#46 - Ed Rosenthal

If Plants Could Talk

An interview with California horticulturist, author, publisher, and Cannabis grower - Ed Rosenthal. Ed is known for his involvement and advocacy for the legalization of Cannabis. He faced federal prosecution in 2003 after being designated by the city of Oakland, CA to provide medicinal Cannabis to patients. In this episode, Ed discusses his experiences in this high profile case. He also offered exclusive growing tips and discussed his new book, The Cannabis Growers Handbook. This book is a definitive guide for cultivators of all levels - from first-time at home growers to large scale commercial grow operators. A link to Ed's website is pasted below.

Ed Rosenthal

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Did you know there are tons of health benefits to supplementing mushrooms? No, not that kind, although those are great too. I'm talking about Chaga, Reishi, Turkey Tail, Lions Mane, Shiitake, the list goes on. There is truly ancient wisdom to this. Mushrooms have been used in Chinese herbal medicine for thousands of years. The uses range from immunological and digestive issues, to nootropic or in other words - brain health. There are many studies that can be found showing the evidence and potential of these functional fungi. Want to learn more? Consider referring to Episode #38 featuring author and Ethnomycologist, Jeff Chilton - where he discusses this topic at length. A list of educational resources is pasted below.

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