Episodes

  • Greywater Systems
    Jul 18 2024
    There are many different kinds of greywater systems, and ways to employ them in a garden. Martha uses greywater from her washing machine to water her fruit trees. She reaps other benefits, too, including financial incentives!Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4cZDkJ1Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4f5Lx07Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4cEVv75EGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3zDoXfkLearn More: Don't Make These 7 Watering Mistakes in Your GardenConnect With Martha Retallick:Martha Retallick is named for her great grandmother, a Victory Gardener who fed eight people from her plot in the blizzard capital of America, Buffalo, New York. With that level of determination in her DNA, Martha has to find ways to make gardening work. Even in Tucson, Arizona. She’ll reveal her secret superpower, water harvesting, during her “Epic Gardening” appearance.Western Sky Communications Web SiteBookLove 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 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. Get Our BooksLooking 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.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server
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    10 mins
  • How to Use Rainwater Cisterns
    Jul 17 2024
    Rainwater cisterns are a great way to actively harvest and conserve water. Here, Kevin and Martha discuss the ins and outs of using cisterns, and the benefits that come with installing them in your yard. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3xSKgJfBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/468iJjMBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3zKHOVSEGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/4eW3iPDLearn More: Don't Make These 7 Watering Mistakes in Your GardenConnect With Martha Retallick:Martha Retallick is named for her great grandmother, a Victory Gardener who fed eight people from her plot in the blizzard capital of America, Buffalo, New York. With that level of determination in her DNA, Martha has to find ways to make gardening work. Even in Tucson, Arizona. She’ll reveal her secret superpower, water harvesting, during her “Epic Gardening” appearance.Western Sky Communications Web SiteBookLove 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 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. Get Our BooksLooking 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.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server
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    11 mins
  • Passive Water Harvesting
    Jul 16 2024
    What is passive water harvesting? Martha outlines two methods of passively harvesting water in her garden. By slowing the water, allowing it to spread out, and sink down, she harnesses what would otherwise be urban runoff, and adds tons of free water to her garden in the process. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Wok7ubBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3W28R6uBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3S7EvhFEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3Wm5tVgLearn More: Don't Make These 7 Watering Mistakes in Your GardenConnect With Martha Retallick:Martha Retallick is named for her great grandmother, a Victory Gardener who fed eight people from her plot in the blizzard capital of America, Buffalo, New York. With that level of determination in her DNA, Martha has to find ways to make gardening work. Even in Tucson, Arizona. She’ll reveal her secret superpower, water harvesting, during her “Epic Gardening” appearance.Western Sky Communications Web SiteBookLove 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 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. Get Our BooksLooking 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.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server
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    10 mins
  • The Rationale for Water Harvesting
    Jul 15 2024
    When Martha moved to Tucson, she wanted to plant a garden full of trees. But irrigating them posed a huge problem in her desert climate. Instead of spending tons of money on a full system, Martha opted to harvest from the “Big Watering Can In the Sky”.Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Wn4zbdBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3Y2Q8tXBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3WmkarqEGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3XXPga4Learn More: Don't Make These 7 Watering Mistakes in Your GardenConnect With Martha Retallick:Martha Retallick is named for her great grandmother, a Victory Gardener who fed eight people from her plot in the blizzard capital of America, Buffalo, New York. With that level of determination in her DNA, Martha has to find ways to make gardening work. Even in Tucson, Arizona. She’ll reveal her secret superpower, water harvesting, during her “Epic Gardening” appearance.Western Sky Communications Web SiteBookLove 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 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. Get Our BooksLooking 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.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server
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    13 mins
  • Tomato Care and Breeding with Craig LeHoullier | The Beet
    Jul 13 2024
    In this full episode of the Beet podcast, Kevin has an in-depth conversation with renowned tomato grower and breeder, Craig LeHoullier. Their discussion ranges from growing epic tomatoes, to expert breeding techniques. Craig also imparts his experience working in the Dwaf Tomato Breeding Project. While you’re growing your own tomatoes, take note of Craig’s advice! Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3RVkvi6Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3xItJaJBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3XTWwnsEGEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3VLlJh6Learn 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.InstagramWebsiteYouTubeLove 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 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. Get Our BooksLooking 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.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • How Tomato Color Impacts Flavor
    Jul 12 2024
    Humans eat with their eyes, and with their memories of impactful flavors. Craig likes tomatoes with intensity, but he knows that everyone’s tasting preferences are different. That’s why he’s taken lots of time to understand the intricacies of different tomatoes. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/461lQK7Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/45WiYOvBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3zx7YLuEGHomesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3VVSBE0Learn 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.InstagramWebsiteYouTubeLove 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 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. Get Our BooksLooking 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.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server
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    15 mins
  • Do THIS to Grow EPIC Tomatoes
    Jul 11 2024
    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.InstagramWebsiteYouTubeLove 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 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. Get Our BooksLooking 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.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server
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    14 mins
  • Growing in Straw Bales & Containers
    Jul 10 2024
    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.InstagramWebsiteYouTubeLove 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 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. Get Our BooksLooking 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.Preorder Kevin’s newest book Epic Homesteading if you are looking to turn your home into a thriving homestead! Order signed copies of Kevin’s books, plus more of his favorite titles in our store.More ResourcesLooking for more information? Follow us:Our BlogYouTube (Including The Beet Podcast, Epic Homesteading and Jacques in the Garden and Botanical Interest )Instagram (Including Epic Homesteading, Jacques)PinterestTikTokFacebookFacebook GroupDiscord Server
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    20 mins