<p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Episode 225 is the 23rd episode of Season 4.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Jim Berry is the creator of Homegrown with Jim Berry and a longtime Michigan caregiver, cultivator and educator dedicated to helping people grow better cannabis at home. Through his writing with Fat Nugs Magazine and his work as a cultivation consultant, he has become a respected voice advocating for home grow rights and bringing practical, science-driven cultivation advice to growers of all experience levels.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">His path into cannabis cultivation began through Michigan's medical program while navigating chronic health issues and the realities of opioid dependence. What started as a small basement grow quickly evolved into a deep passion for the craft and eventually a successful caregiver operation. After experiencing both the promise and disappointments of the commercial cannabis industry, Jim returned to the thing he loved most: teaching others how to cultivate exceptional cannabis themselves.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">We discuss the importance of home grow, the lessons learned from decades of hands-on cultivation and why curiosity and critical thinking remain some of the most valuable tools a grower can have. From pests to soil to industry trends, it's a conversation rooted in experience and a genuine love for the plant.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Find Jim through Homegrown with Jim Berry in Fat Nugs Magazine and connect with him on LinkedIn for cultivation insights, home grow education and an unapologetic appreciation for the craft.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">Enjoy the show.</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;">IG: apt_113</p><p data-rte-preserve-empty="true" style="white-space:pre-wrap;"><a href="http://apt113.com">apt113.com</a></p>