Best Master Grower Podcasts (2026)

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Our 2025 Gardening Report Cards + Two December Gardening Tasks 34:03

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Investing in Cannabis in 2026 | UK Smuggling Case, Women Spared Jail! | Federal CBD Coverage Plans | Teen Use Concern Propaganda, Again! | Cannabis News #192 54:02

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In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re covering a mix of financial forecasting, legal outcomes, health policy, and youth-related research: Macky kicks things off with a forward-looking discussion on what investors should be paying attention to as we head toward 2026, following rescheduling moves in the US. Hype is everywhere, but we br…

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Happy Christmas Everyone! HOHG Christmas Special 2025, Festive Music, Movies, Food, a Michael Bublé Rant & a Christmas Quiz, Oh and a surprise gift for Macky! 1:25:06

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This week’s Grow Guides is a little different. No deep dives, no technical breakdowns, just a laid-back Christmas special to round out the year. We’re chatting festive music and classic Christmas movies, debating the best (and worst) Christmas movies, and going on a much-needed rant about Michael Bublé and his annual takeover of the airwaves. You’v…

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049: What Schedule III Really Means for Cannabis: A Lawyer’s Unfiltered Take 36:34

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📺 Subscribe & Watch on Youtube In this episode of Cultivation Elevated, Michael Williamson is joined by cannabis attorney Devon Baxter to cut through the noise around cannabis rescheduling and explain what the shift to Schedule 3 actually means for operators. They break down why rescheduling is not legalization, how 280E tax relief really plays out…

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Winter Growing Survival Guide, Smart Grower Gift Ideas, Early Harvest Mistakes & Christmas Grow Disasters to Avoid | Grow Guides Ep. 70 53:28

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In this week’s Grow Guides we’re getting seasonal and practical, focusing on the challenges that come with growing through the colder months. We kick things off with a winter and Christmas survival guide, covering how low temperatures, dry air, and slower plant metabolism can quietly cause problems if you don’t adapt your setup. We also talk about …

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048: Inside Non-Cannabis CEA: Engineering Systems That Actually Work 49:40

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📺 Subscribe & Watch on YouTube The episode goal: Introduce Danielle to Pipp’s audience, showcase her background in greenhouse system engineering and product development, and bridge her experience from greenhouse CEA to indoor CEA. Listen to learn: How greenhouse and indoor CEA truly differ Why some high-tech vertical farms failed — and what today’s…

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274. Scaling CEA Without Losing the Fundamentals w. Paul Sellew 39:47

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In the final episode of CropTalk for 2026, I'm joined by Paul Sellew, Founder and CEO of Little Leaf Farms. Paul shares his journey from growing up in a family-run nursery in New England to building Little Leaf Farms into the leading packaged salad brand in Controlled Environment Agriculture. We talk through the early choices that shaped the compan…

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Trump to Reschedule Cannabis in January? | Huge Grow Found Under the Motorway in UK | Pensioners Going to Prison for Growing Cannabis | Cannabis News 190 1:17:02

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In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re covering a mix of bizarre stories, serious research, and big political signals from around the world: Macky starts with a story that’s raised more than a few eyebrows, a middle-class couple caught running a highly organised grow, claiming it was all to fund their daughter’s university education. A…

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How to Soundproof Your Grow, Fix Strange Smells, Master the Gas Lantern Technique & Build a Low-Odor Setup on a Budget | Grow Guides Ep. 69 1:04:07

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In this week’s Grow Guides we’re digging into four problems every home grower bumps into sooner or later. First up, we break down how to properly soundproof a grow room or tent so you’re not broadcasting fan noise to the whole house. Cheap fixes, smart materials, and the tricks that actually work. We also cover how to diagnose off smells in your te…

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Huckleberry Hill Farms: The Breeder’s Notebook | New Work, Old Favorites & Terps 1:32:36

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Welcome to another Home Grow TV podcast / live stream - this episode, we sit down with Johnny Casali of Huckleberry Hill Farms for a deep, open breeder Q&A. We break down this year’s harvest, Johnny’s transition from legendary grower to breeder, and the real-world details that matter: breeding practices (reg vs fem), how to pick a male, how Johnny …

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4,000 New Studies, UK Dosing Guide Drop, Europe Expansion Blast & CBD Calm for Aggressive Dogs | Cannabis News 190 1:12:28

