Explore every episode of the podcast Garden Talk with Mr. Grow It
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plant Science: What Studies Reveal About Modern Growing (Garden Talk #185) | 08 Nov 2025 | 01:01:48 | |
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 continues to shape best practices for growers. Dr. Bugbee shares insights from decades of experience and data-backed studies that challenge conventional thinking. If you’re passionate about plant science and want to understand the real factors driving growth and quality, this episode is a must-watch. | |||
| Over 40 Years in the Garden: Old-School to New School Genetics (Garden Talk #184) | 25 Oct 2025 | 01:07:30 | |
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 insights on trichomes, thiols, organic gardening, and creating ideal plant environment conditions. We also dive into autos, evolving genetics, and how tradition and innovation are coming together in today’s growing world. | |||
| Mastering Autos: How He Gets the Best Results! (Garden Talk #175) | 21 Jun 2025 | 00:55:26 | |
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. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #84 - Gardening For Beginners: Problems & Solutions! | 24 Sep 2022 | 00:52:27 | |
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. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #83 - BEST Defense Against Pests & Pathogens In Your Garden! | 17 Sep 2022 | 00:55:55 | |
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. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #82 - How To MAXIMIZE Terpene Production In Plants! | 10 Sep 2022 | 00:53:12 | |
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. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #81 - Beginner Gardening: Tips & Tricks For A Successful Grow Cycle! | 03 Sep 2022 | 00:52:55 | |
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. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #80 - Gardening In A Closet! Tips For Equipment & Growing Plants! | 27 Aug 2022 | 00:50:27 | |
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. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #79 - Hydroponics For Beginners & Advanced Gardeners! (Backed By Science!) | 20 Aug 2022 | 00:56:21 | |
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. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #78 - Essential & Non-Essential Nutrients For Plants! | 13 Aug 2022 | 00:58:26 | |
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. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #77 - Creating The PERFECT Environment For Your Plants! | 06 Aug 2022 | 00:54:55 | |
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. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #76 - Increase Plant Yield By 30%+ With This Essential Element! | 30 Jul 2022 | 00:55:45 | |
In this episode I interview Nik Nikolayev from Rooted Leaf Agritech. He has a significant amount of knowledge when it comes to carbon and that’s what we get into today. He not only gets into some beginner and intermediate knowledge, but dives into some biochemistry for all of you looking for some advanced knowledge. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #75 - How To Grow Mushrooms At Home! (Beginners Guide!) | 23 Jul 2022 | 00:43:50 | |
In this episode I interview Corey Husar from HTG Supply. He has many years experience growing gourmet mushrooms and that’s what we get into today. This is a more beginner-friendly episode talking about steps to growing mushrooms - from the equipment all the way through harvest. | |||
| Electroculture 101: Tools, History & Grow Methods Explained by an Expert (Garden Talk #174) | 07 Jun 2025 | 00:57:59 | |
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 electroculture is, its history, various methods, tools, and more. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #74 - 12-Year Plant Breeder Reveals His Methods For Success! | 16 Jul 2022 | 00:51:39 | |
In this episode I interview Cartier Crops. He is a plant breeder and has been breeding for 12 years. He talks all about breeding in this episode; from how he got started to the breeding methods he does today. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #73 - Harvesting, Bud Washing, Drying & Curing Successfully! | 09 Jul 2022 | 00:56:24 | |
In this episode I interview Pigeons420. He was on episode 2 of this Garden Talk podcast and now he is back for a second time. This time around we’re going to get into a handful of topics: harvesting, bud washing, drying, trimming, and curing. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #72 - Balancing The Health & Stress Of Plants To Maximize Quality & Yield! | 02 Jul 2022 | 00:48:16 | |
In this episode I interview Nick Schweizter. He has been gardening for 26 years and is an owner of Grow Strong Industries. In this episode he talks about balancing the health and stress of plants in order to maximize quality and yield! | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #71 - How To Create A Super Soil! | 25 Jun 2022 | 00:44:55 | |
