You don’t need a lot of space to have your own pond. A fountainscape or pondless waterfall is easy to install on a patio. It’s even possible to have an above ground pond in a small space. With a little extra TLC, and the right balance, it will

Fish in the pond

1 day ago 9m 41s

Fish are a critical part of ponds. Koi are commonly considered, but there are so many fish you can include in a pond. They become living artwork in the pond scape. But they also have a function! Epic Gardening Shop Homepage: https://growepic.co

How to plan a water feature

3 days ago 8m 30s

Adding a water feature to your yard starts with a solid plan. Not only do you need to know where the water edge is, but you’ll need to think about landscaping, elevation, and how the pond fits into the landscape. Hiring a certified Aquascaper t

Living the Aquascape lifestyle

4 days ago 7m 47s

Gardens without water are incomplete, according to Greg the Pond Guy. There is no feature that will change a garden more than a pond. Not only is the sound of moving water relaxing, water features bring in wildlife and insects that support the

Introducing Greg The Pond Guy

5 days ago 6m 58s

Greg Whitstock, the Pond Guy has been in the pond trade for 33 years. He founded his professional pond business Aquascape in college. It all started when he decided he wanted to work in a field he loved, and built a pond for his turtles. Today

Caring For Your Terrarium

8 days ago 10m 14s

So you’ve built your first terrarium. What’s next? Water and light are the key aspects you’ll need to keep an eye on. Then you can add plants if you’re feeding detritivores. Using the proper tools will make maintenance much easier too!Epic Gard

Adding Animals To Your Terrarium

9 days ago 11m 18s

If you want to add animals to your first terrarium, it might be difficult to know where to start. You need to know animal food sources, and what size of container is suitable to which species. Thankfully, Ben Newell has the skinny on what you n

How to Make Your 1st Terrarium

10 days ago 10m 17s

Ben Newell of Worcester Terrariums has all the info you need about building your own terrarium at home. From containers, to soil, and even to different ways to build your own, there is much that goes into it. But it only has to be as expensive

Tiny Terrariums You Can Build At Home

11 days ago 12m 10s

Here, Kevin and Ben Newell discuss the different ways you can jazz up your terrarium, diving into the complexities of adding isopods. They touch on different ways people make their terrariums unique and interesting, and how you can do the same.

Hello, Tiny World!

12 days ago 12m 30s

Ben’s interest in plants and terrariums came later in life, in his 20s. He sought out many different horticultural hobbies, and terrariums are the interest he stuck with. His love for the simplicity of terrariums led to his founding of Worceste

Why I started Gardening vs Why I've Continued Gardening.

15 days ago 8m 25s

When Emily started gardening, She felt her brain coming back to life. Now it has a lot to do with her children, and how they know the source of the foods they eat. Maybe the reason a person begins gardening changes over time, but that makes gro

Who's Really the Pest

16 days ago 11m 31s

Emily’s view on pest control changed when beneficial insects arrived in her garden. Pests are not necessarily a problem to fight. Instead, the approach is more about patience and allowing the garden ecosystem to balance itself without human int

Personalities and How They Manifest in Your Garden

17 days ago 11m 33s

A gardener’s personality is directly related to how they organize their growing space. Emily has clients who need the tidiness of rows, along with those who simply let the strong survive. There’s no right or wrong way to do it! Give yourself gr

Analysis Paralysis

18 days ago 10m 51s

It’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the available information about gardening. While you might see a lot of conflicting messages, it’s more important to have a strong foundation. Experiments don’t usually lead to problems. This is what Emily

Green Thumbs Are Not Natural

19 days ago 8m 37s

Emily Grohovsky is a self-taught, Zone 8b gardener based in Central Mississippi. She owns a turnkey garden business called Cedar Hill Gardens. She empowers her clients to grow kitchen gardens right outside their doors, so they can enjoy their h

Best Practices & Expert Tips for Rose Gardening

22 days ago 13m 41s

We’ve touched on rose pests and diseases. This episode is dedicated to getting your rose garden started. Ensure you have proper conditions, pick the right roses, and just get growing! You won’t be disappointed in the results when you provide yo

Disease-Free Rose Growing

23 days ago 8m 26s

Many rose diseases can be prevented through proper care, which prevents pests that can spread diseases as well. But dealing with any diseases that crop up isn’t that difficult. Heirloom Roses owner, Ben Hanna has the essential tips for tackling

Common Rose Pests and Prevention

24 days ago 8m 34s

There are three components to keeping pests away from your roses: proper sunlight, watering, and fertilizing. Most rose plants recover from pest feeding, and most gardens already have a healthy population of beneficial insects. In this episode,

Own-root Roses and Bare-Root Roses - What’s the Difference

25 days ago 14m 1s

What are you getting when you buy a rose at a big box store? Usually a grafted rose. A better option is to purchase an own-root rose, which is not only hardier, but will live much longer. Ben Hanna of Heirloom Roses explains why here. Epic Gard

The Story of Heirloom Roses

26 days ago 9m 45s

11 years ago, Ben and his wife, Kara purchased Heirloom Roses from the former owners. Before that Ben was an executive in an electronics company. Since this lifestyle change, Ben and his family have truly enjoyed working for themselves with gor

Designing a Next-Level Chicken Coop

29 days ago 12m 55s

It’s chicken season! As the founders of Coop, Jordan Barnes and AJ Forsythe are avid chicken farmers, and they have eggs coming out of their ears. Listen to them discuss the differences between homegrown, farm fresh eggs and mass-produced eggs.

Cleanliness and Chickens

30 days ago 10m 10s

Sometimes the coop can get a little messy. In this episode, Kevin, AJ, and Jordan discuss tips and tricks that help chicken-keepers with hygiene. They also cover a few anecdotes about their adventures in chicken cleanliness. Epic Gardening Shop

Urban Farming - Demystifying Dirt for City Slickers

1 month ago 12m 32s

Chickens don’t just have a practical function, they are also super fun! AJ and Jordan have found that chickens changed their connection to food. They’ve also enriched their lives with their personalities, and their desire for attention. Epic Ga

Chickens Do More Than Lay Eggs

May 7th, 2024 13m 39s

Chickens are great egg-layers, but they’re also excellent pest controllers, and garden fertilizers. You can turn 95% of your kitchen waste into eggs quickly too! In this episode, Jordan and AJ cover all the ways chicken-keeping benefits the gro