The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers
The Beet started its existence as the Epic Gardening Podcast but has grown into a one-stop shop for plant lovers. Each week, we explore topics ranging from beginner gardening tips to in-depth discussions with industry and science experts. Here, we’ll open up new gardening horizons, inspire you to greater heights, share new and exciting discoveries in agriculture, and fill your mind with freshly harvested information you can apply to your own gardening journey.
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May 11, 2026 • 56 mins
In this week’s episode of The Beet, Jacques chats with backyard chicken expert Lisa Steele about why chickens might just be the hardest-working members of the garden team. From weed patrol to soil-scratching benefits, they discuss how chickens can boost your growing space while earning their keep. Plus, Lisa shares practical tips for getting started with a backyard coop without getting in over your head.
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May 4, 2026 • 62 mins
This week’s episode of The Beet mixes things up. Jacques sits down with author and historian Dr. Kate Brown to discuss her book, “Tiny Gardens Everywhere: The Past, Present, and Future of the Self-Provisioning City,” and the surprising origins of gardens back in feudal times. They explore how wage labor replaced self-sufficient life on the land, and how today’s gardeners are flipping the script. Even in cities, people are reclaimin...
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April 27, 2026 • 60 mins
In this week's episode of The Beet, Jacques chats with Kodiak, Alaska gardener Marion Owen, aka “The UpBeet Gardener,” about the thrill of growing in what she calls “zone zero.” She shares how she stretches her season by adapting raised beds with protective coverage for the coldest months. In summer, the sun can linger until midnight, giving her plants a surprising boost, but making hardening off even more important. Marion also re...
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April 20, 2026 • 62 mins
This week on The Beet, Jacques sits down with Tanner Mitchell, aka “Tannner the Planter”: author, houseplant expert, and TikTok gardening celebrity from the nursery and gardening store Famous In Oregon. They discuss his move from Oregon to Texas and why the “trap of intuition” can sometimes lead growers astray. The conversation goes beyond the basics, unpacking why successful plant care is more about direct observation than subject...
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April 13, 2026 • 54 mins
Looking to save money in the garden? This episode is for you! In this week’s episode of The Beet, Jacques chats with Stephanie Rose, Canadian master gardener, permaculturist, and herbalist. Together, they dig into what it really means to garden with nature, let go of perfection, and grow a thriving, beautifully wild space over time. They also discuss how gardening doesn’t have to be expensive at all.
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April 6, 2026 • 64 mins
In this episode of The Beet, Jacques chats with Missouri farmers and food preservers Staci and Jeremy Hill of Gooseberry Bridge Farm. With wild swings in weather, they’ve learned that fast, smart food preservation is essential. They dig into the how and why behind preserving the harvest, covering practical methods from their new book, The Preserver’s Garden. If you’ve ever wondered how to make your garden last beyond the season, th...
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March 30, 2026 • 43 mins
This week, Kevin is back to catch up with his friend and cut flower grower Milli Proust. They dive into her new book, How Does Your Garden Grow, and what it really takes to grow 70% of the seed you sell. They explore floral garden design, the quirks of saving flower seeds, plus how to clean, isolate, and store them like a pro. And yes, there’s a passionate detour into the prettiest veg around, radicchio, and why it deserves a spot ...
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March 23, 2026 • 54 mins
This week on The Beet, Jacques chats with Elise Howard, author of Plant This, Not That, about why native plants truly matter. They dig into how invasive species disrupt ecosystems, and how to phase them out of your garden gradually. Along the way, they outline how to grow a thriving, abundant native garden at home, and make the case for letting the bugs snack on your plants for maximum ecosystem support.
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March 16, 2026 • 25 mins
In this episode of The Beet, the boys are back! Kevin is rethinking the harvest, focusing on using what he grows instead of chasing maximum yields. Jacques is expanding his container garden, and both are deep in garlic mode, proving you can build a thriving setup (and community) one bulb at a time. Along the way, they dig into potatoes once reserved for royalty, why raised beds might be the best way to grow them, and how to trellis...
