So, You’re Thinking About Growing Your Own Medicine? Me Too. And I Have No Idea What I’m Doing.

Let’s get one thing straight right from the start: I am not a guru. I’m not some master grower with decades of experience and a secret nutrient formula passed down through generations.

My main qualification? I’m a medical cannabis patient and a U.S. Army Veteran (Infantry Leads the Way!). For years, I did what most of us do: went to the dispensary. Before that? Well, let’s just say I spent decades waiting 30+ minutes for my medicine when they said they were “five minutes away.” You know the drill.

The dispensary was an upgrade, for sure. But it came with its own set of challenges: the cost, the inconsistent quality, and the feeling that I was losing control over something deeply personal—my own health and wellness.

I decided I wanted to take that control back. I wanted to know exactly what was going into my medicine, from seed to harvest.

So, I did what anyone would do. I went online. And I was immediately overwhelmed.

Nutrients, pH levels, lumens, hydroponics, super soil, topping, fimming… it felt like I needed a degree in botany and electrical engineering just to get started. Every guide was written by an expert who seemed to forget what it was like to be a total, absolute beginner.

That’s when the idea for Patient Grower Guides was born.

This Isn’t an “Expert” Guide. It’s a “Learn With Me” Journey.

The mission here is simple: We’re building in public.

I’m documenting my entire journey from clueless patient to (hopefully) competent home grower. This website is my public grow journal. You’ll see:

  • The Honest Mistakes: When I inevitably overwater a plant, burn it with light, or just generally screw something up, you’ll be the first to know. We learn more from our failures than our successes.
  • The Small Wins: When that first little sprout pops out of the soil? We’re celebrating together.

This project is built on a foundation of authenticity over authority. I’m turning my lack of experience into our greatest strength. You won’t have to wonder if I’m skipping steps or making it look easy. You’ll see the entire, unedited process, warts and all.

Who is this for?

  • Fellow Veterans: We’ve been through enough bureaucracy. Let’s simplify this and take back control of our own medicine, on our own terms.
  • Medical Patients: If you rely on cannabis for your well-being, you deserve to know it’s grown with care and without compromise.
  • Anyone Who’s Intimidated: If you’ve ever stared at a grow tent online until your eyes glazed over, welcome. You’ve found your people.

This is our space to ask the “dumb” questions, make the beginner mistakes, and figure this thing out together.

So, grab a seat and follow along. Let’s see if we can turn these brown thumbs green.