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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!
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Material World

BBC Radio 4

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Weekly science conversation, on everything from archaeology to zoology, from abacus to the antipodean rodent zyzomys, by way of meteorites. Presented by Quentin Cooper, and airing every Thursday, 4:30 pm.
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The Garden Girls

Amanda Thomsen & Michelle Gervais

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The Garden Girls, Michelle Gervais and Amanda Thomsen, are longtime gardeners and Gen X moms that have worked in the horticulture industry since forever. They can be found out in the world as Gardeny Goodness and Kiss My Aster!
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"A perfectly weird zine for your ears" - Boing Boing. "A case study in artistic drive" - Indiewire. A single surprise word seeds a piece of short fiction, a song, a reflection, and (part of) a conversation. Guests including Resmaa Menakem, Neil Gaiman, Mary-Louise Parker, and more. Until 2020, Jason hosted Think Again, with thinkers and creatives including Terry Gilliam, Margaret Atwood, Marlon James, and over 200 more. The show was an iTunes Best of 2015 pick and won praise from Salon, Inc. ...
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Discussions and advice on how to grow organic cannabis, starting from seedling/clone all the way to harvest. We will cover everything from basic horticulture all the way to detailed indoor grow set-ups, integrated pest management, temperature, humidity, ventilation, lighting, different types of grow mediums, nutrients and what they do, common beginner mistakes, and much more. We will also talk about types of strains, genetics and breeding, and phenotype hunting through your cultivars. Finall ...
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Galena Berkompas’ flower farming journey started with a love for gardens sparked in the UK. From filling a half-acre property to now farming 6 acres, she’s grown her passion into a thriving business. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Galena shares her story with Jacques, and discusses her top tips for growing a garden full of blooms—no matter ho…
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In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques and Steve Sando dive deep into the world of beans! They explore the rich history of beans in the Americas, their surprising garden benefits, and Steve's personal favorites. Whether you're a bean enthusiast or just looking to expand your culinary horizons, this episode is packed with flavorful insights th…
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It's that in-between time at the Epic Homestead, and Kevin and Jacques are gearing up for winter. Summer cleanup is in full swing, as they dive into planting mass quantities of garlic. Listen to get the inside scoop on what they're excited to plant for fall. And don’t miss Jacques’ super secret garlic spacing tip—it’s a game changer! Listener Exclu…
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There’s alot here this week. I go over a professional lawn company’s invoice and look at the products used. Pretty cool. Florida winter lawn guide (great for South Texas too)) free PDF download https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LxOh38u9CJWKy4ond-v9ExZzokfohpdH/view?usp=drive_linkBy Lawns Across America
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In this episode of the Beet Podcast, we welcome back guest Angela Ferraro-Fanning. She and Jacques the Garden Hermit explore holistic homesteading as Angela shares her journey from novice to expert permaculturist. Discover how a systems mindset that includes plants, animals, and everything in between transformed her approach, and gain empowering in…
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In this exciting episode of The Beet Podcast, Jacques, the Garden Hermit talks with David Mizejewski from the National Wildlife Federation about how wildlife habitat gardens can support an incredible 50% more wildlife than your average garden. Learn about the benefits of growing native plants and the simple yet powerful practice of leaving leaves b…
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In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques dives into a fascinating conversation with Louis Giller from North Spore, the go-to source for grow-your-own mushroom kits. Get ready for a delightful exploration of all things fungi as Louis shares invaluable tips for growing mushrooms at home and takes us behind the scenes of North Spore’s journey. Whe…
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Join Jacques and Kevin as they dive into the slow transition from summer to fall. In this episode of the Beet Podcast, they discuss how the garden can shine amidst the seasonal shift, with exciting plant companions that thrive in autumn. Get ready for a dose of optimism and tips for nurturing a flourishing garden as the leaves turn. EG shop homepag…
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Yes I did upload an ai generated podcast about Christmas Lights. I got carried away with it lol – and in this one, I give out all the standard lawn tips but then take another guide towards the end, feed it to the AI and then react to it. It’s pretty fun and definitely something different. here’s the winterizer guide referenced: https://drive.google…
