Podcast appearances and mentions of atlas plant trainer

Miss Myrcene joins me fresh off her first harvest, reaping the rewards but realizing how much work proper curing methods can be! With one complete grow under her belt, this was a great time to hear her thoughts on all the things she can improve upon and make better for the next grow. We cover things like her personal journey to growing cannabis, including a horrible first experience at a shady dispensary in California which she overcame to realize the true medical benefit after a visit to The Apothocarium in San Francisco. I go on to pick Miss Myrcene's brain about the many lessons learned and the improvements she plans on making for the next grow like better journaling, airflow/circulation, and overall environmental controls. Miss Myrcene attributes a lot of her success to the help she received from the form at CocoForCannabis.com. She also plans to use the Atlas Plant Trainer in the upcoming Plant Training Grow Challenge hosted on CocoForCannabis.com! This amazing episode is brought to you by Green Goddess Supply and their discreet grow cabinet, The Armoire. Check out their personalized lineup of smoking accessories at GreenGoddessSupply.com and use the code GROWCAST to save 10% off, while our members enjoy 25% off all the stuff you'll need to consume the fine cannabis we help you grow. Lastly, use GROWCAST100 to get $100 off the amazing Armoire! Make sure you scoop your environmental controls with ACInfinity.com using code GROWCAST15 to save 15% off your entire order on fans, ducting and more at ACInfinity.com Also brought to you by the amazing time-saving invention - Trim Bag and their $30 off + free shipping using code GROWCAST. save yourself time, effort, and frustration by using the amazing Trim Bag on your next harvest. With a few flicks of the wrist, and some light tossing you'll be amazed when your harvest comes out close to trimmed without ever using a pair of scissors. Check it out at TrimBag.com and make sure you watch the videos & use coe GROWCAST to save $30 & free shipping.

We are so incredibly grateful for all of our members, and our newest members that just joined! We reached our goal, and extended registration through this holiday of 7/10...and added to the new member prizes! Check us out in Instagram for full details or just sign up at MyGrowPass! Robin joins me today to chat about growing cannabis with his custom-built hydroponic system. We get really deep on plant training, and we don't even talk (a lot) about Atlas Plant Trainer.  We talk a lot about his projects with his company Clutch Cannabis where he helps new growers get set up, builds their custom hydroponic systems, and sees them through to success. We wrap things up with an interesting discussion about his philosophy of leaving his plants alone and letting them grow without constant supervision.  I think you will really enjoy this episode, and it's always good to hear different perspectives from people that dont' do things the same way as you! You can find Robin on Instagram @clutchcannabis7 Ready to be featured on The Homegrown Helpers? Apply today at TheHomegrownHelpers.com/Apply and I'll talk to you soon! This amazing episode is brought to you by 2 of our MyGrowPass.com partners: Use code GROWCAST for 10% off at RootedLyfe.com on all their premium CBD products from tincture to topicals to salves, they have it all! Owned and led by two marvelous women from New England, you can count on Rooted Lyfe's triple lab party tested, all organic ingredients CBD products. RootedLyfe.com for all your CBD needs! Also brought to you by our newest partners DYNOMYCO! Premium mycorrhizal fungus for your plants that they will love! No more transplant shock, healthiest roots, biggest fruits. Use code GROWCAST to save 10% on all sizes while members can save 25% on the 2 larger sizes! DYNOMYCO.com

Long time medical cannabis advocate and family medicine practitioner Dr. Jean Tallyrand joins the program to discuss the current state of medical marijuana research in California. Dr. Jean debriefs the audience on his decades long involvement with medical cannabis, and talks about the vast difference in views on medicine when it comes to east coast USA versus the west coast. Dr. Jean discusses some of the cutting edge research surrounding medical cannabis, particularly CBD. He explains that CBDa may be more bioavailable than orginaly thought and therefore could be the most desirable medical cannabinoid moving forward. Jean also answers a question about cancer and angiogenesis, and discusses what we know about medical marijuana's affect on cancer- specifically emphasizing the need for further and deeper research. Dr. Tallyrand wraps the show by talking about his involvement educating patients with the Rooted Lyfe team, and encourages first time CBD users to educate themselves as much as they can! ---Today's sponsor is Suite Leaf Nutrients, premium cannabis nutrients made in the USA. Visit suiteleaf.com and use promo code growcast15 to save 15%, and members of mygrowpass.com save 25% on all Suite Leaf Nutrients! suiteleaf.com--- ---Proud partners of AC Infinity Fans, the industry leaders in ventilation! Visit acinfinity.com and use promo code growcast15 for 15% off your fans! Quiet, smart, durable and trustworthy- get an AC Infinity fan today! acinfinity.com--- ---Also brought to you by Atlas Plant Trainer the best cannabis plant support system! Use code growcast for 10% off and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off their plant support! atlasplanttrainer.com---

Long time medical cannabis advocate and family medicine practitioner Dr. Jean Tallyrand joins the program to discuss the current state of medical marijuana research in California. Dr. Jean debriefs the audience on his decades long involvement with medical cannabis, and talks about the vast difference in views on medicine when it comes to east coast USA versus the west coast. Dr. Jean discusses some of the cutting edge research surrounding medical cannabis, particularly CBD. He explains that CBDa may be more bioavailable than orginaly thought and therefore could be the most desirable medical cannabinoid moving forward. Jean also answers a question about cancer and angiogenesis, and discusses what we know about medical marijuana's affect on cancer- specifically emphasizing the need for further and deeper research. Dr. Tallyrand wraps the show by talking about his involvement educating patients with the Rooted Lyfe team, and encourages first time CBD users to educate themselves as much as they can! ---Today's sponsor is Suite Leaf Nutrients, premium cannabis nutrients made in the USA. Visit suiteleaf.com and use promo code growcast15 to save 15%, and members of mygrowpass.com save 25% on all Suite Leaf Nutrients! suiteleaf.com--- ---Proud partners of AC Infinity Fans, the industry leaders in ventilation! Visit acinfinity.com and use promo code growcast15 for 15% off your fans! Quiet, smart, durable and trustworthy- get an AC Infinity fan today! acinfinity.com--- ---Also brought to you by Atlas Plant Trainer the best cannabis plant support system! Use code growcast for 10% off and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off their plant support! atlasplanttrainer.com---

