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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Losing Your Fear and Learning to Conquer
05/12/2019 Duration: 19minGardening is a scary hobby for many to start in. We’re often afraid of failure and feel that if we kill our plants, it reflects something deep about ourselves. In fact, the only way to get GOOD is to kill a lot of plants and learn! Connect With David Good: David The Good is the founder of The Survival Gardener, and author of MANY books. He’s all about growing the most food for the least amount of work. Make sure and subscribe to his amazing YouTube channel for some of the most entertaining, in-depth tips. The Survival Gardener David’s YouTube Channel Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Alu
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Grow Your Own Orchard For Free
04/12/2019 Duration: 17minThe world of fruit trees can seem daunting and expensive...but what if you could grow your own for free? Learn how in today’s show with David The Good. Connect With David Good: David The Good is the founder of The Survival Gardener, and author of MANY books. He’s all about growing the most food for the least amount of work. Make sure and subscribe to his amazing YouTube channel for some of the most entertaining, in-depth tips. The Survival Gardener David’s YouTube Channel Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies R
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Lasagna Gardening
03/12/2019 Duration: 15minWorking with poor native soil? No problem...just build a lasagna bed! David the Good talks about exactly how he does this in today’s episode. Resources: David’s Lasagna Gardening Tutorial Connect With David Good: David The Good is the founder of The Survival Gardener, and author of MANY books. He’s all about growing the most food for the least amount of work. Make sure and subscribe to his amazing YouTube channel for some of the most entertaining, in-depth tips. The Survival Gardener David’s YouTube Channel Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed desi
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Building an Epic Compost Pile
02/12/2019 Duration: 14minIf your composting skills are a bit past the beginner level and you want to scale up your operation, here’s how David The Good has built a truly epic compost pile. Connect With David Good: David The Good is the founder of The Survival Gardener, and author of MANY books. He’s all about growing the most food for the least amount of work. Make sure and subscribe to his amazing YouTube channel for some of the most entertaining, in-depth tips. The Survival Gardener David’s YouTube Channel Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Bu
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Building a Simple Compost Pile
01/12/2019 Duration: 14minComposting is complex...or is it?! David The Good wants to dispel the myths and complexity around composting in today’s show about building a dead-simple compost pile. Connect With David Good: David The Good is the founder of The Survival Gardener, and author of MANY books. He’s all about growing the most food for the least amount of work. Make sure and subscribe to his amazing YouTube channel for some of the most entertaining, in-depth tips. The Survival Gardener David’s YouTube Channel Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime
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Feeding Your Garden for 0
30/11/2019 Duration: 14minWith all of the fancy fertilizers and amendments on the market, it can be overwhelming and seem expensive. But there are plenty of free organic inputs to your garden you can use if you simply get creative. Connect With David Good: David The Good is the founder of The Survival Gardener, and author of MANY books. He’s all about growing the most food for the least amount of work. Make sure and subscribe to his amazing YouTube channel for some of the most entertaining, in-depth tips. The Survival Gardener David’s YouTube Channel Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated
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Getting Started Gardening For $0
29/11/2019 Duration: 11minIf you want to start gardening in 2020 but are unsure where to begin and don’t have a lot of money to spend, today’s show is for you. We’re back with David the Good in a beginning gardener 101 crash course! Connect With David Good: David The Good is the founder of The Survival Gardener, and author of MANY books. He’s all about growing the most food for the least amount of work. Make sure and subscribe to his amazing YouTube channel for some of the most entertaining, in-depth tips. The Survival Gardener David’s YouTube Channel Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated
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How to Grow and Use Lavender
28/11/2019 Duration: 13minLearn how to grow lavender, including pruning strategies which tend to be one of the trickier aspects of growing lavender. We also chat about how to use lavender in the home! Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/growing-lavender/ Connect With Stephanie Rose: Stephanie Rose is a Vancouver Master Gardener and Permaculture Designer. She’s the founder of Garden Therapy, an awesome gardening website and the author of nine books including the upcoming Garden Alchemy. Garden Therapy Stephanie’s Books Learn More: How to Germinate Lavender Seeds Lavender is a notoriously difficult plant to grow from seed. The seed is finicky and needs a LOT of TLC to get started. If you've ever had trouble, here's how I recommend starting it. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field
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How to Grow and Use Calendulas
27/11/2019 Duration: 10minLearn how to cultivate calendulas in the garden, which are one of Stephanie Rose’s favorite annual plants. Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/grow-calendula/ Connect With Stephanie Rose: Stephanie Rose is a Vancouver Master Gardener and Permaculture Designer. She’s the founder of Garden Therapy, an awesome gardening website and the author of nine books including the upcoming Garden Alchemy. Garden Therapy Stephanie’s Books Learn More: Why You Should Grow Edible Flowers In this episode, we're talking about edible flowers with my friend Bee of Flora Cocina, an edible flower expert! You're going to learn a lot about using all parts of your plants in the garden this week...I'm excited! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epi
