IN THE TREES PODCAST

Hot off the heels of the last five episodes that we presented as the Maine Sungrower's Series,  highlighting some great local growers and breeders from the home state of In The Trees, comes this summarizing episode that is jam packed with some crucial knowledge for you! But it doesn't stop there! This knowledge is brought to you by an all star panel of guests from  all over the US! All of our guests are well respected, and well loved for their works with the plant, under the sun.  Our guests, and In The Trees Podcast are happy to present to you this episode, to hopefully help inform you about some key points to consider when Choosing Sungrown Genetics! I want to give thanks and respect to this episodes guests: Rocco from @atlanticfarms Stan from @urbangardencentermaine Bobby of @ancientgreenfarm Micah from @sundaymorningfarm Sam of @woodstockfarmacy Andy aka @greatlakesgrease Ras Kaya of @pacificnwroots Nicholas from @greensourcegardens Jackson aka @meangenefrommendocino  And to this episodes musical contributor, Maine based sample composer, J-Wizdum @prod.jwizdum for use of his beat "Good Times"  Shout out to @audioevolutions for the technical soundscaping on this episode and big love out to our sponsors: Coast of Maine @coastofmaineorg Frass Valley @frassvalley Maine Craft Cannabis Association @mainecraftcannabisassoc  We love you all!

Volume 5 of the Maine Sungrower's Series is here!  This episode of the podcast highlights Ancient Green Farm in Bowdoinham, Maine. Ancient Green Farm is a sungrown and biodiversity focused DEM Pure farm run by Bobby and Kate Gaudette. It was a pleasure to sit and talk with Bobby about their great approach to land stewardship, and the ways they have approached scaling up their operations here in Maine, as well as the beautiful structures and CO2 extracted HTFCE oil they create for medical patients.  Before we get into the episode, we are joined again by Hunter and Matt of Hidden Forest Soil Company, with a great Stoney Story you don't want to miss! Crucial Thanks to @ancientgreenfarm and @hiddenforestsoil company  DJ Puff of Heavy Manners Sound @heavy_manners_sound for the great Micah Shemaiah dubplate of the track Eezy Version - Will Tee Mix, for the episode! Riddim bubbles with high vibes! Jason @audioevolutions for the co-production and soundscaping  and more love out to this episodes sponsors: Coast of Maine @coastofmaineorg Frass Valley Superworm frass @frassvalley Maine Craft Cannabis Association @mainecraftcannabisassoc thank you for sponsoring this show, and thank you all for tuning in! 

This is Volume 4 of our Maine Sungrowers Series! Highlighting Maine-based growers and breeders who are utilizing the soil and sun in their outdoor productions, for their medical cannabis farms! For Volume 4 we are joined by Hunter and Matt of Hidden Forest Soil Company, who grow some beautiful, consciously tended plants under the sun on their Midcoast Maine-based cannabis farm. Hidden Forest Soil Company offers fantastic flower and hash, as well RSO to medical patients here in Maine. Matt and Hunter of Hidden Forest also offer a well crafted compost based living soil, as well as consultation to farms and facilities, and are seeing some amazing results with the soil their company is producing. We are sure you are going to love listening to this interview!  Before we jump into it, though, we are welcoming back Micah of Sunday Morning Farm and Treeline Cannabis Company, with a Stoney Story that is destined to be a classic! Tell your stoney family and friends, they don't want to miss this one! Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Coast of Maine  Frass Valley Maine Craft Cannabis Association & Big thanks and respect out to this episodes music and production contributors: Maine beatmaker Phoniks of Don't Sleep Records, for the use of the track "Cream", from his 2014 album titled 'Instrumentals: Volume 1" as the theme music for this episode. Check out the great jazzy hip hop stylings of this well loved Maine artist on Spotify, Soundcloud, Youtube, etc as well as the albums and merchandise offered on his website: dontsleeprecords.com  Michigan beatmaker Hash Mitten for the killer made-to-order remix for Sunday Morning Farm's Stoney Story&Audio Evolutions for the high grade co-production and soundscaping work on this episode Audio Evolutions for the high grade co-production and soundscaping work on this episode

For Volume 3 of our Maine Sungrower's Series, we are joined by a local Mainer whose sungrown productions have been a pleasure to follow on Instagram, and watch evolve over the past few years! From well thought out, sustainable, yet humble beginnings, that have scaled up into their current family farm and storefront model, that clearly showcases a ton of hard work and dedication, we are stoked to present Micah, representing Sunday Morning Farm and Treeline Cannabis Company! And, if you are looking for seeds to grow outdoors this year, get ready to hear a bit of history direct from the breeder, about why Maine's own Woodstock Farmacy is a great place to source them! Crucial Thanks to this episode's sponsors for all their support: Coast of Maine @coastofmaineorg Frass Valley @frassvalley Maine Craft Cannabis Association @mainecraftcannabisassoc And a very special In The Trees thank you to local Maine musician Greg Klien ( Check him out and give him a follow on Spotify!) for hooking us up with the backing track "High and Lonesome' for this episode, from his 2019 album 'Dead Man's Motto'.  Want to shout out Jason @audioevolutions for linking us with Greg and for the co-production on this episode!   

