Epic Gardening: Daily Growing Tips And Advice

Today we learn the rough numbers behind a microgreens business and how the hype behind this type of business model might not be worth it. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more at Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I've gotten a lot of questions about how to start a microgreens business, so today I go over the short story of how I got mine off the ground a few years ago. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn More: Everything You Need to Know About Microgreens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's the difference between an heirloom vegetable, a hybrid, and a GMO? And why would you choose an heirloom? Find out in today's episode. Keep Growing, Kevin Learn more at Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Air layering is a unique and useful propagation technique that many gardeners are unfamiliar with. Learn what it is, why it's valuable, and exactly how to do it in this overview! Learn More: Air Layering: How to Propagate Plants With This Unique Method Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mulch is a complex topic and one that I won't cover completely in this episode. Instead, we'll look at how to choose between inorganic and organic mulches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Office plants brighten up the workplace and boost productivity, so why aren't you growing them? What's that, you don't know how? Listen to this episode and get the lowdown on office plant care 101. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

I'm all for saving time in the garden, and fertilizer spreaders save a lot of time. Learn the different types and what to consider before making a purchase. Learn More: Fertilizer Spreader Buyer’s Guide: Broadcast, Drop, Hand Held, and Tow Behind Explained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you're new to gardening, a kitchen herb garden is a great way to get into it. Here are a few things to consider when starting your first herb heaven! Learn More: Build an Indoor Hydroponic Herb Garden Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Neem oil is one of the most versatile compounds you can use in the garden. It's an organic pesticide, fungicide and anti-bacterial that has uses outside the garden as well! Learn More: 20+ Neem Oil Uses In The Garden and Beyond Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Starting a houseplant collection can be intimidating, especially when you don't know which will do well in your home! Here are a few low-light and easy to care for houseplant suggestions to start with. Learn More: Houseplants on Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  Transplant shock can feel unavoidable...but if you use proper transplanting technique and supplement with a few additives, you can drastically increase the success of your cuttings and seedlings. Learn More: How to Deal With Transplant Shock There are a lot of helpful additives you can use when transplanting to mitigate transplant shock, boost root production, or help your plants in other ways. Mycorrhizal Fungi CocoTek Grow Floralicious Grow Floralicious Plus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coconut coir is a versatile, sustainable, and popular type of growing media with many applications. Learn what it is, how to use it, and how to make sure you're getting coir that won't kill your plants. Learn More: Coconut Coir: What It Is, How To Use It, And The Best Brands To Buy Top Choices:  CANNA Coco 40L bricks Canna Coco 50L bags Fox Farms 2cu. ft. bags Other Good Options General Hydroponics 5kg CocoTek Bale B'Cuzz Coco 50L bag Plant!T Coco Croutons Grow!T Coco Chips Recommended Nutrients for Coco General Hydroponics Flora Series + Calimagic Canna Coco A + B + Calimagic Fox Farms Nutrient Trio + Calimagic   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hydroton, also known as expanded clay pellets or LECA clay, is one of the most popular types of hydroponic growing media...and for good reason. Learn why you should consider using it in your hydroponic garden. Learn More: Hydroton (Expanded Clay Pebbles) Growing Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As gardeners, it's important to have a base-level understanding of how plants grow. That way, you can troubleshoot any issues from the ground up! Today we talk about light and how plants use it to grow. Learn More: How Does Light Affect Plant Growth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Metal halide (MH) grow lights are one of the most popular types of high-intensity discharge (HID) lights out there...and for good reason. Learn the benefits of MH lights and a few best practices for using them in your garden. Learn More: Metal Halide Grow Lights Explained and Reviewed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Grow tents help you control your growing environment perfectly, but knowing how to set one up and what else you need can be difficult. In this episode I run through a simple grow tent setup process, as well as some best practices when first setting up your tent. Learn More: Grow Tent Setup: The Complete Guide Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's episode is a long-form interview with my friend Khaled Majouji (Instagram). I met him on Instagram a while ago and have followed his journey ever since. He raised over $100k to start a vertical urban farm in Canada that's super inventive and interesting. In this episode, we get DEEP and talk about: How he got into gardening How he built up his following and raised $100k to start his farm His approach to farming and progress so far How he differentiates himself from other farmers in his area How he sees the future of food and farming How to break out on your own despite the pressure from family and friends It's a long, meaty episode and I truly hope you enjoy it. Please let me know if you like episodes like this one and I'll do more in the future. Keep growing, Kevin Epic Gardening Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Once you take a cutting, you want to give it every chance to succeed. Today's episode covers tips on lighting, nutrition, humidity, and more. Read More: Caring For Your Plant Cuttings Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A simple overview of the NFT or Nutrient Film Technique method for hydroponic gardening. Read More: The Nutrient Film Technique Explained Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does it ever make sense to grow outdoors when using a hydroponic system? Yes and no — find out the details in today's episode. Keep growing, Kevin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices