Epic Gardening: Daily Growing Tips And Advice

We’ve talked a lot about bees on the podcast, but never about the human journey to become a Master Beekeeper. Chef Chris Starkus from Urban Farmer Denver is in the second level of the program right now, so we chat about his experiences to give you all a picture into what the journey looks like. Connect with Chris Starkus: Chef Chris Starkus is the executive chef of Urban Farmer in Denver, a farm to table restaurant. He’s also the owner of Lost Creek Micro Farm. Chris Starkus - Instagram | Twitter Lost Creek Microfarm | Instagram |Twitter  Urban Farmer Denver | Twitter |  Facebook |  Twitter   James Beard Foundation dinner  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-coa

In the restaurant world, we talk a lot about the sourcing of ingredients in the sustainability conversation, but what about the rest of what goes on at a restaurant? Today Chef Chris Starkus from Urban Farmer Denver talks about what he calls 360° Sustainability and how he employs it at his restaurant Connect With Chris Starkus: Chef Chris Starkus is the executive chef of Urban Farmer in Denver, a farm to table restaurant. He’s also the owner of Lost Creek Micro Farm. Chris Starkus - Instagram | Twitter Lost Creek Microfarm | Instagram |Twitter  Urban Farmer Denver | Twitter |  Facebook |  Twitter   James Beard Foundation dinner  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, powd

How does your gardening change when you’re planning what you plant for the eventual end use of it...in the kitchen? Today we have Chef Chris Starkus from Urban Farmer Denver, a farm to table restaurant in Denver and the owner of Lost Creek Micro Farm. In today’s show, we talk about how he plans his farm to make incredible, farm to table meals.   Connect With Chris Starkus: Chef Chris Starkus is the executive chef of Urban Farmer in Denver, a farm to table restaurant. He’s also the owner of Lost Creek Micro Farm. Chris Starkus' Instagram | Twitter Lost Creek Microfarm | Instagram |Twitter  Urban Farmer Denver | Twitter |  Facebook |  Twitter   James Beard Foundation dinner  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 gar

I don’t know about you, but I can never resist spending way too much money after picking up a seed catalog. Margaret and I share our top tips for shopping for the next season. Connect With Margaret Roach: Margaret Roach is a liifelong organic gardener and the founder of A Way to Garden, as well as the newly re-released book A Way to Garden. 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 Facebook Group   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As our herbs start to really get going this summer, you may want to save some for the colder months when things are less plentiful. Here are a few key tips to get the job done. Connect With Margaret Roach: Margaret Roach is a liifelong organic gardener and the founder of A Way to Garden, as well as the newly re-released book A Way to Garden. 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 Facebook Group   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It might seem too early to plan for fall, but it’s not! You have to plan this early, especially in colder climates, due to the “Fall Factor.” Margaret Roach and I explain what this means in today’s show. Connect With Margaret Roach: Margaret Roach is a liifelong organic gardener and the founder of A Way to Garden, as well as the newly re-released book A Way to Garden. Learn More: Fall Gardening 101 How do you keep a productive and healthy garden in the fall! In this episode we go over:  Why PROTECTION is the #1 rule of Fall What crops will thrive in your garden A few products you may want to consider 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 las

Mulch can be seen as a “boring” garden topic, but NOT mulching is a surefire way to have a WORSE garden. Follow the guidelines in today’s show and you’ll be off to a great start. Connect With Margaret Roach: Margaret Roach is a liifelong organic gardener and the founder of A Way to Garden, as well as the newly re-released book A Way to Garden. Learn More: 24+ Cheap or Free Mulch Sources Mulch doesn't have to be expensive...in fact, it doesn't have to cost anything at all! In this episode I run down 24 different ideas for getting cheap or free mulch...send in yours as well! 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

I’ve been an anti-lawn crusader for some time now, but are there times when it makes sense? Definitely. Margaret Roach shares her lawn preferences as well as a few crucial care tips. Connect With Margaret Roach: Margaret Roach is a liifelong organic gardener and the founder of A Way to Garden, as well as the newly re-released book A Way to Garden. 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 Facebook Group   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re in full tomato season, so who better to have on than Margaret Roach to give us some timeless tomato tips. Connect With Margaret Roach: Margaret Roach is a liifelong organic gardener and the founder of A Way to Garden, as well as the newly re-released book A Way to Garden. Learn More: Should You Grow Heirloom or Hybrid Tomatoes? In this episode, we're welcoming Craig LeHoullier, the NC Tomatoman! He's a long-time tomato grower, having been the first to grow and name the Cherokee purple tomato in 1990! Today we'll talk about the difference between heirloom and hybrid tomatoes. Enjoy! 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

Learn how to figure out what animals are eating your plants by paying more attention to how, where, and when they munch on your plants. Connect With Margaret Roach: Margaret Roach is a liifelong organic gardener and the founder of A Way to Garden, as well as the newly re-released book A Way to Garden. 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 Facebook Group   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Growing for nutrition isn’t something I’ve always focused on. Usually I’m more interested in maximizing the yield, or testing out different growing methods. But there’s a lot to be said for simply growing nutrient rich food at home.  I’m presenting at Stacey’s Superfood Summit, where I’m doing a masterclass on microgreen growing. Today’s show goes into what the Summit is all about. Connect With Stacey Murphy: Stacey Murphy of GrowYourOwnVegetables.org. She’s helped tens of thousands of people on 6 different continents grow vegetables and herbs.  Sign up for the FREE Superfood Summit  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

