High on Home Grown, The Cannabis Podcast

In this weeks cannabis news, we cover the following stories: Macky: Durham teen arrested in Malaysia for cannabis offences | The Northern Echo   Smee: Don’t toss cannabis leaves: Scientists found rare compounds with medical potential | ScienceDaily Dr. Margaret: Cannabis users don't like pesticides: survey | the oz. Billy: Patients Choose Medical cannabis instead of opioids:   John: Trump administ...

In this week’s Grow Guides, we tackle a question that catches out growers at all levels, how much light is actually too much? We break down what happens when plants are pushed beyond their limits, including light stress, bleaching, and stalled growth, and explain why more light doesn’t always mean more yield. It’s all about giving plants what they can actually use, not just blasting them with inte...

In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Boudica Seeds, a brand new UK-based seed bank, to talk about what it takes to start a breeding company from the ground up. We discuss how the business came to life, the strains currently on offer, and the process behind creating stable, high-quality seeds. From selection and breeding techniques to the challenges of building a reputation in a competi...

In this weeks show we look at the following stories: Macky: Trump administration reclassifies cannabis as less dangerous - BBC News   Smee:  Glasgow influencer jailed for smuggling £150,000 of cannabis - BBC News   Dr. Margaret: Study: NY cannabis packaging law did not reduce child ingestions   Billy:  Cannabis Industry Council Releases Global Guide for Patients Travelling with Medical Cannabis  ...

In this week’s Grow Guides, episode 87, we take a deep dive into the evolution of autoflowering cannabis plants! From its some what "humble" beginnings to the high-quality genetics we see today. We start with ruderalis and the origins of autoflowers, explaining how this unique subspecies made automatic flowering possible in the first place. Then we move into the early days of auto breeding, includ...

In this week’s interview we see the return of our good friend Bryan! Bryan has been working hard on his own business, Rubber Ducky Isopods, and joins us to share how it’s all going and how you could potentially start something similar yourself. As always, we don’t just stick to one topic. We go off on a few tangents and get into all sorts, from business and mindset to parenting, philosophy, theolo...

In this weeks news we cover the following news stories: Macky: Trump rolls out Joe Rogan for White House psychedelics announcement and jokes he’d like some meds for anxiety | The Independent   Smee:  First conviction secured against landlord enabling cannabis factories across multiple properties | Bedfordshire Police   Dr. Margaret: High-Risk Behavior? What Your Patients Should Know About Cannabis...

In this week’s Grow Guides, episode 86, we focus on one of the most important topics for any home grower, preventing disasters before they happen. We break down the biggest risks growers face, starting with heatwaves and temperature spikes, and how quickly things can go wrong if your environment isn’t under control. We also cover power cuts and equipment failures, and why having a plan in place ca...

Today with chat with the founder of the grow lighting company "MIGRO" and the creator of the YouTube channel by the same name! This guys knows his stuff when it comes to LED lighting technology. He has been on the show a few times before, but it has been a while since his last appearance. So I thought it was time to get him back on and find out what's new with LED grow lights, and how things are g...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we cover a mix of emotional stories, tech developments, policy tweaks, and industry growing pains: Macky has a powerful BBC story about a family who say medical cannabis “cost my brother everything,” raising difficult questions about access, cost, and the realities some patients face under current systems. John is… well, still cheerleading ;) Smee brin...

In this week’s Grow Guides, episode 85, we discuss cannabis grafting, a technique that allows you to combine multiple plants into one. We start by explaining what grafting is and how it works, before getting into why growers might want to try it, from preserving genetics to running multiple strains on a single plant. From there, we walk you through a step-by-step grafting guide, covering the tools...

