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November 18, 2014
11/18/2014
Book Review: Marijuana Grow Bible, by Robert Bergman

Book Review: Marijuana Grow Bible, by Robert Bergman

Some of the information in this freely downloadable ebook is useful. Other tidbits are demonstrably false. And some of the book’s advice, if followed uncritically, could lead...
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November 12, 2014
11/12/2014
Product Review: Cannabis Tea Light Candles

Product Review: Cannabis Tea Light Candles

Six little tea lights were inside, all of them a lovely shade of canna-green. I had the pleasure of investigating their cannabis tea light scent palette and...
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June 26, 2014
06/26/2014
Cultivate: 4 Tips to Beat the Heat

Cultivate: 4 Tips to Beat the Heat

So far, 2014 has been a record year for California heat. While this may not be a bad thing for cannabis cultivators per se – some strains...
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June 3, 2014
06/03/2014
Aesliip’s Grow: Flowering Update

Aesliip’s Grow: Flowering Update

Four weeks into the flowering stage and my two Blue Dream pals are developing little buds! Things have been smooth these past three weeks, the only incident...
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March 4, 2014
03/04/2014
Aesliip’s Grow: Flowering Stage

Aesliip’s Grow: Flowering Stage

After 11 weeks of vegetative growth, the Blue Dream plants looking strong and green, I have changed the light schedule to 12 hours ON and 12 hours...
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February 18, 2014
02/18/2014
Aesliip’s Grow: Final Vegetative Weeks

Aesliip’s Grow: Final Vegetative Weeks

After 11 weeks of vegetative growth, my Blue Dream plants have reached a good size and it’s now time to move into the flowering stage. The main...
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January 23, 2014
01/23/2014
Aesliip’s Grow: Blue Dream, Weeks 5 and 6

Aesliip’s Grow: Blue Dream, Weeks 5 and 6

The plants are progressing nicely, and I have not run into any new problems or issues. I did notice a worm crawling around in one of the flower...
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January 16, 2014
01/16/2014
Aesliip’s Grow: Weeks 3 and 4

Aesliip’s Grow: Weeks 3 and 4

These past two weeks in my grow project have mostly involved keeping the conditions stable in order to keep these young plants happy and healthy. I have...
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January 9, 2014
01/09/2014
Aesliip’s Grow: Vegetative Stage Weeks 1 and 2

Aesliip’s Grow: Vegetative Stage Weeks 1 and 2

After about 6 days, the seedlings seemed ready to enter the vegetative stage. I ran into my first problem the weekend after the seedlings got started. I...
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January 2, 2014
01/02/2014
Aesliip’s Grow: Germinating and Setting Up

Aesliip’s Grow: Germinating and Setting Up

A few weeks ago I found a bunch of seeds in some of my cannabis. Normally I wouldn’t like this, but in this case it was alright...
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November 15, 2013
11/15/2013
Why Marijuana Legalization May Be Good for Agriculture

Why Marijuana Legalization May Be Good for Agriculture

Sami Grover suggests why marijuana legalization may be good for agriculture: fewer guerrilla grows and the efficiency of LEDs.
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September 16, 2013
09/16/2013
Indoor Growing: Dirty Fingernails, Better Life

Indoor Growing: Dirty Fingernails, Better Life

I have grown marijuana using three different types of methods : hydroponics, aquaponics, and dirt. Dirt is by far the easiest and most forgiving of all of...
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May 14, 2013
05/14/2013
Prospero’s Grow Week 8: Flushing Cannabis Plants and Raising the Grow Light

Prospero’s Grow Week 8: Flushing Cannabis Plants and Raising the Grow Light

As a novice grower, I’ve been trying my best to be open to as much advice as I can find from experienced marijuana growers. Working at a...
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May 7, 2013
05/07/2013
Prospero’s Grow Week 7: Starting to Flower and Introduction of Advanced Nutrient Bud Candy

Prospero’s Grow Week 7: Starting to Flower and Introduction of Advanced Nutrient Bud Candy

After almost 2 weeks of having my cannabis plants in flower in my studio apartment in Denver, I can say that things are going well. Almost too...
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April 30, 2013
04/30/2013
Prospero’s Grow: Week 6: It’s Flower Time!

Prospero’s Grow: Week 6: It’s Flower Time!

After five weeks of growing marijuana plants in my studio apartment in Denver, it was finally time to see some buds! It’s flower time! A quick crash course...
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April 1, 2013
04/01/2013
Former MSNBC Host Dylan Ratigan Thanks Marijuana Growers for Hydroponics

Former MSNBC Host Dylan Ratigan Thanks Marijuana Growers for Hydroponics

Kale and basil hydroponic/organic farmer, former MSNBC host, Dylan Ratigan; “I’d like to issue a letter of gratitude to Tommy and all the hydroponic marijuana growers in the...
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February 13, 2013
02/13/2013
RhinoGrow LED Grow Light Comparison – Conclusion

RhinoGrow LED Grow Light Comparison – Conclusion

The results are in: The HPS weighed in heavier, potency was identical, but color and flavor were better from the RhinoGrow. In part 1 of our series comparing the...
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January 8, 2013
01/08/2013
Product Review: Vedge Candle

Product Review: Vedge Candle

Vedge Candles are hand-poured soy candles in reusable Weck jars.  They are dye and chemical free, and exceptionally scented. These are perfect for Weedists on so many levels. The...
By: Anna Diaz
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November 27, 2012
11/27/2012
RhinoGrow LED Grow Light Comparison – Part 2

RhinoGrow LED Grow Light Comparison – Part 2

We are now halfway through our HID vs. LED grow light comparison In part 1 of our series comparing the performance of the RhinoGrow 400 LED grow...
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November 20, 2012
11/20/2012
Long Term Costs of Grow Lights

Long Term Costs of Grow Lights

How much does it really cost to run a grow light? Electrical costs are one feature of growing your own that can be surprising to many new...
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