In this episode I interview Derek, also known as, Kronic. He makes his own super soil - and that’s what he talks about in today’s episode. He also touches upon compost teas, pH, PPM, container size, and water sources. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #70 - The Soil Food Web, Microbes & Composting… EXPLAINED! | 18 Jun 2022 | 01:00:56 | |
In this episode I interview K TheGuy. He is certified through Dr. Elaine Ingham's Soil Food Web School and has extensive knowledge in soil biology. Today we’re going to get into a small handful of topics that relate to soil biology: The Soil Food Web, Microbes & Composting. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #69 - GREAT Methods For Pheno Hunting Plants! | 11 Jun 2022 | 00:49:31 | |
In this episode I interview Rob from CLTV. He is back for a second time on this podcast; this time around he gets deep into the process of pheno hunting plants. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #68 - A Science-Backed Approach To Gardening! | 04 Jun 2022 | 01:06:32 | |
In this episode I interview Matt from DeBacco University. He has been gardening for 22 years and takes a science-backed approach to gardening. He talks about a variety of topics in this episode and explains the science in a beginner-friendly manner. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #67 - Getting Started With Korean Natural Farming! | 28 May 2022 | 00:59:06 | |
In this episode I interview Chris Trump. He talks about getting started with Korean Natural Farming and some of the natural farming techniques that you can use in your garden. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #66 - All About Lighting For Plants 2022! What To Know & Look For! | 21 May 2022 | 00:50:19 | |
In this episode I interview Lex Blazer. He is big into lighting for plants and that’s what we are going to get into today. He talks all about LED grow lights, and we also touch upon some of the traditional forms of lighting such as HID. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #65 - 15 Organic Dry Amendments To Use In Your Garden! | 14 May 2022 | 00:56:53 | |
In this episode I interview Medically Fit. We continue where we left off in the first interview we did together by going over 15 more organic dry amendments to use in your garden. | |||
| Boost Quality & Yield with These Essential Micronutrients! (Garden Talk #173) | 24 May 2025 | 00:57:56 | |
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 nutrition—and that’s exactly what we’ll be diving into in today’s episode, with a specific focus on micronutrients. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #64 - The Basics Of Aquaponics For Beginners! | 07 May 2022 | 00:51:29 | |
In this episode I interview Steve from Potent Ponics. He is an expert in aquaponics and talks to us all about the basics of aquaponics for beginners. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #63 - Stealth Gardener Reveals His Outdoor Gardening Methods! | 30 Apr 2022 | 00:41:09 | |
In this episode I interview Macki, a stealth gardener. He talks about many of the stealth practices that he needs to do in order to grow his plants without anyone knowing. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #62 - Gardening On A Budget With Limited Resources! | 24 Apr 2022 | 00:44:47 | |
In this episode I interview Matt from the iCanTHC channel. He talks about gardening on a budget with limited resources. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #61 - Answering The Most Highly-Debated Gardening Questions! | 16 Apr 2022 | 00:59:08 | |
In this episode I interview Derek from TheBudLab. He answers a whole bunch of controversial questions on highly-debated topics. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #60 - The Best Methods For Cloning Plants! | 09 Apr 2022 | 00:46:19 | |
In this episode I interview Paul, also known as, Clone Coach. He talks all about best practices for cloning plants in order to be successful. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #59 - Plant Science That Isn’t Really Talked About! | 02 Apr 2022 | 00:49:02 | |
In this episode I interview BluegrassGreenthumb. He is big into the natural farming approach and he’s also big into plant science. In this episode he talks about a lot of plant science that isn’t really taught or even talked about much. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #58 - Plant Lighting Science 2022 And Beyond! | 26 Mar 2022 | 00:51:17 | |
In this episode I interview Dan from the Green Sunshine Company. He gets deep into plant lighting science in this one. He talks about photoreceptors, DLI, PAR, ePar, BPAR, UV, IR, and so much more. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #57 - How To Do KNF & JADAM Methods In Your Garden! (Korean Natural Farming) | 20 Mar 2022 | 00:56:52 | |
In this episode I interview GreenzGoddess. She talks about a handful of Korean Natural Farming (KNF) and JADAM methods. She also talks about composting, bokashi, and reveals a high fungi tea recipe. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #56 - From Home Growing To Commercial Growing! | 12 Mar 2022 | 00:55:23 | |
