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WE ARE MORE THAN A WEBSITE, BIGGER THAN A BLOG. Garden Culture is our print magazine. Published bi-monthly by 325 Media, Inc., and distributed in eight countries on three continents. The only magazine in the world dedicated to the art of growing food. We focus on growing in a challenging location, urban gardening, progressive growing techniques, and today’s social issues. Grow your own – no matter where you live. Truly local. Beyond fresh.

Episodes

  1. Jun 25

    Av Singh on Cannabis, Living Soil, and Why Farmers Need Community Again

    In this episode, Haley Nagasaki sits down with Av Singh to talk about what the cannabis industry can learn from organic agriculture, grazing management, and farmer-led knowledge sharing.They unpack the work of the Scotian Cannabis Alliance and why education for consumers still lags behind, how living soil and compost teas actually relate to microbial testing, and why long cures can make a major difference for outdoor cannabis. Av also shares his path through organic ag research, his work with Grow Up and grower-led masterclasses, and how his time with Navdanya and Dr. Vandana Shiva shaped his perspective on seed saving, biodiversity, and the culture of agriculture.You’ll also hear a thoughtful conversation on biostimulants, why “less is more” matters in farming (and life), and a quick detour into analog music, books, and the not-so-secret life of plants.#GardenCulture #CannabisEducation #LivingSoil #OrganicAgriculture #Biostimulants #CompostTea #RegenerativeAgriculture #GrowUpConference #Navdanya #vandanashiva 00:00 Introduction to Cannabis Events in Nova Scotia03:13 Advocacy and Education in the Cannabis Industry05:59 The Importance of Agricultural Culture08:57 Grassroots Movements and Organic Farming Networks11:55 The Role of Technology in Modern Agriculture15:01 The Connection Between Cannabis and Soil Health17:58 Biostimulants and Their Impact on Agriculture20:58 Personal Journey into Cannabis Cultivation23:59 The Evolution of Cannabis Events26:53 Building Community Through Cannabis Conferences29:57 The Evolution of Cannabis Cultivation and Community Engagement36:04 The Spiritual and Medicinal Aspects of Cannabis42:02 Challenges in the Cannabis Industry: Education and Regulation47:53 Creating a Positive Work Environment in Cannabis54:04 The Importance of Reading and Reflection in Professional Growth

  2. Jun 25

    High-Tech Cultivation with Chad Rigby | Professional POV

    Haley Nagasaki discusses high-tech cultivation with Chad Rigby, Crop Specialist at Grodan. In this Professional POV interview, Chad breaks down the science behind precision growing and crop steering. Learn how Grodan, a Rockwool horticulture division, pioneered Stone Wool as a soil-less substrate.Chad explains that precision growing focuses on maximizing output with minimal inputs through precise application. He details crop steering as managing plant growth by adjusting irrigation and climate settings. Discover how small, frequent irrigation shots promote vegetative growth, while larger, less frequent shots drive generative production. Chad also shares his professional journey, from environmental biology to working with major Canadian producers like Canopy Growth, and offers critical advice on keeping R&D separate from production to maximize success.

  3. Feb 18

    From Cannabis to Gourmet Mushrooms: Steven Gallo on Container Farms & Lion’s Mane Steaks

    Host Haley Nagasaki (Garden Culture Magazine) talks with industry OG Steven Gallo—inventor of CubeCaps (2007) and now mushroom grower—about scaling gourmet fungi in Farm Anywhere container farms and launching the Lion’s Mane Steak Company.IN THIS EPISODE• Why containers: hyperlocal, year-round production with tight environmental control • CubeCaps origin story: reducing water & fertilizer use across grow systems • Cultivation nuts & bolts: sawdust + soy hull substrate, grain spawn, ~60% moisture • Fruiting timelines: blue oysters in ~7–9 days; lion’s mane in ~11–14 once in the container • Dialing the room: ~19 °C average, 85–87% RH, simple 12/12 LEDs, remote monitoring (TrolMaster) • Varieties grown: lion’s mane, blue/grey/yellow/pink oysters, king oysters, chestnut • Food innovation: lion’s mane “steaks,” king oyster “bacon,” oyster “chicken” strips, crab cakes • Certifications: GlobalG.A.P. via Ecocert; organic certification in progress • Distribution reality: perishability, freezing/marinating for service; currently Quebec-focused • Home-grow tips: bucket-and-straw hacks, ready-to-fruit bags, and what’s worth it for beginners • Regeneration: spent blocks boosting garden beds—and fruiting againFIND STEVE• Instagram: @cubecap • Sites: cubecap.ca | lionsmainsteak.ca (as shared in the chat) | farmanywhere.ag | farmsmart.caAbout the show: Professional Point of View spotlights growers, makers, and innovators shaping modern cultivation. Subscribe for more conversations from Garden Culture Magazine.#Mushrooms #LionsMane #OysterMushrooms #ContainerFarming #VerticalFarming #UrbanAg #Quebec #PlantBased #Vegan #FoodTech #ControlledEnvironmentAgriculture #FarmAnywhere #CubeCap #GardenCulture

