High on Home Grown, The Cannabis Podcast

It's Listener Mail time once again, and this week's episode is packed with practical growing advice, community questions, and the usual dose of High on Home Grown banter! We kick things off by discussing one of the most common indoor growing pests: fungus gnats. The panel shares their favourite methods for preventing and controlling infestations, including biological controls like beneficial nemat...

Here are the news stories from this weeks show: Macky: Who Really Benefits from Britain’s Medical Cannabis System?   Smee: Police officer's sense of smell sniffs out force's 'biggest ever cannabis farm' in Mansfield | ITV News Calendar   Dr. Margaret: Cracking open a can of cannabis — America's new pastime - Canadian Affairs   Billy: Strain Review - Greyscales - Medical cannabis quality control. J...

It's time for another Listener Mail episode, and this week the High on Home Grown community has sent in another fantastic mix of growing questions, cannabis science, and a few fun topics to keep the conversation flowing. We start by discussing how to manage high temperatures in the grow room, what excessive heat does to cannabis plants during both veg and flower, and the best ways to keep your env...

In this episode, I sit down with Rhaukeem Connor, owner of Diamond Tree Dispensary in New York, for a wide-ranging conversation about cannabis, business, politics, and the journey that led him to where he is today. Rhaukeem shares his personal history with cannabis, including his early experiences, previous run-ins with the law, and how those experiences shaped his views on prohibition and legalis...

This week on High on Home Grown, we cover some of the biggest cannabis and drug policy stories from around the world, along with a brutally honest review of UK medical cannabis. Macky: Sent in by Lob Barmey: Irish committee recommends decriminalisation of all drug possession for personal use - BBC News   Smee: Father says NHS approval of cannabis based-medicine for epilepsy is 'nothing special' |...

It's Listener Mail time again, and this week the High on Home Grown community keeps the questions coming, covering everything from grow room troubleshooting to podcast ideas, with plenty of laughs in between! We kick things off by discussing whether LED grow lights really cause calcium and magnesium deficiencies, or if there's more to the story than growers often realise. We also answer questions...

Here are the news stories we covered in thi weeks show: Macky: Border Force secures its largest ever cannabis seizure - GOV.UK   Smee: Legalized Cannabis Does Not Increase Consumption - Neuroscience News   Dr. Margaret:  Scientists found a cannabis compound that relieves pain without the high | ScienceDaily   John: Supreme Court rules government can’t restrict gun rights for casual drug use This w...

It's time for another Listener Mail episode, where the High on Home Grown community brings the questions and the panel does its best to provide the answers! This week we dive into one of the most dreaded topics for growers: powdery mildew, botrytis, and other plant diseases. We discuss how to spot the early warning signs, what conditions allow these problems to thrive, and the steps growers can ta...

This week on High on Home Grown, we cover a wide range of stories spanning health, policy, hemp innovation, and the ongoing battle for cannabis seed rights. Macky: Using cannabis for sleep isn't harmless – it can trap people in a cycle of dependency   Smee: UK Medical Cannabis Specialists Discuss the Rise of CBG | Releaf UK   Dr. Margaret: Cannabis foods and flowers face crackdown wave in Europe |...

It's time for another Listener Mail episode, and as always, the High on Home Grown community brings the questions that get us thinking! This week we discuss the relationship between compost and pest management, and whether using homemade compost indoors carries the same risks as bringing pests in from the garden. We also dive into outdoor growing, covering the common pests, diseases, and warning s...

In this episode, we welcome Boudica Seeds back to the show to tackle one of the most debated topics in cannabis culture: black ash vs white ash. Does black ash really mean your cannabis is poor quality? Is white ash a sign of perfectly grown flower? Or have growers and smokers been chasing a myth for years? We dive deep into the science and the speculation, discussing what actually affects the way...

This week on High on Home Grown, we cover a mix of international cannabis law, medical research, and major policy developments that could shape the future of the industry. Macky:  Australian woman faces jail time over alleged cannabis vape liquid in Indonesia - ABC News   Smee: Medical Cannabis Driving Rules UK | 2026 Guide Dr. Margaret: Vertanical Secures FDA Breakthrough Designation for Cannabis...

