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Get A Grip On Lighting Podcast#359 - Horticulture - It's a Lot of LightIf you want to REALLY become technically proficient about lighting, get on grow lighting. Taylor Schaberg has been in the business for quite awhile and he tells us he’s still learning. You want to light a warehouse, throw up some high bays. You want to light a cannabis greenhouse? Wait a minute, what strain of cannabis is it? How strong do you want it to be? Then there are the controls that you need to set to mimic night and day. And then there’s the heat and moisture controls! Taylor is all for educating lighting professionals who want...2024-06-1738 min
The Get Up & Grow PodcastRaffi Meyer - Growing Fresh Microgreens Under LED Grow Lights - Get Up & Grow Podcast EP #11Welcome to the Get Up & Grow Podcast, Episode #11. In this episode, we're shining a light on the vibrant world of microgreens with Raffi Meyer, the visionary owner and cultivator behind Meyer Micros. Situated in the scenic realm of Cardiff by the Sea, Raffi has harnessed the power of LED grow lights to nurture these "nutritional superheroes," bringing a fresh perspective to sustainable farming practices.With a unique backstory rooted in a log cabin in Idaho and a vegetarian upbringing, Raffi's journey into the world of microgreens is as inspiring as it is green. Through his innovative approach...2024-04-0329 minThe Get Up & Grow PodcastSamantha Filoso - Growing Carnivorous Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes) Indoors - Get Up & Grow Podcast EP #10Welcome to the Get Up & Grow Podcast, Episode #10. Today, we're diving into the captivating world of carnivorous plants with Samantha Filoso, a dedicated hobbyist with a profound passion for Nepenthes. These unique plants, known for their predatory nature, have fascinated many, and Samantha is no exception. Her commitment to sustainable and ethical cultivation practices has garnered attention and admiration from fellow plant enthusiasts.In our conversation, Samantha unravels the mysteries of Nepenthes, from their alluring trap mechanisms to their dietary preferences. She shares insights into her innovative approach, ensuring these carnivorous wonders thrive and flourish indoors.2023-09-2250 minThe Get Up & Grow PodcastAlbert Tamashausky - Growing Orchids in a 19th Century Brewery Cave - Get Up & Grow Podcast EP #9Welcome to the Get Up & Grow Podcast, Episode #9. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Albert Tamashausky, joining us from Oxford, NJ. Albert has ingeniously transformed a 250-year-old brewery cave into a mesmerizing cloud forest environment, thriving with over 800 orchids and 100 bromeliads. Leveraging the cave's natural attributes, Albert's creation showcases his engineering prowess and dedication to his plants.Albert discusses his journey into orchid cultivation, from his initial interest to the unique concept of using an ancient brewery cave as a growth space. He delves into the design process behind the plastic greenhouse within the cave...2023-08-1131 minThe Get Up & Grow PodcastDavid Stormzand - Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Trends - Get Up & Grow Podcast EP #8Welcome to the Get Up & Grow Podcast, Episode #8. In today's episode, we have a special guest, David Stormzand, a highly experienced cannabis consultant with over 15 years in the industry. David has worked in and out of grow facilities across four different states, including California, Colorado, Oregon, and Michigan. He specializes in crop planning, automation, labor management, brand development and helping businesses optimize their grow facilities and achieve their goals.David shares his background and how he developed his expertise in cultivation and operations management within the cannabis industry. As an industry expert, David stays up-to-date on the...2023-07-0748 minThe Get Up & Grow PodcastDarryl Cheng of House Plant Journal - Understanding Lighting for House Plants - Get Up & Grow Podcast EP #7Welcome to the Get Up & Grow Podcast, Episode #7. Today, we have a special guest, Darryl Cheng, the well-known plant care expert and creator of House Plant Journal. Darryl's mission is to help people enjoy healthy and thriving plants for years to come, and he has become a trusted source of practical advice for plant enthusiasts of all levels. In this episode, Darryl shares his background, his approach to plant care and how important lighting is to proper house plant development.Darryl begins by discussing his background and how he became interested in plant care. He shares how...2023-06-1453 minThe Get Up & Grow PodcastHilary Dahl - Mastering Vegetable Gardening in the Pacific Northwest - Get Up & Grow Podcast EP #6Welcome to the Get Up & Grow