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The marijuana nation pretty much hates Jeff Sessions at this point. Pot people were already predisposed to disliking the Alabama senator after he said, “Good people don’t smoke marijuana.” President-Elect Donald Trump wants Sessions to be his Attorney General, and this week the Senate began confirmation hearings. Asked what he thought of the Justice Department’s enforcement priorities vis-a-vis cannabis, Sessions said he Read entire story
In this article we will cover: What is flushing? Why should I flush? When should I flush? Other uses for flushing How to flush your marijuana plants How do I flush in a hydroponics setup?When it comes to harvesting your marijuana plants, many people think that the timing and the actual process of harvesting are all that matters. Truth be told, however, many other aspects also come into play. One of these aspects is flushing before the Read entire story
Today we’re doing another installment of the marijuana news roundup, where I will be providing insight and hilarious commentary on today’s marijuana news. Here we go… California medical marijuana shops are already selling recreational weed Credit: Dank Depot/Flickr It appears some medical marijuana shops are eager to sell marijuana products to people who don’t have their medical cards, because Merry Jane reports that some Read entire story
In this article we will cover:Get to know the metric system Small pocket scales Large platform scales Stealth scales Hand scale Buying a scaleWeed scales are crucial in the pot world since they measure out marijuana quickly and efficiently. If you are thinking about buying one, you’ve probably noticed there are quite a few options available.Before you buy one without thinking twice, consider your personal situation and why you are buying a weed Read entire story
In this article we will cover:Where did Blue Dream come from? Consuming experience and smoking effect Plant features Medicinal Use Growing Blue DreamBlue Dream has been one of the most popular strains in the country over the last few months. It has topped the official lists in Colorado, Washington, and California. It is one of the few strains that actually makes it onto all three lists at all.Its popularity likely comes from the fact that it is a Read entire story
In this article we will cover: Where should I grow marijuana? What kind of grow light should I use? What kind of grow medium should I use? What type of nutrients do I use? Which strain should I choose? How do I germinate marijuana seeds? How do I grow during vegetative stage? How do I grow during flowering? How do I harvest the marijuana? How do I dry and cure the weed? Easy beginner strains Common MistakesGrowing marijuana can seem like a Read entire story
Did you know you can train your marijuana plant? Plenty of experienced growers use a variety of techniques to shape their plants and encourage bigger yields. These methods make indoor growing more efficient and help maximize your yield.Your marijuana plant may not look like it’s doing anything, but it is actually constantly looking for light. Its leaves use its skill of phototropism to adapt to its surroundings as it searches for equilibrium. It Read entire story
In this article we will cover:Hazards when growing marijuana External hazards Internal hazardsGrowing marijuana is a very fun hobby you can have fun with every single day. It’s always special to see such a small seed grow to become an adult plant with thick buds. It also often saves you a lot of money and you know you have high quality marijuana. Just make sure you grow safely and responsibly.Everyone who starts growing should read through this Read entire story
In this article we will cover:Afghan Kush Origin Consuming experience & smoking effect Plant features Medicinal use Growing AfghaniAfghan Kush is a strain of marijuana that is entirely Indica. It’s a high yielding strain of marijuana that remains fairly small, making it an excellent choice for people who don’t have as much space to work with but want as much product as possible when they harvest. It is used for smoking, consuming in other Read entire story
A startup based in Waterloo, Ont., is looking to take cannabis cultivation high-tech, but the success of the mobile app-controlled system may hinge on whether new regulations will allow Canadians to grow medical marijuana at home. Growing your own cannabis can be a time-consuming endeavour, says Bjorn Dawson, the co-founder of Grobo and a recent mechanical engineering graduate from the University of Waterloo. Patients typically spend an average Read entire story
In this article we will cover: Blue Dream Girl Scout Cookies Gold Leaf Amnesia HazeTHC, or tetrahydrocannabinol, is the most sought-after part of any recreational marijuana. To put it simply, it’s the chemical in weed that gives you the high feeling. Strains of marijuana that have a high THC content are going to give the user a stronger high than strains that are lower in THC.THC can have an effect on your brain, including the way you think, Read entire story
People who use medical marijuana will soon be able to grow their own as new federal regulations for the drug come into effect. The Access to Cannabis for Medical Purposes Regulations come into force on August 24, six months after a judge struck down the Marihuana Medical Access Regulations implemented under the Harper government. The previous law required patients to fill their marijuana prescription at one of 34 authorized producers, mostly in Read entire story
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal government warns legalized recreational marijuana will be a strictly controlled substance — so much so that even homegrown weed may be prohibited. Federal Health Minister Jane Philpott said the government is “taking a public health approach to the matter of the legalization and regulation of marijuana,” treating it like tobacco. But in Ontario — despite strong anti-smoking laws — growing tobacco for Read entire story
Mark GrahamPatrick Moran, CEO of Texas Cannabis, plans to turn the former cotton gin in Gunter into a facility to produce cannabis oil. The old cotton gin on the west edge of Gunter seems an odd place to launch an economic boom. A breeze blows through broken windows and holes in its rusting, corrugated metal walls. Inside, a half-dozen or so squat machines that once separated cotton from seed sit corroding in a jumble of elevated metal walkways Read entire story
Moncton's medical marijuana company plans to expand through payroll rebates over 3 years. The New Brunswick government is giving up to $990,000 to Moncton's medical marijuana company OrganiGram through payroll rebates. The funding, announced on Wednesday, will be distributed over three years and help create up to 113 jobs, Premier Brian Gallant said in a statement. OrganiGram's expansion plans are based on dramatic growth in the number of medical Read entire story
While their products won't make anyone high, they are fighting to keep the city council from putting them out of business. The "Sisters of the Valley" have been producing salves and tonics made with cannabis. While their products won't make anyone high, they are fighting to keep the city council from putting them out of business. The new year marks the first anniversary of a marijuana-based business in Merced. The sisters are not members of Read entire story
One of the first steps for you folks that are planning on starting your own cannabis garden involves learning how to properly germinate the seeds that will produce your garden’s plants. Most home growers obtain their cannabis seeds via the plethora of vendors available on the e-commerce marketplace that offer a widespread selection of seeds to meet just about anyone’s cannabis needs. And due to the costs involved with obtaining a seed Read entire story
Christmas is here, and Washington, D.C., residents are spreading holiday cheer by giving gifts of cannabis for the first time — the first time legally, at least. Though lawmakers in the nation's capital still prohibit cannabis federally, growing and consuming it has been allowed in the District itself since Initiative 71 took effect in February. The law still bans buying, selling, and public consumption, but residents can give cannabis as a Read entire story
