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 begi...
Tree-Powered Gardening with Andy Dibben and Ben Raskin | The Beet
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Ben Raskin and Andy Dibben, authors of Silvohorticulture. They dive into this innovative technique of planting trees alongside crops, turning trees into the garden's stars while enhancing crop production with the perfect balance of light, water, and soil. Tune in to learn how to bring this tree-powered magic to your own backyard!
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Ben Raskin and Andy Dibben design and manage agroforestry systems and have extensive experience in commercial horticultural crop production. Through observation, they have uncovered the benefits of trees for edible crops. This led to the development of crucial new information on how to fit trees into crop rotations, manipulating access to light. Their book, Silvohorticulture offers step-by-step instructions to manage trees and crops successfully.
Find more from Ben Raskin at his website: https://www.benraskin.uk/
Find more from Andy Dibben at the Agricology website: https://agricology.co.uk/farmer-profiles/andy-dibben/
Find their book, Silvohorticulture here: https://www.chelseagreen.com/product/silvohorticulture/
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Spring Gardening Strategies with Jacques and Kevin | The Beet
Get ready for a fun chat between Jacques and Kevin as they dive into their spring gardening plans! Jacques is already gearing up with tons of pepper and tomato seedlings, while Kevin is developing his strategy, waiting for San Diego’s June Gloom before making his move. Tune in for some great ideas to try in your own garden!
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Growing Flora of the Fields with Winnie Pitrone | The Beet
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In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Logan chats with Winnie Pitrone of Flora of the Fields, a biodynamic flower farm in Mendocino. Winnie grows vibrant tulips, ranunculus, anemones, daffodils, and more, crafting them into breathtaking bouquets and wedding displays. Tune in for expert tips on growing and arranging your own gorgeous blooms and growing an edible garden, too!
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Winnie has been growing cut flowers on the Mendocino Coast in partnership with her husband, Andy Mackey, since 1992. They are small-scale, bio-intensive horticulturists following their flower passion, emphasizing detail and diversity. They believe that the purity of method, gardening exclusively with hand labor and hand tools, is reflected in the quality of what they produce.
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Find more from Winnie on her website here: https://www.floraofthefields.com/
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Enroll In Sweet Pea School with Marryn Mathis | The Beet
Marryn Mathis went from a career in finance to full-time flower farming in a very short period. Since then, she has mastered growing sweet peas, dahlias, and more on her ten-acre farm in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, she and Jacques discuss the flower craze, and dive into the particulars of growing great sweet peas.
Learn More: When to Plant Sweet Peas: Tips For Your Zone
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When Marryn discovered flower farming, she fell in love with the idea of showing her children the joy of a life of digging in the dirt, being outside, and growing beauty. So she sold her home in the suburbs, bought a farm, and became a flower farmer. Today, she’s growing a life she loves and making a difference in her community one bloom at a time.
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Grow Your Own Worm Castings with Steve Churchill | The Beet
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Vermicomposting is the topic of today’s conversation with Jacques and Steve Churchill. They cover Steve’s entry into the field, all the way to his founding of the Urban Worm Company. They also discuss how to build your own system from the ground-up! Listen in today and start your worm composting journey.
Learn More: Worm Castings: Powerhouse Poop From Wiggly Worms - Epic Gardening
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In the early 2000s, Steve Churchill was fascinated by worms that moved into his hot compost pile after it cooled, transforming it into rich worm castings. This prompted his own research into the role of worms in soil, and he started his own worm bin. Steve founded the Urban Worm Company in 2014, which was at first an educational blog about vermicomposting. It has since transformed into a growing business with 7 figures of annual revenue as of 2022.
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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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