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Know Grow CreatePersonal Grow | Cory Russell | Commercial Cultivator & Host of Resonate Radio | Lecture 110: Setting up your dry room for success!Congratulations you've made it to flowering! Harvest is right around the corner. Time to get your dry room in order. In episode 30: I got to have a conversation with Cory Russell about the cannabis industry and setting up your dry room for success. Setting up your dry room for success is a step not to skip or cut corners. You've worked your ass off to get to this point. Believe me there is nothing worse than spending 6 months growing just to have dry weed that smells like hay. There are a lot of gems intwined i...
2021-09-091h 39Know Grow CreatePersonal Grow | Wade Laughter | Origin Story of Harlequin CBD | Lecture 109: Companion PlantingIn Episode 29: I had the absolute pleasure of having a conversation with Wade Laughter. For those that don't know. Wade is responsible for saving one of our most cherished cannabinoids Cannabidiol aka CBD. His cannabis journey was one that has touched so many but none more than Wade himself. He is a true cannabis pioneer and I am honored to have been able to spend an hour with him. In this episode you'll hear the origin story of Harlequin. It's fascinating to hear how CBD was introduced into our lives. But then we get into growing cannabis...
2021-08-2653 minKnow Grow CreatePersonal Grow | Joshua Mezher | A Pot for Pot | Lecture 108: Pruning and Plant CareIn Episode 28: I had a great conversation with Joshua Mezher about taking care of our favorite plant cannabis. He gives a lot of amazing history of the plant and great advice. But as usual we always get to the same point of "less is more and don't over water". Biggest take away for me: Remove the lower large water fan leaves. Use string or garden ties to extend the lower branches and put some pressure on the branch without breaking the branch. It will let the branch reach for more light and along with removing fan leaves w...
2021-08-1855 minKnow Grow CreatePersonal Grow | Johanna Silver | Author: Growing Weed in the Garden | Lecture 107: Sexing Cannabis PlantsIn Episode 27: I had a sparkly conversation with Johanna Silver. Her background at Sunset magazine and her approach to gardening was fantastic. She was clear to make a point that it's just another plant. To use her own words: "It's fine. If it all goes wrong, you just do it again next year. The definition of a gardener is not someone who gets it. Right. It's like, if you screw it up and you still keep going, then congratulations. You're a gardener. You know, like that's, that's all, that's all it is. You just, you have a passion for...
2021-07-2957 minKnow Grow CreatePersonal Grow | Daniel Enking | Everflux Technologies | Lecture 106: Integrated Pest ManagementIn Episode 26: I had my first return guest Daniel Enking of Everflux Technologies. Daniel has made his mission to educate people about growing cannabis. He was nice enough to share knowledge learned from legends. It was very clear that living soil and supporting healthy plants was the best way to keep pest infestation at bay. While you hone your skills keeping your plants healthy. Here are some predatory bugs that will help keep your pests at bay: Praying Mantis, Green Lacewing, Assassin Bugs, Beneficial Nematodes. To buy and learn more check out Arbico Organics.Biggest...
2021-07-2053 minKnow Grow CreatePersonal Grow | Chiah Rodriquez | Arcanna Flowers | Lecture 105: Watering & FeedingIn today's Collaboration Series: Personal Grow, Lecture 105 we have Chiah Rodriques of Arcanna Flowers. Get out your notepads and get ready cause Chiah is coming in hot with TONS of gems. Join us next Wednesday July 7th at 3pm on Clubhouse for our Discussion 105 with Chiah. Until then have a wonderful and safe 4th of July everyone! RESOURCES/LINKSArcanna FlowersTerravesco
2021-07-011h 09Know Grow CreatePersonal Grow | Effie & Jared Boudreaux | Lost Coast Wellness | Lecture 104: Planting & Protecting SeedlingsIn this Personal Grow lecture 104 I had the pleasure of speaking with Effie & Jared Boudreaux of Lost Coast Wellness. We heard about there cannabis journey which led them to Shelter Cove, CA. We hear more about what growing cannabis means to them along with information about their retreat: Grow Your Own Wellness Retreat. If you're looking for an immersive cannabis seminar. This is not one to be missed. Planting & Protecting your seedlings is the next evolution of our cannabis growing journey. It is time to give your seedling room to grow and be ready for...
2021-06-221h 00Know Grow CreatePersonal Grow | Patrick King aka The Soil King | Lecture 103: Selecting Your Medium and NutrientsToday on Know Grow Create we continued our collaborative series Personal Grow for Lecture 103: Selecting Your Medium and Nutrients. Patrick King is the 2019 Emerald Cup MVP, Instructor @ganjier, true pioneer and so was his forefather Johnny Appleseed (Author Michael Pollan once wrote "Really, what Johnny Appleseed was doing and the reason he was welcome in every cabin in Ohio and Indiana was he was bringing the gift of alcohol to the frontier. He was our American Dionysus.") Of course after this podcast we all know Johnny was so much more. Especially to his offspring generations later. He is the tr...