The great Rhizo Rich from www.illinoiscannaconsulting.com joins the show to discuss his upcoming experiment where he is taking at least 9 different supersoils, and growing the same cut in them to see how they compare. Rhizo Rich talks about his preparation for the experiment, and what his initial thoughts are during setup. The conversation then turns towards microbes, and growing with a microbial mindset- no matter what your style is. This leads to a larger conversation about synganic growing, and incorporating small amounts of other practices into your cultivation. The two also discuss fungus gnat control, implementing different IPM stratgies, and more. Rich also gives an update on how his new bottom feeding system is holding up after two runs, and if he would ever go back. ---Proud partners of AC Infinity Fans, the industry leaders in ventilation! Visit acinfinity.com and use promo code growcast15 for 15% off your fans! Quiet, smart, durable and trustworthy- get an AC Infinity fan today! acinfinity.com--- ---Also brought to you by Atlas Plant Trainer the best cannabis plant support system! Use code growcast for 10% off and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off their plant support! atlasplanttrainer.com--- ---Shout out to Canna Planners, for all your cannabis brand website and digital marketing needs. Build a beautiful website for your cannabis business today at www.cannaplanners.com---

The great Rhizo Rich from www.illinoiscannaconsulting.com joins the show to discuss his upcoming experiment where he is taking at least 9 different supersoils, and growing the same cut in them to see how they compare. Rhizo Rich talks about his preparation for the experiment, and what his initial thoughts are during setup. The conversation then turns towards microbes, and growing with a microbial mindset- no matter what your style is. This leads to a larger conversation about synganic growing, and incorporating small amounts of other practices into your cultivation. The two also discuss fungus gnat control, implementing different IPM stratgies, and more. Rich also gives an update on how his new bottom feeding system is holding up after two runs, and if he would ever go back. ---Proud partners of AC Infinity Fans, the industry leaders in ventilation! Visit acinfinity.com and use promo code growcast15 for 15% off your fans! Quiet, smart, durable and trustworthy- get an AC Infinity fan today! acinfinity.com--- ---Also brought to you by Atlas Plant Trainer the best cannabis plant support system! Use code growcast for 10% off and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off their plant support! atlasplanttrainer.com--- ---Shout out to Canna Planners, for all your cannabis brand website and digital marketing needs. Build a beautiful website for your cannabis business today at www.cannaplanners.com---

Chris joined me for part 2 as he felt there was a lot more useful information he didn't get to share, and he didn't disappoint! This episode is focused on learning opportunities and how Chris pushed through and learned from his mistakes. We cover a wide range of topics from mistakes with IPM protocols and getting mites, nutrient brand overload and then we chat about how miserable lugging what every day can be. Along with a ton of valuable tidbits scattered throughout the interview, this is a can't miss. I'm finally booking new guests - share your story with me on air! Apply at thehomegrownhelpers.com/apply Even though we're not currently accepting new members at MyGrowPass.com you can still sign up for a 7-day trial or join the wait list! Our MyGrowPass.com partners that made today's show possible are: Atlas Plant Trainer, the only completely customizable, functional and FUN plant training and support solution for your cannabis garden. Never throw away bamboo stakes again with the reusable, washable, and modular Atlas Plant Trainer. Grab yours today at atlasplanttrainer.com and use code GROWCAST at checkout to save yourself 10%. Diamond Cut Co are the leaders in trimming scissor technology. Designed for long term use and comfort, these scissors were made for your hands. Durability, comfort and sharpness are just a few of the qualities these scissors possess, along with being made for the cannabis plant. Grab yours for 15% off at diamondcutco.com using code GROWCAST15.

Show favorite Jota Herb returns to discuss his work and studies in KNF and beyond. Jota talks about what he has been up to during lockdown, and gives some advice as to how we should all be approaching this strange time. Jota talks about the KNF work he's been doing including composting and collecting IMOs. He also touches on synganic growing, and explains how he thinks incorporating occasional organic practices in a synthetic grow makes more sense than the other way around. Jota also talks about the importance of getting your own grow style dialed in, and making sure to fall into your own "grow groove," instead of just copying someone else's to the letter. The conversation then turns to lighting, and Jota gives his thoughts on LED vs HID, the importance of spectrum, light footprints, and more. The guys round out the show by talking about non standard light schedules, as well as growing autoflowers on a 24 hour schedule. ---Today's partner is Trim Bag, the fast and efficient bladeless trimming solution! Visit trimbag.com use promo code growcast for $30 off+free shipping, members of mygrowpass.com receive $50 off+free shipping! Trimbag.com--- ---Also brought to you by Atlas Plant Trainer the best cannabis plant support system! Use code growcast for 10% off and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off their plant support! atlasplanttrainer.com--- ---Today's partner is harvestmutualseedbank.com for all your genetic needs, get free shipping with promo code GROWCAST and when you're ready to save 10% on seeds plus free shipping join mygrowpass.com---