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In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re breaking down another set of big headlines from around the world: Macky kicks things off with a massive research milestone — over 4,000 studies published this year alone, all while Trump continues to weigh his rescheduling decision. A reminder of just how fast the science is moving, even when poli…

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How Light Strength Shapes Plant Health, Easy Pheno-Hunting at Home, The Truth About Drying Speeds & Root-to-Shoot Balance Explained | Grow Guides Ep. 68 1:12:34

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In this week’s Grow Guides we’re breaking down four fundamentals every home grower should understand, whether you’re on your first tent or your fiftieth. We start with light intensity, what it actually does inside the plant, how to avoid blasting your tips to death, and how to find the sweet spot for strong, stress-free growth. From there we move i…

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Stop Wasting Money: DIY Soil + Genetics Secrets for a Budget Grow 49:08

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DIY soil, better genetics, and real budget grow hacks straight from off-grid Maine.In Episode 4 of Everyday Gross, Kyle Abbott and Parker Curtis break down what actually matters: building simple grow spaces, DIY greenhouse shortcuts, living-soil mixing, worm tea, seed sprout teas, and how to stop overspending on kits and bottled inputs.What you’ll …

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047: The Final Push: Dialing in the Last Weeks of Flower 41:38

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📺 Subscribe & Watch on Youtube 🌱 Cultivation Elevated – The Final Push: Dialing in the Last Weeks of Flower Hosts: Michael Williamson & Anders Peterson Presented by: Pipp Horticulture Focus: The science and strategy behind the final 2–3 weeks of flower — managing senescence and finishing techniques to maximize chemical quality, aroma, terpene reten…

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273. Future Leafy Green Leaders series ROUNDTABLE (Episode 4) 1:19:48

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The Future Leafy Green Leaders Series concludes with a roundtable that brings together three growers who have lived the realities of modern CEA lettuce production. Dominick DiMucci (Haven Greens) shares the nonstop demands of scaling a fully automated mobile-gully system. Gus Brennan (Greenswell Growers) adds four years of operational perspective, …

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An Innovative Alternative To Peat Moss With Typha Co. Co-Founder, Alec Massé 31:39

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Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to the full-length episode https://www.patreon.com/thegrowguide Find full episode show notes with links and images to everything we discussed over on our website https://www.thegrowguidepodcast.com/By The Grow Guide

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CBD Available on Medicare? | CHM Recognised by WHO | New BS Study Results | Austria to Change CDB Laws | More Cannabis Bought into UK via Flights from Thailand! | Cannabis News 189 1:12:18

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In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we break down some of the most eyebrow-raising headlines from across the scene: Macky opens with a strange one from the skies. Two complete strangers from Birmingham arrested and jailed for the exact same offence on a Thailand flight. He also digs into a new WBUR study claiming there are “few medical be…

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How to Fix Seeds That Won’t Sprout, Deal With Hermies, Stay Stealth Mid-Grow and Rehydrate Over-Dried Buds | Grow Guides Ep. 67 1:09:30

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This week we’re tackling four of the most awkward moments in home growing. We start with stubborn seeds that refuse to sprout and run through the simple checks that tell you whether they’re slow, stressed or simply never going to crack. From there we get into hermies, why they happen, how to catch them early and what your realistic options are once…

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Members Interview, FreeNuggz, Mental Health, Addiction, and Alcoholism. 1:08:16

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In this weeks interview we have members special. Sometimes we like to get members of the forum and listeners of the show on to the podcast to get to know them a little more. FreeNuggz reached out recently and wanted to come on to the show to talk about addiction, mental health, and alcoholism. Plus many other things. We have a great conversation an…

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New Bill to Reverse Hemp Ban, Already? | Is Cannabis Addictive? We Discuss CUD and Addiction | Canada and Tourism | UK Medial Cannabis Awareness Month | Cannabis News 188 1:14:08

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In this weeks cannabis news we have 5 stories to cover! Macky has a piece from The Independent tackling the old “you can’t get addicted” claim that’s been floating around for decades. Time to put the myth in the grinder and talk about what the evidence really shows. Billy follows up with UK Medical Cannabis Awareness Month, where campaigners, clini…