2021-06-0357 minKnow Grow CreatePersonal Grow | Emily Gogol | Grow It From Home | 102 Lecture: Setting Up Your GrowspaceIn Lecture 102: I had the pleasure of speaking with Emily Gogol of Grow It From Home a Cannabis/Hemp Nursery located in Oregon. We covered how hardy this plant cannabis is, they don't call it weed for no reason. It doesn't take someone with a masters degree or be a "Master Grower". Having good genetics, a full sun location in your backyard and some good soil and you are set for success. Be sure to join us for the discussion next Wednesday May 26th @ 3pm PT on Clubhouse. Don't have an invitation to Clubhouse? No problem! This l...
2021-05-2052 minKnow Grow CreateJustin Bowers | Cookies PhotographerIn Episode 21: I get a chance to catch up with my old colleague Justin Bowers. He has had an amazing journey which he captured through the lens. Listen to how he has taken his amazing life living in the Emerald Triangle and is now photographer for one of the most well known Multiple State Operator (M.S.O.'s) Cookies. He has a wonderful eye and an even larger heart. I appreciate everything I learned from him and love that we had a chance to continue our conversation where we left. If you ever have the need...
2021-05-1758 minKnow Grow CreateHaley Nagasaki | Co-Host Personal GrowIn Episode 20: I finally get to know my co-host of Personal Grow a lot better. Peoples path to finding cannabis are so uniquely different. But for some reason we find ourselves correlating at a almost unbelievable rate. Haley is a wealth of knowledge with an inquisitive approach. I look forward to growing and learning from her on our collaborative series: Personal Grow. Our series will follow our cannabis season from May to October. Giving you weekly tips and tricks on Wednesday's at 3pm Pacific. Join Us!PERSONAL GROW
2021-05-101h 06Know Grow CreatePersonal Grow | 101 Lecture: Seed Selection, Germination, Seed VS Clone | Dan (Ganja D) Pomerantz | Rebel GrownCollaboration Series: Personal Grow with Special Guest Dan (Ganja D) PomerantzToday's Lecture is 101: Seed Selection, Germination, Seed VS Clone The introduction goes over Dan's journey to where he is in 2021. His love for helping people grow weed goes back to high early days. His first edition of "Ganja D's: Guide to Growing the Perfect Ganja" had to be taken from the talons of his teachers. From that day forward he has made it a mission to help people grow. 19:00 Beginning of Lecture on Seed Selection, Germination, Seed VS Clone Enjoy!...
2021-05-061h 19Know Grow CreateIrish Wick | Australia Medicinal Cannabis Patient #1 | Keep It Medicinal PodcastEpisode 18: Strap in and get ready for take off with Aussies Medicinal Cannabis Patient #1, future spaceman, the myth, the legend Irish Wick. Listen to a mans journey of struggle, despair, near death moments and worst of them all pharmaceutical addiction. His struggle is real, and what is happening to our health care industry globally is appalling. Like any legend he has transformed himself and researched a better way with cannabis. Come hear what true determination for a better life sounds like. You're a legend Irish!Topics Covered: -Cannabis use to quit pharmaceuticals. -Endocannabinoid Deficiencies. ...
2021-05-0359 minKnow Grow CreateDevika Maskey | TSO SonomaOn Episode 17: I had the pleasure of finally chatting one on one with my fellow cannabis tribe members Devika Maskey. This maven of the industry has created and executed some of the best cannabis events and products in the California marketplace. Even more beautiful is her integrity and dedication to sustainability with all of her endeavors. It was a pleasure to spend an hour with a fellow clubhouse comrade and talk all things cannabis! Come join us while we look at the beautiful synergy between: Wine & Weed | Cultivar & Terroir | Culinary & ChemovarLinks/Resources:
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Know Grow Create“BRANDING BUD: THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF CANNABIS", WRITTEN BY DAVID PALESCHUCK : BOOK RELEASE 4/20“BRANDING BUD: THE COMMERCIALIZATION OF CANNABIS” RELEASESTHE FIRST BOOK TO EXPLORE THE LEGAL CANNABIS BRAND LANDSCAPEWe are excited to announce the release of branding and marketing expert David Paleschuck’s highly anticipated book“Branding Bud: The Commercialization Of Cannabis” (www.brandingbud.com). The publication is a compelling must-read that digs deep into the ever-changing cannabis industry to uncover what brands of all sizes are doing to introduce their products to the hearts and minds of cannabis consumers.With the global legal cannabis market val...
