Your Average Grow

Rev is joined by his co host Big Green Guy of Green Guy Genetics and our guest and friend Jay Sa.

Rev is flanked with salt growers this episode so we finally dive into the world of salts, you've asked for it weirdly and here it is.

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and go with Frog

Welcome back to The Circle! In our first episode of the year, regular co-hosts Reverend Pirate Frog, howlingbuds, stoney alpinist, and tootall are joined by a very special last-minute guest: Cumin. Stepping in with only ten minutes' notice after our scheduled guest had a "chicken-related" family emergency, Cumin helps us ring in the new year with a deep dive into genetics, garden tech, and a little bit of unexpected "therapy"

Shout out Chaos Goblin for the intro

In this episode, we cover:

• New Year’s Recaps: From tootall’s harrowing drive through a "cyclon...

A Brief Holiday Message from Cumin and Rev

The Circle Presents: All I Want for Christmas is a Stable Environment

Get into the holiday spirit with The Circle as our ever-chippy host, Reverend Pirate Frog, is joined by Howlingbuds, Stoney Alpinist, and tootall for the final episode of the year

. This official holiday special dives deep into the "grow talk" you love, mixed with plenty of festive cheer and the usual family-style roasting. 

This episode’s highlights include:

• The Cannabis Hand Grenade: Stoney Alpinist breaks down the secrets behind his incredible kokedama-style cannabonsai—a "coconut grenade" made of moss and soi...

Ganic and Judas join Rev to start things off after a minor inconvenience saw our RSS feed deleted and all past episodes deleted.

Upwards and onwards

Don't be a dick,

Mind your own business

and Go with Frog

Join your co-hosts Reverend Pirate Frog, Stoney Alpinist, Howlingbuds, and Tootall as they dive into the chaos of life, garden updates, and highly debated appetizer choices!

In this episode: 

Incredible Grows & Challenging Feats: Howlingbuds shares updates on his impressive small pot organic grow, featuring the towering Tangy Fox Toe beast and the "sexiest plant" he's ever grown, the short and squat Moon Diamonds.

Hear about his battles with high room temps and his unique method of using ceramic reptile heaters. Plus, Howling details his plans for preserving beautiful purple leaves and even buds u...

Welcome to Your Average Grow (YAG): Chapter Two!

The community is central to YAG—as Howling mentioned, you guys are YAG, we're just a part of it".

Following the unexpected departure of co-host Johnny, Rev along with Stoney Alpinist and Howlingbuds are joined by their friends TooTall and Phive.

Chapter Two sees YAG evolve into a new, community-focused format.

Rev has decided not to replace Johnny with another permanent co-host, he won't force something that can't be forced. Instead, the main show will transition to a rotating host of several different pe...

It is with great sadness YAG must inform you that Johnny Apple has decided to move on to other things. The quality of the audio in this episode isn't the best, but it is Johnny's last so it needed to be heard.

Dude lost his mind

The Circle welcomes the Chief Worm Wrangler himself, Robbie Sterling of Missouri Worm Supply, to dive deep into the worm business, organic growing, and the secret sauce behind phenomenal fungal dominant castings!

Robbie shares the fascinating origin story of his business, starting as a necessity during the pandemic when fertilizer prices exploded. He explains how he went from a beginner's worm tower to managing 3 to 5 million worms and shipping products nationwide in just two years.

This episode is packed with invaluable, high-level knowledge and practical tips for home growers and aspiring vermicomposters: 

The S...

Whatupdoegrow313 joins us to talk about his Detroit style
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The Circle co-hosts Johnny Apple, Reverend Pirate Frog, Stoney Alpinist, and Howlingbuds welcome back our honorary co-host, the one and only Alebrije, for a hilarious and highly informative episode diving into his highly anticipated new drop and the chaos of the 4th Annual alebrije cannabonsai competition 

Life Updates & Bonsai Insanity Kicking off the show, the hosts congratulate Howling on the newest member of his family: he has adopted a second Rottweiler, aptly named Ivan von Derp!

Howling shares his battle against mold mites that ruined his initial cannabonsai entries, despite using a favorite frog p...

Our buddy Matfrat joins us to discuss his grow style and his travels to cannabis events

In this episode, we welcome Nik from Rooted Leaf to the Circle to discuss a revolutionary approach to feeding cannabis that is perfect for the homegrower focusing on natural and regenerative inputs.

Nik breaks down the science behind carbon-based fertilization and how it is changing the game for increasing potency and yield!
Key Highlights You Won't Want to Miss:

• Carbon as a Macronutrient: Learn why Rooted Leaf treats carbon as the most important macronutrient. Since cannabinoids and terpenes are 80-90% carbon by weight, Nik explains how feeding carbon directly into plant pathways significantly boosts th...

BGG joins us to discuss his new drop
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Too Tall joins us on this episode of The Circle

Johnny and Rev revisit YAG's 3rd birthday party in Chicago, We talk about Johnny's new tent set up and eventual release of another round of Rev's penny pinch
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Unleash the Secrets of Living Soil with Luna Whitcomb! 

