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The Circle Presents: All I Want for Christmas is a Stable Environment

Get into the holiday spirit with The Circle as our ever-chippy host, Reverend Pirate Frog, is joined by Howlingbuds, Stoney Alpinist, and tootall for the final episode of the year

. This official holiday special dives deep into the "grow talk" you love, mixed with plenty of festive cheer and the usual family-style roasting. 

This episode’s highlights include:

• The Cannabis Hand Grenade: Stoney Alpinist breaks down the secrets behind his incredible kokedama-style cannabonsai—a "coconut grenade" made of moss and soil that he’s successfully kept thriving with daily care and potent nutrient "potions".  He shares the technical details of the build, from using spagnum moss and butcher's twine to the "sub-sipping" technique that keeps the ball hydrated,,

• Grow Room Disasters: tootall shares his latest "manual labor" saga, involving a broken pipe cutter and a showerhead project that turned into an angle-grinder rescue mission

• Cannabis Etiquette: The hosts tackle the social stigma of "the smell," discussing a real-world scenario of hot-boxing a car before a school meeting and where personal freedom meets public respect

• The Grower's Naughty List: From messy dosing carts to leaving "fallen soldiers" (fan leaves) on the tent floor, the hosts confess the suboptimal habits that would land them on Santa's naughty list

• Holiday Favorites: Discover the hosts’ favorite Christmas movies—ranging from Die Hard to the Muppet-style classic Emmett Otter’s Jug Band Christmas—and their top holiday tracks, including James Brown’s Soulful Christmas and Trans-Siberian Orchestra

Whether you're looking for tips on long-flowering hazes, the latest on cannabis rescheduling, or just some holiday puns to get you through the season, this episode has it all

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Analogy for the Kokedama: Think of Stoney’s kokedama like a high-maintenance greenhouse-in-a-ball; instead of a pot providing a safety net, the plant relies entirely on the moisture-wicking moss and the grower’s daily "pulse check" to survive

In this episode, we welcome Nik from Rooted Leaf to the Circle to discuss a revolutionary approach to feeding cannabis that is perfect for the homegrower focusing on natural and regenerative inputs.

Nik breaks down the science behind carbon-based fertilization and how it is changing the game for increasing potency and yield!
Key Highlights You Won't Want to Miss:

• Carbon as a Macronutrient: Learn why Rooted Leaf treats carbon as the most important macronutrient. Since cannabinoids and terpenes are 80-90% carbon by weight, Nik explains how feeding carbon directly into plant pathways significantly boosts the production of these active metabolites.

• Fertilizer that Feeds Your Soil: Rooted Leaf products are designed to work harmoniously with regenerative and living soil systems. We clarify the common confusion: despite regulatory labeling, their products are not bagged mineral salts. Instead, they are organic complexes manufactured from scratch using fermentation chemistry (e.g., calcium chelate from fermented orange peels), which contributes to and feeds the soil biology.

• Small Pots, Massive Results: Hear directly from Howling who has pulled almost an ounce from a solo cup using Rooted Leaf products, demonstrating how effective this modular product line is even for small pot organics.

.• The Gateway Product for Natural Growers: Even if you're running a well-amended living soil, Nik has recommendations for how to incorporate some of the products for immediate results.

• Saving Energy, Boosting Potency: Discover the unique thermodynamic perspective on feeding plants. By providing plants with compounds they would normally have to spend energy making (like a "half-built cell wall"), Rooted Leaf allows them to redirect that saved energy into producing high-energy molecules—cannabinoids and terpenes.

• Natural "Sunscreen" for Your Plants: Nik details how plant extracts rich in anthocyanins (found in their products) can be used as a foliar spray to interact directly with excess light energy, acting like a protective sunscreen. This reduces oxidative stress, allowing home growers to utilize higher light intensities indoors.

• DIY Homebrew Tip: Nik shares his recommended entry-level beneficial input that any homegrower can easily make.
Tune in to get smarter about feeding your plants and elevate your next homegrow!

BGG joins us to discuss his new drop
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Too Tall joins us on this episode of The Circle

Johnny and Rev revisit YAG's 3rd birthday party in Chicago, We talk about Johnny's new tent set up and eventual release of another round of Rev's penny pinch
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Unleash the Secrets of Living Soil with Luna Whitcomb! 

Get ready to dive deep into the groundbreaking world of terroir, organic cultivation, soil food web, and growing stinky plants in big ass pots with our guest, Luna Whitcomb, on this episode of The Circle!

Luna reveals how every element – from soil composition, light spectrum, and water quality to microbial biodiversity – profoundly influences the genetic expression and aromatic profile of your plants.

In this must-listen episode, you'll discover:

• The Science of Terroir: Understand how location, environment, and precise soil building can create truly unique and expressive cannabis.

• Boosting Genetic Potential: Learn how to leverage precursors, co-factors, and beneficial biology to amplify desired aromas and characteristics in your plants, even discussing specific methods to enhance traits like a "blueberry type terp" expression.

• Beyond the Basics: Advanced Inputs & Teas: Explore Luna's innovative use of prebiotic-rich beets for fostering diverse biology, the power of malted barley and sprouted seed teas for enzyme activity, and how to "stage cycle" your compost teas to tailor bacterial and protozoa populations for rapid nutrient cycling.

• The Power of Companion Plants: Hear how integrating plants like alyssum and even aromatic jasmine can naturally enhance growth rates through phytohormones (like methyl jasmonate) and potentially influence terpene communication in your grow space.

Luna candidly shares her journey, from her early hydroponic days to becoming a living soil consultant, emphasizing foundational knowledge like soil mineral balancing theory to avoid common pitfalls (like her infamous "dissolved roots" incident!).

This episode is packed with invaluable insights for both beginners and experienced growers looking to "nerd out" and elevate their craft. Whether you're curious about maximizing genetic expression or simplifying your approach to organic gardening, Luna's passion and practical expertise will change the way you think about growing.
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Our friend GanjaLlama joins us
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We’re thrilled to fulfill Howling’s goal and be able to have Jinxproof join us on a special edition of the The Circle. Sit with us as Johnny, Rev, Stoney, and Howling learn more about the man behind creations like 9lb hammer but just as importantly we dive into his positive outlook, glassblowing, dog showing, and more. We learn about the meaning behind the strain named Shangrila (hint: it relates to Pearl Jam), the massive collection of dunny’s, and the impact a positive mindset can have on your grow and with others. Sit down, grab a 9lb hammer, and let’s smash through this episode together.
Check out Jinxproof at https://jinxproofsdankbank.net/Folloq the B+ man himself https://www.instagram.com/_jinxproof2.0/#
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Welcome to another episode of The Circle with hosts Reverend Pirate Frog, Johnny Apple, Stoney Alpinist, and Howlingbuds. 
We have one of our favorite guests and sponsor, Alebrije. Join the circle of friends as we talk about the upcoming Chicago popup, the vandal hoodie presale, upcoming collaboration with our favorite hot sauce maker Sam Sa’House,  and the stable lineage of Tangy Tibuguana.
Also, get your small pots and creative ideas ready, as we talk about the upcoming 4th annual Bonsai grow along starting in September