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Garden Talk with Mr. Grow It

131 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 299 ratings

Interviewing gardeners from all over the world, both beginners and experts, seeking to learn more about what they know about gardening and how they do things in their garden.

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Episodes

Gardening Tips for Maximum Quality & Yield! (Garden Talk #126)

April 20, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

In this episode I interview Patrick and Mrs. GrowDaddy from GrowDaddyTV. They have been gardening for 4 years and grow a variety of plants such as tomatoes, lettuce, basil, cilantro, parsley, medical plants, and more. One of their main goals when gardening is to achieve a top quality product and a high yield; which I thought would be an excellent topic for this podcast episode - how to achieve both quality and yield. Support the show

Excellent Organic Amendments To Add To Your Soil! (Garden Talk #125)

April 13, 2024 21:00 - 43 minutes - 31.3 MB

In this episode I interview Tad Hussey. He’s been on the podcast once before, episode 103, where he talked about ‘How to Reuse Your Old Potting Soil For Another Grow!’ There was a ton of knowledge dropped in that episode; many of you commented on how helpful it was for you. Well Tad is back for another episode, this time he talks about various organic amendments to add to your soil - with many of the inputs not being very well-known.  Support the show

Organic Gardening: How To Keep Plants Healthy Throughout The Grow Cycle! (Garden Talk #124)

April 06, 2024 21:00 - 46 minutes - 33.5 MB

In this episode I interview Luke McCallen. He is an active member of the gardening community and is big into growing organic. Keeping plants healthy throughout the grow is easier said than done, and in this episode Luke reveals what he does in particular in order to keep plants healthy throughout the entire grow cycle. Support the show

DIY Hydroponics Setup At Home! (Garden Talk #123)

March 30, 2024 21:00 - 50 minutes - 35.7 MB

In this episode I interview Mr. Nice Guy. He has been gardening for 5 years and is big into DIY gardening. He has created his own DIY Hydroponics setup at home. He talks all about his hydroponic build and how he grows in it. He also talks about common problems and solutions, and he reveals a lot of good advice that relates to growing hydroponically. Support the show

Plant Training Methods For MASSIVE Yields! (Garden Talk #122)

March 23, 2024 21:00 - 56 minutes - 40.1 MB

In this episode I interview Kyle Kushman. He has been gardening for over 30 years and is an advocate, educator, and journalist. One of the things he is most known for is his plant training methods - and that’s what we’re going to get into in today’s episode. Kyle talks all about various plant training methods with a focus on increasing yields.  Support the show

The Best Plant Drying & Curing Methods For The Highest Quality! (Garden Talk #121)

March 16, 2024 21:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MB

In this episode I interview David Sandelman. He is the Owner of Cannatrol and the inventor of the Cannatrol Cool Cure. He talks all about drying and curing plants and he answers several questions that relate to using the Cool Cure. Support the show

Stealth Gardening Indoors Tips & Tricks! (Garden Talk #120)

March 09, 2024 22:00 - 49 minutes - 35.9 MB

In this episode I interview Chris from Happy Hydro. He has been gardening for 20 years and is the owner of HappyHydro.com. He has been on the podcast once before, on episode 3, where he talked all about the environment for indoor plants. This time around he talks about stealth gardening indoors. He reveals several tips and tricks to help keep things stealth. Support the show

Growing Genetics The Best Way Possible In Your Climate! (Garden Talk #119)

March 02, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 46.3 MB

In this episode I interview Stephen Raisner, many of you know him as Potent Ponics. He has been on the podcast once before, episode 64, where he talked all about Aquaponics. Well I got him back on the podcast, this time talking about growing genetics the best way possible in your climate. Stephen has grown in several states across the US and several countries around the world; so he has a lot of experience growing in different climates, and he reveals a lot of great information that relates ...

All About Gardening Content Creation! (Garden Talk #118)

February 24, 2024 22:00 - 55 minutes - 41.6 MB

In this episode I interview Big Daddy Budz. He is a Content Creator with over 100 videos and 6,000 subscribers on his YouTube channel called The Grow Under The Stairs. This episode is a bit different than any of the other episodes. We’re talking Gardening Content Creation. Although this episode isn’t focused on growing plants, I still thought it would be valuable to hear how gardening content is created, gardening channels he watches, channels he recommends people watch, where gardening cont...

