Your Average Grow

Too Tall joins us on this episode of The Circle

Johnny and Rev relive YAG's 3rd birthday party in Chicago,

We talk about Johnny's new tent set up and eventual release of another round of Rev's penny pinch

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 Unleash the Secrets of Living Soil with Luna Whitcomb! 

Get ready to dive deep into the groundbreaking world of terroir, organic cultivation, soil food web, and growing stinky plants in big ass pots with our guest, Luna Whitcomb, on this episode of The Circle!

Luna reveals how every element – from soil composition, light spectrum, and water quality to microbial biodiversity – profoundly influences the genetic expression and aromatic profile of your plants.In this must-listen episode, you'll discover:

• The Science of Terroir: Understand how location, environment, and precise soil building can create truly unique and expressive cannabis.

• Boosting Genetic Potential: Learn how to leverage precursors, co-factors, and beneficial biology to amplify desired aromas and characteristics in your plants, even discussing specific methods to enhance traits like a "blueberry type terp" expression.

• Beyond the Basics: Advanced Inputs & Teas: Explore Luna's innovative use of prebiotic-rich beets for fostering diverse biology, the power of malted barley and sprouted seed teas for enzyme activity, and how to "stage cycle" your compost teas to tailor bacterial and protozoa populations for rapid nutrient cycling.

• The Power of Companion Plants: Hear how integrating plants like alyssum and even aromatic jasmine can naturally enhance growth rates through phytohormones (like methyl jasmonate) and potentially influence terpene communication in your grow space.

Luna candidly shares her journey, from her early hydroponic days to becoming a living soil consultant, emphasizing foundational knowledge like soil mineral balancing theory to avoid common pitfalls (like her infamous "dissolved roots" incident!).

This episode is packed with invaluable insights for both beginners and experienced growers looking to "nerd out" and elevate their craft.

Whether you're curious about maximizing genetic expression or simplifying your approach to organic gardening, Luna's passion and practical expertise will change the way you think about growing.

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Our friend GanjaLlama joins us

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We’re thrilled to fulfill Howling’s goal and be able to have Jinxproof join us on a special edition of the The Circle.

Sit with us as Johnny, Rev, Stoney, and Howling learn more about the man behind creations like 9lb hammer but just as importantly we dive into his positive outlook, glassblowing, dog showing, and more.

We learn about the meaning behind the strain named Shangrila (hint: it relates to Pearl Jam), the massive collection of dunny’s, and the impact a positive mindset can have on your grow and with others.

Sit down, grab a 9lb hammer, and let’s smash through this episode together.

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Welcome to another episode of The Circle with hosts Reverend Pirate Frog, Johnny Apple, Stoney Alpinist, and Howlingbuds. 

We have one of our favorite guests and sponsor, Alebrije. Join the circle of friends as we talk about the upcoming Chicago popup, the vandal hoodie presale, upcoming collaboration with our favorite hot sauce maker Sam Sa’House,  and the stable lineage of Tangy Tibuguana.

Also, get your small pots and creative ideas ready, as we talk about the upcoming 4th annual Bonsai grow along starting in September

The last of the DND group joins us finally, Growmie talks his breeding project and his in ability to fully embrace any one growing style

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This week on The Circle, the gang is back together as Stony makes his highly anticipated return after a six-and-a-half-month sabbatical (well, not that long but it sure felt like it), much to the delight of the hosts who clearly missed him dearly.

Welcome back to an episode of The Circle with hosts Johnny Apple, Reverend Pirate Frog, Stoney Alpinist, and Howlingbuds.  The episode quickly dives into some fascinating gardening discussions:

• **The Mystery of the Loofah**: Johnny shares his unique experience growing loofah plants, revealing that the leaves, when rubbed, incredibly smell just like ballpark nacho cheese!. He also explains that young loofah is an edible summer squash

• **Sunflower Surprises**: They explore the intricate nature of sunflowers, discussing how what appears to be a single flower is actually many tiny individual flowers, and share tips for growing massive plants. Johnny also boasts about his outdoor auto-flowers thriving in upstate New York, despite the challenging, humid fall conditions

Perennial Powerhouses for Your Garden: A significant segment is dedicated to beneficial perennial plants as inputs into garden:

* **Comfrey** is highlighted as a "bioaccumulator" with deep roots that bring essential nutrients to the soil. Beyond garden benefits, it's incredibly useful for humans in salves for tissue regeneration, wound healing, arthritis, and has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. A word of caution: comfrey roots are toxic to dogs, and proper dosage for kids should be researched

* **Horsetail** is introduced as a natural source of plant-available silica, ideal for shady, moist areas, and can be brewed into a tea for plant health

Finally, get ready to meet everyone! They announce details for Alebrije’s upcoming popup event in Chicago, including a YAG barbecue at Stoney's house on Friday night and a potential after-party at Howling's place on Saturday. They encourage listeners to reach out via email or Discord if they're coming to join the inclusive gathering.

You can find more from Your Average Grow (YAG) at:

Discord: https://discord.com/invite/AfapacH8Rj

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4TH1tL5Bh0AsdT3ToyAiqG

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@youraveragegrow

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"Welcome to another episode of Your Average Grow with co-hosts Johnny Apple and The Reverend Pirate Frog.

In this episode we touch on why you shouldn’t put up with a duck bully, or frog bully for that matter, as well as how to have a thriving worm population in your garden beds, managing multiple worm bins, Johny’s conversion to the autoflower side, and managing challenges with indoor and outdoor cultivation like humidity.

We also touch upon the desire for safe, tested medicine and frustrations with the gray market as well as how “apothecary bullshit” is indeed not bullshit.Tune in to join a semi-coherent conversation about making the most of your grow, your wallet, and your life. Because, as we often say, cannabis is an "absolute gateway drug" – not in the way you've been told, but in the way that "once you grow it, you'll start growing a bunch of shit you never thought you'd grow"

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Ducks, Dabs, and Questionable Decisions 

This week on The Circle, we mourn not having Stoney on and recap Freedumb Fest 2025—where the weed was fire, the ducks were fertilizing, and someone definitely dressed like Uncle Sam on acid. 

Plus, reviews on the Night Owl Hippie Slayer x Durban Poison photoperiod cross that'll slap you behind the eyes and glue you to the couch.Also: humidity struggles, moldy basements, and a heartwarming shoutout to the friend we all miss (Stoney ).

 Grow nerds, here's your hit:

- Why ducks and duck pond water might be the ultimate closed loop for your garden

- One guy dumped a plant in literal duck poop water—and the plant loved it

- Chaos garden update: 20 seeds in, 4 survived, and one grew taller than the grower

- Can autoflowers be terp monsters? Spoiler: yes- Tangy plants pollinated themselves during a neglect session. Nature finds a way. 

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