Episode 5 dives into organic growing that actually scales. Eric Coulombe sits down with John Ramsey of BioBizz to unpack how to build living, microbe-rich media; dial organic liquids for soil and coco; and keep consistency without chasing numbers. They cover real-world feeding schedules, pH strategy for organics, when (and when not) to measure EC, and simple tweaks that boost vigor, aroma, and resilience—minus the salt-heavy baggage.What you’ll learn:• Building a living substrate: biology-first inputs and watering cadence • Organic feeding made practical: BioBizz-style schedules for soil and coco • pH in organics: gentle adjustment, buffers, and avoiding lockout • EC & runoff with organics: what to watch—and what to ignore • Transitioning from salts to organics: common pitfalls and quick wins • Sustainability notes: sourcing, media choices, and waste reduction#BehindTheGrow #BioBizz #OrganicGrowing #LivingSoil #IndoorGrowing #CocoCoir #Horticulture #GardenCultureMagazine
From shop floors to global stages, Hydrofarm’s Paul Gonzalez (21+ years in the game) joins Eric to unpack what actually moves growers forward. They compare Spannabis vs. Mary Jane Berlin, why Germany’s living-soil crowd is surging, and how genetics booths supercharge real buyer conversations. Paul breaks down Gaia Green (EcoCert dry amendments: All Purpose 4-4-4, Power Bloom, worm castings) and Grotek’s evolution (bio + mineral blends, Vitamax Pro, the Monster Bloom classic), plus how Hydrofarm chooses bases by market without bloating costs.What you’ll learn:• How trade shows really drive demand (and why Berlin is booming) • Gaia Green vs. Grotek—when organic dry amendments or liquids make sense • Practical nutrient philosophy: AB simplicity, targeted boosters, and clean reservoirs • Rapid-fire grow takes: flushing, silica under heat stress, under-canopy lighting ROI, foliar worth, microbes in rockwool • Hot-summer tips: silica for resilience and simple mulching to protect soil moisture#BehindTheGrow #Hydrofarm #GaiaGreen #Grotek #Spannabis #MaryJaneBerlin #IndoorGrowing #Hydroponics #LivingSoil #Horticulture
No pumps, no timers, no electricity, just a gravity-fed system that keeps plants consistently fed while you’re away. In this Behind the Grow episode, AutoPot USA’s Manny Pelaez joins Eric Coulombe to break down how a tiny team scaled in a down market, why passive “constant feed” works, and the simple feeding/substrate tweaks that prevent overfeeding and stabilize reservoirs.
What you’ll learn:
• How AquaValve delivers a steady water level for true constant feed—without power
• Smarter feeding: why many issues are overfeeding (and how to dial inputs back)
• Outdoor performance + newer systems (XXL, Tray2Grow) with drainage taps
• Building community at scale: MAP pricing, retail protection, and local affiliate growers
• Living soil + autoflower setups that make first harvests surprisingly easy
• Real-world wins: set-and-forget reliability and growing more than cannabis (tomatoes, turmeric, ginger)
Links 👇🌐
#BehindTheGrow #AutoPotUSA #Hydroponics #IndoorGrowing #PassiveHydro #GardenCultureMagazine
In Episode 2 of Behind the Grow, I sit down with Justin Cooper, co-founder of Green Planet Nutrients and creator of Growing Exposed. We’ve been running in the same circles for over 20 years, and this convo covers everything from legacy market days to helping veterans find purpose through flower.We talk about: • How Justin helped launch Green Planet Nutrients • The origin story behind Growing Exposed and why it still matters • Funding the Allard case to fight for patient rights in Canada • The rise and fall of retail grow shops across Canada • The veteran-led 6.1 Charlie project and why it’s more than just a brand • Our shared past, limos at Max Yield, and the power of showing up for communityJustin’s energy hasn’t changed since day one. He’s not everyone’s cup of tea—and he’s fine with that—but if you’re in his circle, he’s loyal for life.This episode is for the growers, the fighters, and the ones who stuck with the plant through thick and thin.📘 Read more at: https://gardenculturemagazine.com#BehindTheGrow #GreenPlanet #GrowingExposed #CannabisIndustry #LegacyGrowers #CannabisCommunity #GardenCulture #AllardCase #VeteranSupport #CannabisLife
In the very first episode of Behind the Grow, I sit down with my longtime friend and cannabis industry OG, Jason Stanley. We go way back—same school bus, same football team, and decades in the trenches of the grow industry together.Jason shares how he got started selling hydro gear in the late ’90s, why a bank manager had to write him an apology letter, and how the industry transformed post-legalization. From hash days to big business, from Bright Light to BioFloral, and from family roots to national distribution—this one covers it all.We talk about: • Building a grow shop empire from scratch • Competing against each other (and then becoming allies) • How COAs and daily consumables helped BioFloral thrive • The rise of CANNA and the explosion of Athena • Why loyalty, community, and love for the plant still matterAnd yeah, we go deep into the crazy road stories, tissue culture kits, foraging mushrooms, and even why I hate ties.This is the real story behind the grow.📘 Read more: https://gardenculturemagazine.com#BehindTheGrow #CannabisIndustry #GardenCulture #BioFloral #GrowerStories #CannabisBusiness #LegacyGrowers