In this episode I interview NVClosetMedGrower. He started as a home grower and has worked his way up to working in commercial facilities - and that’s what we are going to get into today; from home growing to commercial growing. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #55 - Going From Synthetic To Organic! | 05 Mar 2022 | 00:46:29 | |
In this episode I interview James from Red Dirt Raised. He talks about several different things such as: transitioning from synthetic to organic, ferments, water soluble mineral inputs, and more. | |||
| Pro Breeder Talk: Feminized Seeds, Pollination, Advanced Techniques & More! (Garden Talk #172) | 10 May 2025 | 00:59:09 | |
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 unique terpene profiles. He talks about how he creates fem seeds, growing pollinated plants, environment, lighting, testing prior to release, and more. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #54 - What You CAN & CAN'T Do To Autoflower Plants! | 26 Feb 2022 | 00:51:58 | |
In this episode I talk with Highigan. They are big into growing autoflowers and that’s what we talk about today. Specifically, how they grow autoflowers and what you can/can't do when growing autoflowers. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #53 - Getting Started Breeding Plants & Stabilizing A Cultivar! | 19 Feb 2022 | 00:49:11 | |
In this episode I interview Canadian Leaf Genetics. He talks about getting started with plant breeding and stabilizing a cultivar. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #52 - How Lighting, Environment & Plant Training Are KEYS For Success! | 12 Feb 2022 | 00:46:45 | |
In this episode I talk with Rows Of Green. We get into Lighting, Environment & Plant Training - three things that are often said to be keys for success. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #51 - Organic Gardening For Beginners! Building Soil & Feedings | 05 Feb 2022 | 01:12:05 | |
In this episode I interview Jeremy Silva from BuildASoil. He talks all about building soil. He also gets into the feedings of organic inputs that happen throughout the plant’s life. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #50 - The IDEAL Watering Setup For Plants! | 29 Jan 2022 | 01:02:28 | |
In this episode I interview Michael Box. He talks about the different methods of autowatering and the ideal setup for different size containers. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #49 - WHY & HOW To Grow Autoflowers Successfully! | 22 Jan 2022 | 00:54:03 | |
In this episode I interview Tourette Grower. He talks all about growing autos. Everything from starting soil, feedings, environment conditions, when to harvest, and more. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #48 - Top 10 Garden Pests & How To Combat Them! | 15 Jan 2022 | 01:02:46 | |
In this episode I interview Matthew Gates. He talks about the Top 10 Pests that you may face in the garden and how to combat them. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #47 - Organic Gardening Methods: Soil Building, Feedings, KNF & More! | 08 Jan 2022 | 00:47:39 | |
In this episode I interview Green Lantern. He talks about several organic gardening methods. In particular, he talks about building soil, feeding organic amendments, KNF, IPM, and more. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #46 - Organic vs Synthetic Fertilizers, Flushing, Plant Lighting & More! | 25 Dec 2021 | 01:11:04 | |
In this episode I speak with Dr. Bruce Bugbee. He gets deep into plant science. Everything from synthetic vs organic, silica, flushing, soilless media, lighting, and so much more. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #45 - How To Grow Tomatoes From Seed To Harvest! | 18 Dec 2021 | 00:53:34 | |
In this episode I speak with Alessandro aka Spicy Moustache. He talks about how to grow tomatoes - from seed to harvest. | |||
| From Seed to Trophy: How to Grow Plants That Dominate Competitions! (Garden Talk #171) | 26 Apr 2025 | 00:43:30 | |
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. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #44 - How Plant Nutrients Are Sourced! | 11 Dec 2021 | 00:52:42 | |
In this episode I speak with Rico, the owner of Dutchpro Nutrients. He talks all about how nutrients are sourced and some forms of nutrients that should be avoided. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #43 - 2-Year Gardener Reveals Her Methods For Success! | 04 Dec 2021 | 00:57:39 | |
In this episode I speak with Jharia Blaque. She talks about her style of gardening (which she calls hoodganics) and some of the DIY projects that she’s done for her indoor garden. | |||
| Garden Talk - Episode #42 - Sap Testing, Soil Testing & Tissue Testing For Success! | 27 Nov 2021 | 00:45:49 | |
In this episode I speak with Tyler Platt from Grassroots Fabric Pots. Tyler talks about various testing processes such as sap testing, soil testing, and tissue testing. He also talks about the outdoor and greenhouse operations that he has worked in. | |||