Welcome to the Get Up & Grow Podcast, Episode #11. In this episode, we're shining a light on the vibrant world of microgreens with Raffi Meyer, the visionary owner and cultivator behind Meyer Micros. Situated in the scenic realm of Cardiff by the Sea, Raffi has harnessed the power of LED grow lights to nurture these "nutritional superheroes," bringing a fresh perspective to sustainable farming practices. With a unique backstory rooted in a log cabin in Idaho and a vegetarian upbringing, R...

Welcome to the Get Up & Grow Podcast, Episode #10. Today, we're diving into the captivating world of carnivorous plants with Samantha Filoso, a dedicated hobbyist with a profound passion for Nepenthes. These unique plants, known for their predatory nature, have fascinated many, and Samantha is no exception. Her commitment to sustainable and ethical cultivation practices has garnered attention and admiration from fellow plant enthusiasts. In our conversation, Samantha unravels the mysterie...

Welcome to the Get Up & Grow Podcast, Episode #9. In today's episode, we have a special guest, Albert Tamashausky, joining us from Oxford, NJ. Albert has ingeniously transformed a 250-year-old brewery cave into a mesmerizing cloud forest environment, thriving with over 800 orchids and 100 bromeliads. Leveraging the cave's natural attributes, Albert's creation showcases his engineering prowess and dedication to his plants. Albert discusses his journey into orchid cultivation, from his init...

Welcome to the Get Up & Grow Podcast, Episode #8. In today's episode, we have a special guest, David Stormzand, a highly experienced cannabis consultant with over 15 years in the industry. David has worked in and out of grow facilities across four different states, including California, Colorado, Oregon, and Michigan. He specializes in crop planning, automation, labor management, brand development and helping businesses optimize their grow facilities and achieve their goals. David shares...

Welcome to the Get Up & Grow Podcast, Episode #7. Today, we have a special guest, Darryl Cheng, the well-known plant care expert and creator of House Plant Journal. Darryl's mission is to help people enjoy healthy and thriving plants for years to come, and he has become a trusted source of practical advice for plant enthusiasts of all levels. In this episode, Darryl shares his background, his approach to plant care and how important lighting is to proper house plant development. Darryl b...

Welcome to the Get Up & Grow Podcast! In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Hilary Dahl, co-owner of the Seattle Urban Farm Company. She shares her journey as a grower, entrepreneur, and educator. She discusses the unique aspects of designing gardens in the Pacific Northwest, the significance of sustainability in garden projects, and the increased interest in gardening since the pandemic. Hilary spoke with us about the two books she co-authored which are, Food Grown...

Welcome to the Get Up & Grow Podcast, Episode #5. Today, we're joined by Robin Hones, owner of Cascadia Greens, a hydroponic indoor farm in Seattle, WA. In this episode, Robin shares his journey into gardening, his experience with hydroponic growing and how he setup his business to sell at local farmers' markets in the Pacific Northwest. Robin tells us about the various options of growing produce in greenhouses vs. the indoors and the challenges of commercial farming in the winter in the ...

Welcome to the Get Up & Grow Podcast! In this episode, we have a very special guest, Joe Lamp'l, also known as Joe Gardener. He is the host and executive producer of the PBS show Growing a Greener World, and has appeared on various television programs such as NBC's Today Show and ABC's Good Morning America. Joe believes that the world needs more gardens and gardeners, and he shares his knowledge with everyone through his website, joegardener.com. In this conversation, we dive into Joe's j...

“We need students who have a passion for plants and technology to look at horticulture as a career.” -Dr. Kim Williams, Kansas State University On the third episode of the Get Up & Grow Podcast we are excited to be joined by Dr. Kim Williams of Kansas State University. Kim is a professor of Greenhouse Management who grew up as a self-declared "hybrid-farm kid," on her grandparents farm in Great Bend, Kansas. She has extensive knowledge on greenhouse and controlled environment horticultur...

"Food should be grown in the city. It should be close to us where we get it fresh and where it doesn't take up as much energy." -Lee Kindell - Owner & Craftsman of MOTO Pizza On the second episode of the podcast we interview my good friend Lee Kindell, Owner and Craftsmen of MOTO Pizza in Seattle, WA. Lee is a super passionate entrepreneur, grower & mushroom connoisseur who integrated his knowledge of hydroponics into his pizza that has a 3 month wait time. He and his wife Nancy are ...

On this inaugural episode of the podcast we interview my good friend John Yin, Owner and Head Grower of Washington Tower Farm in Aderbeen, WA, just outside of Seattle. John is a University of Washington graduate with a degree in chemistry who dove into the cannabis industry after graduation and has been running his commercial business for the last 6.5 years. John has used his extensive knowledge, passion and resiliency to build a sustainable business in the PNW and was kind enough to share so...