This week marks the start of our summer Listener Mail series, where we answer your questions, share our opinions, and dive into some of the topics that matter most to home growers and cannabis enthusiasts. In this episode, we discuss drug driving tests, how they work, the challenges they present for cannabis consumers, and some practical considerations for staying on the right side of the law. We...

In this episode, Macky sits down with Dan from Legal Growers UK for an in-depth discussion about home cultivation, cannabis law, and the future of reform in the UK. Dan joins us to explain the goals of Legal Growers UK, the arguments for allowing adults to grow their own plants, and some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding home cultivation. We explore the current legal landscape, discuss the...

Here are the stories we covered in this weeks show: Macky:  How paranoia led to the death of a 93-year-old in Desborough - BBC News   Smee: 98% of UK mental health patients report improvement from medical cannabis - leafie Three jailed after former nightclub converted into cannabis farm - BBC News   Dr. Margaret:  Japan Health Ministry Announces Ban On Cannabinol   John: New Changes To ATF Gun For...

In this week’s episode, we wrap up Season 2 of Grow Guides with a relaxed but important conversation about the reality of growing cannabis at home, and why it’s nowhere near as complicated as many people think. We give a simple overview of the growing process from seed to harvest, touching on the key stages growers need to understand while also reminding listeners that perfection is not required t...

This week we spoke with Dan, a cannabis activist from the UK. Dan has some interesting ideas that he believes could help push the UK government towards legalising cannabis for recreational use. He is part of an organisation called Legal Grower UK, and we chat with him about his ideas, what he thinks is going to work, what he sees for the future of cannabis in the UK, and much more. We also have a...

Here are the stories we cover in this weeks show: Macky:  Warnings the medicinal cannabis industry could turn deadly without tougher regulation | ITV News Channel   Smee: Police defend decision to dismantle another Leicester cannabis grow | Leicestershire Live   Dr. Margaret: Marijuana Can Play A Role In Combating Obesity, Contrary To Stereotypes About Lazy Stoners With The Munchies, New Federally...

In this week’s Listener Mail episode, we answer a huge range of questions from the amazing High on Home Grown community, covering everything from soil health and trichome production to dream grow setups and the future of cannabis laws in the USA. We discuss compacted living soil and how to keep soil healthy throughout a grow, whether growers ever find that one “perfect strain” they’d be happy with...

Here are the new stories we covered this week: Macky:  Cannabis: it’s medicine if you’re rich enough – a crime if you’re not   Smee: Navigating Medical Cannabis Access: A Family's Journey Through UK Prescribing Challenges - Hemp Gazette   Billy:  Bedrocan announced the launch of Bedromed, a new range of products designed to offer its pharmaceutical grade cannabinoids in more modern forms of admini...

In this week’s Grow Guides, we focus on how to rescue and recover damaged cannabis plants when things don’t go to plan. We cover the most common types of plant damage growers run into, including broken branches, nutrient burn, light stress, deficiencies, heat damage, overwatering, and transplant shock. More importantly, we explain how to identify the real cause of the problem before making things...

In this episode, we sit down with author Tom Sadira, creator of a unique cannabis-inspired sci-fi series that blends futuristic storytelling with cannabis culture, philosophy, and imagination. We talk about how Tom got started as a writer, where the inspiration for the series came from, and how cannabis has influenced his creative process and world building. The conversation moves through science...

In this weeks episode of cannabis news we cover the following stories: Macky: New research raises concerns about safety of higher-THC medicinal cannabis products in Australia   Smee: High Street mini-marts selling cocaine, cannabis and prescription drugs, BBC secret filming reveals   Dr. Margaret: RCMP disrupts multi-million dollar cannabis distribution network   Billy:   Cannabis MSOs sued in fed...

In this week’s Grow Guides, we discuss one of the most common reasons people turn to medical cannabis, pain relief. We break down the different types of pain people use cannabis for, including chronic pain, inflammation, nerve pain, and muscle discomfort, and talk about how cannabinoids and terpenes may play a role in managing symptoms. We also cover different consumption methods, from inhalation...

In this week’s episode, we mix Grow Guides with a hands-on interview as we sit down with Boudica Seeds to break down how to make feminised seeds at home. We go through the fundamentals of the process, including how feminisation works, the techniques used to reverse plants, and what to look out for when selecting the right genetics. Boudica Seeds shares practical advice from real breeding experienc...