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Garden Talk with Mr. Grow It

A podcast for home growers where the host uses his own garden as a case study to troubleshoot cultivation problems with industry experts.

The brief

Garden Talk is an interview and solo-cast show focused on the science and technique of home cultivation, primarily for cannabis. The host, Mr. Grow It, often uses his own grow setup as a real-world laboratory, bringing on soil scientists, agronomists, and veteran growers to analyze his test results and troubleshoot problems. [7ZZ6xp2lIm4] Episodes are structured as practical deep dives into specific topics like lighting, soil health, and watering strategies, aiming to provide actionable advice.

The host's willingness to transparently use his own garden's failures as teachable moments is a key differentiator. [7ZZ6xp2lIm4] By having experts publicly analyze his own soil tests or discuss his evolving methods, he creates a uniquely practical and relatable case-study format that is rare in the space. [hRgEnFLOGvw, 7ZZ6xp2lIm4]
— What makes it distinctive
§1 · The host

Who hosts this show

The host of Garden Talk is Chris, known publicly as Mr. Grow It. He began growing cannabis in 2010 and started his primary YouTube channel in 2015 to document his experiments. Over more than a decade, he has become a content creator who teaches beginner and advanced growers through books, articles, and podcasts. He is the author of "7 Steps To Grow Cannabis" and has a social media following of over 300,000.

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Credentials & credits

  • Host of 'Garden Talk' and 'From the Stash' podcasts
  • Author of "7 Steps To Grow Cannabis"
  • YouTuber with over 300,000 social media followers
  • Over a decade of home growing experience

Other ventures

  • Mr. Grow It (main YouTube channel)
  • From the Stash (co-hosted podcast)
  • Stash Nutrients (co-creator of a plant nutrient line)
  • mrgrowit.com (personal website with articles and resources)
§2 · Classification

What kind of podcast

Niches
§3 · Cadence & catalog

When new episodes drop

§3b · Editor's picks

Notable episodes

AI-extracted picks + commentary · help us verify
  1. 01
    The Soil Test Results I Didn't Want to See (Garden Talk #202)

    The host transparently shares his own poor soil test results, using them as a practical lesson in soil science with expert guests. [7ZZ6xp2lIm4]

  2. 02
    The Gardening Advice I'd Give Myself 10 Years Ago (Garden Talk #200)

    A special 200th episode where the host is interviewed by a guest, offering a unique perspective on his evolution as a grower. [hRgEnFLOGvw]

  3. 03
    Your Plants Look Healthy—So Why Are Yields So Low?

    A concise, solo episode that effectively tackles a common and frustrating grower problem with five clear, actionable reasons. [1rjibgUj0qk]

§4 · Signature

What you'll be asked on this show

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How the host interviews

Mr. Grow It approaches interviews with a clear educational goal, often centered on a problem he's facing in his own garden. He opens by having guests introduce their background and establish their expertise before diving into the main topic. [7ZZ6xp2lIm4] His questions are direct and seek actionable advice, such as "What should I do to adjust the pH?" or "What could be contributing to the high chloride levels?". [7ZZ6xp2lIm4] He acts as a facilitator, guiding the conversation and allowing guests to build on each other's points in a collaborative, non-confrontational manner. The interviews often feel like a consultation, with the audience learning alongside the host.

The podcast alternates between solo, educational episodes that break down a specific problem and long-form interviews with cultivation experts. [1rjibgUj0qk, 7ZZ6xp2lIm4] The host, Mr. Grow It, clearly states the goal of each episode upfront and maintains a problem-solving focus throughout the conversation.

Questions the host keeps coming back to

8 catalogued

If you're going on this show as a guest, expect some version of each of these. Each note explains when the host reaches for it.

origin

1
  1. Q.01

    Could you give us a quick intro to your background in gardening?

    This is his standard opening question to establish a guest's credibility and area of expertise for the audience.

process

4
  1. Q.01

    Looking at my [soil test] results, what's the first thing that jumps out to you?

    He uses this to kick off analysis when using his own garden as a case study for the episode's topic.

  2. Q.02

    What are the common causes for a high level of [a specific problem metric]?

    He asks this to understand the root cause of an issue, broadening the lesson beyond his specific situation.

  3. Q.03

    What are the real benefits and limitations of a [soil test] for a home grower?

    This question helps set expectations and defines the value of a specific tool or technique for the listener.

  4. Q.04

    Can you walk me through your current setup and the logic behind your choices?

    Used to get a detailed breakdown of an experienced grower's equipment and strategy.

advice

2
  1. Q.01

    How would you recommend I correct [a specific problem] in my setup?