2021-04-181h 11Know Grow CreateMartin Lee Co-Founder Project CBD | The Essential Guide to CBD by Editors of Reader's Digest & Project CBDJoin me on Episode 15 when I get to catch up with Martin Lee : Co-Founder & Director of Project CBD. I had the honor of working with Martin in 2017 and always enjoyed our conversations and captivated whenever I heard him speak. His team at Project CBD collaborated with Reader's Digest to write "The Essential Guide to CBD: Everything You Need to Know About What It Helps, Where to Buy, And How to Take It" available now!Martin Lee is a wealth of knowledge and a master wordsmith in his books: 1985 – Acid Dreams: The CIA, LSD, and the Sixties Re...
2021-04-121h 00Know Grow CreateNick Ciufo: Co-Founder TAO Gardens & Hyphae WellnessEpisode 14: I had the pleasure speaking with Nick Ciufo. He plays beautifully between Cannabis and Mushrooms. We first go into the growing practices of TAO Gardens. I was stoked to see the use of Blumat and custom living soil from Build a Soil in his indoor grow. Nick is nice enough to share knowledge learned about Fungus and the difference between Functional Mushrooms and Medicinal Psilocybin Mushrooms. TAO Gardens Hyphae WellnessCannapress CannajuiceBuild a SoilBlumat USA Certified Retailer Sustainable VillageGary Farrell Winemaker
2021-04-051h 00Know Grow CreateAaron Salles | Humboldt Harkens on his journey to Normalize The Plant™On Episode 13: Join in on a chat with my fellow Club House Moderator and all around cannabis wizard Aaron Salles. His career and old stomping grounds are insights into the mad man that is Aaron. He now resides in Humboldt where he is involved in All Things Cannabis. Join us to hear about Aaron's journey and some tips and tricks on solventless hash techniques. Learn how to wash, stay for the conversation. Enjoy!Join us Friday nights from 8pm-2am for our Friday Night Hang out with David Paleschuck in Branding Bud Club, Myself from 10pm-12am...
2021-03-291h 11Know Grow CreateJosh Kirby: Kin Slips | Sublingual Strips | Consumption Method MattersToday we take a journey with co-founder Josh Kirby of Kin Slips and cover everything from Full Spectrum Vs. Isolate, Ensemble/Entourage Effect, Curating your Cannabinoid consumption. We also delve into why edibles can be like playing Russian roulette with your high. Terpenes play an interesting role in interacting with our olfactory system, let's explore where they make sense like in a sublingual strip but not in a capsule. Find out why on this episode of Know Grow Create!Notes | Topics | Resource Links: Kin Slips Josh KirbyAlicia Rose | He...
2021-03-221h 04Know Grow CreateDavid Paleschuck: Branding Bud | The Commercialization of CannabisWith over twenty years of brand-building and consumer marketing experience at American Express, MasterCard, PepsiCo and Microsoft – and over seven years in the legal cannabis industry as VP, Licensing & Brand Partnerships at Dope Magazine; and most recently as Chief Brand Officer at Evergreen Herbal – Paleschuck has played a part in creating many of today’s well-known cannabis brands. His writings on cannabis trends, branding and packaging have been featured in The Cannabis Industry Journal, New Cannabis Ventures, Dope Magazine, High Times, PROHBTD, among others. David and I have gotten to know each other through Club House and we have...
2021-03-161h 06Know Grow CreateJustin Benton: CEO 101 CBD, Heading down the cannabis highway talking about raw cannabinoids.Join Justin and I on a trip down the cannabis highway 101 CBD. We cover everything from growing to the many industrial hemp use cases. Raw cannabinoids are truly amazing. Everyone should know what they are and how to use them for a wide spectrum of ailments. So make yourself comfortable and get ready to take notes on some real cannabis gems. Enjoy!101 CBDPubMedFiddler's Greens8000 KicksWama
2021-03-0852 minKnow Grow CreateHumboldt Seed Company Founder: Nathaniel PenningtonLearn from the master Nat Pennington of Humboldt Seed Company. His scientific approach to breeding cannabis has created some of my favorite cultivars I've grown such as Blueberry Muffin, Banana Mango. Nat broke down how to plant seeds in soil and the differences of Seeds VS Clones. Listen closely because there are lot's of gems throughout this episode. Humboldt Seed Company
2021-03-011h 16Know Grow CreateDaniel Enking: The Science of Cannabinoid Cultivation AcademyIn Episode 8: I had the pleasure of geeking out with Daniel Enking. He has been hard at work pursuing all things permaculture in both energy and agriculture. Most recently he has launched The Science of Cannabinoid Cultivation Academy. This academy is filled with incredible information that will definitely up your growing game. Daniel breaks down the difference between growing in living soil and bottled nutrients. Now Daniel has compiled his research and interviews with industry leaders and has co-written: Cannabinoid Cultivation Secrets - Combining Ancient Knowledge and Modern Science to Cultivate Superior Cannabinoid Producing PlantsResources:
2021-02-221h 06Know Grow CreateEric Brandstad: Learning from the OG's, Optimal environment with greenhouses, captivating Kangen water.Episode 7: Join me for a fascinating conversation with Eric Brandstad. We discuss sage advice from OG's, The Power of the Cannabis Community, our favorite yearly event Emerald Cup. Then we talk quality cannabis and how to grow it in greenhouses. Finishing up I have to ask about the capabilities of Kangen Water. Here is a little background on Eric:Eric Brandstad is a Greenhouse, Farm and Cannabis Industry Expert that has been in the Industry for over 28 years. Eric is originally from San Joaquin County, California where his family has been commercially farming since 1862. He w...