Cape Neddick Sungrown starts off a 'Sungrown Series' with some fantastic information and  perspectives based on his long history with growing the herb here in his native state of Maine. We are so grateful to have had the opportunity to sit and reason with Jason, and are sure you are going to love this interview and have a fair amount to think about after hearing his spproach to growing cannabis!AND...In The Trees Podcast is stoked to deliver a fire version of our well-loved Stoney Story feature, told by fellow cannabis podcaster, and OG herbsman Cenzo Nico, of the great Cali High Podcast! Thank you again to this episodes sponsors:Coast of Maine, Frass Valley, and Maine Craft Cannabis Association!!! Musical credit- Episode Soundscape:Earl Bigelow (songwriting,strings,keys,vox) Margo Frost (rhythm strings), and Mr. Roots (drums, percussion)Co-production Soundscaping by: Jason DeWald @audioevolutionsStoney Story:@Hash_Mitten with the '100 weight of Collie Weed' remixYung Lion with the Stoney Story intro beat   

Coming in HOT! This is our first episode of 2021, and it feels so nice to be back, right here with you all on the other side of the holidays!This episode highlights well loved, Sanford, Maine-based Wisely Hash, and is full of great discussions with their owners, Calvin and Jim. Check them out @wiselyhash on Instagram, on Weedmaps, and through their website wiselycannabis.com for a deeper dive into the quality offerings Wisely brings to the scene here in Maine. But before the interview kicks off, we have one of our Stoney Stories for you, told by Connecticut-based seed maker Microbe Alchemist! You are going to love this!  

N THE TREES  PODCAST PRESENTS: Jonathan Leavitt, himselfFollowing on the heels of empirical data pointing to medical cannabis as Maine’s #1 cash crop, ITT presents a perspective on Maine Cannabis history, told by an organizer and leader of the charge toward increased medical acceptance (and ultimately legalization) in the early 2000s: Jonathan LeavittWe hope you will enjoy this episode. It is a holiday gift from us to you  We weren’t gunna post up a podcast til the friggin new yeah’, but we was like… “frig it; let’s do it!”Seems no better time to reminisce than ‘round the holidays. Be well, love life, show love, and don’t give up good people of Maine.2021 is in sight 

This Special Feature is part one of a two-part break down, designed to help provide information for everyone to consider, but especially anyone buying cannabis from any storefront or dispensary! HOW TO CHOOSE QUALITY FLOWER is a special gift we have prepared for everyone in Maine, the East Coast, and beyond, and is packed with amazing perspectives from some of the best people we could think of to ask! Real cannabis connoisseurs! Katie Weitman - Editor of the Maine Cannabis ChronicleDrew - Owner and Breeder at Crystal Rose Seed CompanyFull Duplex - Owner and Breeder at Mandalorian GeneticsHash Mitten - Sound Designer and Production team member at In The Trees Podcastand, the one and onlyFrenchy Cannoli - Master Hashashin and renowned representative of the plant! Thank you all for tuning in, and We hope you enjoy part 1 of this informative series! 

In this Special Feature of In The Trees Podcast, we introduce you to Seth Leaf Pruzansky; co-founder of the successful Maine-based companies: “Living Nutz” & “Tourmaline Spring” and editor of the blog “I’m Awake! Now What?”Seth is also the self-published, acclaimed author of “The Fight to Enlight: Initiation Through the Heart is the Only Way to Win”. For today’s show Seth talks about how cannabis helped him overcome addiction, and aid in his recovery and healing.Check Seth out online:@seth_leaf_pruzanskyhttps://www.ImAwakeNowWhat.com https://www.inthetreespodcast.com 

In episode 8 of In The Trees: gardener, artist and musician Shana Barry (of Queen Nectar) shares her gardening best practices, life-long love and knowledge of nature, and how cannabis gardening has given her the freedom to pursue her many creative passions.But first! Michigan cannabis gardener, entrepreneur and traveller Mike Fisher (of Overgrow Consulting) takes us to the coast of Bagamoyo in Tanzania, Africa in a Stoney Story filled with infamous musical talent.This episode will spark your musical inspiration AND your bowl!So pack up your instruments and your Puffco Peak, becauseShana, Mike and the In The Trees musicians are bringing the fire!www.InTheTreesPodcast.com

In another special feature episode of In The Trees, we explore the science of cannabis indica and cannabis sativa, “common” questions to expect from your bud-tender, and how to use this knowledge to choose the cannabis that's just right!We’ve called in knowledgeable members of the cannabis growing, breeding, and hash-making community to help you find guidance; Whether you’re a beginner looking for general knowledge or a master gardener curious about what's behind the terms “Indica” and “Sativa,” this episode was made for you!www.InTheTreesPodcast.com