Show favorite Jota Herb returns to discuss his work and studies in KNF and beyond. Jota talks about what he has been up to during lockdown, and gives some advice as to how we should all be approaching this strange time. Jota talks about the KNF work he's been doing including composting and collecting IMOs. He also touches on synganic growing, and explains how he thinks incorporating occasional organic practices in a synthetic grow makes more sense than the other way around. Jota also talks about the importance of getting your own grow style dialed in, and making sure to fall into your own "grow groove," instead of just copying someone else's to the letter. The conversation then turns to lighting, and Jota gives his thoughts on LED vs HID, the importance of spectrum, light footprints, and more. The guys round out the show by talking about non standard light schedules, as well as growing autoflowers on a 24 hour schedule. ---Today's partner is Trim Bag, the fast and efficient bladeless trimming solution! Visit trimbag.com use promo code growcast for $30 off+free shipping, members of mygrowpass.com receive $50 off+free shipping! Trimbag.com--- ---Also brought to you by Atlas Plant Trainer the best cannabis plant support system! Use code growcast for 10% off and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off their plant support! atlasplanttrainer.com--- ---Today's partner is harvestmutualseedbank.com for all your genetic needs, get free shipping with promo code GROWCAST and when you're ready to save 10% on seeds plus free shipping join mygrowpass.com---

Greg joins us from Michigan where he recounts the precarious start of his passion for growing cannabis with many stories from 50 years of being around cannabis gardens. Starting in 1969 through the midst of the drug war and now enjoying legalization, Greg shares some great tales! While this episode doesn't get into deep detail on any particular gardening strategy or procedure, it has some amazing theoretical advice based on Greg's 50 years of experience, as he tries to help you avoid making the same mistakes he's made or seen many others make. Don't forget to rate, review, subscribe and share if you like what you hear! We're looking for new guests on the show! Ready to share your gardening tips and tricks? Hit up thehomegrownhelpers.com/apply to share your story! This episode is brought to you by MyGrowPass.com partners Atlas Plant Trainer. With so much uncertainty in the world today, one thing that you can do for yourself is grow your own, and Atlas Plant Trainer is the device to help you maximize your yields in the garden. LIsteners can save 10% using code GROWCAST at checkout, while our members enjoy 25% off every order with Atlas Plant Trainer and up to 25% with many online retailers. This episode is also brought to you by The Amazing Doctor Zymes and their two products - Multi Purpose Cleaner and The Eliminator. Many of our guests from around the world use The Eliminator for their ONLY IPM solution. You can use it on seedlings all the way through harvest without concern of it damaging your flowers. Eliminate soft-bodied insects, molds, and mildews and save 10% with code GROWCAST10 at doctorzymes.com, while MyGrowPass.com members get a code for 25% off all their orders!

Sativa Steve hops back on the phone to finish out our interview, and answer the questions I had lined up to ask him. In part 1 we chat and get off track, so we had to get together and provide more value for you. We kick things off with a deep dive into troubleshooting nutrient deficiencies in an organic garden. When you try to add all your nutrients into the soil, it can be more complicated figuring out plant problems than when you add nutrients directly into your water. Steve created an amazing resource for you to download at thehomegrownhelpers.com/checklist Steve also talks about planning for success and starting the plans for your grow with the result and working the plan backwards. This includes timing, desired yield, and space requirements in order to improve the efficiency of your grow and learning curve. We finally dig into Steve's view on what's happening in the world of breeding as he's spent some time on a breeding project trying to develop stronger, more resilient strains. We're looking for home growers that want to share details about their grow and advice they've learned from growing the cannabis plant. If that's you, apply at thehomegrownhelpers.com/apply Check out our membership program, MyGrowPass.com, and sign up while you still can. We will stop accepting members in mid-April, so don't miss your chance at discounts, giveaways, AMAs, podcasts and so much more! Today's MyGrowPass.com partners: Atlas Plant Trainer is the solution to your plant training problems and will help you easily achieve bigger yields with each and every harvest. Steve gives a great testimonial from a true customer, long before our phone calls. Check the product out at atlasplanttrainer.com and if you decide it's for you use code GROWCAST to save 10%, or 25% as a member at mygrowpass.com. Also, check out Diamond Cut Co for the premium trimming scissors for your cannabis trimming needs! They have a few different models to choose from, but Steve suggests the Artisan model. These scissors are designed by the cannabis trimmer, for the cannabis trimmer, and to be used for hours on end. Use code GROWCAST to save 15% at diamondcutco.com while our members save 25% on all their snips.

Rhizo Rich from www.illinoiscannaconsulting.com is back on the show to discuss an upcoming experiment he's conducting, where he is growing the same cut of cannabis in several different brands of supersoil, to see how the results differ. Rich discusses how he came up with his own blend of supersoil, and talks about the differences and similarities in some of the most well known brands. The conversation then turns to Illinois cannabis, and Rich discusses two interesting bills that are being proposed. One bill would institute a statewide cannabis tracking system, run by the Illinois State Police, while the other is an interesting home gardening bill that protects homeowners rights to cultivate plants of all kinds in their own homes. The guys wrap up the show by discussing the recent seed selling controversy with NECANN, and how the online cannabis community reacted to the announcement. ---Today's sponsor is The Amazing Doctor Zymes Pest Eliminator all natural enzyme pest, mold and mildew eliminator! Promo code growcast10 saves you 10% and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off their pest control! doctorzymes.com--- ---Also brought to you by Atlas Plant Trainer the best cannabis plant support system! Use code growcast for 10% off and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off their plant support! atlasplanttrainer.com---