2021-02-151h 02Know Grow CreateHouse of Saka: Napa Valley's First Cannabis Wine by Co-Founder Tracey MasonIn Episode 5: Tracey Mason, Co-Founder and CEO of House of Saka and one of my favorite bar regulars joins me for a conversation about the correlations of wine and weed. Tracey shares her process of creating premium products. Bridging two distinctly different industries of Wine and Cannabis. Resources: House Of Saka
2021-02-0957 minKnow Grow Create80 Million Worms Working Their Magic To Make TerraVesco with Steve CookIn Episode 5: Steve Cook Regional Sales manager at TerraVesco goes deep on all things worms and microbiology. We go over how to implement vermicompost and vermiextract in your garden. The benefits of organic cannabis cultivation and just how small of a world the cannabis industry can be. Steve was kind enough to help a small home grower like me and how to utilize the power of the worm!Show Resources: TerraVescoSticky FieldsFiddler's Greens
2021-02-011h 12Know Grow CreateNations 1st Hashery, Heritage Mendocino Founder, Kyle GreenhalghIn episode 4: Bootstrapping legend Kyle Greenhalgh comes onto the show to share his story of starting with 2 lights to developing the first of its kind solventless hashery. We get some sage advice on growing quality herb and the evolution of hash throughout the years. His newest passion project Heritage Mendocino is the culmination of 20 years of rigorous work and its share of lessons learned. Showcasing the first of its kind a solventless Hashery, fully exposed for customers of the retail shop to behold. Even better, will be the consumption lounge to enjoy this premium hash and flowers! But none of...
2021-01-2546 minKnow Grow CreateTrailblazer Alicia Rose, First Demeter Biodynamic Certified Cannabis brand Herba BuenaIn episode 3: I spoke with my neighbor here in Napa Alicia Rose. She founded Herba Buena in 2015, which pioneered the conscious cannabis movement and released the country’s first Demeter Certified Biodynamic commercial cannabis.Founding Board Member: Napa Valley Cannabis Association, Mendocino Cannabis Association, Wine & Weed SymposiumMember: CDFA Cannabis Appellations Working Group and Demeter USA Cannabis Standards CommitteeResources and Brands Mentioned:Herba BuenaDemeter BiodynamicBiologic Crop SolutionsEmerald CupFrenchy Cannoli: Trichome Research InitiativeSun and Earth CertificationTh...
2021-01-181h 08Know Grow CreateMy Personal Plants Founder and Ganjier Cannabis Sommelier Councilmember with guest Amanda ReimanOn Episode 002, I had the pleasure of talking to Amanda Reiman who is the Vice President of Community Development for Flow Kana, a branded cannabis distribution company that works with small farmers in the Emerald Triangle. She also sits on the boards of the Mendocino Cannabis Alliance, and the Fire Safe Council of Mendocino County.Her new endeavors for 2021 include creating In the tradition of wine sommeliers. Ganjier a trade certification program developing new cannabis professionals. She is also launching My Personal Plants believe in putting the power of plants in the hands of the people to ac...
2021-01-1557 minKnow Grow CreateHemp Bioplastics and Weedbudz Radio Podcast Host, Ry RussellEpisode 001: On the first episode of Know Grow Create we talk with Ry Russell. Founder of Knot Plastics a Hemp Based Bioplastic company that currently creates Grocery Bags and Pre Roll Tubes. He is also the host of WeedBudz Radio where he covers the many facets of the cannabis industry. Ry is a serial entrepreneur with a unique journey with cannabis. For more information on topics covered in todays podcast: Knot Plastic Official WebsiteWeedBudz Radio: Hosted by Ry RussellCultivate Podcast By Boveda: Co Host Drew EmmerCannabis Cu...
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Know Grow CreateThe Journey BeginsIn this episode Charlie recalls the beginning of his journey with cannabis. .You will hear how his cannabis consumption transitioned from a mind altering fun drug in college to an herbal medicine for back pain from long hours bartending. .He will share his launch into the cannabis industry followed by his quick decent and lessons learned. .Charlie is passionate about reigniting his curiosity of cannabis and wanting to educate and share the plant with the world. .www.KNOWGROWCREATE.com
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