Are you ready to live a full spectrum lifestyle? In this chat with Ryan Sprague, the founder & co owner of Highly Optimized, we explore a healthy cannabis infused lifestyle, what it means to do the inner work, and the value of growing plant medicine with conscious intention. If you’re feeling the gentle nudges of desire to expand your life beyond your current experience, this potcast is for you. It’s also for canna curious souls seeking to grow your relationship with cannabis and integrate plant medicine as a tool to optimize your day to day. Excellent resources and affiliate deals in these show notes.
Read MoreMeet Canna Country’s legacy cannabis farmers to understand the ramifications of the corporate cannabis trade-off of quality for quantity. We explore our favorite plant through the experience of farmers whose bond with cannabis and the land runs three generations deep. Not only do we get harvest tips for our personal grows, but we also discuss the art of cultivation and shopping for cannabis. And the tough conversations and family sacrifice involved in maintaining their way of life.
Read MorePenny Barthel, the author of The Cannabis Gardener, guides us through envisioning cannabis in our springtime garden setup and the practical steps to get 'er growin'. Penny also shares great tips for choosing the right seeds for both you and your garden climate. We also discuss the wellness perks of being a backyard cannabis gardener.
Read MoreIf you or someone you love is struggling with chronic pain and opiate dependency, this potcast is for you. But it’s also for anyone feeling stuck or needing encouragement to dive into a purpose-driven life. Today’s guest shares his journey from chronic pain to craft cannabis. And his joy in making cannabis cultivation fun, affordable, and successful for the canna-curious home gardener.
Read MoreApril is here, and y’all, even in a pandemic, spring has sprung. The forced slow down, and human separation has created an opportunity to deepen our connections with nature. We’re digging into casual cannabis gardening with my name twin, Johanna Silver, a James Beard Award-winning author who writes mostly about plants and people. Johanna’s second book, Growing Weed in the Garden: A No-Fuss, Seed-to-Stash Guide to Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation, was released at the end of March, just in time for your spring planting projects.
Read MoreYou asked for more ideas for cannabis sherpas in-training. And help tackling the consumption and dosing self-doubt issue. And last but certainly not least, how can home growers outside of adult-use states locate and purchase seeds to get your cannabis garden party started. So much juicy goodness in these show notes.
Read MoreIf you're a cannabis growing novice or simply too damn busy to figure out how to grow dank weed for your personal stash, then this potcast is for you. Meet The Cannon from Black Sail Market. Learn the benefits of autoflowering cannabis seeds. And download your FREE "Getting Started Guide" with shopping list + product links + "How To" tips from Keith at Black Sail Farms.
Read MoreJo's answering a couple of questions from the Casually Baked tribe this week - A grower battling the smells of his trade and a listener who's not sold on the Firefly2. If you're canna curious, don't miss this episode.
Read MoreRaw cannabis is a nutritionally dense and potent medication and a great alternative for patients seeking the medicinal benefits of cannabis without the psychoactive effects the plant is traditionally known for. Curious green thumbs, check out this episode and see if you're ready to grow your own Mary Jane multi-vitamin.
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