The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers

The Beet started as the Epic Gardening Podcast, but has grown into a one-stop shop for plant lovers. Five days a 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!

Episodes

June 15, 2024 57 mins
In this week’s the Beet Podcast, we’re in conversation with Kristine Ellis of Dunkin’ Ducks. Kevin and Kristine discuss duck care, from rearing ducklings, to supporting a healthy collective at home. Does Kristine succeed in converting Kevin from chicken-keeper to duck-keeper? Listen and find out!
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Everything you need to know about ducklings – sourcing, brooding, and rearing – is in this episode. Kristine Ellis of Dunkin Ducks even provides some extra tips and tricks that she has gathered in her multiple decades of caring for ducklings.  
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June 13, 2024 11 mins
What structures do duck-keepers need to rear ducks safely? A water source and a shelter are obvious starting places. And you can even give your ducks a super deluxe living situation. Kristine Ellis discusses what they need, how to protect them, and what predators to expect. 
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June 12, 2024 12 mins
Kristine Ellis knows how to provide the optimal profile of vitamins and nutrients for ducks. While you can just go to the feed store and purchase standard food for your ducks, there are ways to boost their nourishment. Here, she provides a complete breakdown of how to give them good food and a healthy life. 
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June 11, 2024 10 mins
In this episode, Kevin and Kristine Ellis of Dunkin Ducks compare and contrast domestic ducks and chickens. Turns out, on the homestead, ducks function in much the same way that chickens do with some marked differences. Ducks have stronger immune systems than chickens and tend to be much hardier in exposure to the elements.  
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June 10, 2024 11 mins
It’s Duck week on the Beet! Kristine Ellis got started with ducks when her dad brought some home for her birthday. After creating a social media account for her ducks that went viral, Kristine developed Dunkin Ducks as a way to share her pets and educate people about duck rearing. 
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June 7, 2024 7 mins
You don’t need a lot of space to have your own pond. A fountainscape or pondless waterfall is easy to install on a patio. It’s even possible to have an above ground pond in a small space. With a little extra TLC, and the right balance, it will thrive.  
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June 6, 2024 9 mins
Fish are a critical part of ponds. Koi are commonly considered, but there are so many fish you can include in a pond. They become living artwork in the pond scape. But they also have a function! Learn More:  1...
  • June 5, 2024 7 mins
    Adding a water feature to your yard starts with a solid plan. Not only do you need to know where the water edge is, but you’ll need to think about landscaping, elevation, and how the pond fits into the landscape. Hiring a certified Aquascaper to create something magnificent is an option too. 
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    June 4, 2024 7 mins
    Gardens without water are incomplete, according to Greg the Pond Guy. There is no feature that will change a garden more than a pond. Not only is the sound of moving water relaxing, water features bring in wildlife and insects that support the ecosystem. It’s not just the water feature, but everything it entails.  
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    June 3, 2024 6 mins
    Greg Whitstock, the Pond Guy has been in the pond trade for 33 years. He founded his professional pond business Aquascape in college. It all started when he decided he wanted to work in a field he loved, and built a pond for his turtles. Today Aquascape is the #1 pond contracting company in Chicago. 
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    May 31, 2024 10 mins
    So you’ve built your first terrarium. What’s next? Water and light are the key aspects you’ll need to keep an eye on. Then you can add plants if you’re feeding detritivores. Using the proper tools will make maintenance much easier too!

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    May 30, 2024 11 mins
    If you want to add animals to your first terrarium, it might be difficult to know where to start. You need to know animal food sources, and what size of container is suitable to which species. Thankfully, Ben Newell has the skinny on what you need for housing animals in your terrarium.
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    May 29, 2024 9 mins
    Ben Newell of Worcester Terrariums has all the info you need about building your own terrarium at home. From containers, to soil, and even to different ways to build your own, there is much that goes into it. But it only has to be as expensive or exotic as you want it to be.

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    Here, Kevin and Ben Newell discuss the different ways you can jazz up your terrarium, diving into the complexities of adding isopods. They touch on different ways people make their terrariums unique and interesting, and how you can do the same. 

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    May 27, 2024 11 mins
    Ben’s interest in plants and terrariums came later in life, in his 20s. He sought out many different horticultural hobbies, and terrariums are the interest he stuck with. His love for the simplicity of terrariums led to his founding of Worcester Terrariums, which has amassed millions of followers.
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    When Emily started gardening, She felt her brain coming back to life. Now it has a lot to do with her children, and how they know the source of the foods they eat. Maybe the reason a person begins gardening changes over time, but that makes growing plants enriching.
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    May 23, 2024 11 mins
    Emily’s view on pest control changed when beneficial insects arrived in her garden. Pests are not necessarily a problem to fight. Instead, the approach is more about patience and allowing the garden ecosystem to balance itself without human intervention.
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    A gardener’s personality is directly related to how they organize their growing space. Emily has clients who need the tidiness of rows, along with those who simply let the strong survive. There’s no right or wrong way to do it! Give yourself grace and you’ll succeed.
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    May 21, 2024 8 mins
    It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the available information about gardening. While you might see a lot of conflicting messages, it’s more important to have a strong foundation. Experiments don’t usually lead to problems. This is what Emily Grohovsky tells her clients as new gardeners.
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