington Post. The No-Waste Vegetable Co

In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, Kevin and Jacques get together at the Epic Homestead to take a look ahead to summer, and a look back at spring. Topics range from what they’re excited about, and what they would change. Within the discussion are plenty of tips and tricks gardeners can employ in their own gardens. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Vqac6x Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cl8t9o Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4ej7AQB EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/45rskl5 Learn More:17 Cherry Tomatoes for Your Summer GardenConnect 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 StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your

When you have an extended harvest of one type of plant, you have to figure out how to use it! Save donating your produce, there are so many ways to enjoy your favorite garden veggies. Kevin and Jacques aren’t strangers to this dilemma, and they share some of their best recipes here. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4b1z0Yv Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3VFUAx4 Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3VwbkpA EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4bZwfZ0 Learn More: 17 Cherry Tomatoes for Your Summer GardenConnect 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 StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our store, featuring

Gardening gets even better with the addition of landscaping. At the Homestead, the Epic Pond exemplifies how working with the landscape improves the garden tenfold. Jacques has been breaking up the garden with pollinator patches. They both have benefitted from self-sowing annuals and perennials as well.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aX9eoc Botanical Interests Shop Homepage:  https://growepic.co/45qSfcB Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4cl2VMh EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3Vr0Sj2 Learn More: 17 Cherry Tomatoes for Your Summer GardenConnect 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 StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order

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.  Epic Gardening Shop Homepage:https://growepic.co/3VFTDou Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3RnQXcP Book Collection Page:  https://growepic.co/4bXewl2 EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4b16c2f Learn More: 17 Cherry Tomatoes for Your Summer GardenConnect 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 StoreAs an exclusive for listeners, use code THEBEET for 5% off your entire order on our stor