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Everyone needs a health insurance. But there are some questions that can't be ignored- How much should your cover be? What are pre existing conditions and how do they impact your premium? How do you cover your parents and at what point does it become too expensive? How do you effectively use top ups and super top ups? On this edition of Big Decisio…
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Playing around with Google’s NotebookLM there is an option to upload a PDF, then it will turn the PDF into a podcast where 2 people teach one another (and the audience) everything they learned from reading it. This is 100% ai generated from my original PDF on DIY Christmas Lights. Here is the original PDF if you want to see what they started with a…
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This full episode of the Beet Podcast is all about herbs! Jacques and Epic Ambassador, Ana Talukder have a conversation about their favorite herbs and growing them. Most importantly, they cover processing and drying herbs for infusions, tisanes, and self care. Listen here for some great tips and tricks to use in the herb garden. EG shop homepage: h…
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The National Pension Scheme is a great vehicle to help you save up for your retirement. But are you availing all the tax advantages? And how do you choose the best performing fund manager? Can you switch your manager midway through? And what about your asset allocation? Finally, when should you withdraw from the NPS? On this edition of Big Decision…
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In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques and Shannie McCabe discuss the benefits and pitfalls of leaning into the seasons versus fighting them. Shannie describes her adventures working for a large heirloom seed company, and the plant trickery involved in growing new seeds. The two share their favorite plants to grow in the regions they liv…
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How do financial frauds take place? What are the different kinds of scams? What do you do if you’ve fallen prey? What’s RBI’s Zero Liability Policy? On this edition of Big Decisions, CEO of BankBazaar.com, Adhil Shetty, explains how you can keep yourself safe from financial frauds through prevention and cure.…
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Logan Hailey an Editor of the Epic Gardening blog, and a long-time Travel Farmer who has years of experience growing her own food. In this full episode of the Beet Podcast, she and Jacques discuss the nutritional benefits of growing your own food, and caring for the soil. Through these efforts, gardeners get the greatest reward: delicious, healthy …
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Lots of fun this week with a talk about the nitrogen blitz which many of you have been doing already and didn’t even know it! Plus, seed washouts, keep the fait and lots of talk about how wet it is in Florida and what brown spots look like from the flooding and wet feet. Thanks for listening and watchihng! Hit me up on X : https://twitter.com/Allyn…
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Can debt be good for you? Is a zero-cost EMI actually zero cost? What do bankers assess before lending you money? How does does your digital footprint matter when taking a loan? On this edition of Big Decisions, retail banker Virat Diwanji explains the difference between good and bad debt, and everything around it.…
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What do you do with an overload of freshly harvested garden produce? This week's episode, sponsored by LMNT, comes complete with a free sample pack - visit https://bit.ly/LMNT_Epic to get yours! In this week's episode, Jacques and Kevin chat about ways to store that harvest for longer, why upskilling your fundamentals in cooking is essential, and w…
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There are serious benefits to raising and processing your own cattle on your own ranch. Not only does it simplify the process of slaughter, but it also consolidates roles of ranching. This, and the benefit to consumers is how vertically integrated farming has a positive impact. Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4e7sJMY Botanical Int…
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How do you plan for a car? Do you even need one? Are car loans better than SIPs to fund a purchase? How can you upgrade your car without breaking the bank? Should you go for a top-end variant or a low-end one? In this edition of Big Decisions, Renuka Kirpalani, Consulting Editor at Autocar India and Mashable India, and Nikhil Kothari, Director at E…
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In regenerative animal husbandry, like Will Harris’s White Oak Pastures, animals live according to their nature. This model is an expansion of the industrial one, where meeting basic needs is the only concern. He can tell from their expression that his animals are happy, and that is because of his focus on their welfare. Epic Gardening Shop Homepag…
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Soil health is just as important as animal health. That’s because good soil provides the best possible sustenance for cattle. Additionally, animal impact has a positive effect, as manure attracts microbial organisms that give the soil life. Will managed to convert his previously industrial-farmed soil in just 5 years to a highly productive one. Epi…
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