Podcast! In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Hilary Dahl, co-owner of the Seattle Urban Farm Company. She shares her journey as a grower, entrepreneur, and educator. She discusses the unique aspects of designing gardens in the Pacific Northwest, the significance of sustainability in garden projects, and the increased interest in gardening since the pandemic. Hilary spoke with us about the two books she co-authored which are, Food Grown Right, In Your Backyard and Grow More Food. She also touches on how her yoga practice complements her life as...2023-05-2444 minThe Get Up & Grow PodcastRobin Hones - Tips for Starting an Indoor Commercial Farm - Get Up & Grow Podcast EP #5Welcome to the Get Up & Grow Podcast, Episode #5. Today, we're joined by Robin Hones, owner of Cascadia Greens, a hydroponic indoor farm in Seattle, WA. In this episode, Robin shares his journey into gardening, his experience with hydroponic growing and how he setup his business to sell at local farmers' markets in the Pacific Northwest.Robin tells us about the various options of growing produce in greenhouses vs. the indoors and the challenges of commercial farming in the winter in the Seattle area. He also explains the difference between gardening and farming and his process of setting...2023-05-071h 00The Get Up & Grow PodcastJoe Gardener - The Guru of Organic Gardening - Get Up & Grow Podcast EP #4Welcome to the Get Up & Grow Podcast! In this episode, we have a very special guest, Joe Lamp'l, also known as Joe Gardener. He is the host and executive producer of the PBS show Growing a Greener World, and has appeared on various television programs such as NBC's Today Show and ABC's Good Morning America. Joe believes that the world needs more gardens and gardeners, and he shares his knowledge with everyone through his website, joegardener.com.In this conversation, we dive into Joe's journey in gardening and TV production. He shares the moments that brought him...2023-04-1847 minThe Get Up & Grow PodcastDr. Kim Williams – Preparing Young Growers for Next Generation Horticulture Careers - Get Up & Grow Podcast EP #3“We need students who have a passion for plants and technology to look at horticulture as a career.” -Dr. Kim Williams, Kansas State UniversityOn the third episode of the Get Up & Grow Podcast we are excited to be joined by Dr. Kim Williams of Kansas State University. Kim is a professor of Greenhouse Management who grew up as a self-declared "hybrid-farm kid," on her grandparents farm in Great Bend, Kansas. She has extensive knowledge on greenhouse and controlled environment horticulture with hydroponics and other growth mediums. She joined us today to discuss a program that her univ...2023-04-0438 minThe Get Up & Grow PodcastLee Kindell – Hydroponics, Mushrooms & the Best Pizza in Seattle - Get Up & Grow Podcast EP #2"Food should be grown in the city. It should be close to us where we get it fresh and where it doesn't take up as much energy." -Lee Kindell - Owner & Craftsman of MOTO PizzaOn the second episode of the podcast we interview my good friend Lee Kindell, Owner and Craftsmen of MOTO Pizza in Seattle, WA. Lee is a super passionate entrepreneur, grower & mushroom connoisseur who integrated his knowledge of hydroponics into his pizza that has a 3 month wait time. He and his wife Nancy are some of the kindest people I know and what...2023-03-2247 minThe Get Up & Grow PodcastJohn Yin - Growing A Sustainable Commercial Cannabis Business - Get Up & Grow Podcast EP #1On this inaugural episode of the podcast we interview my good friend John Yin, Owner and Head Grower of Washington Tower Farm in Aderbeen, WA, just outside of Seattle. John is a University of Washington graduate with a degree in chemistry who dove into the cannabis industry after graduation and has been running his commercial business for the last 6.5 years. John has used his extensive knowledge, passion and resiliency to build a sustainable business in the PNW and was kind enough to share some of his time with us. We discuss some of the following:• The...2023-03-2146 min
The Microgreens Entrepreneur PodcastEp 40: Discussing Microgreens Lighting With Taylor Schaberg - Owner Of Active Grow LEDIn this episode, I'm joined on the podcast by Taylor Schaberg, the owner of LED lighting company Active Grow, to talk about everything microgreens lighting. If you're interested in learning all about how different light sources affect microgreens, and what the different option for microgreens lighting are, tune in to this episode.In this episode you'll learn:How LEDS can save 60% more energy compared to fluorescents, and have a positive impact on the environment.What PAR is and how different lighting spectrums affect microgreens.How to measure the quantity of light your lights are...2020-11-1632 min