High on Home Grown, The Cannabis Podcast

In this episode, we welcome Boudica Seeds back to the show to tackle one of the most debated topics in cannabis culture: black ash vs white ash.

Does black ash really mean your cannabis is poor quality? Is white ash a sign of perfectly grown flower? Or have growers and smokers been chasing a myth for years?

We dive deep into the science and the speculation, discussing what actually affects the way a joint burns. From cultivation practices and nutrient management to drying, curing, moisture content, and rolling techniques, we break down the factors that can contribute to black ash and uneven burns.

We also talk about common misconceptions, what growers can do to improve the smoking experience of their harvests, and whether ash colour is really a reliable indicator of quality at all.

A fascinating conversation that challenges some long-held beliefs and offers practical advice for growers looking to produce cleaner-burning, better-smoking flower.

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This week on High on Home Grown, we cover a mix of international cannabis law, medical research, and major policy developments that could shape the future of the industry.

Macky:  Australian woman faces jail time over alleged cannabis vape liquid in Indonesia - ABC News 

Smee: Medical Cannabis Driving Rules UK | 2026 Guide

Dr.Margaret: Vertanical Secures FDA Breakthrough Designation for Cannabis-Based Pain Drug 

Billy: In oncological research, A new meta-analysis has systematically evaluated that anti-tumor effects are observed with THC/CBD use. 

John: White House Pushes Congress To Keep Hemp CBD Products Legal By Amending Broad Ban That’s Set To Take Effect Later This Year

In this week's discussion, we look at the severe legal risks cannabis consumers face when travelling internationally, including the case of an Australian woman facing prison time in Indonesia over alleged cannabis vape liquid possession. We also take a detailed look at the UK's medical cannabis driving rules, discussing what patients need to know to stay compliant and protect themselves legally.

On the medical front, we cover a major milestone as Vertanical receives FDA Breakthrough Therapy designation for a cannabis-based pain treatment, while new cancer research continues to explore the anti-tumour potential of THC and CBD. Finally, we discuss growing political support in the United States to keep hemp-derived CBD products legal, as lawmakers and the White House work to prevent a broad ban that could impact businesses and consumers across the country.

Another packed episode covering science, law, medicine, and the ever-changing cannabis landscape around the world.

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This week marks the start of our summer Listener Mail series, where we answer your questions, share our opinions, and dive into some of the topics that matter most to home growers and cannabis enthusiasts.

In this episode, we discuss drug driving tests, how they work, the challenges they present for cannabis consumers, and some practical considerations for staying on the right side of the law. We also share our thoughts on the current testing system and the issues many medical and recreational consumers have with it.

We then move on to growing, answering questions about the best way to run a perpetual grow using autoflowers, including how to keep a steady supply without overcomplicating your setup. We also cover caring for worms in living soil systems, what they need to thrive, and how they contribute to a healthy soil ecosystem.

Finally, we tackle nutrient storage, discussing how long different nutrient solutions can be kept after mixing, and the key differences between storing salt-based nutrients and organic feeds.

As always, it's a relaxed and informative session packed with practical advice, grow talk, and a few laughs along the way. If you've got questions you'd like covered in future Listener Mail episodes, be sure to send them in!

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In this episode, Macky sits down with Dan from Legal Growers UK for an in-depth discussion about home cultivation, cannabis law, and the future of reform in the UK.

Dan joins us to explain the goals of Legal Growers UK, the arguments for allowing adults to grow their own plants, and some of the biggest misconceptions surrounding home cultivation. We explore the current legal landscape, discuss the challenges facing campaigners, and examine how home growing could fit into a sensible regulatory framework.

Along the way, we tackle some difficult questions, challenge assumptions from both sides of the debate, and look at what real-world reform could mean for growers, patients, and the wider public. Whether you're interested in cultivation, policy, personal freedoms, or simply want to understand the arguments being made for change, this conversation offers plenty of food for thought.

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Here are the stories we covered in this weeks show:

Macky:  How paranoia led to the death of a 93-year-old in Desborough - BBC News 

Smee: 98% of UK mental health patients report improvement from medical cannabis - leafie

Three jailed after former nightclub converted into cannabis farm - BBC News 

Dr.Margaret:  Japan Health Ministry Announces Ban On Cannabinol 

John: New Changes To ATF Gun Form Put Medical Marijuana Patients On The Path To Restored Second Amendment Rights (Op-Ed)

We start off by covering a story showing that over 90% of people using cannabis for mental health issues say it has worked great for them. We then move on to a story claiming that cannabis-induced rage caused a man to beat his 92-year-old friend to death... even though the man had a long history of violent convictions. Guess which of those stories was covered by the mainstream media?!

Margaret tells us about the banning of CBN in Japan, and we discuss how that could affect THC, considering CBN is essentially a degraded form of THC. John brings a story about changes to gun ownership forms in the USA, arguing that with cannabis being rescheduled, restrictions on medical cannabis patients may no longer be appropriate. Finally, Smee tells us about three men in the UK who have been jailed for growing cannabis.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

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