The Hobby Grow Podcast

This episode we are joined by Bronson from Cyclone Gardens , a longtime home grower and breeder whose cannabis journey stretches from early closet grows in Texas to creating standout hash genetics in Colorado. Bronson has spent years refining his craft through trial and error, old-school forums like Overgrow, commercial nursery work, home breeding projects, and an obsession with finding unique ter...

This episode we are joined by Jarod Farina, aka Chef Roilty , a cannabis chef who went from making hash in Florida to building one of the most unique infused dining experiences in the country. Jarod’s journey runs through underground hash competitions, home grows in Colorado, and eventually into fine dining kitchens including time spent staging at Joël Robuchon Restaurant Las Vegas. I asked Chef R...

This episode we are joined by Fernando Lazcano Tortosa, better known as HedonistGrower . Fernando is a legacy grower with roots in Spain’s underground scene, scaling from guerrilla grows to 100-light operations supplying cannabis clubs, before stepping back and shifting into education, community, and a broader European perspective on cannabis. I asked Fernando to join me today to talk about: * His...

This episode we are joined by Zac Ricciardi, National Cannabis Specialist for BioSafe Systems and my co-author on all things Clean Growing & Clean Growers . Zac and I met through his IPM work, and he has spent years helping growers prevent problems before they start. We dive into what that looks like for hobby growers trying to keep a clean, healthy garden without overcomplicating it. I asked Zac...

This episode we are joined by Terp Fountain Genetics . Terp Fountain is a grower, hash maker, and breeder focused on solventless-first genetics. We originally connected at Indo Expo through his solventless diamonds, and this conversation gets into how years of making hash shaped the way he hunts plants, makes selections, and now breeds for the traits he actually wants to smoke. I asked Terp Founta...

This episode we are joined by Spencer Ploessl of DarkStar Cabins . Spencer is an outdoor home grower, brand builder, and cannabis beverage industry operator whose path into cultivation came through homebrewing, gardening, and a deep curiosity about how things are made. We originally met through LinkedIn through the cannabis beverage industry, and stayed in touch through conversations about growing...

This episode we are joined by Nico of Trichome Science. Nico is a hashmaker, product developer, and former Michelin kitchen chef now working at the forefront of legal cannabis processing in the Netherlands. I first got introduced to his products in Amsterdam through Terps Army and later through The Fairy House events, and we stayed in touch through a shared interest in hash. His perspective is esp...

This episode we are joined by grower and community voice Screwston Scarecrow of Breeder’s Syndicate . Screwston Scarecrow is a longtime home grower with deep experience in seed hunting, verified cuts, and dialing in flower. He’s also one of the mods of Breeder’s Syndicate, and member of the Cannaluminati. We met through The Hobby Grow Discord where he’s been active sharing a variety of grows. I as...

This episode we are joined by Colorado marketer and new outdoor grower Sandra Bergman . Sandra entered the cannabis industry in 2019 as a retail marketer for major Colorado MSOs. Now she is taking her industry background into the backyard, learning outdoor cultivation the hands-on way: growing her own! I asked Sandra to join me today to talk about: * How she moved from cannabis consumer and indust...

This episode we are joined by home grower Alex C . Alex got started growing like many of us, using salts. As he worked alongside others at licensed grows and interacted with other growers at the hydro shop, he learned more about ways to dial in his approach, and he’s now experimenting with organics, compost teas, and microbes to chase better flavor and a more dialed routine. I asked Alex to join m...

This episode we are joined by Australian Cannabis Advocate Jessica Peros of The Green Room HQ , a platform dedicated to shattering stereotypes and normalizing cannabis cultivation and consumption in the land down under. I asked Jessica to join me to talk about: * Her journey among cannabis growers * The Current Cannabis Climate in Australia * The Fight for Legacy in the Face of Legal * Experiences...

This episode we are joined by Colorado home grower Jerry aka Sicko The Barber . Jerry and I met at the Dude Grows Cup last year and got to talking about all things home grow and hash. As someone who has been growing since before medical and recreational, he’s got a unique perspective on how the cultivation scene has changed, as well as some classic stories about Colorado legends. I asked Jerry to...

This episode we are joined by hashish specialist, cultivator, and public speaker, The Dank Duchess . Duchess has long been a force in the global cannabis movement, carrying on the reins of legends like Frenchy Cannoli with hash education and advocacy, as well as her work forming the International Women’s Cannabis Conference. I asked Duchess to join me to talk about: * Her journey as a hobby grower...

