Growing Cannabis: A Total Beginner’s Guide to Not Messing It Up (Probably)
Ready to Grow Your Own Medicine? Your Journey Starts Here.
Confused by All the Grower Lingo?
I created a free, simple glossary to help. It’s the cheat sheet I wish I had when I started.
New to Growing? Start Your Journey Here.
Feeling a bit overwhelmed and don’t know where to begin? Our “Start Here” page is a simple, curated guide to our most essential articles to get you on the right path.
Growing Basics
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The Best Soil for Growing Cannabis in Pots: A Beginner’s Guide
My journey down the cannabis-growing rabbit hole started with a simple search: “best soil for growing cannabis.” Five minutes later, I had 27 browser tabs…
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How to Germinate Cannabis Seeds: 3 Easy Methods for Beginners
There’s a special kind of excitement that comes with holding your first cannabis seeds. All the potential of a future plant is right there in the…
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Is Growing Cannabis Hard? An Honest Guide for Your First Few Grows
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably looked at a sad, wilting houseplant on your windowsill and had a moment of doubt. You ask yourself,…
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The 5 Best Cannabis Growing Books I Found (A Complete Beginner’s Research)
Okay, so you’ve decided to grow your own medicine. Awesome. The first thing I did was google “how to grow cannabis,” and I was immediately…
Choosing A Strain
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How to Choose a Cannabis Strain for Your First Medical Grow
So, you’ve decided to do it. You’re going to take control of your health and your medicine by growing your own cannabis. It’s an empowering,…
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Indica vs Sativa Effects: A First-Time Grower’s Guide to Cannabis Strains & Hybrids
What are the real indica vs sativa effects? It’s the first question on your mind when you stare at a dispensary menu packed with dozens…
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What Are Terpenes and Why Do They Matter for Your Medical Cannabis?
For the longest time, I thought choosing cannabis was a two-stat game: Indica or Sativa, and the highest THC percentage I could find. I figured…
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What Are Cannabinoids? I Fell Down the Research Rabbit Hole So You Don’t Have To
If you’ve ever stared at a dispensary menu and felt like you needed a science degree just to pick something out, you’re in the right…
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What is the Entourage Effect? A Beginner’s Guide to How Cannabis Compounds Work Together.
Okay, I’ll admit it. When I first heard the term “entourage effect,” I just nodded along like I knew what everyone was talking about. Spoiler…
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How to Read a Cannabis Lab Report: A Beginner’s Guide to a Certificate of Analysis (COA)
Learn how to read a cannabis lab report (Certificate of Analysis) with our simple beginner’s guide. We’ll help you decode THC, terpenes, and safety tests to choose your medicine with confidence.
Autoflowers
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Growing Autoflowers: The Complete Beginner’s Guide from Seed to Harvest
Intimidated by growing autoflowers? You’re not alone. This guide covers choosing a strain, setup, and getting your first autoflowering cannabis harvest.
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Autoflower vs Photoperiod: I Was Confused Too. Here’s What I Learned
Confused by the autoflower vs photoperiod debate? I was too. Here’s a simple, honest breakdown for beginners on what I learned so you can choose the right strain to grow.”
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How Tall Do Autoflowers Get? A First-Time Grower’s Guide
When I first decided I wanted to try growing my own medicine, my imagination ran wild. I pictured this giant, leafy cannabis plant straight out…
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Decoding the Autoflower Feeding Schedule: A First-Grow Guide to Nutrients
I’ll be honest. When I decided to grow my own medicine, I knew there would be a lot to learn. Lighting, training, soil types… each…