We’re in the middle of summer right now, and there’s a LOT to do in the garden. In fact, sometimes it feels like there’s way too much to do. Stacey and I share our tips for when you’re feeling a bit overwhelmed. I’m presenting at Stacey’s Superfood Summit, where I’m doing a masterclass on microgreen growing. Feel free to check that out in the links below. Connect With Stacey Murphy: Stacey Murphy of GrowYourOwnVegetables.org. She’s helped tens of thousands of people on 6 different continents grow vegetables and herbs.  Sign up for the FREE Superfood Summit  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

I love hearing stories of how people come to gardening. Today Stacey shares how she got into the gardening game, with some fun tidbits and tips along the way. I’m presenting at Stacey’s Superfood Summit, where I’m doing a masterclass on microgreen growing. Feel free to check that out in the links below. Connect With Stacey Murphy: Stacey Murphy of GrowYourOwnVegetables.org. She’s helped tens of thousands of people on 6 different continents grow vegetables and herbs.  Sign up for the FREE Superfood Summit  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 Instag

I’m big on DIY, but there are situations where it makes more sense to get a bit more professional in the garden. In today’s show, Stacey Murphy of Grow Your Own Vegetables is on to talk about when DIY goes wrong. I’m presenting at Stacey’s Superfood Summit, where I’m doing a masterclass on microgreen growing. Feel free to check that out in the links below. Connect With Stacey Murphy: Stacey Murphy of GrowYourOwnVegetables.org. She’s helped tens of thousands of people on 6 different continents grow vegetables and herbs.  Sign up for the FREE Superfood Summit  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

Both Stacey Murphy and I have, in some small way, helped many people get started in the garden. By seeing thousands of people attempt to garden, we’ve both identified many classic mistakes that people make. Find out if you’re making any of them in today’s show. Connect With Stacey Murphy: Stacey Murphy of GrowYourOwnVegetables.org. She’s helped tens of thousands of people on 6 different continents grow vegetables and herbs.  Sign up for the FREE Superfood Summit Learn More: Top 3 Beginner Mistakes To Avoid 40% of new gardeners don't garden for a second season...which is a huge shame! In this episode, John Kohler shares what he believes are the top three mistakes beginners make that sour them on gardening...avoid these!  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

You all know I’m big on microgreens, but what about their forgotten friends...sprouts and shoots? Is there a difference between all of these? In short, yes...but the answer is TIME. Stacey Murphy of Grow Your Own Vegetables on the show to talk with me. I’m presenting at her Superfood Summit, where I’m doing a masterclass on microgreen growing. Feel free to check that out in the links below. Connect With Stacey Murphy: Stacey Murphy of GrowYourOwnVegetables.org. She’s helped tens of thousands of people on 6 different continents grow vegetables and herbs.  Sign up for the FREE Superfood Summit Learn More: How to Grow Microgreens in Raised Beds In this episode. I go over a technique I'm using to grow microgreens in a raised bed. It's a cool idea that I'm trying to get a quick, plentiful harvest and also to add some organic matter into the soil. 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. He

Today we’re talking about some easy yet highly nutritious foods you can grow at home. If you’re a long-time follower of Epic Gardening, you’ll know I’ve been doing the Apocalypse Grow survival challenge, where I’ve lived off of my own food for a month. So growing nutrient-dense food was a MUST. I invited Stacey Murphy of Grow Your Own Vegetables on the show to talk with me. I’m presenting at her Superfood Summit, where I’m doing a masterclass on microgreen growing. Feel free to check that out in the links below. Connect With Stacey Murphy: Stacey Murphy of GrowYourOwnVegetables.org. She’s helped tens of thousands of people on 6 different continents grow vegetables and herbs. Sign up for the FREE Superfood Summit Learn More: Kale: How to Grow Your Own Superfood In recent years, it’s gotten a reputation as a superfood. Leaf cabbage, also called kale, is a brassica species which really packs a punch. But growing kale isn’t something a lot of people consider doing. They should! Vitamin-packed kale (Brassica o

Most of our plants aren’t “used” to growing in containers, where the soil is separated from the biological life that it’s usually filled with. How do you remedy this situation. Darryl of Houseplant Journal says, “Aerate it!” We discuss exactly how to do that in today’s show. Connect With Darryl Cheng: HouseplantJournal.com Buy Darryl’s Book, The New Plant Parent Follow Darryl on Instagram Learn More: Soil Aeration 101 Soil aeration is a topic most gardeners don't fully understand...me included! But here are some basics to expand your soil-building knowledge. 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

Are you the type of plant parent that freaks out when you see even the slightest imperfection in your plants? This episode is for you...Darryl of Houseplant Journal and I discuss the misconceptions new gardeners have about the life cycle of plants.  Connect With Darryl Cheng:  HouseplantJournal.com Buy Darryl’s Book, The New Plant Parent Follow Darryl on Instagram Learn More: Growing Houseplants For The First Time Who wonders how to get started growing houseplants. We go into lighting, soil, and a few good recommendations. 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 Garde

Today we get to hear Darryl Cheng, founder of Houseplant Journal, discuss his “watering strategy”, a new and useful way to think about watering houseplants indoors. Connect With Darryl Cheng: HouseplantJournal.com Buy Darryl’s Book, The New Plant Parent Follow Darryl on Instagram Learn More: Strategies For Watering Your Garden Some of the ways I approach watering in my garden as well as offer some suggestions for those of you who live in different climates! 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 Facebook Group   L