Harvesting, Drying & Curing Plants To Maintain Quality! (Garden Talk #117)

February 17, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 47.5 MB

In this episode I interview Dr. Allison Justice. She has a PHD in Plant Environmental Science from Clemson University. She is also a consultant, owns The Hemp Mine, and created the CRC - which is a science-based research group. She has advanced knowledge in post-harvest production, so drying, curing, and that’s what today’s episode is about. She talks about some of the key information when it comes to harvesting, drying, and curing, and she also talks about some studies that have been done i...

Best Practices For Growing Several Plants At The Same Time! (Garden Talk #116)

February 10, 2024 22:00 - 47 minutes - 33.3 MB

In this episode I interview Walter from Doobies House. He has been growing for 12 years and grows a variety of plants such as squash, tomatoes, cucumbers, strawberries, broccoli, medicinal varieties and so much more. He has also worked at several commercial facilities. In this episode he talks about how to keep things efficient when growing many plants at the same time.  Support the show

Unique Methods For Pheno Hunting Plants! (Garden Talk #115)

February 03, 2024 22:00 - 55 minutes - 39.5 MB

In this episode I interview Jordan River. He has been gardening for 14 years and is the host of the GrowCast podcast. He has a lot of experience pheno hunting plants in different areas and he’s currently doing a pheno hunt in Hawaii. We get deep into pheno hunting in this episode, everything from basic terminology, to how he does pheno hunts, his current hunt in Hawaii, and other ways to go about pheno hunting. Support the show

How To Grow LARGE Plants Indoors! (Garden Talk #114)

January 27, 2024 22:00 - 56 minutes - 41.4 MB

In this episode I interview Sly aka Loco. He has been gardening for 6 years and grows indoors. He has experience growing with synthetic as well as organic inputs, and one main focus for him is growing large plants - and that’s what we’re going to get into today. He breaks it down for us, his style of growing large plants. We go over lighting, environment conditions, plant nutrition, plant training, and so much more.  Support the show

Grow Science or Bro Science? Breaking Down Gardening Myths! (Garden Talk #113)

January 20, 2024 22:00 - 1 hour - 61.6 MB

In this episode I interview Nik Nikolayev. He has been on the podcast once before, episode 76, where he talked all about carbon. Nik is the owner of Rooted Leaf Agritech and has been gardening for over 25 years. He has advanced knowledge in plant science and in this episode he breaks down the science when it comes to many of the gardening myths or bro science processes that many growers implement in their garden in order to achieve a better result.  Support the show

The BuildASoil Way Success By A 2-Year Gardener! (Garden Talk #112)

January 13, 2024 22:00 - 51 minutes - 37 MB

In this episode I interview Untrained Astronaut. He has been gardening for 2 years and grows the BuildASoil way - and that’s what we’re going to get into today. We get into what he uses for feedings, watering, environment conditions, and so much more. Support the show

Organic Gardening Tips To Increase Plant Taste & Smell! (Garden Talk #111)

January 06, 2024 22:00 - 57 minutes - 41.1 MB

In this episode I interview Luna Whitcomb. She has been gardening for 15 years and has experience with indoor, outdoor, greenhouse, and field cultivation. She is a writer for SKUNK Magazine and her methodologies revolve around growing organically. She has knowledge on microscopy, biology, entomology, agronomy, botany, and enzymology. In this episode she talks about organic gardening methods that she does to help increase the final product’s taste and smell.  Support the show

I'm Taking A Break...

April 08, 2023 21:00 - 1 minute - 1.45 MB

In this episode I talk about how I am stopping the Garden Talk podcast for awhile. Support the show

Basics For Creating A Strong Foundation For Your Family Garden! (Garden Talk #110)

April 01, 2023 21:00 - 36 minutes - 26 MB

In this episode I interview Dave Hansen. Dave is a father of three, a small business owner and you may recognize him from the channel Perfect Gardens. He has been gardening since he was a kid and favors organic methods. In this presentation Dave goes over some of the basics to create a strong foundation for your family garden. Support the show

Outdoor Gardening Tips & Tricks For Success! (Garden Talk #109)

March 25, 2023 21:00 - 38 minutes - 27.8 MB

In this episode I interview Barelee Growin. She has been gardening for 2.5 years and grows a variety of plants such as comfrey, fruit trees, medicinal plants, and more. Today we’re going to get into outdoor gardening tips and tricks for success. Support the show

Organic Gardening vs Hydroponics! Which Is Better? (Garden Talk #108)

March 18, 2023 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MB

In this episode I interview Adam Dunn. He has been gardening for 30 years and is the host of the Adam Dunn Show - which I’m sure many of you are familiar with. He has experience growing with several different types of hydroponic systems and also has experience growing organic - and that’s what he talks about in this episode; organic gardening vs hydroponics. Support the show

Soil Amendments To Improve Your Garden! (Garden Talk #107)

March 11, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 49.7 MB

In this episode of Garden Talk, I interview Brandon Rust. He has been gardening for 20 years and is the owner of Bokashi Earthworks. Some of you may remember Brandon from episode 16 of this podcast where he talked all about Utilizing Microorganisms In The Garden. In this episode, he talks about several different soil amendments, why they would be applied, and the pros & cons of using them. Support the show

Lighting For Plants 2023! Best Grow Lights & More! (Garden Talk #106)

March 04, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 44.6 MB

In this episode I interview Dr. MJ Coco. He’s back again for this back-to-back episode special! This week he talks all about LED grow lights - another area where his knowledge goes deep. Not only does he talk about LED grow lights vs other types of grow lights, but he also gets into things to look for in an LED grow light, he talks about the grow light calculator that he created, some of the best LED grow lights on the market today here in 2023, and so much more. Support the show

All About Growing Plants In Coco Coir! (Garden Talk #105)

February 25, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 53.2 MB

In this episode I interview Dr. MJ Coco. He has been gardening for 25 years, and is regarded as an expert on growing in coco coir - and that’s what we get into in today’s episode. He talks about what coco is, rinsing it, buffering it, pH, EC, and so much more. Support the show

Organic Gardening For Beginners! At-Home Basics & Tips For Success! (Garden Talk #104)

February 18, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 50 MB

In this episode I interview Jeremy Silva. He is the owner of BuildASoil and he has been on an episode in the past, episode #51, where he talked all about building soil and adding organic inputs throughout the grow cycle. This time around we get into a variety of organic gardening topics. He talks about seed sprouted teas, cover crops, mulch layers, pH, and so much more. Support the show

How to Reuse Your Old Potting Soil For Another Grow! (Garden Talk #103)

February 11, 2023 22:00 - 56 minutes - 39.7 MB

In this episode I interview Tad Hussey. He has been gardening for 17 years and is the owner of KIS Organics. He has extensive knowledge when it comes to reusing soil - and that’s today’s topic. We also get into pH in living soil, organic fertilizers, heavy metals and microbial inoculants. Support the show

How To Increase Flavor In Your Plants! (Garden Talk #102)

February 04, 2023 22:00 - 51 minutes - 36.3 MB

In this episode I interview Tim McCormick. He has been gardening for 12 years and is the Owner of Cultured Biologix - a company that formulates and manufactures an organic product line. Tim has an extensive background in horticulture - chemistry, microbiology, plant physiology, soil science, entomology, and plant pathology. This is actually Tim’s second time on the podcast; he was on episode 41 where he talked all about bro science vs grow science. In this episode he talks all about increasi...

Basic Gardening Methods with Mr. Grow It (Garden Talk #100)

January 21, 2023 22:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MB

In this episode Mr. Grow It gets interviewed by Dakota from Home Grow TV. They get into a variety of different gardening topics such as his grow style, plant nutrition, environment, plant training, IPM and more. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #99 - How To Make Money Gardening Very Cheaply!

January 14, 2023 22:00 - 51 minutes - 36.1 MB

In this episode I interview Michael Bell. He runs a ½ acre organic garden and supplies his local community with his harvests. He talks all about his garden, how he grows his plants, and how you can emulate what he does and make great money doing it. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #98 - How To MAXIMIZE Yield Using Plant Training Techniques!

January 07, 2023 22:00 - 49 minutes - 34.9 MB

In this episode I interview Baby Groilla. He has been gardening for 9 years and is the creator of the Web Trellis. He talks all about different plant training techniques and how to maximize yield with them. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #97 - How To Grow Dense Buds - Every Grow!

December 31, 2022 22:00 - 42 minutes - 30.4 MB

In this episode I interview Chad Westport. He talks about how to grow dense buds - every grow! Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #96 - Organic Outdoor Gardening (Stealth Style)

December 24, 2022 22:00 - 48 minutes - 34.4 MB

In this episode I interview Mr. Poodle 420. He has been stealth gardening for 20 years and grows fully organic. He talks all about his methods growing outdoors and how to stay stealth about it. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #95 - Proper Nutrition For Plants Throughout Their Life!

December 10, 2022 22:00 - 58 minutes - 41.1 MB

In this episode I interview Mike Chang. He works for CannaCribs Consulting, and he does consulting for things such as: IPM, plant nutrition, gaining efficiency in cultivations and cultivation protocol planning. I narrow down the focus in this episode to proper nutrition for plants - throughout their entire life.  Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #94 - Switching From Synthetic To Organic Gardening!

December 03, 2022 22:00 - 51 minutes - 36.3 MB

In this episode I interview Locke Box. He grows both indoors as well as outdoors and he recently made the switch from using salt-based fertilizers (often referred to as synthetic) to using organic inputs - and that’s what we are going to get into in today’s episode. He talks all about how he used to grow with synthetic nutrients and how he now does it fully organic. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #93 - How To MAXIMIZE Yield In A 2x2 Grow Space!

November 26, 2022 22:00 - 49 minutes - 35 MB

In this episode I interview 2x2 Gorilla Glue. He has been gardening for 3 years and grows in a, you guessed it, 2x2 grow space. He focuses on maximizing that grow space in order to achieve the highest yield possible - and that’s what we are going to talk about in today’s episode. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #92 - Gardening Hacks Backed By Science!

November 19, 2022 22:00 - 1 hour - 42.7 MB

In this episode I interview Harley Smith. He has been gardening for 27 years and is currently the Chief Science Officer for Total Health Cultivation. He is regarded as an expert on plant nutrition and organic bio-stimulants. He is well known in the gardening community for bringing information that’s backed by science. In this episode we get into various topics: tips & gardening hacks that are backed by science. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #91 - Plant Breeding: How To Create Feminized Seeds!

November 12, 2022 22:00 - 58 minutes - 41 MB

In this episode I interview Grow More Stress Less. He is a plant breeder and focuses on creating feminized seeds - and that’s what we get into in today’s episode. He talks all about his style of breeding and how to create feminized seeds. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #90 - Low-Till vs No-Till | Organic Gardening Methods!

November 05, 2022 21:00 - 59 minutes - 41.9 MB

In this episode I interview Wendy Kornberg of Sunnabis. She has been gardening all her life, and is a licensed cultivator in Humboldt county. She does low-till farming and also does a lot of natural farming techniques. She talks all about low-till farming and how it differs from no-till farming as well as other techniques that she does on her farm. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #89 - Gardening Tools & Equipment For A Successful Grow!

October 29, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 41.6 MB

In this episode I interview Soup The Gardener. He has been gardening for 12 years and many of you know from the Dude Grows community - he’s a big contributor over there. His main focus is on helping new growers get started with their first grow. So in this episode, I figured we’d talk about the gardening tools and equipment that you can use for a successful grow. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #88 - Organic Farming Best Practices!

October 22, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 40.4 MB

In this episode I interview James of Organic Cultivators. He runs an organic farm and that’s what we’re going to get into in today’s episode. He talks about how he does things on his farm and some best practices for organic farming. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #87 - No-Till & Organic Farming Methods!