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How to Make Salves, Choose the Best Grow Tent, Defoliate Plants, and Pest-Proof Your Grow Room | Grow Guides Episode 66 51:06

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This week we dive into four solid grow topics you’ll actually use in your everyday grow. First up, we talk about how to make proper cannabis salves at home. Then we look at the best grow tents on the market right now and what makes one worth your money. We also get into defoliation, when to do it, how much to take, and how not to butcher your plant…

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Ishaq Hillman from The Canna Boss Babes Podcast | HOHG Interview 1:14:07

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In this week’s interview we’re joined by Ishaq Hill-Man, one of the voices behind The Canna Boss Babes Podcast. We chat about how she got started, and how she took her mission from childhood trauma, to homelessness, to running her own company which is The Canna Boss Babes. From activism to business, from stigma to strategy, Ishaq brings a ton of in…

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272. Future Leafy Green Leaders Series (Episode 3) w. Jonah Helmer, Campo Caribe 44:01

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In this episode of CropTalk, we conclude the Future Leafy Leaders of CEA series with Jonah Helmer, Director of Growing at Campo Caribe in Puerto Rico. Jonah shares his path from early hydroponic work at Cornell to leading a deep water culture operation in a tropical climate that requires careful management and consistent decision making. We explore…

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Big Changes to USA Cannabis Laws! | UK Medical Cannabis Users Suffer Stigma, But the Industry is Flourishing! | Canada Wants Reform | Cannabis News 187 1:14:36

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This week’s news episode is a busy one, covering big shifts in the UK, Canada, and the US, and some pretty heated developments around hemp policy. Macky brings us a heartfelt BBC story about a patient who uses medical cannabis daily but fears being judged as a “lazy stoner.” A familiar issue… and one the UK still desperately needs to move past. Bil…

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How to Boost Trichomes Naturally | Mastering Airflow | Resetting Your Grow Between Runs | Understanding Plant Stress | Grow Guides Ep. 65 58:46

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In this week’s episode of Grow Guides, we’re digging into four key topics that can seriously level up your next harvest: How to Boost Trichome Production Naturally: We break down the techniques, environmental tweaks, and plant-training methods that help your buds pack on more frost without gimmicks or snake oil. Airflow and Circulation: The Secret …

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Catching up with Trevor and Kirk from the Reefer MEDness Podcast 1:39:32

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Trevor and Kirk are the hosts of Reefer MEDness, a podcast all about medical cannabis. These guys were on our show way back in the early days. I’m talking maybe our 7th or 8th episode, so around five years ago! I was chatting with them on Instagram recently and thought it’d be great to get them back on the show to catch up and see how things have b…

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Medical Cannabis Gave Me My Life Back, says 72 Year Old Man | £5 Billion UK Industry Potential | Cannabis Drinks Improve Health | Psychedelics Legalization on the Horizon | Cannabis News #186 1:14:23

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In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we dive into the biggest cannabis headlines from around the world: Macky shares the inspiring story of a 72-year-old man who says medical cannabis gave him his life back. A powerful reminder of how this plant can change lives. (Liverpool Echo) Billy covers a new report showing that the UK medical cannab…

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How to Maximise Light Efficiency | Prevent Powdery Mildew | Control Water Temps | Stress-Free Transplanting | With Chad Westport, Grow Guides Ep. 64 1:03:46

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In this week’s episode of Grow Guides, we’re getting into some of the most important techniques for keeping your cannabis plants healthy, strong, and productive: How to Maximise Light Efficiency in Your Grow: Learn how to get the most out of your lighting setup, from placement and angles to reflective surfaces and intensity balance. How to Prevent …

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Raoul, Frontman of Cannabis Activist Metal Band "Landrace". 1:00:05

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In this week’s interview, we chat with Raoul, the frontman of the cannabis activist metal band Landrace. We talk about what it’s like to make cannabis-inspired metal music, how the band came together, and the creative process behind their sound. From there, we take a few fun tangents into meditation, mental well-being, and how cannabis and psychede…

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046: The Perfect Flip: Mastering the Veg-to-Flower Transition 40:33

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📺 Subscribe & Watch on Youtube Episode focus: Mastering the veg → flower transition—called the most influential ~10-day window of the cycle. Bad transitions cap yield early; you can’t “add days” later. Core idea: Avoid compounding stress. Moving plants is already stressful—don’t stack harsh environmental shifts, heavy pruning/topping, high VPD, and…