  4. 11/12/2025

    From Social Work to 50 Acres: Genevieve Newton’s Outdoor Cannabis Playbook | Professional POV

    Haley Nagasaki sits down with cultivator Genevieve Newton for a grounded, on-the-field look at scaling outdoor cannabis with quality and culture. From smudging on Indigenous Peoples Day to fixing tractors and riding out heat, wind, and rain, Genevieve shares how she’s building a resilient, team-first program at Mera Cannabis’ Countryside Farm in southern Ontario.What you’ll learn:• Outdoor at scale: in-ground vs. 35-gal pots, hoop houses, and irrigation cadence • Clone logistics: rooting 35K waves, acclimation, and keeping losses near 1–5% • Weathering extremes: transplant shock, wind prep, staggered planting/harvest to dodge mold • Simple wins: silica under heat stress, mulching fabric pots, practical IPM, and crop scouting • Career arc: from social work to six legal facilities and Top Grower recognition • Culture & ceremony: smudging in the field, women in cultivation, and why homegrow stays core#ProfessionalPOV #OutdoorCannabis #Cultivation #LivingSoil #WomenInCannabis #GardenCultureMagazine

  5. 10/02/2025

    Mean Gene from Mendocino on 25+ Years of Cannabis Breeding & Seed Stewardship | Professional POV

    Join Haley Nagasaki for an in-depth conversation with Jackson “Mean Gene” from Mendocino County—a pioneering cannabis breeder who’s been shaping seed culture since the late ’90s. In this episode of Professional POV by Garden Culture Magazine, Mean Gene pulls back the curtain on: • 🌱 Mendocino’s early medical gardens: From hidden “gorilla” grows to the rise of medical cannabis in the ’90s • 🧬 Seed vs. Clone culture: Why he preserves heirloom genetics and balances polyhybrids with contemporary favorites • 🔍 Freeborn Selections origin story: How his middle name inspired a brand built on choice, creativity, and community • 🧪 Rigorous vetting & breeding techniques: Testing for viroids, stress-testing with light deprivation in the field, and ensuring every cultivar is “fun to grow” • 🍃 Organic, low-impact practices: Reusing worm-rich soil, using wild foraged inputs, and maintaining biodiversity in his outdoor hoop houses • 🌎 The future of cannabis cultivation: Blending legacy genetics with next-generation chemotypes and regenerative principlesWhether you’re a seasoned grower, breeder, or simply cannabis-curious, discover how one man’s “historian” approach to seeds is redefining regenerative cultivation and full-spectrum effects.🌐 Explore more at GardenCultureMagazine.com📷 Follow us on Instagram: @gardenculturemagazine#CannabisBreeding #SeedStewardship #MendocinoCounty #RegenerativeAgriculture #ProfessionalPOV #FreebornSelections #GardenCultureMagazine

  6. 07/09/2025

    IPM with Alex Gauthier

    Alexandre Gauthier, VP of R&D at Quebec LP Origine Nature, is an award-winning cannabis cultivator and world-renowned cannabis expert from Montreal. Here's his take on indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) applications for Garden Culture Magazine's latest series, Professional POV.Hosted by Haley Nagasaki, Strategist at Garden Culture Magazine.00:00 – Introduction01:02 – Systems in place at Origine Nature 03:37 – The three-tiered firewall approach 08:00 – Horror stories/lessons learned 10:55 – Controls for the home grower12:20 – Trap plants in the home grow 15:11 – Reasons not to use chemicals 18:40 – There is no secret but hard work 19:35 – Leveraging AI in the cannabis grow22:40 – Easy fungus gnat fix25:15 – Conclusion

  7. 07/09/2025

    Regenerative Flower Breeding with Reggie Weedman

    Reggie Weedman is a Humboldt flower breeder committed to preserving genetic diversity with regenerative farming. Hear he became an award-winning cultivar and why full-spectrum effects matter.Hosted by Haley Nagasaki, Strategist at Garden Culture Magazine.00:00 – Introduction03:49 – Origin story 07:46 – The process of phenohunting10:03 – Legacy roots to mainstream recognition 11:11 – Overcoming plant bias 15:01 – Changing growing environments 19:26 – Regenerative methods (do no harm!) 23:30 – Livestock and herbal inputs26:20 – Spanish sardines and escargot 27:35 – The future of Reggie's work 30:55 – Something for everybody 32:10 – Conclusion

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WE ARE MORE THAN A WEBSITE, BIGGER THAN A BLOG. Garden Culture is our print magazine. Published bi-monthly by 325 Media, Inc., and distributed in eight countries on three continents. The only magazine in the world dedicated to the art of growing food. We focus on growing in a challenging location, urban gardening, progressive growing techniques, and today’s social issues. Grow your own – no matter where you live. Truly local. Beyond fresh.

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  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
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