High on Home Grown, The Cannabis Podcast

In this week’s Grow Guides, we dive into the world of Korean Natural Farming (KNF) and JADAM, breaking down what they are, how they work, and why so many home growers are starting to pay attention. We give a clear overview of the philosophy behind KNF and JADAM, low-cost, biology-driven growing that focuses on working with nature rather than fighting it. Then we get into the practical side, includ...

In this week’s interview we have the pleasure of sitting down with our new panel member, DC Smee! You may have heard Smee on some of our recent episodes, so we thought it was time to have a proper chat and let you get to know him a little better. We talk about how he first discovered the podcast, how he became part of the Percys Grow Room community, and his journey as a grower. We also dive into t...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re covering a mix of tribute, progress, education, and important new research: Macky begins with a tribute to Dr. Elaine Ingham, a pioneer in soil biology whose work has influenced growers around the world. A huge loss to the living soil community and a legacy that will continue to shape natural growing for years to come. He also shares the story of...

In this week’s Grow Guides, we’re talking about something that doesn’t get enough attention until it’s too late, fire and electrical safety in the grow room. We break down the real risks behind overloaded sockets, cheap extension leads, poor wiring, and badly installed lighting. We also cover how to properly calculate electrical load, why breakers and RCDs matter, and how small mistakes can quietl...

In this week’s interview we have the return of South Guerrilla Army, a guerrilla grower from the UK. Over the last few years, SGA has been growing cannabis guerrilla-style around the UK and doing pretty well! But this year, his crop was discovered by the police and destroyed. We hear his story, what happened to his grow, what he plans to do this year, and get some advice on what not to do when gro...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re covering a mix of criticism, policy changes, crime reports, and some fascinating scientific developments: Macky opens with headlines warning that legalisation may have been a “big mistake,” as some health experts claim to be seeing worse outcomes. We take a closer look at the claims and the wider context behind the narrative. John brings news fro...

In this week’s Grow Guides, episode 78, we continue our journey through the most iconic strains of all time, focusing on the genetics that helped shape modern growing, breeding, and cannabis culture. This time we’re diving into legendary names like Girl Scout Cookies, Granddaddy Purple, Jack Herer, and Amnesia Haze, along with heavy hitters such as Trainwreck, Pineapple Express, Cinderella 99, and...

In this episode, we sit down with Christian Rasmussen to talk about his powerful journey from drug addiction to recovery, and the role that Amanita muscaria played in helping him rebuild his life. Christian shares his personal story openly and honestly, explaining how he discovered the mushroom, why he chose this path, and how it supported his healing process both physically and mentally. We also...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re covering major busts, powerful medical stories, and some interesting shifts in policy and public opinion: Macky starts with a huge find from the BBC, where police discovered a £7.1 million cannabis operation inside a derelict high school. It’s another example of the scale some underground grows are reaching, and the strange locations they’re turn...

In this week’s Grow Guides, we’re taking a trip through cannabis history and breaking down the most iconic strains of all time. The genetics that shaped modern growing, breeding, and consumption as we know it. We talk through legendary names like Skunk #1, Northern Lights, Haze, and Afghani, before moving into modern classics such as White Widow, OG Kush, Chemdawg, and Sour Diesel. We also cover A...

In today’s interview, we sit down with Ken Somerville, host of the YouTube channel It’s All About the Biology. Ken shares his growing journey, his approach to cultivation, and the deeper spiritual connection he has developed through growing and using cannabis. We also talk openly about Ken’s health journey. He’s had several close encounters with death and has dealt with serious health issues along...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re digging into some serious research, real-world consequences, and important policy movement: Macky opens with a study shared by Cromag on Discord, looking at cannabis use before and after legalisation in Canada and how it intersects with mental health status. Published in The Lancet Regional Health, it’s a data-heavy piece that adds much-needed co...