    This question is used to pivot from problem identification to actionable solutions for the audience.

  2. Q.02

    What's the one thing you've learned that truly moves the needle for a grower?

    A signature question in milestone episodes to distill years of experience into a key takeaway.

backstory

1
  1. Q.01

    How has your approach to [watering, lighting, etc.] evolved over the years?

    Often asked in retrospective or milestone episodes to highlight the learning process and changing best practices.

Signature segments

  • · Using his own garden as a live case study
  • · Deep dives into soil test results
  • · "Garden Talk" animated intro sequence
  • · Milestone episodes where the host is interviewed
  • · Solo episodes on common grower problems

Topics covered repeatedly

Soil ScienceLiving Soil & OrganicsGrow Room TechnologyLighting Science (PPFD, Spectrum)Nutrient ManagementWatering Techniques & FertigationCanopy Management & TrainingPest & Disease ManagementGenetics & BreedingHarvesting, Drying & Curing
§5 · Guests

Who gets booked here

AI-extracted guest list + profile · help us verify
Typical guest

Guests are typically subject matter experts from the cultivation industry, including agronomists, owners of soil and nutrient companies, and highly experienced growers. [7ZZ6xp2lIm4, hRgEnFLOGvw] They are booked to provide deep, often scientific, insights into specific, granular topics like soil microbiology, fertigation, or lighting spectrums.

Recent guests
  • Tad Hussey
    on The Soil Test Results I Didn't Want to See (Garden Talk #202)
  • Brandon Hudson
    on The Soil Test Results I Didn't Want to See (Garden Talk #202)
  • Rob (CLTV)
    on The Gardening Advice I'd Give Myself 10 Years Ago (Garden Talk #200)
  • Scott Skamnes
    on Why Most Living Soil Grows Fail (And How to Fix Them)(Garden Talk #199)
  • Dave Baker
    on How to Grow Autos Faster and Bigger (Lighting Secrets)(Garden Talk #198)
§6 · Channels & links

Where to find this show

§7 · Stats

Audience & reach

YouTube · first-party
Subscribers
171K
171,000
Avg views / video
19.9K
Trailing window
Total views
22.7M
22,672,003
Videos published
303
Sponsor readEstimated

The host co-created his own nutrient line, Stash Nutrients, and is transparent about his business relationships with guests who are involved in its formulation. [7ZZ6xp2lIm4, 9] The show is also sponsored by major grow equipment companies like AC Infinity and Spider Farmer, suggesting a direct-to-consumer model targeting home growers with technical gear. [7ZZ6xp2lIm4, hRgEnFLOGvw]

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§9b · FAQ

People also ask

AI-extracted researched answers · help us verify
What is the host's real name?
The host is Chris, known professionally as Mr. Grow It.
Is the Garden Talk podcast still active?
Yes, the podcast releases new episodes on a weekly to bi-weekly basis.
What is the show's format?
It's a mix of long-form interviews with cultivation experts and solo educational episodes where the host breaks down specific topics. [1rjibgUj0qk, 7ZZ6xp2lIm4]
Where can I listen to the podcast?
The primary platform is the 'Garden Talk with Mr. Grow It' YouTube channel, and it is also available on platforms like Apple Podcasts and Audible.
What is Stash Nutrients?
Stash Nutrients is a line of all-natural, dry amendment plant fertilizers co-created by Mr. Grow It and other growers.
Last updatedJun 29, 2026Not yet host-verified
Research depthDeep dossierHigh confidence · Jun 29, 2026 · gemini-2.5-pro

Built from the show's public RSS feed, YouTube, the host's own websites, and the cited sources below. Computed and AI-extracted fields are labelled. Facts only — no private info, no fabrication, no transcripts republished.

§9c · Methodology

Sources & how this page was built

This page is AI-assisted, grounded in the public sources cited below, and host-verifiable. We publish facts only; we do not republish transcripts. If anything here is wrong, the host can claim and correct the page above.Model: gemini-2.5-pro · high confidence

  1. [01]About Us - Mr. Grow Itmrgrowit.com
  2. [02]Garden Talk with Mr. Grow It - YouTubeyoutube.com
  3. [03]Garden Talk with Mr. Grow It - Apple Podcastspodcasts.apple.com
  4. [04]A Session with Mr Grow It, Cannabis Youtuberhighonhomegrown.com
  5. [05]Stash Nutrients - All Natural Plant Fertilizerstashnutrients.com
  6. [06]Mr. Grow It talks AutoPot (Full Interview) - YouTubeyoutube.com
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