In this episode, we welcome back Robin Swan from Swan Apothecary for a fascinating conversation that blends history, herbal knowledge, and hands-on experience. Robin shares the story of her family’s background and how it shaped her journey into natural medicine, along with the inspiration behind Swan Apothecary and how the company has grown over time. We dive into how she creates her herbal remedi...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we cover a mix of serious headlines, legal cases, and shifting trends across the cannabis landscape: Macky begins with a tragic story out of Oldham, where four men lost their lives inside a locked cannabis factory. The incident has been described as “gross incompetence,” raising serious questions about safety, exploitation, and the risks tied to illega...

In this week’s Grow Guides, episode 84, we cover some key techniques that can take your grow from decent to dialled in properly. We start with how to preserve terpenes, looking at what actually causes terpene loss and how to protect those flavours and aromas right through harvest, drying, and curing. Then we break down how to calculate electricity costs, helping you understand exactly what your gr...

In this episode, we sit down with Rasta Jeff from Irie Genetics for a real and unfiltered conversation about the challenges facing breeders and content creators right now. Jeff talks about having his social media accounts shut down, his YouTube content being censored, and what it’s like trying to share knowledge in an environment that’s becoming increasingly restrictive. We also get into the upcom...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re covering a mix of research headlines, local oddities, and regulatory concerns from across the scene: Macky kicks things off with a study suggesting medicinal cannabis may not be effective for anxiety or depression. As always, we look beyond the headline and dig into what the research actually shows, and what might be missing from the conversation...

In this week’s Grow Guides, episode 83, we take a step back and look at how cannabis growing has evolved over the years. From the early days of hot, noisy setups to the more refined and efficient methods we see today. We start with old-school HID grow rooms, where high heat and high power bills were just part of the game, before moving into the rise of early hydroponic systems that pushed growth r...

In this episode, we sit down with Peter Olander, founder of the drinks company Happie, to talk about building a brand in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the industry. Peter shares the story behind Happie, how the idea came to life, and the challenges of launching and scaling a beverage company in a space that’s still finding its footing. We discuss product development, consumer trends, and w...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re covering a mix of patient advocacy, strange real-world stories, policy progress, and promising new research. Macky kicks things off with news of Patient Protect, a new initiative designed to support UK medical cannabis patients who face discrimination in workplaces, housing, and everyday life. It’s a step toward better protection and awareness fo...

In this week’s Grow Guides, we’re focusing on the small tools that make a big difference in the grow room. Not the big-ticket items like lights or tents, but the everyday tools growers rely on to keep plants healthy and problems under control. We talk about the essentials like EC and PPM meters, pH pens, and hygrometers, explaining why accurate measurements can save you a lot of headaches. We also...

In this episode we sit down with Cefyn Jones, founder of The Hemp Hound Agency, to talk about the current state of the cannabis and hemp industry in the UK. Cefyn shares his experience working within the sector, explaining the challenges businesses face, the opportunities that still exist, and how the industry continues to evolve despite complicated regulations and slow-moving policy. We discuss h...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we cover a mix of heartfelt tributes, strange crime stories, new research, and policy changes happening across the world. Macky starts with the launch of a campaign in memory of a mother who played an important role in changing the UK’s medical cannabis laws. It’s a powerful reminder of the real people behind the push for reform and the lasting impact...

In this week’s Grow Guides episode, we take an honest look at the realities of growing at home. The things people don’t always talk about before starting their first setup. We break down the true cost of growing, from equipment and electricity to the hidden expenses that can creep in over time. We also discuss the time commitment required to properly care for plants, and why growing isn’t quite as...

In this week’s interview we welcome back Dominic Milton Trott! Dominic has joined us a couple of times before, and every single time the conversation goes deep, wide, and into some seriously fascinating territory. If you’re not familiar with him, Dominic is the author of The Drug Users Bible, a harm reduction classic built from firsthand experience. He has personally researched and documented the...

This week on High on Home Grown, the headlines are all over the world! From abandoned British pubs being converted into large-scale cannabis farms, to seniors in Arizona soon having marijuana kiosks in their living communities. Macky kicks things off with the strange and telling story of Britain’s struggling pub trade colliding with the underground grow scene. John brings news from the US, where m...