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271. Future Leafy Green Leaders Series (Episode 2) w. Gus Brennan, Greenswell Growers 53:19

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In this episode of CropTalk, we continue the Future Leafy Leaders of CEA series with Gus Brennan, Head Grower at Greenswell Growers in Virginia. Gus shares his path from vertical farms and cannabis cultivation to leading a lean, data-driven lettuce operation built on resourcefulness and grit. We explore what it means to be "scrappy" in CEA—how smal…

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UK Cannabis Supply Threats, Medical Cannabis Standards, and New Aroma Science | Featuring Chad Westport | Cannabis News Ep. 185 1:19:27

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This week on High on Home Grown, we’re joined by our good friend Chad Westport for a packed episode of cannabis news from around the world! Here’s what we’re talking about: Macky covers how the UK cannabis supply could be disrupted after a major find in a former casino. Could this affect medical and underground markets? Spoiler alert... no! Billy r…

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The High on Home Grown Halloween Special 2025 | Ghost Stories, Haunted Soil, and Cannabis Chills! 1:31:01

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It’s that time of year again! Grab your bong, turn off the lights, and get ready for something a little different… the High on Home Grown Halloween Special! In this episode, the crew dive into the spooky side of life (and growing) with terrifying tales and paranormal encounters from our listeners and community: 💀 Ghost Stories from the Grow Room: R…

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Poisonous Plants With Author Rebecca Hirsch + Bringing Plants Indoors + Overwintering Garlic 33:51

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Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to the full-length episode https://www.patreon.com/thegrowguide Find full episode show notes with links and images to everything we discussed over on our website https://www.thegrowguidepodcast.com/By The Grow Guide

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How to Avoid Nutrient Lockout | Keep Humidity Stable | Read Your Runoff | Plan for Maximum Yield | How to Grow Cannabis Episode 63 1:04:19

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In this week’s episode of Grow Guides, we’re tackling some of the most common issues growers face and sharing expert tips to help you get the best from your cannabis plants: How to Avoid Nutrient Lockout Before It Starts: Learn what causes lockout, how to identify the early signs, and how to prevent it so your plants always get the nutrients they n…

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270. Future Leafy Green Leaders Series (Episode 1) w. Dominick DiMucci, Haven Greens 49:07

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In this episode of CropTalk, we kick off the Future Leafy Leaders of CEA series with Dominick DiMucci, Director of Cultivation at Haven Greens in Ontario, Canada's first fully automated mobile gully lettuce facility. Dominick shares his path from greenhouse research at Colorado State to leading a high-tech, seven-day-a-week operation in King City. …

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Trump Moves Toward Easing Cannabis Restrictions | DNA and Weed Use Linked in New Study | Cannabis Drinks Become the Next Big Thing | Medical Cannabis Advocates Make Their Voices Heard in Europe 1:11:08

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In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’ve got a packed lineup of cannabis news from around the world. Here’s what we’re covering: Macky: “Dialing down dope” Trump White House moves toward easing restrictions on marijuana. A big shift could be coming for cannabis in the U.S. as the Trump administration signals a softer stance on marijuana.…

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How to Spot Light Stress Early | Companion Planting for Cannabis | Reading Plant Signals | Mastering Runoff | + Listener Mail | Grow Guides Ep. 62 59:51

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In this week’s episode of Grow Guides, we’re diving into some essential skills that can take your cannabis cultivation to the next level: How to Spot and Fix Light Stress Early: Learn the telltale signs of light stress and how to adjust your grow lights to keep your plants happy and healthy. Using Companion Plants to Boost Your Grow: Discover how c…

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Breeder Steve | Thailand’s Cannabis Drama + His Latest Strains & Breeding Work 1:37:29

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In this episode, Macky sits down with the legendary Breeder Steve, founder of Spice of Life Seeds, for an unfiltered chat about what’s happening in Thailand, the strains he’s currently working with at home, and some of his new breeding projects. Thailand’s cannabis laws have been making global headlines. From early legalization to the current polit…

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Soil Quality Boosts Cannabinoids | Hempcrete Goes Mainstream | Public Backs Cannabis Legalisation | Cannabis Is Safer than Alcohol | UK Prisons Stink of Weed Allegedly | Cannabis News Ep. 183 1:11:21

