How Scotts Miracle-Gro's Weed Business Went Up in Smoke
from The Journal.
by The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios
Published: Mon Aug 25 2025
Show Notes
Over a decade ago, home gardening giant Scotts Miracle-Gro madea bold push for growth in a nascent and controversial industry: cannabis. What was once the company’s lucrative bet is now a struggling business. WSJ’s Dean Seal explains how Scotts Miracle-Gro ventured into marijuana and why their early bet has shriveled up. Oyin Adedoyin hosts.
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TheHighs and Lows of Diversifying the Cannabis Industry
The Drug You’ve Never Heard of Wreaking Havoc Across Europe
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