John from http://www.growingyourgreens.com visits Water Rock Hemp Farm, a one-of-a-kind regenerative desert homestead outside Las Vegas, Nevada where industrial hemp is transformed into powerful soil-building tools like hempkashi and hemp biochar. In this episode, John takes a deep dive into the farm’s full-circle growing system with hemp farmer Adam Igwe, who shares how he grows lush crops in rocky sand with minimal water — and zero waste. In this video, you’ll explore how hemp waste becomes a supercharged resource for organic gardening. From fermented hempkashi that turns food scraps into compost, to hemp-derived biochar that boosts microbial life in dry soils, this farm shows exactly how to grow nutrient-dense plants while regenerating the land. Adam also reveals how he grows hemp flower for full-spectrum tinctures and uses every part of the plant — stem, stalk, seed, and leaf — to support soil, skin, and health. Viewers will learn how male hemp plants—often discarded—are repurposed into plant extracts and soil amendments, and why this farmer welcomes pollination to increase genetic diversity. Adam explains his unique low-height growing method, tincture-making process, and how his wife uses their homegrown CBD to craft small-batch skincare for sensitive skin. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at their desert hoophouse setup, vegetable garden, and favorite crops that thrive under extreme sun. From tomatoes and peppers to swiss chard and desert herbs, this episode is full of insight for gardeners, homesteaders, hemp growers, and anyone passionate about regenerative living. Watch until the end for a full interview with Adam Igwe, where he shares why he chose permaculture, why he never gave up on hemp, and how you can grow healthy plants—and healthy soil—no matter where you live. Jump to the Following Parts of this Episode 00:00 Episode Starts 00:10 Can You Really Build Soil with Hemp in the Desert? 01:15 How He Grows Industrial Hemp in Harsh, Rocky Terrain 02:50 The Surprising Soil Mix He Uses to Grow Hemp in Sand 03:30 Why He Wants His Male Plants to Pollinate the Females 04:38 Why Are These Hemp Plants Just 2 Feet Tall—By Design? 07:02 How He Crafts Full-Spectrum CBD Tinctures On-Site 08:55 What Happens to the Leftover Press Cake After Extraction? 09:26 Turning Hemp Waste into HempKashi for Soil Regeneration 11:29 How You Can Use HempKashi to Compost Food Scraps at Home 12:20 What He Does with the Massive Hemp Stalk Leftovers 13:00 How Hemp Stalks Become Biochar That Feeds the Soil 15:00 Making Potent Plant Extracts from “Useless” Male Hemp 16:29 Desert Hoophouse Setup to Grow Vegetables Year-Round 16:55 How He Grew a Shocking Number of Tomatoes in Desert Heat 18:45 Why He Switched from Tomatoes to Peppers in the Desert 19:40 The One Crop That Thrives in Harsh Desert Conditions 22:18 A Look at His Outdoor Organic Garden Setup 23:33 Interview with Adam Igwe, Hemp Farmer 23:45 What Inspired Him to Start a Desert Farm in Nevada? 25:00 Why He Chose Permaculture Over Traditional Farming 26:40 What Made Him Commit to Growing Hemp? 29:30 Why He Keeps Growing Hemp While Others Quit 31:20 Why He’s Growing Male Hemp Plants—On Purpose 32:55 His Step-by-Step Method for Crafting Tinctures 34:35 Why Hemp Oil Is Key to His Infusion Process 36:25 The Reason Every Tincture is Made Fresh to Order 37:55 How His Wife Turned CBD Into a Full Skin Care Line 39:40 The Real Story Behind His HempKashi and Hemp Char Creations 45:10 How They Use HempKashi and Hemp Char to Build Living Soil 48:45 How to Reach Out and Connect with the Farm After watching this episode, you’ll learn how to turn hemp waste into powerful soil amendments that supercharge plant growth.    Referenced & Related Episodes Native Seed Search Arizona - Best desert-adapted Crops to grow https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HJk975qTAw Biochar Hawaii Episode https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1UiW3-IMfME Blue Sky Biochar https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WI5yuGggXBg Leaf Cutter Bees are Better Pollinators https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiOg32H44tU Subscribe to GROWINGYOURGREENS for more videos like this: http://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=growingyourgreens Follow John on Instagram: http://instagram.com/growingyourgreens Watch all my videos at: https://www.youtube.com/user/growingyourgreens/videos Connect with Water Rock Farms, Pahrump, Nevada in the Mohave Desert Website: https://www.waterrockfarming.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/waterrockfarming/?hl=en Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/waterrockfarming/#