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3 Gifts From The Herb Garden
26/11/2019 Duration: 14minIf relaxing gifts are more your style, join Stephanie Rose and myself as we talk about three amazing gifts you can make from your herb garden for the bath and home. Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/peony-bath-salts/ https://gardentherapy.ca/tub-tea-time/ https://gardentherapy.ca/herbal-wax-melts/ Connect With Stephanie Rose: Garden Therapy Stephanie’s Books Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group
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3 Edible Gifts You Can Make From Your Garden
25/11/2019 Duration: 12minAs the holidays approach, instead of going out and buying something disposable for family and friends, why not make some creative edible gifts from the herb garden? Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/herb-infused-vinegar/ https://gardentherapy.ca/herb-finishing-salt/ https://gardentherapy.ca/easy-infused-sugar-recipes/ Connect With Stephanie Rose Garden Therapy Stephanie’s Books Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebo
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Decorating Your Pots With Garden Trimmings
24/11/2019 Duration: 09minToday we learn how to spice up your fall and winter pots with some trimmings from your garden...it’s a perfect ‘quick win’ to give your garden a bit more beauty as we move into the colder seasons. Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/holiday-window-box/ Connect With Stephanie Rose Stephanie Rose is a Vancouver Master Gardener and Permaculture Designer. She’s the founder of Garden Therapy, an awesome gardening website and the author of nine books including the upcoming Garden Alchemy. Garden Therapy Stephanie’s Books Learn More: Window Boxes: Beginner's Guide Window boxes are an accessible way for just about anyone - green and brown thumb alike - to get growing in extremely small spaces. In this episode I take a look at my friend Ryan Benoit's book, How to Window Box. Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from
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How to Make a Garden Wreath
23/11/2019 Duration: 08minMaking a garden wreath from whatever you have in your garden is a fantastic way to turn your garden trimmings into beautiful arrangements. Much better than throwing in your compost! Resources: https://gardentherapy.ca/?s=wreath https://gardentherapy.ca/everything-wreath/ https://gardentherapy.ca/herb-wreath/ Connect With Stephanie Rose: Stephanie Rose is a Vancouver Master Gardener and Permaculture Designer. She’s the founder of Garden Therapy, an awesome gardening website and the author of nine books including the upcoming Garden Alchemy. Garden Therapy Stephanie’s Books Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden
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How Gardening Can Bring You Back to Life
22/11/2019 Duration: 08minToday we hear the story of Stephanie Rose and how gardening quite literally brought her back to life after a crippling illness that left her bed bound for two years, and with minimal ability to move around for 8. Connect With Stephanie Rose: Stephanie Rose is a Vancouver Master Gardener and Permaculture Designer. She’s the founder of Garden Therapy, an awesome gardening website and the author of nine books including the upcoming Garden Alchemy. Garden Therapy Stephanie’s Books Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, is available for sale! It's a complete guide to growing plants, no matter where you live. Here's how to order: Amazon Signed Copies EPIC Raised Beds I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Fac
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How Long Do Succulents Live
21/11/2019 Duration: 07minI haven’t met a gardener yet that doesn’t love succulents. With their chunky leaves and water superpowers, succulents have become an urban gardening icon. However, these fun plants often meet an early end due to improper care. Learn More: How Long Do Succulents Live? How To Keep Them Alive Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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8 Ways to Keep Your Crops Cold
20/11/2019 Duration: 06minIf you're already experiencing cold temps, it's time to protect those precious plants! Learn More: 26 Cold Frame Plans For Your Winter Garden Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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What IS a Cool Season Crop?
19/11/2019 Duration: 05minWe use the phrase cool season crop a lot, but what does it actually mean? What crops can tolerate low temps, and for how long? Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Busting More Garden Myths
18/11/2019 Duration: 05minMore gardening myths to talk about...including one that's commonly thought to be a myth...but isn't! An anti-myth, if you will ;) Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Storing Your Pots for Winter
17/11/2019 Duration: 05minStoring your clay, terra cotta, ceramic, and plastic pots for winter is a must...but there are a few things you must do before you store to ensure a good lifespan for your precious pots! Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Organic NPK Fertilizers 101
16/11/2019 Duration: 05minOrganic NPK fertilizers are a fantastic way to add slow-release fertility to your garden...but there are many types. Here's a brief breakdown. Learn More: 21+ Organic Fertilizers and How To Use Them In Your Garden Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening My book, Field Guide to Urban Gardening, will be out May 7, 2019. If you pre-order the book and forward your receipt to kevin@epicgardening.com, I'll send you a free pack of heirloom, organic seeds from one of my favorite seed suppliers! Pre-Order Field Guide to Urban Gardening Shop Epic Gardening I'm carrying Birdies Garden Products raised beds, the ones I use exclusively in my front yard garden. They're a corrugated Aluzinc steel, powder-coated raised bed designed to last a lifetime. Buy Birdies Raised Beds at my online store. Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices