Professional POV

About Professional POV

WE ARE MORE THAN A WEBSITE, BIGGER THAN A BLOG. Garden Culture is our print magazine. Published bi-monthly by 325 Media, Inc., and distributed in eight countries on three continents. The only magazine in the world dedicated to the art of growing food. We focus on growing in a challenging location, urban gardening, progressive growing techniques, and today’s social issues. Grow your own – no matter where you live. Truly local. Beyond fresh.

Publisher

Garden Culture Magazine

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

9 Jul 2025

Latest episode

25 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

8 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jun 2026

   High-Tech Cultivation with Chad Rigby | Professional POV

   Haley Nagasaki discusses high-tech cultivation with Chad Rigby, Crop Specialist at Grodan. In this Professional POV interview, Chad breaks down the science behind precision growing and crop steering. Learn how Grodan, a Rockwool horticulture division, pioneered Stone Wool as a soil-less substrate.Chad explains that precision growing focuses on maximizing output with minimal inputs through precise application. He details crop steering as managing plant growth by adjusting irrigation and climate settings. Discover how small, frequent irrigation shots promote vegetative growth, while larger, less frequent shots drive generative production. Chad also shares his professional journey, from environmental biology to working with major Canadian producers like Canopy Growth, and offers critical advice on keeping R&D separate from production to maximize success.

2. 

   25 Jun 2026

   Av Singh on Cannabis, Living Soil, and Why Farmers Need Community Again

   In this episode, Haley Nagasaki sits down with Av Singh to talk about what the cannabis industry can learn from organic agriculture, grazing management, and farmer-led knowledge sharing.They unpack the work of the Scotian Cannabis Alliance and why education for consumers still lags behind, how living soil and compost teas actually relate to microbial testing, and why long cures can make a major difference for outdoor cannabis. Av also shares his path through organic ag research, his work with Grow Up and grower-led masterclasses, and how his time with Navdanya and Dr. Vandana Shiva shaped his perspective on seed saving, biodiversity, and the culture of agriculture.You’ll also hear a thoughtful conversation on biostimulants, why “less is more” matters in farming (and life), and a quick detour into analog music, books, and the not-so-secret life of plants.#GardenCulture #CannabisEducation #LivingSoil #OrganicAgriculture #Biostimulants #CompostTea #RegenerativeAgriculture #GrowUpConference #Navdanya #vandanashiva 00:00 Introduction to Cannabis Events in Nova Scotia03:13 Advocacy and Education in the Cannabis Industry05:59 The Importance of Agricultural Culture08:57 Grassroots Movements and Organic Farming Networks11:55 The Role of Technology in Modern Agriculture15:01 The Connection Between Cannabis and Soil Health17:58 Biostimulants and Their Impact on Agriculture20:58 Personal Journey into Cannabis Cultivation23:59 The Evolution of Cannabis Events26:53 Building Community Through Cannabis Conferences29:57 The Evolution of Cannabis Cultivation and Community Engagement36:04 The Spiritual and Medicinal Aspects of Cannabis42:02 Challenges in the Cannabis Industry: Education and Regulation47:53 Creating a Positive Work Environment in Cannabis54:04 The Importance of Reading and Reflection in Professional Growth

3. 

   18 Feb 2026

   From Cannabis to Gourmet Mushrooms: Steven Gallo on Container Farms & Lion’s Mane Steaks

   Host Haley Nagasaki (Garden Culture Magazine) talks with industry OG Steven Gallo—inventor of CubeCaps (2007) and now mushroom grower—about scaling gourmet fungi in Farm Anywhere container farms and launching the Lion’s Mane Steak Company.IN THIS EPISODE• Why containers: hyperlocal, year-round production with tight environmental control • CubeCaps origin story: reducing water & fertilizer use across grow systems • Cultivation nuts & bolts: sawdust + soy hull substrate, grain spawn, ~60% moisture • Fruiting timelines: blue oysters in ~7–9 days; lion’s mane in ~11–14 once in the container • Dialing the room: ~19 °C average, 85–87% RH, simple 12/12 LEDs, remote monitoring (TrolMaster) • Varieties grown: lion’s mane, blue/grey/yellow/pink oysters, king oysters, chestnut • Food innovation: lion’s mane “steaks,” king oyster “bacon,” oyster “chicken” strips, crab cakes • Certifications: GlobalG.A.P. via Ecocert; organic certification in progress • Distribution reality: perishability, freezing/marinating for service; currently Quebec-focused • Home-grow tips: bucket-and-straw hacks, ready-to-fruit bags, and what’s worth it for beginners • Regeneration: spent blocks boosting garden beds—and fruiting againFIND STEVE• Instagram: @cubecap • Sites: cubecap.ca | lionsmainsteak.ca (as shared in the chat) | farmanywhere.ag | farmsmart.caAbout the show: Professional Point of View spotlights growers, makers, and innovators shaping modern cultivation. Subscribe for more conversations from Garden Culture Magazine.#Mushrooms (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mushrooms) #LionsMane (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/lionsmane) #OysterMushrooms (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/oystermushrooms) #ContainerFarming (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/containerfarming) #VerticalFarming (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/verticalfarming) #UrbanAg (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/urbanag) #Quebec (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/quebec) #PlantBased (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/plantbased) #Vegan (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/vegan) #FoodTech (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/foodtech) #ControlledEnvironmentAgriculture (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/controlledenvironmentagriculture) #FarmAnywhere (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/farmanywhere) #CubeCap (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cubecap) #GardenCulture (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/gardenculture)

