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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What do we do here? We help people create edible and beautiful landscapes that are way better than organic! Because I'm on a mission. My dream is to make good food accessible to everyone. In my humble opinion, the best food is tasty, nutritious and safe, and it doesn’t get any better than picking fresh fruits, herbs, and veggies straight off the plant. Where you know what went on it and in it from start to finish. Here at Ediful Gardens, we landscape with edible and ornamental plants, trees, ...
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This podcast series features recordings of academic papers from workshops, conferences and seminars in the University College Dublin Humanities Institute. The UCD Humanities Institute provides a creative architectural and conceptual space for interdisciplinary research in the humanities and allied disciplines. The Institute forms an integral element within UCD's strategic mission to develop as a research intensive university and has set itself the objective of enhancing the critical mass and ...
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Reclaim the Harvest with Chris Starkus | The Beet
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Episode Description: In this episode of the Beet Podcast, we revisit Kevin’s talk with Chef Chris Starkus. They dig into dry farming, water security, and the surprising ways urban population booms shape the food on our plates. Chris also goes beyond the usual “farm-to-table” vibe with creative cooking tips, preservation techniques, and new ways to …
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Haunting Times - Ghosted Memory and Epistemic Revenants in Zhadan's Ukraine (Voroshilovgrad, 2010) and Bulawayo's Zimbabwe (Glory, 2022) by Sarah Colvin (Cambridge).
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Recording of a talk at the HI by Sarah Colvin (Cambridge) entitled 'Haunting Times - Ghosted Memory and Epistemic Revenants in Zhadan's Ukraine (Voroshilovgrad, 2010) and Bulawayo's Zimbabwe (Glory, 2022).By UCD Humanities Institute
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Get In the Garden with Nicole Pitt | The Beet
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Episode Description: This week on The Beet, Jacques chats with Botanical Interests’ new podcast host, Nicole Pitt! They discuss the In the Garden with Flower Hill Farm podcast, compare what seeds they're starting right now, and swap stories about their wildly different growing climates. For Nicole, everything begins with a single seed, and she neve…
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Critical Minerals Symposium Keynote by Tom Nurmi (NTNU) - 'Quarry of Thought. Minerality and AI'.
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The Critical Minerals Symposium was organised by Dr Gigi Tang and Katie Donnelly, and took place in UCD Humanities Institute on November 7, 2025. The keynote lecture - Quarry of Thought - Minerality and AI' was given by Associate Professor Tom Nurmi, The Norwegian University of Science and Technology.…
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Harvest Fall Success with Kevin and Jacques | The Beet
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This week on The Beet Podcast, Kevin and Jacques dive into the perks of fall gardening and celebrate hearty autumn harvests. Kevin dishes on his recent UK adventures, where he gleaned top-notch tips from the legendary Gerald Stratford. They also discuss GrowVeg teaming up with Epic Gardening and misconceptions about no-till gardening. To cap it off…
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Episode 7 of Extracts with Jeanine Oleson.
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In episode 7 of Extracts, hosts Sarah Comyn and Megan Kuster are in conversation with interdisciplinary artist Jeanine Oleson about her work on copper and more recent projects. Jeanine’s art work invites audiences into multi-sensory experiences, often drawing on wry humour and absurdity as a mode of expressing critiques of mastery. In this episode,…
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Revive Your Love of Gardening with James and Joe | The Beet
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Episode Description: This week on The Beet, garden pros James Alexander-Sinclair and Joe Swift bring their trademark blend of wisdom and wit to the mic. With more than 40 years of shared stories and a friendship built on good-natured ribbing, they show how gardening is at its best when it’s practical, joyful, and curious. In their conversation with…
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Grow Smarter with Brian from Never Enough Dirt | The Beet
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Episode Description: This week, Kevin digs in with Brian from Never Enough Dirt to talk ducks, dirt, and a dash of history. From the perks of keeping ducks in the garden to mastering small-scale succession planting, Brian shares how to grow smarter and keep it fun for the whole family. They wander through edible landscapes, explore California’s cit…
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Episode 6 of Extracts with Ignacio Acosta.
