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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Best Edible Flowers to Grow
16/01/2019 Duration: 08minToday, learn which edible flowers you should consider growing in your garden as well as a bit about how to use each, with Bee of Flora Cocina. About Bee An accomplished cook, she creates singular recipes or complete menus featuring flowers as integral components, as well as handcrafted floral products to bring your own cooking to new heights. Learn More: https://www.instagram.com/floracocina/ http://www.floracocina.com/ 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 Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Why You Should Grow Edible Flowers
15/01/2019 Duration: 06minThis week 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! About Bee An accomplished cook, she creates singular recipes or complete menus featuring flowers as integral components, as well as handcrafted floral products to bring your own cooking to new heights. Learn More: https://www.instagram.com/floracocina/ http://www.floracocina.com/ 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 Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Epic Worm Food Recipe for Vermicomposting
14/01/2019 Duration: 06minAre you baffled by what to feed worms to produce great compost? Most people new to worm composting are at a loss for what goes in there, other than the obvious vegetable scraps or melon peels. Most red wigglers or European nightcrawlers will eat almost anything. The average worm will consume half its body weight in food per day. If you start with a pound of worms, they should eat a half-pound of food per day, and so on. But like all compost, what you put into it will change what the finished compost’s quality is. So let’s go over a short list of what to feed worms to supercharge your worm poop and feed your plants! 2 cups rolled oats 1 cup yellow cornmeal 1/2 cup alfalfa meal 1/8 cup dried and powdered eggshells (microwave or bake these first to eliminate the risk of salmonella) 1/8 cup azomite Learn More: What To Feed Worms For Epic Vermicompost 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 t
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Living Off Of Your Own Food For a YEAR
13/01/2019 Duration: 26minWhat if you had to live off of only what you could grow or forage for an ENTIRE year? You can't even buy your own oils, salts, etc...EVERYTHING has to come from your own labor. Well, that's what Rob is doing. Find out how he's approaching it. About Rob Rob Greenfield is an adventurer, environmental activist, humanitarian, and dude making a difference. He is dedicated to leading the way to a more sustainable and just world. Learn More: Rob's Facebook Rob's Twitter Rob's YouTube Rob's Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start
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How to Grow Food for Free
12/01/2019 Duration: 17minYou can spend a bunch of money on gardening tools, gear, seeds, etc...or if you're more budget-conscious, you can grow food for nearly free. It'll take a bit more time, but you'll also plug into your community and get connected to new neighbors and friends. About Rob Rob Greenfield is an adventurer, environmental activist, humanitarian, and dude making a difference. He is dedicated to leading the way to a more sustainable and just world. Learn More: Rob's Facebook Rob's Twitter Rob's YouTube Rob's Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter
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Rob's Tips for Beginner Gardeners
11/01/2019 Duration: 11minEveryone has their own challenges in the garden...but there are a few common mistakes that almost every beginner makes. If you're gardening for the first time this season or just want to brush up on your green thumb skills...check out Rob's best beginner tips. About Rob Rob Greenfield is an adventurer, environmental activist, humanitarian, and dude making a difference. He is dedicated to leading the way to a more sustainable and just world. Learn More: Rob's Facebook Rob's Twitter Rob's YouTube Rob's Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic mat
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The Free Seed Project
10/01/2019 Duration: 14minRob Greenfield is known for his attention-grabbing activist campaigns, and The Free Seed Project + Gardens for Single Moms are no exception. About Rob Rob Greenfield is an adventurer, environmental activist, humanitarian, and dude making a difference. He is dedicated to leading the way to a more sustainable and just world. Learn More: Rob's Facebook Rob's Twitter Rob's YouTube Rob's Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc
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The Community Fruit Tree Project
09/01/2019 Duration: 13minWhat if you could walk outside in your neighborhood and pick an abundant amount of fruit? Well...with Rob Greenfield's Community Fruit Tree project, you can! He's started a collective fruit tree care network in Orlando, which is easily replicated to other areas of the world. About Rob Rob Greenfield is an adventurer, environmental activist, humanitarian, and dude making a difference. He is dedicated to leading the way to a more sustainable and just world. Learn More: Rob's Facebook Rob's Twitter Rob's YouTube Rob's Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it eno
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Growing in Other Peoples Front Yards...
08/01/2019 Duration: 13minWhat if you didn't need ANY land to grow your own food? Sound impossible? Well, Rob Greenfield is doing it...and doing it well! Today kicks off the first of six episodes with Rob, who's a multi-talented activist and gardener with a TON of knowledge to share. Learn More: Rob's Facebook Rob's Twitter Rob's YouTube Rob's Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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How to Start Seeds Indoors Under Lights
07/01/2019 Duration: 13minAs Spring approaches, learn how to best start seeds indoors as well as the major mistakes most newbie gardeners will make. I've definitely made some of these myself! About Leslie Halleck Leslie is a Degreed & Certified Professional Horticulturist with 25 years of Green Industry, and has a WEALTH of knowledge about growing under artificial lighting. Learn More: Buy Leslie's Book - Gardening Under Lights https://lesliehalleck.com/ Follow Leslie on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic So
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Growing Citrus Trees Indoors?!
