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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!

The Beet: A Podcast For Plant Lovers Kevin Espiritu

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    • 4.7 • 1.5K Ratings

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!

    Growing Flowers You Love

    Growing Flowers You Love

    If you try to grow what’s popular, and you don’t love it, you won’t have the motivation to care for it! This is the key to cut flower farming according to Jennifer Gulizia. If you’re passionate about a type of flower, focus on growing that first, and then expand to caring for other species. 

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    Connect With Jennifer Gulizia:

    Jennifer Gulizia, the flower farmer behind The Flowering Farmhouse, is deeply rooted in the small farming town of Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer extends her expertise and passion for growing flowers, sharing insights, stories, and practical tips to inspire budding gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. As a trusted mentor and educator, Jennifer is on a mission to sow seeds of joy and beauty, one blossom at a time.

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    Get Our Books

    Looking 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.

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    • 9 min
    How To Sell Cut Flowers

    How To Sell Cut Flowers

    How does one start their own cut flower farm? Jennifer Gulizia of the Flowering Farmhouse is a seasoned flower farmer, and she has expert advice on this very topic. It all starts with a thought-out business plan that is tailored to your lifestyle. Remain practical, and flexible, and you’ll be set up for success.

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    Learn More:How to plant, grow, and care for dinnerplate dahlias


    Connect With Jennifer Gulizia:

    Jennifer Gulizia, the flower farmer behind The Flowering Farmhouse, is deeply rooted in the small farming town of Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer extends her expertise and passion for growing flowers, sharing insights, stories, and practical tips to inspire budding gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. As a trusted mentor and educator, Jennifer is on a mission to sow seeds of joy and beauty, one blossom at a time.
    InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteturing 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.

    Get Our Books

    Looking 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 Resources

    Looking for more information? Follow us:
    Our Bloga...

    • 12 min
    Starting a Cut Flower Farm

    Starting a Cut Flower Farm

    Jennifer Gulizia of the Flowering Farmhouse didn’t start her career in cut flower growing first thing. It wasn’t until after she did a stint in the corporate world and worked as a wedding photographer that she was inspired to cultivate gorgeous blooms. Hear her story about how she got there, and her advice about starting a cut flower farm. 
    Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3PYCWRWBotanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4axALgvBook Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3UhBYDcEG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3TVR142Learn More: How to plant, grow, and care for dinnerplate dahlias

    Connect With Jennifer Gulizia:

    Jennifer Gulizia, the flower farmer behind The Flowering Farmhouse, is deeply rooted in the small farming town of Hood River, Oregon. As the host of The Backyard Bouquet Podcast, Jennifer extends her expertise and passion for growing flowers, sharing insights, stories, and practical tips to inspire budding gardeners and seasoned enthusiasts alike. As a trusted mentor and educator, Jennifer is on a mission to sow seeds of joy and beauty, one blossom at a time.
    InstagramTikTokFacebookYouTubeWebsiteturing 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.

    Get Our Books

    Looking 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 Resources

    Looking for more information? Follow us:
    Our...

    • 11 min
    Gardening and Loneliness

    Gardening and Loneliness

    Mention that you like gardening, and you’ll spark someone’s interest. Occupational Horticulturalist, Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago experiences this with her friends and neighbors on a regular basis. Though gardening can be a solitary practice, it brings people together. 

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    Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3vIeFJ8
    Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3PRAb4O
    EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/49pZRfO

    Learn More:

    Ecotherapy: How Trees Make You Health

    Connect With Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago:

    Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago is a professional garden communicator from Puerto Rico. As the founder of Spanish language gardening platform Agrochic.com, she promotes gardening for wellness. She is the author of the new book ¡Verdura! Living a Garden Life, also in Spanish. After earning degrees in Psychology and Public Relations, Perla was certified in Horticulture Therapy from the Chicago Botanic Garden. She popularized the importance of pausing and relaxing through a #GardenBreak. With this hashtag, she shares how to use nature and gardening-based activities to maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
    InstagramWebsiteResource  Shop the Store 

    As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.

    Get Our Books

    Looking 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 Resources

    Looking for more information? Follow us:
    Our Bloga...

    • 14 min
    Check in with yourself before you checked a gardening activity from your list

    Check in with yourself before you checked a gardening activity from your list

    There are ways to adjust what you do in the garden to make the practice of gardening safer and more enjoyable. Sometimes it’s as small as winding up a hose. Other times it’s a matter of moving some of the garden’s main features. These minute changes can make so much difference.

    Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/49quSk1
    Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/3PSl9fr
    Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/3vCUCvJ
    EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/49sVu3E

    Learn More:

    Ecotherapy: How Trees Make You Health


    Connect With Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago:

    Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago is a professional garden communicator from Puerto Rico. As the founder of Spanish language gardening platform Agrochic.com, she promotes gardening for wellness. She is the author of the new book ¡Verdura! Living a Garden Life, also in Spanish. After earning degrees in Psychology and Public Relations, Perla was certified in Horticulture Therapy from the Chicago Botanic Garden. She popularized the importance of pausing and relaxing through a #GardenBreak. With this hashtag, she shares how to use nature and gardening-based activities to maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
    InstagramWebsiteResource  Shop the Store 

    As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.

    Get Our Books

    Looking 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 Resources

    Looking for more information? Follow us:
    Our Bloga...

    • 12 min
    Making Gardening Easier For Yourself

    Making Gardening Easier For Yourself

    There are small ways to make massive gardening projects much easier. Divide your projects into their main parts. Plan out how you’re going to work through your project. Ask for help from friends and family. Overall, have fun! That’s how it’s supposed to be.


    Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aA2CfW
    Botanical Interests Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co/4aENk9x
    Book Collection Page: https://growepic.co/4aIKmAR
    EG Homesteading Book: https://growepic.co/3VNIi6r

    Learn More:

    Ecotherapy: How Trees Make You Health

    Connect With Perla Sofía Curbelo Santiago:

    Perla Sofía Curbelo-Santiago is a professional garden communicator from Puerto Rico. As the founder of Spanish language gardening platform Agrochic.com, she promotes gardening for wellness. She is the author of the new book ¡Verdura! Living a Garden Life, also in Spanish. After earning degrees in Psychology and Public Relations, Perla was certified in Horticulture Therapy from the Chicago Botanic Garden. She popularized the importance of pausing and relaxing through a #GardenBreak. With this hashtag, she shares how to use nature and gardening-based activities to maintain physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
    InstagramWebsiteResource  Shop the Store 

    As 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.   Shop now and get 5% off your first order.

    Get Our Books

    Looking 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 Resources

    Looking for more information? Follow us:
    Our Bloga...

    • 9 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
1.5K Ratings

1.5K Ratings

Kimmy Nibbler ,

A fellow garden YOLO-er

Love this short form podcast! Easily accessible throughout my busy day. I love that you are looking for my thoughtful design work as you recently said you are a person that just throws it in the garden and sees what happens! That’s totally me so I’m happy to be more intentional in my planning. Thanks for providing a great learning resource :)

Winston's Mon ,

Really Grateful for the Podcast!

Thank you so much for providing such a timely and informative podcast!
Much appreciated!!!

LaraJF ,

Fun bite-sized segments

I love gardening and getting organized. When I’m down, reading a book or listening to the Beet gets me back on track. I’ve learned so much on things I hadn’t even thought of trying yet. And I appreciate that each episode is short so I’m able to listen, and then go out and do.

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