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Garden Talk with Mr. Grow It

Garden Talk with Mr. Grow It

Mr. Grow It 204 episodes Nov 7, 2026

Garden Talk with Mr. Grow It is a podcast that features interviews with gardeners from around the world. Both beginners and experts share their knowledge and personal approaches to gardening. Each conversation explores practical tips, methods, and experiences in the garden. Listeners can learn a wide range of perspectives on growing plants and maintaining gardens.

Episodes

Gardening Tips & Tricks Every Grower Should Know (Garden Talk #211)
Gardening Tips & Tricks Every Grower Should Know (Garden Talk #211) Nov 7, 2026 53:57 In this episode, I sit down with Quinten Suvee, aka Mr. Q, to discuss gardening tips and tricks that every grower should know. We cover everything from seed germination and the seedling stage to choosing a growing medium, watering, nutrition, flushing, and plant training. Mr. Q also shares his approach to pest prevention, dealing with infestations, treating spider mites, and quarantining clones. W
What 50+ Years of Growing Plants Has Taught Ed Rosenthal (Garden Talk #210)
What 50+ Years of Growing Plants Has Taught Ed Rosenthal (Garden Talk #210) Oct 24, 2026 1:00:48 In this episode, I sit down with legendary grower and author Ed Rosenthal to discuss what more than 50 years of growing plants has taught him. We talk about his role in the development of modern grow tents, co-founding High Times, and how indoor gardening has evolved over the decades. Ed also shares his insights on lighting, light spectrum, plant nutrition, organic inputs, UV light, autos, triploi
How to Identify & Stop Plant Diseases Before It’s Too Late (Garden Talk #209)
How to Identify & Stop Plant Diseases Before It’s Too Late (Garden Talk #209) Oct 10, 2026 58:26 In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Nicole Gauthier to discuss how to identify, prevent, and manage some of the most common plant diseases. We cover how plant diseases develop, how to distinguish disease symptoms from nutrient deficiencies, and the importance of testing plants and soil for pathogens. Dr. Gauthier also breaks down Pythium, Fusarium, powdery mildew, Botrytis, and Hop Latent Viroid,
How to Build a No-Till Garden That Gets Better Every Grow (Garden Talk #208)
How to Build a No-Till Garden That Gets Better Every Grow (Garden Talk #208) Sep 26, 2026 51:52 In this episode, I sit down with Chris from No Till Genetics to break down how to build and maintain a no-till garden that can improve with each grow. We cover his indoor setup, container size, essential ingredients, composting, irrigation, water quality, worms, mulch layers, cover crops, and the inputs he has added over the years. Chris also explains how he prepares his soil for the next planting
Plant Breeding Is Changing — Here’s What’s Next (Garden Talk #207)
Plant Breeding Is Changing — Here’s What’s Next (Garden Talk #207) Sep 12, 2026 52:43 In this episode, I sit down with Richard Philbrook, Principal Scientist of Genetics at Dark Heart, to discuss how modern science is changing the future of plant breeding. We cover predicting offspring, stabilizing genetics, doubled haploids, tissue culture, marker-assisted selection, resistance genes, epigenetics, and selecting desirable traits. Richard also breaks down plant reversal, STS formula
The Best Advice For Beginner Gardeners (Garden Talk #206)
The Best Advice For Beginner Gardeners (Garden Talk #206) Aug 29, 2026 1:00:02 In this episode, I sit down with Matt, aka iCanTHC, to discuss some of his best advice for beginner gardeners from seed to harvest. We walk through the entire grow cycle, including germination, the seedling stage, transplanting, choosing a medium, watering, feeding, and reamending soil. Matt also shares his approach to plant training, topping, lollipopping, defoliation, and managing the flowering
How to Grow Better Plants Indoors (Without Overcomplicating It)(Garden Talk #205)
How to Grow Better Plants Indoors (Without Overcomplicating It)(Garden Talk #205) Aug 15, 2026 58:49 In this episode, I sit down with Tim and Gary from the YouTube channel Canadian Grower to discuss how to grow better plants indoors without overcomplicating the process. We break down what actually matters for getting good results, along with some things growers tend to focus on more than they need to. The conversation covers simple grow setups, living soil vs. hydroponics, lighting, side and unde
How to Get the Most Out of Your Indoor Grow Equipment (Garden Talk #204)
How to Get the Most Out of Your Indoor Grow Equipment (Garden Talk #204) Aug 1, 2026 1:03:10 In this episode, I speak with Dan, also known as Hemp In A Pot, to discuss how to get the most out of your indoor grow equipment. We break down the proper use of humidifiers, oscillating fans, inline fans, carbon filters, grow lights, dehumidifiers, and air conditioners, along with the common mistakes growers make when using them. Dan also shares practical advice on equipment placement, airflow, l
The Living Soil Rule That Might Be Wrong (Garden Talk #203)
The Living Soil Rule That Might Be Wrong (Garden Talk #203) Jul 18, 2026 42:21 In this episode, I interview El Cannasseur to challenge one of the most common beliefs in living soil gardening. We discuss what living soil really is, whether large containers are actually necessary, and why he has found success growing in much smaller containers. The conversation also covers his grow setup, soil mix, feeding regimen, reusing soil, and common misconceptions about living soil. Sup
How the 2026 DGC Cup Winner Grows His Plants (Garden Talk #202)
How the 2026 DGC Cup Winner Grows His Plants (Garden Talk #202) Jul 4, 2026 34:33 In this episode, I interview Saul Bunyan, the winner of the 2026 DGC Cup, to break down exactly how he grows his award-winning plants. We cover his complete approach, including genetics, grow setup, container size, feeding, watering, plant training, and environmental conditions. Saul also shares how he determines the perfect time to harvest, his drying process, and the reasoning behind the genetic
Experts Analyzed My Soil Test… and Found Problems (Garden Talk #201)
Experts Analyzed My Soil Test… and Found Problems (Garden Talk #201) Jun 20, 2026 1:08:52 In this episode, I sit down with Tad Hussey and Brandon Hudson from KIS Organics to analyze my soil test results and uncover what may be holding the soil back. We break down what a soil test can and can’t tell you, how to interpret key numbers like pH, chloride, organic matter, and EC, and where AI may or may not be useful in the process. The conversation also covers the Stash Nutrients x KIS Orga
The Gardening Advice I'd Give Myself 10 Years Ago (Garden Talk #200)
The Gardening Advice I'd Give Myself 10 Years Ago (Garden Talk #200) Jun 6, 2026 1:33:54 In this special 200th episode of Garden Talk, the tables are turned as Rob from CLTV interviews me about my gardening journey and the lessons I've learned along the way. We discuss the advice I’d give myself 10 years ago, including what actually moves the needle, common mistakes to avoid, and how my approach has evolved over time. The conversation covers everything from watering, lighting, en

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