Rhizo Rich from www.illinoiscannaconsulting.com is back on the show to discuss an upcoming experiment he's conducting, where he is growing the same cut of cannabis in several different brands of supersoil, to see how the results differ. Rich discusses how he came up with his own blend of supersoil, and talks about the differences and similarities in some of the most well known brands. The conversation then turns to Illinois cannabis, and Rich discusses two interesting bills that are being proposed. One bill would institute a statewide cannabis tracking system, run by the Illinois State Police, while the other is an interesting home gardening bill that protects homeowners rights to cultivate plants of all kinds in their own homes. The guys wrap up the show by discussing the recent seed selling controversy with NECANN, and how the online cannabis community reacted to the announcement. ---Today's sponsor is The Amazing Doctor Zymes Pest Eliminator all natural enzyme pest, mold and mildew eliminator! Promo code growcast10 saves you 10% and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off their pest control! doctorzymes.com--- ---Also brought to you by Atlas Plant Trainer the best cannabis plant support system! Use code growcast for 10% off and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off their plant support! atlasplanttrainer.com---

Victor Sheppard joins me on the line from his home in New York State where he’s helping medical patients and veterans with genetics and some grow advice. He’s very passionate about the plant and his mission of helping those most in need and loves to focus on good quality genetics when starting off a grow. Victor starts off by getting into great detail talking about his current grow setup around the 9:30 mark, and shares exactly how his 2’x’4’ grow tent grows from seed through flower! Just after 12 minutes, we dig into his tips for keeping your plants as healthy as possible. His advice is to pay attention to the details. Keep your environment as simple as possible, but learn to pay attention to the nuances of your plants. At 15:30 we discuss how to increase yield off limited plant counts. Low-stress training is his go-to solution and suggests topping might not always be necessary. Right around 18 minutes we discuss IPM in an indoor garden. How does Victor keep his garden clean and healthy, beneficial nematodes and predatory mites. Strong work ethic and a willingness to learn are the 2 character traits that Victor suggests you cultivate within yourself in order to become a great cannabis gardener. Just before 24 minutes, Victor shares his last bits of advice and that is to keep trying new things, plant more seeds and share your knowledge. If you liked how Victor talked about growing cannabis and think you’d like to learn more from him, reach out to @blueridgeconsulting, @blueridgebandit420 and @blueridgebotanicals or hit us up here at rob@thehomegrownhelpers.com for an introduction to Victor. If you’re ready to hire someone, even if it’s not Victor, we can find the right consultant for you, your location and the size/type of job you have to do. Today’s MyGrowPass.com partners are Danny Danko and Atlas Plant Trainer and Humble Garden. Danny has a new book “Cannabis: A Beginner’s Guide to Growing Marijuana” that he gives away one copy to our quarterly $5k giveaway winner, as well as signs all of our bloom members' books for free. If you do grab a book, make sure you leave a review for Danny. It would make his day. Atlas Plant Trainer is your go-to solution for bigger yields. Maximize your plant yields by easily growing bigger plants with our customizable plant training and support solution! Grab yours for the low price of only $80 per set, and use code GROWCAST to save an additional 10% off today at atlasplanttrainer.com. Also, members get a whopping 25% off their sets when accessing the code through their member portal at mygrowpass.com. Humble Garden is the only smartphone filter to remove that ugly, annoying yellow light that HPS lights create in your grow room. We all know they don’t make for flattering photographs of the buds you’ve worked so hard to grow. Show off your plants with the Humble Garden HPS lens. Grab yours today at humblegarden.co and use code GROWCAST to save 15% or 25% after you become a member at GrowPass. For full show notes please go to h

Dominic Paolucci from Green Craft Distribution is on the show to discuss his journey into the cannabis industry, and how he built his online hydro superstore. Dominic talks about his passion for cannabis, and the transition out of the traditional workforce and into the cannabis sector. He discusses some of the biggest challenges he has faced in his time as a ganjapreneur, and how he has overcome them. Dominic shares some of his success secrets as well, and has some powerful and poignant tips for anyone who is looking to make a career out of cannabis. He also discusses how his company is hiring for new positions, and explains what cannabis business owners like him are looking for when they are in the process of onboarding new employees. You can find Dominic's work and reach out to him personally at www.greencraftdistribution.com and on Instagram at @greencraftdist ---Today's sponsor is Atlas Plant Trainer, the best plant support system on the market. Visit atlasplanttrainer.com and use promo code growcast for 10% off, and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off all plant trainers! atlasplanttrainer.com--- ---Today's show is brought to you by nutetools.com the perfect device for easy nutrient measuring and mixing! Use promo code growcast to save 10% off at checkout and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off all nute tools! nutetools.com---

Dominic Paolucci from Green Craft Distribution is on the show to discuss his journey into the cannabis industry, and how he built his online hydro superstore. Dominic talks about his passion for cannabis, and the transition out of the traditional workforce and into the cannabis sector. He discusses some of the biggest challenges he has faced in his time as a ganjapreneur, and how he has overcome them. Dominic shares some of his success secrets as well, and has some powerful and poignant tips for anyone who is looking to make a career out of cannabis. He also discusses how his company is hiring for new positions, and explains what cannabis business owners like him are looking for when they are in the process of onboarding new employees. You can find Dominic's work and reach out to him personally at www.greencraftdistribution.com and on Instagram at @greencraftdist ---Today's sponsor is Atlas Plant Trainer, the best plant support system on the market. Visit atlasplanttrainer.com and use promo code growcast for 10% off, and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off all plant trainers! atlasplanttrainer.com--- ---Today's show is brought to you by nutetools.com the perfect device for easy nutrient measuring and mixing! Use promo code growcast to save 10% off at checkout and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off all nute tools! nutetools.com---