In this week’s Grow Guides, we step away from nutrients, lights, and equipment and focus on something just as important: the mentality of growing. We talk about how obsessing over plants too much often causes more harm than good, and why overcorrecting problems that don’t actually exist is one of the fastest ways to stress a healthy grow into trouble. We also dig into Instagram and comparison bias...

In this week’s interview we have the pleasure of chatting with the founder of Swan Apothecary, Robin Swan! Robin is a holistic health and cannabis medicine specialist. She has been in this industry for over 30 years and has helped thousands of people find herbal medicines to help with many different ailments and illnesses. In this interview we talk about cannabis as a medicine, and how it can help...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re serving up a mix of quirky industry moves, regulatory updates, and progress on medical access across the UK and beyond: Macky kicks things off with a slightly unexpected crossover, as the cannabis industry teams up with chefs in a push to stand out. Including one story involving mustard that definitely raised a few eyebrows. A reminder that brand...

In this week’s episode of Grow Guides, episode 74, we’re taking a hard look at some of the most common myths that confuse, frustrate, and stress out home growers, especially beginners. We break down the idea that more nutrients automatically mean bigger buds, why flushing doesn’t magically fix every problem, and why yellow leaves don’t always signal a deficiency. We also tackle the obsession with...

In this week’s interview, we see the return of Ed Tech 64! Ed has been on the show before, so make sure you check out that interview too if you enjoy this one. Ed has been growing cannabis for over 40 years, and now he is running a weekly grow class for seniors so he can help the older generation learn to grow their own medicine. We chat about his classes, his grows, his new studio, and we talk ab...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re digging into policy, science, and some long-overdue clarity in a space that’s often anything but clear: Macky leads with a deep look inside the latest medical cannabis police guidance, breaking down what patients actually need to know, how enforcement is supposed to work, and where misunderstandings still cause unnecessary problems on the ground....

In this week’s Grow Guides, we take a look at making THC-infused gummies for recreational and medical use. We have DC Smee joining us on the panel, as he has been making lots of gummies at home recently, so I thought we could pick his brain to figure out what method he is using, so you can follow him step by step too. We talk about the machines Smee uses, how he makes the FECO, how he infuses the...

In this episode, we sit down with Yellow Skunk Farms, an indoor grower doing things a little differently, and doing them exceptionally well. His setup is all-natural, built around a living soil raised bed inside his garage, complete with a small flowing water feature that helps create one of the most natural indoor growing environments we’ve ever seen. Yellow Skunk walks us through how the grow wa...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re covering a wide mix of enforcement, research, and political moves from both sides of the Atlantic: Macky starts with a major UK bust after police seized two tonnes of cannabis during a farm raid in Blackrod, according to the BBC. A huge operation that raises familiar questions about scale, enforcement priorities, and who really pays the price whe...

Another fun episode before we get back into the main swing of things next week! This weeks grow guides we discuss our predictions for 2026 and make a Bingo Card for the yearly predictions too. This was a great suggestion from Margaret and a lot of fun too. So join us with your own predictions! Make a bingo card of your own and let us know what you have on it over on the forum at Percys Grow Room. ...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re covering a mix of serious reform talk, strange police encounters, and some genuinely wild crime stories: Macky opens with a strong letter arguing why it’s time to legalise cannabis in the UK, laying out the case for reform and why the current system continues to fail everyone involved. He then shares a bizarre BBC News story from Penzance, where...

In this week’s Grow Guides we’re mixing recovery, maintenance, future planning, and a bit of community housekeeping, the perfect reset episode after the festive chaos. We start with how to take a tolerance break without wrecking your sleep, your mood, or your routine. No monk-level discipline required, just practical ways to reset without suffering for it. Then we get into properly cleaning bongs...

In this week’s episode of High on Home Grown, we’re covering a mix of financial forecasting, legal outcomes, health policy, and youth-related research: Macky kicks things off with a forward-looking discussion on what investors should be paying attention to as we head toward 2026, following rescheduling moves in the US. Hype is everywhere, but we break down what could actually matter once the dust...