From Seed to Trophy: How to Grow Plants That Dominate Competitions! (Garden Talk #171)
In this episode, I interview Mile High Dave. He’s been gardening for 25 years and has won multiple grow competitions—and that’s exactly what we’ll dive into today. We’ll learn a bit about his background, the competitions he’s won, and the specific gardening strategies he uses to achieve success. Support the show
26 Apr 43min
Proven Pruning Techniques for Stronger Trees & Bigger Harvests! (Garden Talk #170)
In this episode I interview Susan Poizner, an award-winning author and ISA Certified Arborist with 15 years of gardening experience. She is widely regarded as an expert in pruning, which is exactly what we’ll be diving into today. Susan discusses not only why pruning is essential but also the ideal timing, specific techniques, how to correct structural issues, and more. Support the show
12 Apr 57min
How to Grow More with Less Effort – The Power of Permaculture! (Garden Talk #169)
In this episode I interview Preston Smith, a seasoned gardener with 15 years of experience. He brings a wealth of knowledge on natural farming, which is the focus of today’s discussion. Preston shares insights into his current farm practices and dives into topics such as increasing soil organic matter, compost, leaf mold, JADAM microbial solutions, and much more. Support the show
29 Mar 59min
Best Outdoor Genetics for Consistent Yields Year After Year! (Garden Talk #168)
In this episode I interview Francesco Sasso. He has been gardening for 15 years and works for Dutch Passion. He gets deep into genetics here with a focus on talking about some of the best outdoor genetics. We also get a little bit into how he grows his plants outdoors. Support the show
22 Mar 57min
Grow Light Science: Spectrum Tuning, UVC Light & Under-Canopy Lighting Explained! (Garden Talk #167)
In this episode I interview Thomas Gibson, also known as, Grand Master Level. He has been gardening for over 30 years, and is the Founder & CEO of Grandmaster LEDs. Thomas has extensive knowledge when it comes to lighting for plants, and that’s what we get into in today’s episode. He talks about spectrum tuning, HPS vs LED, UVC light, under-canopy lighting, and more. Support the show
15 Mar 1h
Advanced Gardening Tips: pH, Mycorrhizae, Redox Potential & More! (Garden Talk #166)
In this episode I interview Matt Powers. He has been gardening for 16 years and is an Author, Educator, and Citizen Scientist. He has advanced knowledge when it comes to gardening and that’s what we are going to dig into today. We get into a variety of topics such as pH, Redox Potential, Mycorrhizal fungi, mushroom blocks, the 24-hour light cycle, and more. Support the show
8 Mar 1h 4min
Growing for 40+ Years: Gardening Tips from an Industry Legend! (Garden Talk #165)
In this episode I interview Jorge Cervantes. Jorge is a legend in the horticulture industry with over 40 years experience. He is an author and has written over 40 books. I ask him a variety of questions in this episode such as: the 24 hour light cycle, temperature, cloning, pruning, flushing, and more. Support the show
1 Mar 1h
How This Gardener Grew Plants with Almost Nothing – Now He Has It All! (Garden Talk #164)
In this episode I interview Soul Brotha, an indoor gardener and the winner of Pimp My Grow Season 1. He started out gardening with minimal equipment, but after winning Pimp My Grow, he now has everything he needs. He shares what his original setup looked like, how he managed to grow his plants with limited resources, and how his approach has changed with his upgraded setup. Support the show
22 Feb 43min