06/01/2019 Duration: 11minDid you know that you can keep your citrus indoors in the winter...and if you're REALLY epic, you can grow them indoors all year long? Learn how in today's show. About Leslie Halleck Leslie is a Degreed & Certified Professional Horticulturist with 25 years of Green Industry, and has a WEALTH of knowledge about growing under artificial lighting. Learn More: Buy Leslie's Book - Gardening Under Lights https://lesliehalleck.com/ Follow Leslie on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil S
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Best Edibles to Grow Indoors
05/01/2019 Duration: 08minIf you're more of an edibles-focused gardener (like me), you're probably wondering which you can grow indoors! Find out in today's show with Leslie. About Leslie Halleck Leslie is a Degreed & Certified Professional Horticulturist with 25 years of Green Industry, and has a WEALTH of knowledge about growing under artificial lighting. Learn More: Buy Leslie's Book - Gardening Under Lights https://lesliehalleck.com/ Follow Leslie on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here L
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Plants That NEED Lighting Indoors
04/01/2019 Duration: 09minThere are some plants you simply CAN'T grow indoors without supplemental light. Even a south-facing, bright window isn't enough. Find out which in today's show. About Leslie Halleck Leslie is a Degreed & Certified Professional Horticulturist with 25 years of Green Industry, and has a WEALTH of knowledge about growing under artificial lighting. Learn More: Buy Leslie's Book - Gardening Under Lights https://lesliehalleck.com/ Follow Leslie on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil St
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How Long to Light Plants Indoors?
03/01/2019 Duration: 14minToday, Leslie and I chat about how long plants need to be lit when growing indoors. We get into the nerdy weeds here, but I think you'll appreciate the deeper understanding :) About Leslie Halleck Leslie is a Degreed & Certified Professional Horticulturist with 25 years of Green Industry, and has a WEALTH of knowledge about growing under artificial lighting. Learn More: Buy Leslie's Book - Gardening Under Lights https://lesliehalleck.com/ Follow Leslie on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Yo
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HID Grow Lights Explained
02/01/2019 Duration: 15minToday, Leslie and I riff on High Intensity Discharge (HID) lighting. It's one of the most popular types of grow lights out there, but there are a few different types, so learn which are best for your garden in today's show. About Leslie Halleck Leslie is a Degreed & Certified Professional Horticulturist with 25 years of Green Industry, and has a WEALTH of knowledge about growing under artificial lighting. Learn More: Buy Leslie's Book - Gardening Under Lights https://lesliehalleck.com/ Follow Leslie on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic ma
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Understanding Light 101 - Terminology
01/01/2019 Duration: 13minWelcome to 2019 everyone! I figured I'd bring on the author of one of my favorite books of late, Leslie Halleck. She's a Degreed & Certified Professional Horticulturist with 25 years of Green Industry, and has a WEALTH of knowledge about growing under artificial lighting. In today's show, we talk about the common terminology used in lighting and demystify which ones actually matter. Learn More: Buy Leslie's Book - Gardening Under Lights https://lesliehalleck.com/ Follow Leslie on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your
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Goodbye 2018!
24/12/2018 Duration: 03minHey all - taking some time off until the new year. See you January 1st :) Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Talking Life and Plants with Khaled
23/12/2018 Duration: 21minFor our last episode, Khaled and I got a little wild and talked life, success, plants, farming, and the future. It's a departure from the normal gardening-focused podcasts I do, so please let me know your thoughts! Learn More: Follow Khaled on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The Future of Business in Agriculture
22/12/2018 Duration: 19minWe all know agriculture is changing...but how? I've had many guests in the ag movement on the podcast, but I think Khaled has an interesting perspective to share based on his unique background. Learn More: Follow Khaled on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Advanced Strawberry Cultivation Techniques
21/12/2018 Duration: 13minStrawberries can give gardeners a hard time...I know they have for me. Today Khaled gives us his EPIC wisdom on how he gets perfect strawberries, which are one of the most popular and profitable crops he grows. Learn More: Follow Khaled on Instagram Keep Growing, Kevin Support Epic Gardening Support Epic Gardening on Patreon Follow Epic Gardening YouTube Instagram Pinterest Facebook Facebook Group Buy the Epic Soil Starter Organic Fertilizer! How do you super-charge your soil with good, inexpensive organic matter? That was the question I sought to answer when I designed this custom-mixed fertilizer with my friends over at Garden Maker Naturals. It's designed to take your ordinary raised bed garden soil and give it enough organic matter to kick-start your growing season. Order Your Epic Soil Starter Here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices