Garden Talk with Mr. Grow It
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.
Episodes
188 episodes
He Built a Living Ecosystem in His Garage — The Results Are Wild! (Garden Talk #189)
In this episode, I sit down with Josh from Yellow Skunk Farms to talk about how he built a full living ecosystem inside his garage. We dive into the systems, biology, and techniques he’s using to create a self-sustaining environment that produc...
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Episode 189
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57:49
Organic Amendments Every Gardener Should Be Using (Garden Talk #188)
In this episode, I sit down with Mike Chang to break down organic amendments that every gardener should have in their toolkit. We discuss what these inputs do, how to use them effectively, and why they play such a big role in building healthy s...
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Episode 188
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59:41
30-Year Pest Expert Reveals What No One Tells You About Garden Pests! (Garden Talk #187)
In this episode, I sit down with Suzanne Wainwright-Evans, a pest management expert with over 30 years of hands-on experience. Suzanne breaks down the garden pest truths that most growers never hear—what really causes infestations, how to preve...
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Episode 187
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1:08:27
Building the Perfect Living Soil Mix (Expert Breakdown)(Garden Talk #186)
In this episode, I interview Kim from Couple of Plants to break down what it really takes to build a high-performing living soil mix. Kim shares his expert insights on choosing the right base materials, balancing amendments, and creating a soil...
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Episode 186
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59:39
Plant Science: What Studies Reveal About Modern Growing (Garden Talk #185)
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Bruce Bugbee to discuss what modern plant science is revealing about how we grow today. We dive deep into topics like lighting science, VPD, precision stress techniques, microplastics, and how research conti...
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Episode 185
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1:02:35
Over 40 Years in the Garden: Old-School to New School Genetics (Garden Talk #184)
In this episode, I interview Todd McCormick, who has over 40 years of experience in the garden. We discuss how modern breeding methods are transforming old-school genetics and what that means for the future of cultivation. Todd shares his insig...
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Episode 184
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1:08:18
Pro Agronomist Shares His Nontraditional Breeding Approach! (Garden Talk #183)
In this episode, I sit down with Ben Koch from Speedrun Seeds. He’s a professional agronomist who takes a completely different approach to plant breeding. Ben explains the reasoning behind his methods and breaks down how he selects traits to de...
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Episode 183
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1:03:16
Hydroponics Tips That Actually Work | Pro Tips from 35+ Years of Hands-On Growing (Garden Talk #182)
In this episode, I sit down with Daniel Wilson from Current Culture H2O. He has over 35 years of hands-on experience working with hydroponics. He shares the pro tips that actually work in real-world setups—from managing pH and EC fluctuations t...
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Episode 182
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56:00
How to Grow Better Plants – Pro Tips From Danny Danko (Garden Talk #181)
In this episode I sit down with Danny Danko, a well-known cultivation expert and author, to discuss what it really takes to grow better plants. Danny shares his pro tips on setting up a grow space, dialing in nutrition, training, harvesting, dr...
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Episode 181
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47:27
6x Award-Winning Grower Reveals His Method to Success! (Garden Talk #180)
In this video I interview Mark from Growfire Farms. He is a six-time award-winning grower and he shares the exact methods that helped him achieve consistent success. From dialing in the environment to fine-tuning nutrition and training techniqu...
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Episode 180
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43:15
Living Soil vs. Synganic | Which Method Produces Better Results? (Garden Talk #179)
In this episode I interview J.R. Tokin, who has been gardening for 22 years and is the co-owner of the CannaBuzz app. He grows in a variety of ways, with two of his main methods being living soil and synganic cultivation. The question of which ...
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Episode 179
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49:12
Big Grow Space, Big Challenges | Lessons from a Container Grow (Garden Talk #178)
In this episode I interview Simon from Plant Studio. We dive into the unique challenges and lessons learned from gardening in a large grow space. We cover everything from environmental control, lighting, and electricity costs to software automa...
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Episode 178
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53:44
Cloning Secrets for Healthier Plants & Higher Success Rates (Garden Talk #177)
In this episode I interview Paul—also known as Clone Coach. He’s a specialist in plant cloning and known for helping growers boost their success rates with healthier, more vigorous plants. We dive into his background, the biggest mistakes growe...
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Episode 177
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49:17
Mastering Plant Watering | Soil Tension, Texture & Automation Tips! (Garden Talk #176)
In this episode I interview Cooper from Sustainable Village. He has been gardening for 23 years and is widely regarded as an expert in irrigation—which is the focus of this episode. We discuss soil tension, texture, the moisture release curve, ...
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Episode 176
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59:50
Mastering Autos: How He Gets the Best Results! (Garden Talk #175)
In this episode I interview Chubbs. He is a grower for FastBuds who specializes in autos—which is the main focus of today’s podcast. He shares his approach to feeding, training, lighting, environmental conditions, and much more.
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Episode 175
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56:13
Electroculture 101: Tools, History & Grow Methods Explained by an Expert (Garden Talk #174)
In this episode I interview Chris Winters. He has been gardening for 14 years on his farm and he grows a wide variety of plants. He’s regarded as an expert in electroculture, and that’s the focus of today’s discussion. Chris shares what electro...
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Episode 174
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58:47
Boost Quality & Yield with These Essential Micronutrients! (Garden Talk #173)
In this episode I interview Nik Nikolayev. He has been gardening for 28 years and is the owner of Rooted Leaf Agritech. He’s been on the podcast twice before, so some of you may recognize him. He’s widely regarded as an expert in plant nutritio...
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Episode 173
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58:43
Pro Breeder Talk: Feminized Seeds, Pollination, Advanced Techniques & More! (Garden Talk #172)
In this episode I interview James Loud. He has been gardening for over 25 years and is a well-known breeder. He shares his perspective on what’s missing in today’s market and how he’s addressing it through breeding disease-free genetics with un...
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Episode 172
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59:57
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 speci...
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Episode 171
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44:18
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 discuss...
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Episode 170
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58:04
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 an...
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Season 1
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Episode 169
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59:59
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 g...
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Season 1
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Episode 168
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58:47
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 th...
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Episode 167
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1:01:47
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 va...
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Episode 166
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1:05:24
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 ligh...
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Episode 165
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1:01:30