Alexandria Irons from Queen of the Sun LLC is on the line to discuss all things organic growing, and her journey through the cannabis cultivation industry. Alexandria opens the show by discussing different conservation practices that growers can engage in, and what excites her most about the world of conservative cultivation. The conversation turns towards bottled nutrients, and the incredible burden that comes with shipping cannabis nutrients that have already been mixed into water. This leads to a discussion about the benefit of small changes in each individual grower's operations, as opposed to total overhaul. Alexandria goes on to talk about her love of cover crops and integrating different plants into her cannabis setup. She also discusses her favorite pest management strategies, and shares her go to weapons when it comes to battling the increasingly detrimental Cannabis Aphid. You can find Alexadria on Instagram @queenofthesunllc ---Today's sponsor is Atlas Plant Trainer, the best plant support system on the market. Visit atlasplanttrainer.com and use promo code growcast for 10% off, and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off all plant trainers! atlasplanttrainer.com--- ---Today's sponsor is Fish Sh!t Microbial Soil Conditioner, an ecosystem in a bottle! Visit fishheadfarms.com and use promo code growcast for 10% off, and members of mygrowpass.com get 25% off all Fish Sh!t! fishheadfarms.com---

Alexandria Irons from Queen of the Sun LLC is on the line to discuss all things organic growing, and her journey through the cannabis cultivation industry. Alexandria opens the show by discussing different conservation practices that growers can engage in, and what excites her most about the world of conservative cultivation. The conversation turns towards bottled nutrients, and the incredible burden that comes with shipping cannabis nutrients that have already been mixed into water. This leads to a discussion about the benefit of small changes in each individual grower's operations, as opposed to total overhaul. Alexandria goes on to talk about her love of cover crops and integrating different plants into her cannabis setup. She also discusses her favorite pest management strategies, and shares her go to weapons when it comes to battling the increasingly detrimental Cannabis Aphid. You can find Alexadria on Instagram @queenofthesunllc ---Today's sponsor is Atlas Plant Trainer, the best plant support system on the market. Visit atlasplanttrainer.com and use promo code growcast for 10% off, and mygrowpass.com members get 25% off all plant trainers! atlasplanttrainer.com--- ---Today's sponsor is Fish Sh!t Microbial Soil Conditioner, an ecosystem in a bottle! Visit fishheadfarms.com and use promo code growcast for 10% off, and members of mygrowpass.com get 25% off all Fish Sh!t! fishheadfarms.com---

This is my solo episode; I hope you enjoy it! I had a lot of fun recording this and sharing all of my thoughts as I’ve gone through the last 6 months of recording this podcast. I’ve learned a lot from our guests and changed my opinions on some of our questions as this project has progressed. I’m excited to share my thoughts with you in greater detail. Right at 7:00, I start off sharing more details about my background and history within the cannabis space. I know a lot of people have heard me on episodes of Growcast or have followed my entrepreneurial journey with Atlas Plant Trainer but I’ve never really shared the full details of our grow before. So this is the opportunity to hear in greater detail exactly how the rooms and business were set up. I then move onto discussing what to pay attention to in order to improve overall plant health. While lots of guests have said environment, and I couldn’t agree more, I talk about the time you spend in and attention you pay to your garden and your plants. Check them over regularly, take pictures, make notes and you’ll be quick to notice differences in the plant. Spotting problems before they get out of hand is key in order to prevent them from getting out of hand. Of course, I discuss Low-Stress Training and how critical it is to increasing bigger yields. I try not to go on and on like I can do, when discussing low-stress training. Reach out to me if you’d like to have a more detailed explanation of low-stress training emailed to you. Right around 27 minutes I discuss my IPM protocols from my previous grows and what I’ve changed from learning more about biocontrols and natural, organic gardening practices. I share my experience with Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome and the potential for pesticides and even heavy nutrient usage being a lead cause of CHS. Neem poisoning has been linked directly to extreme vomiting but doesn’t seem to have the same resolution as CHS. I also suggest using The Amazing Doctor Zymes and Mammoth Bio Control as two products I would trust on the market right now. Persistence and patience are the two character traits that I think every grower needs to possess in order to grow some truly amazing cannabis. We’re all going to make mistakes in the garden as we learn, hell, we’re gonna make mistakes when we’re learning anything. Have patience with yourself and don’t get frustrated or overwhelmed. The last words of advice that I share at 42:30 is to not forget that there are still many people that are still not able to grow cannabis legally and we have to fight for our rights to grow. Even against other people in the legal cannabis industry, as they lobby to reduce or eliminate our rights to grow a plant at home and provide medicine for ourselves. Don’t stop fighting, or supporting those that are fighting for the rights of home growers everywhere. A brand-new partner for today’s show is Growhouse.supply. a fully stocked online hydroponic store with over 10,000 items in stock and ready to ship. From grow media, containers, lights, controllers, tents, tools and everything else you’ll need in order to succeed, grab your supplies today at Growhouse.supply and save 10% on your entire order, and if you order over $200 worth of gear you can save 15%. Go to growhouse.supply/growcast to have that happen automatically. Our 2 mygrowpass.com partners for today’s show are Rooted Lyfe and Atlas Plant Trainer. Grab your high quality, broad-spectrum CBD products from Rooted Lyfe at a great discount of 20% after joining mygrowpass.com for as little as $14.95 a month. You can count on this woman-owned and led company that believes in providing premium CBD products and educating their customers on how it can help them. Use code GROWCAST at checkout at rootedlyfe.com and save yourself 10% on all orders or grab 20% after becoming a member. Atlas Plant Trainer provides you will a customizable plant training and support solution. It will be the last and only plant training device or tool that you will need. With just 4 easy steps, click, connect, clip, and bend you’ll gain 20% to 50% over your previous yields. Atlas Plant Trainer takes the stress out of low-stress training – just one click a day for bigger yields. Learn more at atlasplanttrainer.com. If you liked this interview, and want to hear more from this week's Homegrown Helper please head over to http://thehomegrownhelpers.com/bonus and download the rest of the show! Also, email me if you’re ready to elevate your grow to the next level and hire a consultant to solve the problems you haven’t been able to. Hit me up at rob@thehomegrownhelpers.com

