This episode of The Circle features co-hosts Reverend Pirate Frog, Stoney Alpinist, Tootall, and howlingbuds as they welcome master gardener Uncle Bob to discuss the transition from winter's deep freeze into the promise of spring gardening. While most of the crew is hunkered down in a "winter wonderland," they dive deep into technical grow talk, organic inputs, and future garden plans

In this episode, we cover:

• The Garden Report: Uncle Bob shares what’s currently wreaking up his house, including Cherry Bangarang F2 and Wizards Apprentice F4, and gives a look into his vibrant tents filled with companion plants like Calendula and Borage.

• Organic Inputs & Pro-Tips: The group discusses the best ways to source silica from horsetail, using willow water for cloning, and the benefits of fresh coconut water for growth hormones.

• DIY Grow Room Struggles: Tootall gives an update on his new grow room wall and the "plume of gypsum dust" following a tragic shop-vac failure.

• Future Landraces: A look at Uncle Bob’s plan for a 5x5 grassroots bed and his upcoming hunt for Malawi landrace varieties.

• The "Underrated" Snow Activity Round-Table: From winter camping and lake skating to the simple joy of writing your name in the snow, the hosts share their favorite ways to survive the cold.

Whether you are planning your outdoor garden or trying to keep your indoor tent thriving through the frost, this episode is packed with organic wisdom and life updates from the Circle