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In episode 6 of extracts, hosts Sarah Comyn and Megan Kuster are in conversation with Ignacio Acosta, who is an artist and researcher working with photography and video in territories under pressure from extractive industries. His collaborative documentary practice, use of drone technology and camera traps, and immersive installations aim to help a…
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Weather Gardens with Style with Pam Penick | The Beet
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Episode Description: Gardeners love to gripe about the weather, and in Texas, there’s plenty to talk about! In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Pam Penick, creator of the Digging blog and author of Gardens of Texas. Together they explore the state’s wildly varied climates and geology, exploring how gardeners in all states can de…
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This episode of the UCD Humanities Institute's podcast series features a recording of a Research Integrity event jointly organised by the UCD Humanities Institute and the UCD Earth Institute as part of the ReCLAIM project TRAIN - Transnational Research and Interdisciplinary Networks. Sponsored by the UCD Research Culture ReCLAIM initiative funded b…
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Grow a Garden in the Desert with Martha Retallick | The Beet
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Episode Description: In this episode of The Beet Podcast, Jacques sits down with Martha Retallick to discuss all things water harvesting. From catching rain to shaping your landscape so every drop goes to your crops (not the storm drain), they dig into practical, creative ways to make the most of precious rainfall. Tune in to learn how to harvest w…
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Episode 5 of Extracts with Adrian Balseca.
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In episode 5 of Extracts, hosts Sarah Comyn and Megan Kuster are in conversation with artist Adrian Balseca about his art practice making visible the often not-so-easily seen narratives enfolded in regional extractive economies, bodies, labour, and mobility. For more information on his work check out https://www.instagram.com/adrian_balseca…
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Grow Super Hot Peppers with Jason Tate | The Beet
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Episode Description: On this episode of The Beet, we turn up the heat with pepper pro Jason Tate of Bohica Pepper Hut. Jason walks us through everything you need to know about growing peppers – from seed starting, soil prep, and care tips, to tackling common pepper problems. Jason shares his go-to methods for harvesting, overwintering, and even gro…
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Grow Epic Tomatoes with Craig LeHoullier | The Beet
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Episode Description: In this episode of the Beet Podcast, we’re joined by Craig LeHoullier, for a deep dive into all things tomato. Craig shares his tips for growing epic tomatoes and how straw bales and containers can transform your tomato garden. We explore the groundbreaking Dwarf Tomato Breeding Project and how tomato color can actually hint at…
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Episode 4 of Extracts with Aghmad Gamieldien.
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In episode 4 of Extracts, hosts Sarah Comyn and Megan Kuster are in conversation with forest-maker Aghmad Gamieldien about his work. Aghmad Gamieldien is the founder of Mzanzi Organics, a social enterprise focusing on small-scale farming, and the creation of pocket forests in and around Cape Town, South Africa. His holistic approach to forest makin…
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Design Resilient Gardens with Wendy Proud | The Beet
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Launch your business with a free trial of Shopify. Go to https://shopify.com/thebeet to learn more! Episode Description: In this episode, Jacques sits down with horticulturist Wendy Proud to explore the beauty and resilience of arid climate plants. As a rep for Mountain States Wholesale Nursery, Wendy shares her deep knowledge of landscaping and pl…
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Growing Fruit For Your Climate with David Scanlon | The Beet
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Episode 3 of Extracts with Siyabonga Mthembu.
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In episode 3 of Extracts, hosts Sarah Comyn and Megan Kuster are in conversation with Siyabonga Mthembu. Based in Johannesburg, Siya is the lead member of one of South Africa's best known musical ensembles, The Brother Moves On. For more information on his work go to https://www.instagram.com/hymn_self, https://www.instagram.com/tbmomusic, and http…
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Tania Aguila-Way. 'Root and stomach and seed speak glottal' - Tracing Stories of Plant-Mediated Diasporic-Indigenous Solidarites from the Poetic Page to the Community Garden (Keynote from IHA Annual Conference ...
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The second keynote from the IHA Annual Conference 2025 was given by Tania Aguila-Way (Toronto). Her keynote was entitled 'Root and stomach and seed speak glottal' - Tracing Stories of Plant-Mediated Diasporic-Indigenous Solidarites from the Poetic Page to the Community Garden'.By UCD Humanities Institute
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Raul Matta - Foodscapes as affective assemblages, or why (food) stories matter (Keynote from IHA Annual Conference).
