Cannabis
Cultivation from seed to cure.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…
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between hemp and cannabis?
Hemp is cannabis. The word usually identifies cannabis grown for fiber, seed, or cannabinoid production that falls within a particular legal definition. It is not a separate plant without cannabinoids, and the legal distinction does not describe everything about its chemistry or potential effects.
Understanding the plant starts with separating botanical identity, intended use, and legal terminology.
Indica or sativa: which is better, and what do those labels actually tell us?
Neither label is a universal quality ranking. In today’s market, indica and sativa labels do not reliably describe the full genetic or chemical diversity of cannabis, and they cannot guarantee how a particular person will feel.
Ask what is actually known about the flower: its cannabinoid profile, aroma, cultivation, and your own experience with it. A category on a jar is only a starting point.
Indoor, outdoor, or greenhouse?
Excellent cannabis can come from more than one growing environment. Indoor cultivation allows close control of conditions; outdoor cultivation works with sunlight and local seasons; greenhouses combine elements of both.
Genetics, growing practices, harvest decisions, drying, and storage all deserve attention. “Indoor” is not a substitute for evaluating the flower in front of you.
Organic cultivation or synthetic nutrients?
Organic and synthetic describe approaches to inputs and growing systems. Organic sources often depend on biological processes to release nutrients; many synthetic fertilizers supply nutrients in readily available forms.
The useful questions go beyond the label: Is nutrition appropriate for the plant? How are soil or growing media managed? What inputs are being used, and how carefully is the crop handled? Neither a bottle nor a slogan replaces good cultivation.
What are cannabis landraces, and how do they differ from modern hybrids?
Landraces are locally adapted cannabis populations shaped over generations by their environments and the people who cultivate them. Modern hybrids bring selected lineages together to pursue particular characteristics.
This is not a contest between old and new. Preserving regional diversity and cultural knowledge matters, while thoughtful breeding can serve many different goals. The important question is what is being selected, preserved, or lost.
Cannabis Articles
Jan 21, 2019
Super Colorful Weed
obama-kush-leafly Obama Kush I love weed of every hue, but super colorful weed is positively psychedelic. I remember the first time I had weed that was like a rainbow. My husband, Nicholas and I were in Washington interning at WAM Oil in January 2014. He had fallen in love with concentrates. I wanted to gain as much…Read more
Oct 3, 2017
Cannabis Now Article Thrills Me for Days
I am not going to lie...I am excited for all of the amazing days to come. I woke up yesterday to see this absolutely beautifully written articie about...Me! My garden, filled with Spanish and Mendocino genetics was featured on the Cannabis Now website. I sure do hope it comes out in print also. There is something…Read more
Jul 3, 2017