Cannabis

California has a well-deserved reputation as a progressive place. The Golden State is often several steps ahead of the rest of the United States in cultural and other trends. That goes for cannabis as well as for many other things. Proposition 215 passed in 1996, making the state the first in the n …

Growing grass does not just refer to lawns anymore. As the trend to legalizing marijuana continues to roll on and gain steam, more folks around the country are coming to appreciate the joy of growing their own. This guide to the essential supplies for growing cannabis will help you get started, what …

Cannabis, or marijuana, as it is more familiarly known, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Cannabaceae. Three species are recognized: cannabis sativa, cannabis indica, and cannabis ruderalis. This genus is widely accepted to have originated in Asia. Hemp is the name used to refer only to v …

A member of the Cannabis sativa family, hemp is an incredibly versatile plant. Humans have used it for thousands of years to make fiber for rope, clothing, and other items. Hemp seeds are edible and highly nutritious. The cannabidiol (CBD) contained in hemp plants is used for a variety of therapeuti …

As its nickname weed implies, cannabis is easy to grow. Left to its own devices, it really can grow like a weed. But if you want to raise the healthiest, most potent plants possible, you need to do more than just scatter some pot seeds in the ground. If you have a good history of growing vegetables …

Although it can require more equipment than raising pot plants outdoors, growing marijuana indoors offers several advantages. Because you can control the climate inside a structure, you can extend your growing seasons with an indoor operation. Multiple harvests throughout the year become possible. I …

Whether you are growing pot for personal use or for income, it is crucial to give your plants the best start in life possible. Just as with animals and children, healthy beginnings will encourage rapid, strong growth. You have two basic options for growing your own cannabis: start with seeds or use …

Growing cannabis outdoors offers many benefits. Firstly, it can be very affordable. You do not need to provide a structure like a greenhouse or high tunnel. In addition, artificial light is not necessary if you place it in the right spot in your yard, because your plants can benefit from the sun’s a …

CO2, also known as carbon dioxide, has developed a bad rap in recent years because of its role in global warming. But warming is really not this simple compound’s fault. It’s just that humanity tends to produce too much of it. Carbon dioxide happens to be a very important part of the nat …