Cultivating Abundance with Brian Brigantti | The Beet
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Photographer Brian Brigantti and his partner Domonick moved from New York to Tennessee in 2020 to start Red Leaf Ranch. Now the author of Gardening for Abundance, Brian, joins Jacques on the Beet Podcast to talk about the joy and abundance of growing their own food. They share tips and tricks for everything from their favorite plants to the ones that are a bit harder to grow.
Connect with Brian Brigantti:
Brian Brigantti is a gardener, homesteader, and photographer. Alongside his partner, Domonick Gravine, he co-founded Red Leaf Ranch in Tennessee to inspire others toward a greener, more sustainable lifestyle. They share practical tips through social media, helping people grow awesome gardens and cultivate abundance from within.
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Spring Garden Scheming and Florida Weaving | The Beet
In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Kevin and Jacques discuss their thriving gardens. They cover everything from battling weeds and conserving water to growing corn and prepping for bigger harvests. With tomato and pepper season in full swing, they break down their go-to trellis technique (the Florida weave) and why it’s a game changer.
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The Natural Garden Path with Kelly D. Norris | The Beet
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Natural gardens harmonize with their ecological, geological, and architectural surroundings. In this episode of the Beet podcast, Jacques talks with Kelly about how gardeners can learn from the land to create natural gardens that blend seamlessly with the local landscape. They also touch on how to grow your own natural garden, rooted in place and purpose.
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Kelly D. Norris is an award-winning author and plantsman who explores the intersections of people, plants, and place through ecological design and art. He founded The Public Horticulture Company and the New Naturalism Academy and formerly led horticulture and education at the Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden. Kelly now travels widely to study plants in the wild.Find more from Kelly at his website: https://www.kellydnorris.com
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Exploring the Fungal Kingdom with Dr. Gordon Walker | The Beet
When most people think of fungi, they picture mushrooms—edible, poisonous, or psychedelic. But did you know that all mushrooms are fungi, but not all fungi are mushrooms? In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques dives deep into the mysterious and massive Kingdom of Fungi with Dr. Gordon Walker. From their biological roles to mind-blowing forms, get ready to discover fungi like you’ve never seen them before.
Connect with Dr. Gordon Walker: Dr. Gordon Walker loves mushrooms! He is an avid mushroom hunter and mushroom photographer. Since receiving his doctorate and post-doctorate, Dr. Walker has been serving as a board member for the Sonoma Mycology Association (SOMA). In addition to mushroom education, he also consults on a variety of wine, microbiology, and fermentation-related projects.
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Homegrown Mushrooms with Louis Giller | The Beet
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In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Louis Giller, a longtime friend of the pod and representative of North Spore, a Maine-based mushroom company. They dig into how you can grow mushrooms at home, from your kitchen counter to a bucket or in your garden beds. They even cover the benefits that mushrooms bring to your soil.
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Louis runs education, works in customer service, and coordinates events for home mushroom cultivation company North Spore. He has over 10 years of experience growing and hunting mushrooms from coast to coast. When the mushrooms aren’t in season, Louis enjoys a day of snowboarding, followed by a little whiskey and a good book.
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