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March 9, 2026 • 66 mins
This week, Jacques chats with gardener, author, and tomato guru Frank Hyman. They dig into Frank’s roots in the gardening world, and how many people fall into gardening through a simple first infatuation with plants. Frank shares how he turned his nine callings into a career and explains why tomatoes have captured his heart for decades. Along the way, the conversation wanders into some thoughtful (and fun) philosophy about why so m...
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March 2, 2026 • 55 mins
On this episode of The Beet, Jacques chats with Erin Schanen of The Impatient Gardener about how she got her start in her mom’s garden, what she’s growing now, and what projects she and Jacques happily put off. They dig into the lessons gardeners everywhere can learn from her over two decades of hands-in-the-dirt experience – wins, flops, and all. It’s all about trying things and seeing what works!
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February 23, 2026 • 67 mins
This week on The Beet, Jacques sits down with Ben Goulet-Scott and Jacob Suissa to talk plants, passion, and the power of good botany. The duo behind Let’s Botanize shares how they first fell for the plant world and how they’re channeling that love into a growing movement. They discuss biodiversity, ecology, and evolution while making the case for why plants deserve much more hype.
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February 16, 2026 • 56 mins
In this week’s episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques talks with Maine grower Elizabeth Brown about cultivating flowers. They share what first inspired them to start growing, and how Elizabeth makes the most of her six months in her Maine garden. The conversation then turns to the art of arrangement and how intentionality, combined with practicality, is the key to a stunning bouquet.
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February 9, 2026 • 60 mins
In this week’s episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques gets into all things permaculture with Pippa Chapman—permaculturalist, author, and food forester. Pippa shares her journey from running a pristine private estate to embracing the wilder, more abundant world of permaculture. They also discuss her book, Permaculture Planting Designs, a comprehensive guide to creating sustainable garden ecosystems.
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February 2, 2026 • 63 mins
This week on the Beet Podcast, Jacques digs into all things gardening with writer, speaker, and author Charlie Nardozzi. From learning the ropes in his grandfather’s garden to writing multiple books, Charlie shares the twists and turns of his gardening journey. They also chat about his newest book, The Continuous Vegetable Garden, and how gardeners everywhere can keep the garden going all year long, no matter the season.
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January 26, 2026 • 60 mins
This week on the Beet Podcast, Jacques sits down with permaculturist, author, and mayor, Brandy Hall. From her roots in South Florida to her journey toward regenerative growing, Brandy shares how permaculture became the lens through which she approaches land, community, and leadership. Together, they explore how regenerative principles are everywhere, from farms and landscapes to backyard home gardens, and why this way of thinking ...
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January 19, 2026 • 77 mins
On this Best of the Beet episode, we revisit Kevin’s talk with Darryl Cheng of Houseplant Journal. They discuss his book, The New Plant Parent, and rethink the basics of houseplant care. They break down how plants really use light, whether “natural light” indoors actually exists, and how to approach watering with a smarter strategy. Plus, Darryl tackles common misconceptions new plant parents have about how plants grow and thrive. ...
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January 12, 2026 • 63 mins
In today’s episode of the Beet, Jacques sits down with Epic influencer Graylen Brown (you may know him as @urbangardeningwithgray) to dig into the roots of his gardening journey – starting with Roma tomatoes grown alongside his grandmother. That childhood memory blossomed into a mission, and now Graylen is helping people grow food, confidence, and community one tip at a time.
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January 5, 2026 • 39 mins
In the first episode of The Beet in the new year, Kevin and Jacques swap updates, exploring everything from Kevin’s time away from the homestead to why summer garden care sets the stage for winter wins. They celebrate thriving citrus trees, Jacques’s rock-solid fifth year in his garden, and the growth of wine grapes, wheat crops, and fruit trees. They also explore the top hardscaping options to elevate the homestead. Along the way,...
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December 15, 2025 • 108 mins
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In this episode of the Beet Podcast, we revisit Kevin’s talk with Chef Chris Starkus. They dig into dry farming, water security, and the surprising ways urban population booms shape the food on our plates. Chris also goes beyond the usual “farm-to-table” vibe with creative cooking tips, preservation techniques, and new ways to use every last leaf from your garden. And yes, he exposes the wild water waste hidin...
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