In Episode 7, Hiker Trash Cannabis Company joins Roots In The Trees to discuss the beginnings of their hash business, how they choose the ideal hash strains, and how they live up to their “Hiker Trash” name; all while enjoying some fine hash from their Skunkwood Stash Box. But before that!Our good friend Grape Grows returns, and takes us down the rabbit hole in a Stoney Story that’s going to require a trip-sitter! So roll up a big one, pack a bowl, or grab your favorite rig,because Hiker Trash and Grape Grows are bringing the fire!www.InTheTreesPodcast.com

ITT takes it home this week in an open discussion aboutPARENTING and CANNABIS (part ONE of many we hope!)With adult recreational cannabis use on the horizon, parents might be looking for some perspective on how to approach cannabis with their children.Join Roots and the In The Trees team for one of the most important conversations we could ever hope to conceive, and check out our episode resources onwww.InTheTreesPodcast.com for further research and reading on parenting and cannabis.If you’d like to share your perspective as a parent, or have a question, comment, or concern please email us atInTheTreesPodcast@gmail.comPLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE!  If ever there was an episode to talk with your family, friends and maybe your kids about, this one is it!

In episode 6, Roots goes “Beyond Organic Cannabis” all the way to the Motor City! Doxtor Dudeman joins us In The Trees from Detroit, Michigan to discuss companion planting, rainwater collection techniques, and maintaining proper soil health.But first!Reed of Hiker Trash Cannabis Company shares the spotlight with a Stoney Story of Appalachian Trail Magic during an unusual winter in Georgia. Roll up a joint, set that nail to the perfect temperature, or pack a bowl,because Doxtor Dudeman and Hiker Trash are bringing the fire!www.InTheTreesPodcast.com

Welcome to the first special feature episode of In The Trees Podcast!These exciting episodes are designed to provide you with more Stoney Stories, reviews, growing tips, professional opinions and advice on everything the cannabis community has to offer. This is the case with our first special feature: an In The Trees Podcast stoney story for the books; told by the notoriously entertaining Maine storyteller Crash Barry. Make sure to check out InTheTreesPodcast.com for links to Crash’s many publications and podcasts;including his books Marijuana Valley, Tough Island & Sex, Drugs and Blueberriesand his latest podcasts Devils and Dirtbags & Open Ears Maine.

In The Trees is a labor of love created by Mr. Roots, Hash Mitten and CushKitten.Our goal is to entertain and educate our community by discussing the science, art and lifestyle of the cannabis industry.Maine-grown, veteran cannabis gardener Mr. Roots invites guests In The Trees for cannabis strain reviews, or “Spontaneous Combustions”, growing techniques, methods and suggestions, for gardeners of all levels. Not to mention engaging interviews and the much loved “Stoney Stories.”We’re stoked to be part of the cannabis community, and to provide quality, informative content back to our family (and let’s be real — some seriously fun times too) We couldn’t do it without you!

In episode 5, Ryan of High Striker Farm returns to discuss today’s top-quality hash production techniques.But first! Dan of Mandalorian Genetics steps In The Canopy with Roots for a gardening segment on the history of ruderalis, the lesser known auto-flowering cannabis plant. They share their gardening experiences; including lower overhead costs, and the simplicity of growing with auto-flowers.  Pack a bowl, and put that torch to your banger, because we're In The Trees.www.InTheTreesPodcast.com

In episode 4, Ryan of McDermott Shapes shares his stoney story on surfing the epic point break of the Dingle Peninsula; And Ryan of High Striker Farm steps into the garden with Roots for part 1 of his energetic interview!From the Inch Reef of Southern Ireland to the desert of Flagstaff Arizona, this episode brings the heat!Pack a bowl, and put that torch to your banger, because we're In The Trees.www.InTheTreesPodcast.com 

In episode 3, Ryan of High Striker Farm recants a stoney story of open-blasting gone horribly sideways; and Derek (better known as Grape Grows) tells all regarding his philosophy of no-till gardening and step-by-step process for soil-building.Pack a bowl, and put that torch to your banger, because we're In The Trees.www.InTheTreesPodcast.com

In episode 2, Melting Pot Farm returns! Roots and Melty deep dive into genetics; including crossing and testing seeds, and their personal growing/breeding philosophies. Hear their take on modern cannabis “branding,” and laugh along as Grape Grows stops by for an irie spontaneous combustion session!Pack a bowl, and light that torch to your banger, because we're In The Trees.www.InTheTreesPodcast.com

In the premiere episode, garden samurai Mr. Roots (Alight for Health) sits down with Sean of Melting Pot Farm to discuss Sean's cannabis origin story, a "spontaneous combustion" review of Hazy Hill Farms, and a "stoney story" from Farmer Wan guaranteed to make you laugh!This episode is part 1 of 2. Part 2 will be aired on July 15, 2020 in episode 2.Pack a bowl, and light that torch to your banger, because we're In The Trees.www.InTheTreesPodcast.com