This episode we are joined by Hobby Grower and Hash Maker Adam aka IndoOrganic . Adam is currently working as a solventless hashmaker for a vertically integrated grow/dispo in Denver and recently finished a Tissue culture master class which he’s using to start a bioscience lab to serve home growers. In this episode, we talk about: * His journey as a hobby grower * Going from homegrown to licensed...

This episode we are joined by Hobby Grower and Jug Dealer Gabe Fairorth . Gabe got introduced to a cannabis at a young age, and picked up growing after being on Phish tour as he headed back to Montana. After a few years, he eventually made his way to Colorado, finding a home as cannabis legalization gradually spread throughout the state and country. I met Gabe through his work with Sacred Seed and...

This episode we are joined by Oregon Home Grower and Hash Maker Simple Hash . Gavin got his start growing in Colorado during the pandemic, a hobby that quickly grew into a home hash making effort as well. As time went on, he was able to build out a couple home labs to work in that gave him the opportunity to collaborate with other home growers and dial in his tek. In this episode, we talk about: *...

This episode we are joined by Rocky Mountain High 719 , Colorado homegrower and boutique seed bank. Rocky got his start growing as a teenager on a farm, introduced to the plant early on in greenhouses. As time went on, he started collecting seeds from banks he saw in High Times until 210 when shipments started getting confiscated. Forced to grow the seeds he had, Rocky fine-tuned his selection pro...

This episode we are joined by Colin Clark, Colorado homegrower and licensed hemp farmer at Never Winter Botanicals . A native Coloradan, Colin’s been around cannabis for most of his life, eventually going to school for hydroponic cultivation. After college, he came back to Colorado and built a 5,000 sq ft greenhouse to grow hops, in addition to his modest home grow. When craft beer slowed down, Co...

This episode we are joined by BC Glass , Colorado homegrower and prolific glassblower known for his unique bloopers. Brandon was introduced to cannabis at a young age through his brother, and eventually picked up glassblowing the same way. After living in the midwest in a less-than-legal climate, he made his way out to Colorado to grow and blow glass. As his art evolved, so did his pursuits in the...

This episode we are joined by Renie Boss, Texas Homegrower from just Southwest of Houston. Renie got her start growing in the 80s, but took a hiatus until 2015 when she restarted her grow. After blowing out her tents with a sea of green, her grow evolved to her garage, where she explores her passion for the plant. I met RBA through Discord, and wanted to highlight her journey with the plant as som...

This episode we are joined by Leif, aka Regular Grower , Washington State home grower and aspiring home hash maker. Leif was first introduced to cannabis as a youth in Colorado, but got interested in cultivation later on in his adult life. His desire to have better control over the varieties he had access to drove him to grow his own, and his interest in hash has pushed him to continue to evolve a...

This episode we are joined by RARExtracts , Colorado homegrower and Licensed Oklahoma Extractor. RARE got his start on the western slopes, eventually establishing himself in BHO and live sauces before setting up a licensed facility in Oklahoma to produce extracts for the medical market, including RSO. He and I first met at Secret Sesh at City Hall in Denver and reconnected after I moved out to Lon...

This episode we are joined by Nick Sclafani, home grower out of Northern Colorado. Nick started growing way back in 2002, legally since 2008, but took a break for a while, and kicked things back off this year with an outdoor effort. He and I first met through LinkedIn, realizing we lived a few miles apart, and started meeting up for seshes and brews around town. I’ve been keeping an eye on Nick’s...

This episode we are joined by Sonoma Sungrown , home grower and hash maker out of Sonoma County, California. Sunny’s been growing in NorCal since 2007, outdoors since 2020, and has been making hash at home for the last 3 years. Sunny and I first met through his podcast, The Homegrown Hashishin , an extension of the Homegrown Hashishin Society discord. He’s been curating a community at the intersec...

Episode #05: Striking a Balance Between Caregiving & Content Production with Jim Berry | Finding Opportunity at the Intersection of Home Grow & Content, What It Takes to Get 4 a Light in A Home Grow, The Pros & Cons of Monocropping, and a Discussion on Drying & Curing Approaches | Hosted by Ben Owens | www. TheHobbyGrow.com Get full access to The Hobby Grow at benowens.substack.com/subscribe