If You Can Grow Tomatoes, You Can Grow Weed

On this episode of Plants & Beats, Rob Bell (@byrobbell) sits down with photographer Nick Koch, better known as @rocstreetphoto.Nick shares his journey from leaving high school early to building a career in the same industry for decades, where he became a Zamboni expert while continuing to pursue photography as a creative outlet. He also opens up about living with chronic pain caused by a medical condition and how cultivating cannabis became part of his personal healing journey.This week's featured plant is the Cannabis Sativa. While often surrounded by debate, cannabis has a long history as both a medicinal and agricultural plant. Like growing tomatoes, cultivating healthy cannabis requires attention to light, water, nutrients, and timing.As always, the conversation is anchored by a lo-fi soundtrack produced and mixed by Aloefi (@al0efi).Featured GuestNick KochPhotographer • Zamboni Expert • Hobbyist Cannabis GrowerPlant of the WeekCannabis (Cannabis sativa)Featured Plant Care GuideIf you’ve been listening to the show and want to go a little deeper, I’d love for you to join the Plants & Beats Patreon.The plant care guide is free to view, so you can tap in to learn more about the plant of the week and keep growing with us between episodes.https://linkly.link/2m6L9There are also other cool features available through different membership tiers, including columns from Rob Bell, unedited interviews, minute meditations, secret mixtapes, DJ sets, access to the Plants & Beats group chat, and more.Plants & Beats has always been about slowing down, finding peace, and building a community rooted in music, wellness, and growth.Come join the garden.Tell Us About YourselfTake the Plants & Beats Listener Survey:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScwnaae3QK2xFWy5nS_cYiwrjAjXfGc8GHBp_lr9E-RGuv7xg/viewform?usp=headerListen to More AloefiBest of Aloefi (Apple Music):https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/best-of-aloefi/pl.u-vxy68aYC8X3dpRBest of Aloefi (Spotify):https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2IlQUrBY5eqcYkZQzRw7Mo?si=T0v930l5Ts6rSz-OqYnkygPlants & Beats is hosted by Rob Bell, produced in partnership with the Lunchador Podcast Network (@lunchadorpodcasts), and features original music mixed and produced by Aloefi.No matter how difficult the season, keep growing.Peace and blessings.Mentioned in this episode:Joe Bean RoastersCoffee that lifts everyone. joebeanroasters.com