Derek joins us today from his grow in Massachusetts, just a hop, skip and a jump away from my house. As the owner of Today’s Healthcare MA, he has a passion for growing cannabis the way it should be done since 2014. Starting in 2016 he started growing full time and then started helping others how to grow their own after doing a lot of self-education and sharing of knowledge. Derek’s current grow set up is 2 15x10 grow rooms and consists of all Fluence LED lighting, Quest dehumidifiers, 18k BTUs of cooling with his Daiken mini-split and averages 2-3 plants per light. He likes to stick to 2 to 4 strains per room and grows in Tupur Coco as he’s found the most success with that medium. What’s the one thing that Derek would advise in order to attain the healthiest plants? We’ve heard it before, but here’s another grower saying to focus on your ENVIRONMENT! Clean your rooms and being with your plants every day so you can learn how it grows and when things are going well or if they are not. He also suggests keeping notes or a grow journal so that you can ensure you keep good track of your inputs and results, which we’re huge fans of here at The Homegrown Helpers. I ask Derek to describe what a praying plant looks like, and essentially it’s plants that are reaching up towards the light asking for more of it. This happens because your environment is dialed in, and you’re concerned with VPD which is the balance of the humidity and temperature in your environment. What’s Derek’s tips for increasing yield? High-Stress Training. He believes that the plant should just grow through the veg stage, establish good roots and be a healthy, strong plant before manipulating it. Starting with day 1 of flower he starts a strong de-leaf and lollipop of the bottom third of all branches. He also ties all his vertical shoots to bamboo stakes to spread the plant out further and allow for deeper light penetration. This is an unusual approach, but it works well for Derek! Derek shares his unique grow tip of keeping the rooms hotter with higher humidity than most people might expect while still maintaining VPD. He likes to keep it at 80-82 degrees and 65-68% relative humidity. If you reference the VPD chart, this is almost in the perfect zone. His theory for this difference maker is that the root zone is cooler and the plant doesn’t seem to feed as much as necessary. What characteristics are critical for a grower to succeed. Derek thinks it comes down to the passion for the plant and the medicine that it can provide. If you are just growing for the money, then it’s unlikely that you will produce the best cannabis possible. It takes time and dedication to learn how the plant grows and create a routine to take care of your plants the way they need to be taken care of. We then talk about the impacts that not spending the proper amount of time can have on your plants and the overall health of your room. Tune in starting at 22 minutes for the full conversation and how we both think about it. Derek’s parting words of wisdom: Start with 1 strain and learn how it grows before adding in other varietals. Please take the time to rate, review and subscribe to the podcast if you liked what you heard! If you liked this interview, and want to hear more from this week's Homegrown Helper please head over to http://thehomegrownhelpers.com/bonus and download the rest of the show! If you liked the way Derek talked about growing cannabis, and want to learn more from him you can find Derek at @todayshealthcarema on IG. Are you ready to hire on Derek or another consultant to help you take your grow to the next level? Reach out to us here at rob@thehomegrownhelpers.com and we can ensure you get the best Homegrown Helper for your needs! 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Wolfman is back on the line to discuss some of the most important things growers should be considering when they transition to the flowering stage. Wolfman talks about his recent time in the cannabis retail world, and talks about the increase in predatory bug usage in his area. He also talks about some popular grow products designed to help prevent and even reverse accidental flowering, and the demise of those brands. Then Wolfman dives into different facets of growing to consider when approaching flower, including plant support, pest control reduction, height projection and more. The guys also touch on autoflowers and their integration into the multi harvest outdoor cycles, and where outdoors growers are at with their light deprivation runs right now. Wolfman wraps up the show discussing feed charts, and how it may be best to find a trustworthy hydro store and follow their guidelines to maximize different grow products. ---Today's show is brought to you by Atlas Plant Trainer atlasplanttrainer.com customizable plant support system that provides optimal cannabis plant training and support. Promo code growcast for 10% off, and join mygrowpass.com for 25% off Atlas Plant Trainers! atlasplanttrainer.com --- ---Today's show is brought to you by Nute Tools, visit nutetools.com and get the Nute Needle today- the perfect tool for nutrient measuring and mixing. Promo code growcast for 10% off site wide, and join mygrowpass.com to 25% off all Nute Tools! nutetools.com ---

Wolfman is back on the line to discuss some of the most important things growers should be considering when they transition to the flowering stage. Wolfman talks about his recent time in the cannabis retail world, and talks about the increase in predatory bug usage in his area. He also talks about some popular grow products designed to help prevent and even reverse accidental flowering, and the demise of those brands. Then Wolfman dives into different facets of growing to consider when approaching flower, including plant support, pest control reduction, height projection and more. The guys also touch on autoflowers and their integration into the multi harvest outdoor cycles, and where outdoors growers are at with their light deprivation runs right now. Wolfman wraps up the show discussing feed charts, and how it may be best to find a trustworthy hydro store and follow their guidelines to maximize different grow products. ---Today's show is brought to you by Atlas Plant Trainer atlasplanttrainer.com customizable plant support system that provides optimal cannabis plant training and support. Promo code growcast for 10% off, and join mygrowpass.com for 25% off Atlas Plant Trainers! atlasplanttrainer.com --- ---Today's show is brought to you by Nute Tools, visit nutetools.com and get the Nute Needle today- the perfect tool for nutrient measuring and mixing. Promo code growcast for 10% off site wide, and join mygrowpass.com to 25% off all Nute Tools! nutetools.com ---