Get ready to dive deep into the groundbreaking world of terroir, organic cultivation, soil food web, and growing stinky plants in big ass pots with our guest, Luna Whitcomb, on this episode of The Circle!

Luna reveals how every element – from soil composition, light spectrum, and water quality to microbial biodiversity – profoundly influences the genetic expression and aromatic profile of your plants.

In this must-listen episode, you'll discover:

• The Science of Terroir: Understand how location, environment, and precise soil building can create truly u...

Our friend GanjaLlama joins us
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We’re thrilled to fulfill Howling’s goal and be able to have Jinxproof join us on a special edition of the The Circle. Sit with us as Johnny, Rev, Stoney, and Howling learn more about the man behind creations like 9lb hammer but just as importantly we dive into his positive outlook, glassblowing, dog showing, and more. We learn about the meaning behind the strain named Shangrila (hint: it relates to Pearl Jam), the massive collection of dunny’s, and the impact a positive mindset can have on your grow and with others. Sit down, grab a 9lb hammer...

Welcome to another episode of The Circle with hosts Reverend Pirate Frog, Johnny Apple, Stoney Alpinist, and Howlingbuds. 
We have one of our favorite guests and sponsor, Alebrije. Join the circle of friends as we talk about the upcoming Chicago popup, the vandal hoodie presale, upcoming collaboration with our favorite hot sauce maker Sam Sa’House,  and the stable lineage of Tangy Tibuguana.
Also, get your small pots and creative ideas ready, as we talk about the upcoming 4th annual Bonsai grow along starting in September

The last of the DND group joins us finally, Growmie talks his breeding project and his in ability to fully embrace any one growing style
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This week on The Circle, the gang is back together as Stony makes his highly anticipated return after a six-and-a-half-month sabbatical (well, not that long but it sure felt like it), much to the delight of the hosts who clearly missed him dearly.Welcome back to an episode of The Circle with hosts Johnny Apple, Reverend Pirate Frog, Stoney Alpinist, and Howlingbuds.  The episode quickly dives into some fascinating gardening discussions:• **The Mystery of the Loofah**: Johnny shares his unique experience growing loofah plants, revealing that the leaves, when rubbed, incredibly smell just like ballpark nacho cheese!. He also exp...

"Welcome to another episode of Your Average Grow with co-hosts Johnny Apple and The Reverend Pirate Frog. In this episode we touch on why you shouldn’t put up with a duck bully, or frog bully for that matter, as well as how to have a thriving worm population in your garden beds, managing multiple worm bins, Johny’s conversion to the autoflower side, and managing challenges with indoor and outdoor cultivation like humidity. We also touch upon the desire for safe, tested medicine and frustrations with the gray market as well as how “apothecary b******t” is indeed not b...

Ducks, Dabs, and Questionable Decisions This week on The Circle, we mourn not having Stoney on and recap Freedumb Fest 2025—where the weed was fire, the ducks were fertilizing, and someone definitely dressed like Uncle Sam on acid. Plus, reviews on the Night Owl Hippie Slayer x Durban Poison photoperiod cross that'll slap you behind the eyes and glue you to the couch.Also: humidity struggles, moldy basements, and a heartwarming shoutout to the friend we all miss (Stoney ). Grow nerds, here's your hit:- Why ducks and duck pond water might be the ultimate closed loop for your garden...

Don't Flinch, It's Time to Penny Pinch! The Bare Minimum Grow: Soil, Sensors & Savvy HarvestsAlongside @reverend_pirate_frog, circle cohosts @howlingbuds and @stoney_alpinist, fill the gap @johnny__apple__ left behind for a special edition of YAG to present a multi-part series focused on achieving a cannabis grow "as cheap as possible" for cheapskates like Rev.We focus on bare essentials, soil and moisture management, and what investments you should make now or later on once you have your first win.The episode dives into the core challenge: establishing a bare minimum setup for a first-time photo or auto...

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Come sit back with The Circle as we talk about our gardening adventures, from new beds to upcycling soil, then dive deep into grow light technology, debating efficacy and the wild world of under-canopy lighting.Plus, Johnny gives us a hilarious (and male-heavy!) update on his outdoor autoflower journey.  It’s good for a few quacks.We also fire up the ovens for a sizzling discussion on pizza making (wood-fired vs. gas!) and reveal our ultimate favorite BBQ items, complete with expert tips for perfect pies and beanDon’t miss our personal garden updates on various strains from Mass Medic...

The Circle circles back and catches up

Johnny couldn't make it so Rev called a Ginger SummitThanks to Flamm for joining us

Cumin or cumin you decide Consider the source alwaysWe appreciate you listening to this chaos! Come keep us company!

Our buddy Ganic joins us to talk closing the loop

Uncle Bob Joins usConsider the source always

Our Deer friend Alebrije ( see what we did there ) joins us before setting off on his world tour with only one stop....

