I grow my own cannabis because I cannot bear the idea of leaving my wellness up to anyone else. It is my right to have access to the best medicine possible. I have grown for more than two decades and over that time have developed a personal connection with cannabis unlike anything else. I am a much better hashmaker for the plain fact that I can control what type of resin I collect. As a hashmaker, my focus does not necessarily dovetail with the needs of the commercial grower whose focus is on marketability and bag appeal. Whereas customers like the look of dense and stacked buds, I prefer slightly airy buds with resin heads readily available for collection. Growing my own cannabis, I am not subject to the whims of the market, relegating me to washing the “popular” strains. Rather I have the freedom to grow what suits me and my palette and will give best results.

I used to be an indoor grower, but transitioned to outdoor growing in 2015. I had two large rooftop grows in 2016 and 2017 before I was forced to relinquish the space. I have since returned to indoor growing; dedicating the same amount of time to a much smaller garden, thereby producing even more phenomenal buds. I have to admit I miss growing in the sun, though. The best hash I have consistently made has been from my own garden. I have made plenty melty and terpy hashish. Nothing has wowed me time after time like the crosses I have produced on my own. Single Source (grow your own, make your own) is the way…