Decades long grower Elaine Keevin and Megan Finnerty from Suite Leaf Nutrients are on the line to talk about grow strategies, nutrients, and some wild stories from “the good old bad days.” Having grown for decades, Elaine shares her favorite and least favorite methods of growing, and explains some of the hazards that different methods face. The topic of conversation turns towards nutrients, and Elaine’s big switch after a fallout with a grow operator. Elaine also tells some truly hilarious stories, including some about her days growing in the black market, and her time on the run from the law. Megan then rounds out the show by talking about why she is so excited to partner with growers like Megan, and what we as growers can expect from Suite Leaf in the future. — Today’s show is brought to you by Atlas Plant Trainer, the best plant support system on the market. Visit atlasplanttrainer.com and use promo code growcast for 10% off your entire order, or join mygrowpass.com to get exclusive member savings of 25% of atlas plant trainer plus over a dozen other grow brands. There’s all the other forms of plant training, and then there’s the best: Atlas Plant Trainer— —Today’s show is brought to you by Nute Tools - nutetools.com - promo code growcast for 10% off, or join mygrowpass.com for 25% off member discounts. NuteTools is a must have device for every grow, you won’t ever use a measuring cup again or spill a single drop of nutrient. Nute Tools are specially designed measuring syringes that fit into any nutrient bottle, allows you extract the exact amount necessary, and transfer it to your reservoir easily and cleanly. No more sticking your hand in to stir your nutrients, no more stained clothes! nutetools.com promo code growcast for 10% off, or join mygrowpass.com for 25% off also follow @nutetools on IG—

Harley Beauchamp joins us Agrotech Consulting based in Eugene, Oregon where he works for Omega Blends as one of the master growers there. As a 3rd generation farmer coming from Humboldt County, Harley always found joy in helping people with their wide-ranging medical problems with medical cannabis and now helps people find joy with adult use cannabis. Harley’s currently working at a Tier 2 farm in Oregon called Omega Blends, where he’s managing 10,000 sq. ft. of flowering space. He talked about maintaining quality in a 78 light facility, where they typically place 1 plant per square foot of growing space. He digs into the set up a little bit where they use a built to suit flood to drain system and HPS lighting to bring out a bit more potency to keep the customers happy. What is the most impactful thing a grower needs to pay attention to when it comes to overall plant health (15 minutes)? He covers lots of topics here since it was hard for him to commit to just one answer, but I got him to commit to keeping a healthy root zone. He’s noticed an increase in “root porn” and people admiring a nice, healthy root zone. Healthy roots are critical to having a healthy plant. Also, the more roots a plant can generate in a vegetative state will result in more nutrient uptake and faster growth. 18 minutes we start a discussion in improving yield. What’s his first tip? Keep things as neat and tidy as possible. Ensure that you clean your rooms thoroughly in between each grow, and don’t let unclean people into or around your grow rooms. You get a dirty hood in between your lights and plants can reduce the overall lumens by over 20%. Right around the 23-minute mark, we talk about not “over trying” new products in your grow. If you want to try a new product, do a side by side comparison with 1 plant to ensure that the product does what is expected, and you don’t ruin your entire crop with a crappy product. 25 minutes: Harley digs into what tissue culture cloning is all about. Tissue culture clones plants not only carry genetics over just like typical cloning does, but doesn’t carry pests or disease because it’s taken from a cellular level not a systemic level. Check out @phinestcannabis on Instagram for some more details and pictures. We’re also working on getting a guest to talk about this technique on Growcast, if you’d like to learn more. What type of people make the best growers? Harley shares his thoughts right at the 30-minute mark. Drive to succeed and desire to learn while growing. The moment you start to think that you know everything, or you stop sharing knowledge, is the moment you start to die as a grower. Keep your ears and eyes open so you can continue to improve and learn from the next person that might be doing something amazing. Harley talks about the type of people that are going to be successful in the cannabis industry. Be humble, be nice, be helpful and appreciate the fact that we are able to have these conversations about growing this wonderful plant. The episode is brought to you by our amazing membership program, GroPass! We have worked with all your favorite vendors to get you deeper discounts than you’ll find anywhere. Along with exclusive access to show hosts and guests, Ask-Me-Anythings you’ll be able to completely start and stock your grow room from our vendor partner such as: Gorilla Grow Tent, VividGro, SuiteLeaf, SoHum Living Soils, Mammoth Microbes, Fish Head Farms, Atlas Plant Trainer, Rooted Lyfe, Nute Tools, Humble Garden, Danny Danko, Harvest Mutual Seed Bank, Dealzer.com, Kokonaut Weather Sensors, and many more we’re working on securing. These discounts are so amazing, but you can only gain access to them by being a member. Hit up http://thehomegrownhelpers.com/members to learn more! If you liked this interview, and want to hear more from this week's Homegrown Helper please head over to http://thehomegrownhelpers.com/bonus and download the rest of the show! If you liked the way Harley talked about growing cannabis, and want to learn more from Jake you can find Jake at @banishedfarms on IG, www.banishedfarms.com or email him at banishedfarms@gmail.com. Ready to hire on a consultant to help you take your grow to the next level? Reach out to us here at thehomegrownhelpers@gmail.com and we can ensure you get the best Homegrown Helper for your needs! 