Too Tall Joins us to bully RevConsider the source always

Captain Autoflower joins The Circle

Humminbird finally joins ushttps://humminbirdhills.com/Consider the source always

Daz from NightOwl Seeds joins The Circle

'Flamm joins us

GreenVelvetFarms joins us!Consider the source always

Your Average Grow would like to thank you! Yes you, We appreciate you listening to this chaos!Come keep us company!Follow the show on IG https://instagram.com/youraveragegrow?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Johnny and Rev talk about thingsConsider the source always

YAG's Official artist Charles Budkowski joins us to reflect on the poor choices that led to that title. Johnny isn't here this week so we apologize for Rev, Johhny is truly the better half of Frapple

We are stoked to be joined by Tad Hussey from KiS Organics Check out their site https://www.kisorganics.com/and his podcast Cannabis Cultivation & Science

Mr. Judas joins usConsider the source always

Sam Sa'house and Alebrije Genetics joins ushttps://www.samsahouse.com/

Happy Burns night or however you're supposed to say it!A Huge thanks to Flam for everything!!go check out his stuff https://www.albaautomatics.com/Grateful Nerd joins us to talk all kinds of nonsense Go check them out https://www.youtube.com/@TheGratefulNerdGrows

Just two dudes being dudes talking dude stuffConsider the source alwaysWe appreciate you listening to this chaos! Come keep us company!

Happy New Year

Just the two of us...........Consider the source always

Grow N The Mitten joins us on this circle

Another DND heavy episode with our buddy Dinosaurr

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The one the only Alebrije Genetics joins us for the Thanksgiving episode, finally!Check out the site for his upcoming drop https://www.alebrijegenetics.com/

Our buddy Grow GanicNC joins us to cluck about chickens and growing towards a homesteadConsider the source always

We surprised Howling with our favorite Scot as Flamm joins us on this episode of the Circle, with Stoneys absence we forse him to leadCongratulations Mr and Mrs Johnny AppleWe love you two

Johnny bitched and moaned about lack of photoperiod talk so we brought in our friend The Terp Therapist to help Johnny cure what ails him.

We apologize for the delay, Howling and Johnny have finally buried the hatchet and united against our dear friend Chuck.Enough nonsense we are back, Episode art by YAG DnD weirdo Unclebob. He's far too talented to hang out with us

Its almost fall so we talk about almost fall things almost...Consider the source always

Howling finally leads an episode all about wolves or something

Yag was live for episode 100 with the circle on youtube. here is the mishaps.

Count down to 100........

We check in on everybody's garden

Nerd grows and The Grateful Gardener join us and it gets weird, weirder than normal.Go check out their YouTube and podcasts.Consider the source alwaysWe appreciate you listening to this chaos! Come keep us company!

Johnny wants to log his journey this is his first episode solo.

Garden updates and Johnny's worm bin talkConsider the source alwaysWe appreciate you listening to this chaos! Come keep us company!

We check in on everybody's garden

Worms, Worms and some worm talk, people surprisingly asked for it so we delivered for once.Rev mentioned a series of YouTube videos, check them out here https://www.youtube.com/@CaptainMattsWorms. Tell them Your Average Grow sent you, he doesn't know who we are but it would be funny.Consider the source alwaysWe appreciate you listening to this chaos! Come keep us company!

Johnny And Rev sit down with BadgersBunkWe appreciate you listening to this chaos! Come keep us company!

YAG is back........................... Johnny and Rev catch up, sorry about that.

GirlGoGrow joins us to talk about things I think.

Alebrije Genetics joins the circle once again to share some info about his newest drop, third annual cannabonsai, and more future projects.....get all Info and buy his seeds at https://www.alebrijegenetics.com/

The circle is back and talking about things

Happy Mothers Day, in honor of mothers everywhere listen to two dudes talk about chickens and stuff.....

We talk photos, garden resets and Rev quits

Phive1Baked finally joins us YAG!follow him @Phive1Baked

The Big Green Guy Leads the circle this time and he wasn't even given time to prepare

Johnny leads this circleAlso Happy Easter

Hypnogrow joins YAG to enlighten us on her totes of pretty plantsfollow her on IG @hypnogrowWe appreciate you listening to this chaos! Come keep us company!

Howling was supposed to host but he was slightly influenced by some blueberry OJ, Johnny tells sparky stories ,Stoney goes purple and Rev we believe was there.Also Happy Saint Patrick's Day to Zankief the Microbe shepherd

The Grateful Gardner joins us on the circle this week

After talking about his Cherry Bangarang on The Circle, Frostfire Seeds has been kind enough to join us this week to chat about his drop and other nonsenseCheck out https://www.frostfireseeds.com/ or follow on IG @frostfireseedsWe appreciate you listening to this chaos! Come keep us company!

The Circle is back and solving all of the worlds issues, or something

Finally our good friend joins us on the show! Charles Budkowski tips the balance back toward the best Coast follow him on IG @charles_budkowski We appreciate you listening to this chaos! Come keep us company!

Johnny and Rev record another early morning sesh

Emily from Moonstone Plant joins us from her forest hovel Follow her on IG @moonstoneplantsand check out her store https://www.etsy.com/shop/moonstoneplants?ref=shop_sugg_market

Our Scottish friend Flammulated Owl joins us for a wee chin wagfollw him on IG flammulated_.owlWe appreciate you listening to this chaos! Come keep us company!