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This is a crazy world so we are getting back to the basics, back to the EARTH! Growing not just plants, but also our hearts and our minds 🥰 All our lives we have been growing plants for no reason. We want to share our knowledge to the world, but unfortunately we're pretty dumb... We discuss everything from ancient plants to regenerative farming to old growth forests and we're going to be doing deep dives into all of the most interesting plants in the world. Please let us know if you have any suggestions. Holla at ya boys

  1. Aug 12

    Holy Basil - The Plant That Could Transform Your Health?

    What if one of the world's most celebrated medicinal herbs was also one of the easiest plants to grow at home?In this episode of the Growers Podcast, we dive into Holy Basil (Tulsi) (Ocimum tenuiflorum), a remarkable herb that has been treasured for thousands of years in traditional medicine, spiritual practice, and everyday cooking. Revered throughout India as the "Queen of Herbs," Tulsi has long been associated with vitality, resilience, and overall well-being.We explore the growing body of scientific research surrounding Holy Basil, including its potential role in helping the body respond to stress, supporting healthy inflammation levels, promoting metabolic health, and contributing to overall wellness. We also discuss why Tulsi is considered an adaptogen, how it's traditionally prepared as tea and food, and why it's one of the easiest medicinal plants to grow in a backyard or even on a sunny windowsill.Beyond its health benefits, we also explore the fascinating history and cultural significance of this sacred plant, its role in Ayurveda and Hindu traditions, and why growing your own herbs can be a rewarding step toward greater self-sufficiency and a closer connection to nature.As always, we balance science, history, gardening tips, and plenty of laughs while exploring one of the world's most remarkable plants.If you enjoy medicinal plants, herbal medicine, gardening, holistic health, botany, ecology, and unusual plant history, subscribe for new episodes every week.

  2. Aug 6

    Dandelions Are A Symbol of How Sick Our Society Has Become! Free Medicine Grows All Around Us!

    Have you ever stopped to wonder why we spend billions of dollars trying to destroy one of the most nutritious and useful plants growing right beneath our feet?In this episode of the Growers Podcast, we take a fresh look at the humble dandelion (Taraxacum officinale) and explore why it has been used for centuries as both food and medicine. We discuss its impressive nutritional profile, anti-inflammatory properties, traditional herbal uses, and the surprising ways people cook with it—from fried dandelion blossoms and homemade pesto to fresh salads, teas, wines, and roasted root coffee.We also dive into the role dandelions play in healthy ecosystems. Their deep taproots pull minerals from deep underground, helping improve soil health while providing one of the earliest food sources for bees and other pollinators.At the same time, millions of homeowners spend countless hours and money spraying herbicides to eliminate these plants from perfectly healthy lawns. Is our obsession with weed-free grass actually harming our soil, wildlife, and even ourselves?As always, we mix history, botany, humor, and plenty of friendly roasting while exploring one of the world's most misunderstood plants.If you enjoy plants, gardening, medicinal herbs, ecology, foraging, sustainable living, or just learning strange facts about the natural world, this episode is for you.Subscribe for weekly conversations about fascinating plants, forgotten history, ecology, conservation, and the weird side of botany.

  3. Jul 19

    The Forgotten Farming Secrets of Early America | GROWERS SHOW AMERICA 250 SPECIAL

    Happy Fourth of July!As America approaches its 250th anniversary, we take a look back at the farming practices that helped build the United States during its earliest years.In this episode we explore colonial agriculture, the farms of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and James Madison, and the experimental farming techniques that shaped early American agriculture. We discuss how settlers adapted to a new continent, borrowed ideas from Native American agriculture, and blended farming traditions from across Europe and beyond.We also take a closer look at the famous Three Sisters planting method—corn, beans, and squash—which was taught to many colonists by Native Americans and remains one of the most ingenious companion planting systems ever developed.From Virginia plantations to New England homesteads, colonial farmers faced enormous challenges and constantly experimented with new crops, tools, and techniques. Many of the lessons they learned are still relevant today.Join us as we explore the forgotten agricultural history of early America, the founding fathers who were passionate farmers, and the farming methods that helped shape a nation.Happy Independence Day from the Growers Podcast!

  4. Jul 7

    Plants That Can Predict the Weather?