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The first keynote from the IHA Annual Conference 2025 was given by Raul Matta (Centre de Recherche Institut Lyfe). His keynote, 'Foodscapes as affective assemblages, or why (food) stories matter' was preceded by some conference opening remarks by UCC Professor Brendan Dooley, Chair of the Irish Humanities Alliance.…
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Garden with Cool Birds with Drin Chissus | The Beet
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This episode has been brought to you by Fox Farm, crafting soil and fertilizers since 1984. Supercharge your plants by locating a Fox Farm retailer near you: https://foxfarm.com/find-a-dealer/ Episode Description: In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Cool Birds™ spokesperson Drin Chissus (also known as Bird Lady Drin) about all t…
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Grow Giant Veggies with Kevin Fortey | The Beet
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Episode 2 of Extracts with Rhiannon Gwyn.
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In episode 2 of Extracts, hosts Sarah Comyn and Megan Kuster talk to artist Rhiannon Gwyn about her work. Rhiannon experiments with slate and clay and her practice seeks to discover new possibilities in the crafting of these materials. For more information on her work go to https://www.instagram.com/rhiannongwyn.artist…
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Hunting Resilient and Rare Seeds with Adam Alexander | The Beet
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Launch your business with a free trial of Shopify. Go to https://shopify.com/thebeet to learn more! Episode Description: On this episode of The Beet Podcast, we explore the fascinating world of rare and endangered vegetables with seed hunter Adam Alexander, who tracks down hundreds of unique seed varieties on the brink of disappearing. He shares th…
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Self Sufficient Gardening with Mark Valencia | The Beet
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Thanks to Storyblocks for sponsoring this video! Get 2 extra months free with annual plans for a limited time only: https://storyblocks.com/TheBeet Episode Description: In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques Lyakov sits down with Mark Valencia of Self Sufficient Me to discuss how his backyard garden turned into a global movement. They explore…
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Episode 1 of Extracts with Luke Casserly.
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In episode 1 of Extracts, hosts Sarah Comyn and Megan Kuster talk to artist Luke Casserly about his work. Luke Casserly is a multidisciplinary performance maker from Longford, Ireland. For more information on Luke's work go to https://www.lukecasserly.org/By UCD Humanities Institute
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Fruit Trees Made Easy with Susan Poizner | The Beet
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Episode Description: On this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques digs into all things fruit trees with orchard pro and influencer Susan Poizner. From childhood memories to juicy tips on growing your own, they cover it all. Tune in to learn how to grow fruit trees that actually bear fruit – sweet, delicious, and plentiful! Connect with Susan Poizne…
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The Real Organic Project with Dave Chapman | The Beet
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Launch your business with a free trial of Shopify. Go to https://shopify.com/thebeet to learn more! Episode Description: The standards for organic farming were built with care and good intentions. But when today’s Beet Podcast guest discovered they’d been co-opted, he set out to change that. What started as a farmer organizing turned into a lifelon…
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Regenerate the Earth with Josh Tickell | The Beet
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Episode Description: Soil is where it all starts – our food, our health, and our planet. In this episode of The Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Kiss the Ground and Common Ground filmmaker Josh Tickell about why healthy soil matters and how home gardeners can dig into regenerative practices right in their own backyards. Get ready for a fun, inspiri…
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Episode 4 of Multilingualism in Ireland - University of Sanctuary project (with Bronagh Catibusic, Stephen Lucek and Marion Schulte).
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Multilingualism in Ireland is a podcast series hosted by Stephen Lucek and Marion Schulte. In episode 4 the hosts talk to Dr Bronagh Catibusic about multilingualism and the University of Sanctuary initiative in Trinity College Dublin. The Series is funded by UCD Humanities Institute.By UCD Humanities Institute
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Preserve the Seasons with Holly Capelle | The Beet
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Episode Description: In this episode of the Beet Podcast, Jacques chats with Holly Capelle – founder of @BigFamilyLiving and food preservation pro – about all the clever ways to make your harvests last. From big batches to small handfuls, Holly shares smart tips, tricks, and old-school techniques with a modern twist to help you stretch your garden …
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