Professional POV
Professional POV
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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.
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The podcast emphasizes topics such as Integrated Pest Management (IPM), regenerative farming methods, and urban gardening challenges. Episodes include expert insights, such as Alexandre Gauthier on indoor IPM applications and Reggie Weedman on the significance of genetic diversity in flower breeding, as well as actionable advice for home growers.
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.
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#LionsMane#OysterMushrooms#ContainerFarming#VerticalFarming#UrbanAg#Quebec#PlantBased#Vegan#FoodTech#ControlledEnvironmentAgriculture#FarmAnywhere#CubeCap#GardenCulture
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