Jake joins us from his cannabis and hemp farm in Utah and we immediately start off with a story that I know you can relate too. Whether it’s you, or someone you know, I’m positive there is someone in your life that is using cannabis for pain relief instead of narcotics. Maybe you even started growing cannabis for that exact reason. That’s the exact reason Jake started growing, and even started helping others provide good, clean medicine for themselves. While Jake started off growing cannabis, he’s got quite a massive hemp farm with between 30000 and 40000 hemp plants that he’s getting ready to plant for this summer harvest. There’s a lot of passion behind Jake’s drive, working 16-20 hours a day to build a farm and also help people in their grow rooms as well! Our first grow tip comes in around 12 minutes. Jake advises to get into your grow rooms often and stay on top of problems. The moment you see the sign of an issue, start to address it before it gets out of hand. Listen in to hear what Jake’s first infestation looked like and how he addressed it. Jake grows in hydro on a regular basis, so his tip for overall plant health is even more important. Pay attention to your root system because happy roots equals happy fruits. Soil is a bit more forgiving than in hydro, but the adage is the same. If you don’t have a good, healthy root system you will not have good, healthy buds. (13 minute mark) Check in around 14:30 for Jake’s tips for improving the yield you achieve off a single plant. You know I’m a big fan of Jake’s solution here, as is our sponsor for the show. Listen up to know exactly what Jake suggests! Around the 17 minute mark, Jake dives deep into having success with your cloning process and the right way to keep the machine clean to have the most successful process. Being clean and organized is Jake’s suggestion for the skills to develop to be the best grower you can be. Track your inputs and results  so you can constantly improve upon any process and ultimvately yield and health of your plants. Here at The Homegrown Helpers we suggest taking daily notes and pictures so that we can help you track issues before they become issues! If you liked the way Jake talked about growing cannabis, and want to learn more from Jake you can find Jake at @banishedfarms on IG, www.banishedfarms.com or email him at banishedfarms@gmail.com. Ready to hire on a consultant to help you take your grow to the next level? Reach out to us here at thehomegrownhelpers@gmail.com and we can ensure you get the best Homegrown Helper for your needs! If you liked this interview, and want to hear more from this week's Homegrown Helper please head over to http://thehomegrownhelpers.com/bonus and download the rest of the show!  Today’s show is brought to you by Atlas Plant Trainer. Ensure that your plant expels energy into growing buds and not strengthening the stem like Jake suggests. Use this customizable, click together solution to train your limited plant count to maximize the yields you can achieve. Replace bamboo stakes, soft wire ties, and metal cages with Atlas Plant Trainer. Use code GROWCAST to save 10% off any order at https://atlasplanttrainer.com or join up with our membership program and save 20% off any order! Want to know more about the rest of the exclusive discounts that our members receive? Head over to mygrowpass.com to learn more and sign up.

Matt Leonetti joins us for an amazing interview about growing your own at home. In our very first interview, you'll get acquainted with show host Rob Smith and the format of the show.  During this episode, Matt discusses his vast background throughout many parts of agricultural development and what led him to growing amazing cannabis and then to help other people provide for their own marijuana. Matt's very passionate about cleanliness in the grow room and reducing waste across the cannabis industry. He's also a soil connoisseur and is willing to share his exact soil mixture with his clients! What's Matt's suggestion for improving what you get off each plant? Listen in around 15 minutes to hear what Matt would change about your grow room. Matt's available for phone and video consultations for any grower that could benefit from his services, and for in-person consultations across Vermont. Find him on Facebook at HomeGrown Conuslting or reach out to us directly at thehomegrownhelpers@gmail.com and we'll connect you with Matt. If you liked this episode, please head on over to http://thehomegrownhelpers.com/bonus to download the next 5 questions that Matt answers for us.  This episode brought to you by Atlas Plant Trainer (https://atlasplanttrainer.com) the only customizable, click together plant training and support solution. Throw away your stakes, cages, and ties and put Atlas Plant Trainer to work in order for you to grow biggest! Use code Growcast for 20% off your entire order! As always, we appreciate you listening and if you did like what you heard we would really appreciate you sharing the podcast with your friends. Also, if you could find the time to rate and review the podcast we'd be most thankful.

the guys sit down with Rob from Atlas Plant Trainer and talk plant training. Also they talk Thanksgiving and Food.

Rob Smith, founder, and CEO of Atlas Plant Trainer joins us again to talk about his invention, the Atlas Plant Trainer. He was on the show a few months ago and talked about drying and curing your own cannabis. He talks about the origin of his invention and espouses the benefits of how a home grower can successfully use his product with very little fuss. When Rob and I spoke at NECANN a few months ago I saw a demonstration of there product and I can personally attest to its viability. This is the first of many podcast episodes with Rob. Please enjoy the show and take the time to signup for my email list. Show Highlights: cheaphomegrow.com/atlas-plant-trainer-home-grow Home Page: cheaphomegrow.com Follow Us On Social Media: instagram.com/cheaphomegrow twitter.com/cheaphomegrow facebook.com/cheaphomegrow --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cheaphomegrow/support

I had the good fortune of talking with Rob Smith, the co-founder, and CEO of Atlas Plant Trainer. Rob and I talked in detail about the drying and curing process of cannabis. Rob offers his tips and tricks and what to do and what not to do. He also offers practical tips on how to boost your yield. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/cheaphomegrow/support

I had the good fortune of talking with Rob Smith, the co-founder, and CEO of Atlas Plant Trainer. Rob and I spoke in detail about the drying and curing process of cannabis. Rob offers his tips and tricks and what to do and what not to do. He also provides practical tips on how to boost your yield. The interview can be viewed here: https://cheaphomegrow.com/atlast-plant-trainer-rob-smith-dry-cure-cannabis/ Our Home Page: https://cheaphomegrow.com Visit us on Social Media: https://facebook.com/cheaphomegrow https://twitter.com/cheaphomegrow https://instagram.com/cheaphomegrow Check Atlas Plant Trainer on there below social media channels: https://atlasplanttrainer.com https://www.facebook.com/AtlasPlantTrainer/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR1Oh2abUll862SAldTa0uA https://www.instagram.com/atlasplanttrainer/