4. 

   12 Nov 2025

   From Social Work to 50 Acres: Genevieve Newton’s Outdoor Cannabis Playbook | Professional POV

   Haley Nagasaki sits down with cultivator Genevieve Newton for a grounded, on-the-field look at scaling outdoor cannabis with quality and culture. From smudging on Indigenous Peoples Day to fixing tractors and riding out heat, wind, and rain, Genevieve shares how she’s building a resilient, team-first program at Mera Cannabis’ Countryside Farm in southern Ontario.What you’ll learn:• Outdoor at scale: in-ground vs. 35-gal pots, hoop houses, and irrigation cadence • Clone logistics: rooting 35K waves, acclimation, and keeping losses near 1–5% • Weathering extremes: transplant shock, wind prep, staggered planting/harvest to dodge mold • Simple wins: silica under heat stress, mulching fabric pots, practical IPM, and crop scouting • Career arc: from social work to six legal facilities and Top Grower recognition • Culture & ceremony: smudging in the field, women in cultivation, and why homegrow stays core#ProfessionalPOV (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/professionalpov) #OutdoorCannabis (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/outdoorcannabis) #Cultivation (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cultivation) #LivingSoil (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/livingsoil) #WomenInCannabis (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/womenincannabis) #GardenCultureMagazine (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/gardenculturemagazine)

5. 

   27 Oct 2025

   Beginner Mushroom Foraging w/ Whitney Johnson (Go Forth and Forage) | Garden Culture Magazine

   Author and Appalachia-based forager Whitney Johnson (Go Forth and Forage) joins Garden Culture Magazine to make mushroom hunting FUN, safe, and totally non-intimidating. We cover beginner FAQs, easy IDs like turkey tail, why knowing your TREES matters, how to journal finds, ethical harvesting, and Whitney’s favorite wild eats—from chanterelle cream sauce to hedgehog “winter chanterelles”… and even jelly fungus gummies!WHAT YOU’LL LEARN• Where to start: regional field guides, online ID groups, and building confidence with repetition • Safety first: the golden rule—if you’re not 100,000,000% sure it’s edible, don’t eat it • Easy starter ID: true turkey tail vs. false turkey tail (pores, fuzz, and telltale undersides) • Know your woods: pairing species with host trees (elms/sycamore for morels; hemlock zones, etc.) • Fieldcraft & gear: mesh bag, simple knife/brush, clean-as-you-go, low-cost essentials • Ethical foraging: local rules, leave no trace, “take a third” mindset, feed the ecosystem • Mind & body benefits: why the woods are “church” and how lollygagging the forest lifts mood • Kitchen inspo: fried morels, chanterelle cream sauce, sautéed hen of the woods, flatbreads, brothy turkey-tail tinctures, and gummy candies from jelly fungi • Myth-busting: touching is safe, cut vs. pluck doesn’t matter, and why mycophobia needs a reset • Favorites: hen of the woods (taste king) and hedgehog (teeth! winter serotonin boost)ABOUT THE GUEST Whitney Johnson is the author of *Go Forth and Forage*, a laugh-out-loud, beginner-friendly mushroom field guide packed with practical ID, stories, and scannable QR videos that bring fungi to life.If this helped you feel braver about fungi, hit 👍 and subscribe for more garden, wild food, and cultivation chats.#Foraging (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/foraging) #Mushrooms (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mushrooms) #GoForthAndForage (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/goforthandforage) #WhitneyJohnson (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/whitneyjohnson) #TurkeyTail (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/turkeytail) #Chanterelles (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/chanterelles) #HenOfTheWoods (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/henofthewoods) #HedgehogMushroom (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/hedgehogmushroom) #WildFood (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/wildfood) #Appalachia (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/appalachia) #GardenCultureMagazine (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/gardenculturemagazine)

6. 

   2 Oct 2025

   Mean Gene from Mendocino on 25+ Years of Cannabis Breeding & Seed Stewardship | Professional POV

   Join Haley Nagasaki for an in-depth conversation with Jackson “Mean Gene” from Mendocino County—a pioneering cannabis breeder who’s been shaping seed culture since the late ’90s. In this episode of Professional POV by Garden Culture Magazine, Mean Gene pulls back the curtain on: • 🌱 Mendocino’s early medical gardens: From hidden “gorilla” grows to the rise of medical cannabis in the ’90s • 🧬 Seed vs. Clone culture: Why he preserves heirloom genetics and balances polyhybrids with contemporary favorites • 🔍 Freeborn Selections origin story: How his middle name inspired a brand built on choice, creativity, and community • 🧪 Rigorous vetting & breeding techniques: Testing for viroids, stress-testing with light deprivation in the field, and ensuring every cultivar is “fun to grow” • 🍃 Organic, low-impact practices: Reusing worm-rich soil, using wild foraged inputs, and maintaining biodiversity in his outdoor hoop houses • 🌎 The future of cannabis cultivation: Blending legacy genetics with next-generation chemotypes and regenerative principlesWhether you’re a seasoned grower, breeder, or simply cannabis-curious, discover how one man’s “historian” approach to seeds is redefining regenerative cultivation and full-spectrum effects.🌐 Explore more at GardenCultureMagazine.com📷 Follow us on Instagram: @gardenculturemagazine#CannabisBreeding (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cannabisbreeding) #SeedStewardship (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/seedstewardship) #MendocinoCounty (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mendocinocounty) #RegenerativeAgriculture (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/regenerativeagriculture) #ProfessionalPOV (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/professionalpov) #FreebornSelections (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/freebornselections) #GardenCultureMagazine (https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/gardenculturemagazine)

7. 

   9 Jul 2025

   IPM with Alex Gauthier

   Alexandre Gauthier, VP of R&D at Quebec LP Origine Nature, is an award-winning cannabis cultivator and world-renowned cannabis expert from Montreal. Here's his take on indoor Integrated Pest Management (IPM) applications for Garden Culture Magazine's latest series, Professional POV.Hosted by Haley Nagasaki, Strategist at Garden Culture Magazine.00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ONAlzDI0dE) – Introduction01:02 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ONAlzDI0dE&t=62s) – Systems in place at Origine Nature 03:37 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ONAlzDI0dE&t=217s) – The three-tiered firewall approach 08:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ONAlzDI0dE&t=480s) – Horror stories/lessons learned 10:55 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ONAlzDI0dE&t=655s) – Controls for the home grower12:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ONAlzDI0dE&t=740s) – Trap plants in the home grow 15:11 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ONAlzDI0dE&t=911s) – Reasons not to use chemicals 18:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ONAlzDI0dE&t=1120s) – There is no secret but hard work 19:35 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ONAlzDI0dE&t=1175s) – Leveraging AI in the cannabis grow22:40 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ONAlzDI0dE&t=1360s) – Easy fungus gnat fix25:15 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ONAlzDI0dE&t=1515s) – Conclusion

8. 

   9 Jul 2025

   Regenerative Flower Breeding with Reggie Weedman

   Reggie Weedman is a Humboldt flower breeder committed to preserving genetic diversity with regenerative farming. Hear he became an award-winning cultivar and why full-spectrum effects matter.Hosted by Haley Nagasaki, Strategist at Garden Culture Magazine.00:00 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmlMmocPSA) – Introduction03:49 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmlMmocPSA&t=229s) – Origin story 07:46 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmlMmocPSA&t=466s) – The process of phenohunting10:03 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmlMmocPSA&t=603s) – Legacy roots to mainstream recognition 11:11 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmlMmocPSA&t=671s) – Overcoming plant bias 15:01 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmlMmocPSA&t=901s) – Changing growing environments 19:26 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmlMmocPSA&t=1166s) – Regenerative methods (do no harm!) 23:30 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmlMmocPSA&t=1410s) – Livestock and herbal inputs26:20 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmlMmocPSA&t=1580s) – Spanish sardines and escargot 27:35 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmlMmocPSA&t=1655s) – The future of Reggie's work 30:55 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmlMmocPSA&t=1855s) – Something for everybody 32:10 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8CmlMmocPSA&t=1930s) – Conclusion

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