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In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we dive into the latest cannabis headlines from around the world: Macky breaks down a fascinating study showing how soil quality directly impacts cannabinoid and terpene levels in cannabis plants (leafie). He also covers a new report warning that regular cannabis use may pose risks for those over 65 (St…

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#5 Building our Home-Grown Home from Farm-Grown Timber 58:40

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We've spent 5 years building our new farmhouse. Almost all the timber (or lumber) came from trees we planted, pruned, harvested and milled on the farm. You could say it took us 38 years to grow our homegrown home! In this podcast I talk about growing and building the timber framing, boardroom concrete fireplace, stairs, lining, cabinets and floorin…

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How to Brew Compost Teas, Grow in Harsh Climates, Harness Plant Hormones & Build a DIY Grow Setup | Grow Guides Ep. 61 1:08:20

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In this week’s episode of Grow Guides, we’re diving into some powerful techniques and practical tips to help you level up your cannabis growing game: How to Make and Use Compost Teas for Cannabis — Learn how to brew living, microbe-rich teas that supercharge your soil and boost plant health. How to Grow Cannabis in Extreme Climates — Whether it’s t…

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Getting to Know Brandon Rust, Life, Cannabis, Aliens, and Spirituality! 1:03:51

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We had a great session here with Brandon Rust! Brandon is an expert grower and founder of Bokashi Earthworks. This guy knows his stuff when it comes to growing cannabis. He has been on the show before, and many other podcasts, and we always talk about cannabis. Brandon put a post on his Instagram recently that told us about some of his childhood an…

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Nikoll Suset Vogas Reynoso: Organic Farmer / Master Fermenter / Teacher / heart sister 1:02:59

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Cannabis Proven Effective for Lower Back Pain, EU Moves Toward Legalisation, UK "Cannabis Sanctuary" Opens & Trump Endorses CBD | Cannabis News Ep. 182 1:02:50

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Stopping Foxtails, Reusing Grow Medium, Fixing Late Bud Rot & Supporting Heavy Buds | Grow Guides Ep. 60 33:09

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In this week’s Grow Guides, we tackle some of the most common problems growers face in the later stages of a cannabis grow: Foxtailing buds – what causes it, how to prevent it, and whether it’s always a bad thing. Reusing or recycling old grow medium – when it’s safe to reuse soil, coco, or hydro substrates, and how to refresh them properly. Dealin…

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"I Didn't Try Cannabis Until I Was 60 Years Old!", An Interview with Toploader, A High Council Member at Percys Grow Room 1:00:55

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Today we’re doing something a little different, we sit down with long-time forum member Toploader! He’s been part of Percy’s Grow Room for nearly five years, and recently told us that he never used cannabis at all until he was 60 years old! Now, not only does he use cannabis, but he also grows plenty of his own. Join us to hear more about Toploader…

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New Climates, New Zones: What Canada's Plant Hardiness Map Updates Mean with Research Scientist, John Pedlar 38:55

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Subscribe to our Patreon to listen to the full-length episode https://www.patreon.com/thegrowguide Find full episode show notes with links and images to everything we discussed over on our website https://www.thegrowguidepodcast.com/By The Grow Guide

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UK Man Jailed for Medicinal Cannabis Help | Arizer Solo II Recall | Canada’s $16B Cannabis Boost | Dutch Coffeeshops Push Limits | Workers’ Rights & Cannabis | Cannabis News Ep. 181 1:02:45

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In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we dive into the latest cannabis news from around the world: Macky covers the shocking case of a UK man jailed for four years despite helping thousands access medicinal cannabis, plus an urgent recall of Arizer Solo II portable vaporizers due to fire and burn hazards. He also looks at Keir Starmer’s sta…

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Reading Trichomes for Harvest, Preventing Hermies, Training for Bigger Yields & Choosing Pot Sizes | Grow Guides Ep. 59 1:11:05

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In this week’s Grow Guides, we dig into some essential skills every grower needs to master: Reading trichomes to know when to harvest – the best way to judge peak potency and flavour. Hermaphroditism in cannabis – what causes plants to turn hermie, how to prevent it, and what to do if it happens. Training techniques to increase yields – from toppin…