October 15, 2022 21:00 - 49 minutes - 35.6 MB

In this episode I interview BeastCoastGrower. He was on this podcast in the past, episode #34, and a countless number of you have requested for me to bring him back on for another episode. In this episode, he talks all about his no-till farming and organic gardening methods. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #86 - How To MAXIMIZE Yield Using A Trellis Net In Your Garden!

October 08, 2022 21:00 - 51 minutes - 36.7 MB

In this episode I interview Northern Scrogger. He has been gardening for 20 years and is well-known for being a scrogger. He talks all about how he does scrogging - in detail. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #85 - Soil Science: Plant Microbe Interactions!

October 01, 2022 21:00 - 50 minutes - 35.4 MB

In this episode I interview Jeff Lowenfels. Jeff is the author of the award-winning "Teaming With" series of books - Teaming with Microbes, Teaming with Nutrients, Teaming with Fungi, and the brand new Teaming with Bacteria. In this episode he talks about soil science, the soil food web, plant microbe interactions, and several other things that relate to organic gardening. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #84 - Gardening For Beginners: Problems & Solutions!

September 24, 2022 21:00 - 52 minutes - 37 MB

In this episode I interview Dusa Farms. He is a YouTuber with nearly 6,000 subscribers and has been gardening for 2 years. This episode focuses on gardening for beginners - problems and solutions. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #83 - BEST Defense Against Pests & Pathogens In Your Garden!

September 17, 2022 21:00 - 55 minutes - 39.4 MB

In this episode I interview Simon Kepchar, the founder and CEO of IntraLight. He has a significant amount of knowledge in pest management and that’s what we get into in today’s episode. He talks about some of the best defense practices against pests such as fungus gnats, spider mites and thrips. He also talks about pathogens such as viruses, and viroids. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #82 - How To MAXIMIZE Terpene Production In Plants!

September 10, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 37.3 MB

In this episode I interview Queen Of The Sun Grown. She was on this podcast in the past, episode #30, and she talked about several different things such as: building up your native soil, IPM, composting and a few other topics. Now she’s back for another episode. In this episode she talks about terpenes and tips on maximizing them when gardening. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #81 - Beginner Gardening: Tips & Tricks For A Successful Grow Cycle!

September 03, 2022 21:00 - 52 minutes - 37.4 MB

In this episode I interview Kronic's Grow. He has been gardening for 15 months and has experience growing in soil as well as Deep Water Culture. He likes to keep things simple and he talks about what he does in his garden in order to be successful; this episode includes a lot of good advice for beginner gardeners - tips & tricks for a successful grow cycle.  Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #80 - Gardening In A Closet! Tips For Equipment & Growing Plants!

August 27, 2022 21:00 - 50 minutes - 35.6 MB

In this episode I interview Dakota from Home Grow TV. He is a YouTuber with over 21,000 subscribers and has a lot of experience with closet growing. In this episode he talks all about growing in small spaces - such as closets. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #79 - Hydroponics For Beginners & Advanced Gardeners! (Backed By Science!)

August 20, 2022 21:00 - 56 minutes - 39.8 MB

In this episode I interview Daniel Fernandez. He has been gardening for 20 years and runs the Science in Hydroponics YouTube channel. In this episode he talks all about hydroponics. There’s definitely some good information for beginners, such as the basics. But there’s also a lot of advanced information talked about in this episode for those of you that already have experience in hydroponics but are looking to take your knowledge to the next level. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #78 - Essential & Non-Essential Nutrients For Plants!

August 13, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 41.3 MB

In this episode I interview Mark Boutwell from Perfect Gardens. He has been on the podcast once before (episode 28) and a countless number of you have requested that he come back for a part 2. This time around he picks up right where he left off - talking about some of the essential nutrients for plants. He also gets into some non-essential nutrients for plants. Support the show

Garden Talk - Episode #77 - Creating The PERFECT Environment For Your Plants!

August 06, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 38.9 MB

In this episode I interview Doola The Roola. He has been gardening for about 16 years and works with various commercial cultivation facilities in Oklahoma. In this episode, he talks about creating the perfect environment for your plants. Support the show