    Can plants predict the weather?In this episode of The Growers Show, we explore some of the fascinating plants that seem to know when rain, frost, or changing weather is on the way.From Texas sage bursting into bloom before a rainfall, to pine cones closing up ahead of wet weather, to dandelions folding their flowers shut before a storm, plants often respond to subtle environmental changes long before humans notice them.We discuss:• Why Texas sage is known as the "barometer bush"• How pine cones react to humidity• Why dandelions close before rain• Rhododendrons that curl their leaves before a freeze• Other plants that serve as natural weather indicators• The science behind these remarkable adaptationsAlong the way we dive into gardening folklore, plant biology, and whether some old-fashioned weather wisdom may have been right all along.If you enjoy botany, gardening, native plants, weather, and strange plant behavior, this episode is for you.As always, expect plenty of plant facts, questionable jokes, and a healthy amount of chaos.

  5. Jun 30

    Can Seeds Actually Survive Forever? We Find Out!

    In this episode, we explore some of the oldest seeds ever successfully germinated—and the results are honestly hard to believe.From ancient lotus seeds hundreds of years old, to 2,000-year-old Judean date palm seeds recovered from archaeological sites, to plants regenerated from 30,000-year-old Siberian genetic material frozen in permafrost… scientists have discovered that some plants can survive far longer than anyone expected.We discuss:How seeds can remain viable for centuries or even millenniaThe famous Judean date palm revivalAncient lotus seeds that still germinated after hundreds of yearsThe controversial 30,000-year-old Siberian plant experimentsWhat these discoveries reveal about plant biology and survivalAnd of course, things become slightly less scientific once we start imagining ancient gardeners accidentally time-traveling through seed storage.If you enjoy botany, archaeology, ancient history, weird science, and chaotic plant discussions, this episode is for you.

  6. Jun 23

    Why Astronauts Need Plants to Reach Mars

    In this episode, we explore the fascinating history of growing plants in space—from the very first seeds launched into orbit to modern gardens aboard the International Space Station.Long before humans dreamed seriously about living on Mars, scientists were already asking an important question:👉 Can plants survive in space?We trace the history of space botany through:Early satellite experimentsSoviet and Russian plant-growing programsNASA research aboard the ISSThe first flowers and vegetables grown in orbitThe challenges of growing plants in microgravityAnd why future Moon and Mars missions may depend on plants more than we realizeWe also discuss how plants could help astronauts psychologically, recycle air and water, and eventually become a critical part of long-term human survival beyond Earth.From tiny seeds in orbit to futuristic Martian greenhouses, the story of plants in space is far stranger—and more important—than most people realize.If you enjoy botany, science history, space exploration, or weird experiments, this episode is for you.

  7. Jun 17

    One Ibogaine Session Changed His Entire Life!

    In this episode, we read and discuss some of the most moving and unforgettable ibogaine experience reports we’ve come across.Unlike many psychedelic stories that focus on visuals or chaos, these reports are deeply personal—centered around addiction, trauma, healing, and confronting the past.One story follows a man struggling with a decades-long opiate addiction who says a single ibogaine experience completely changed the course of his life. Another comes from someone who felt lost and disconnected, only to emerge from the experience with a renewed sense of meaning and purpose.Many people who describe ibogaine experiences talk about encountering a guiding presence or “spirit of the iboga” that forces them to revisit painful memories, personal mistakes, and unresolved trauma in a way they had never experienced before.In this episode, we discuss:Why ibogaine is receiving renewed attention in addiction researchThe emotional and psychological themes common in ibogaine reportsTrauma, memory, and personal transformationThe fascinating cultural history of the iboga plantAnd what these stories may reveal about the human mindAs always, we approach these stories with curiosity, respect, and a healthy amount of discussion along the way.

  8. Jun 2

    The Terrifying Legend of Australia’s Man-Eating Trees | Growers Show Podcast

    Did trees in Australia once eat people… or is this just one of the wildest plant myths ever?In this episode, we dive into a bizarre Reddit thread that compiles historical newspaper clippings and first-hand accounts of so-called man-eating trees. These stories describe massive, tentacle-like plants that could trap and consume animals—and possibly humans.Naturally, we had to investigate.We read through the original accounts, break down where these stories came from, and try to figure out:Were these just exaggerated newspaper myths?Could something like this actually exist?And why do so many cultures have stories about dangerous, predatory plants?We also compare these legends to real-life plants like Puya chilensis—a very real (and very spiky) plant known for trapping and killing animals. So… is it really that far-fetched?Expect a mix of history, plant science, internet chaos, and questionable conclusions as we try to separate fact from fiction.As always, things get a little out of hand

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This is a crazy world so we are getting back to the basics, back to the EARTH! Growing not just plants, but also our hearts and our minds 🥰 All our lives we have been growing plants for no reason. We want to share our knowledge to the world, but unfortunately we're pretty dumb... We discuss everything from ancient plants to regenerative farming to old growth forests and we're going to be doing deep dives into all of the most interesting plants in the world. Please let us know if you have any suggestions. Holla at ya boys

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    2026
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