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One of the most recent debates to come up amongst home cannabis growers is now - autoflower vs photoperiod plants. Especially as the quality of autoflowering genetics improves over time. Even more, both autoflowering vs photoperiod seeds are readily available for purchase, and each has its own unique benefits and traits. So, how is one to decide which is best...

For those who love to smoke cannabis, the idea of eating it isn’t anything new. People have been using marijuana and hash for making brownies and cookies just as long as they’ve been smoking it, if not even longer. And for connoisseurs, the idea that edibles could extend beyond those sweet treats also isn’t anything new. People have been making...

The term “whitey” seems to be most frequently used in the UK, but anyone familiar with cannabis use will probably know the term “white out” or at least the concept. Basically, it covers a specific form of negative reaction to cannabis, which can vary from relatively mild dizziness and a feeling of weakness to severe nausea and occasional loss of...

Big Bud is one of those marijuana strains that is part legendary and part mystery. While some think it was first grown in the wild of the UK, others believe that it was developed first in the United States. One component of this strain that no one can dispute is the fact that it gives users and growers some of...

Northern Lights, known as Nl on the strains periodic table, is one of the most famous marijuana strains of all time. Even those that haven’t consumed it have at least heard about it, and are waiting for the day they’ll be able to try it for themselves. Nearly a pure indica, Northern Lights buds are packed tightly, but not so...

The Girl Scout Cookies strain of marijuana, or GSC as it’s known on the strains periodic table, is a cross between the legendary OG Kush and Durban Poison. Some varieties are known to be crossed again with Cherry Kush. This hybrid produces a high that’s heavy on the cerebral end, due to the sativa component of the Durban Poison, but...

The original Thai sticks come from Thailand, in particular the Mountainous region of Mae Hong Son in the north of the country bordering Myanmar. The weed used to make them is a native landrace of Cannabis Sativa that has grown wild in the region for thousands of years. But there is much more to these famous weed products, lets explore...

Most growers have considered using autoflowering plants at some point or another. The benefits of these auto plants is that they transition from the vegetative stage to the flowering stage depending on what their age is, not a light cycle. This type of growth make autoflowering plants a great choice for just about any grower, but there are some instances...

What Strain is THC Bomb THC Bomb is probably one of the best known strains originating from breeders Bomb Seeds. It was initially created in the early 2000’s on the East coast of Australia before being brought back to Holland shortly after. The original creator then partnered up with a good friend to create more strains that eventually become the...

All You Need to Know About OG Kush StrainSometimes you want a cannabis strain that will mellow you out and relax you when nothing else will. Other times, you might want a strain that gives you that euphoric, giggly high that makes you incredibly happy and light-hearted. OG Kush is a strain that’s 75% Indica and 25% Sativa, and will...

Everyone has experienced stress at some point in their lives, and knows of the negative results it can have. Stress can cause an increase in our heart rate, our blood pressure, and even cause ailments such as shortness of breath or headaches. But while stress isn’t good for us, it can be devastating to marijuana plants, causing lower growth or...

Smoking is fun, and growing can be a lot of fun. But breeding marijuana and creating your own strain is where the art of marijuana becomes really fascinating. All you’re really doing when you breed marijuana is taking two plants, each of a different strain, and bringing them together to create your very own strain that is perfect for you...

As a grower, you have two options for where to grow your marijuana plants. You can keep it indoors, or you can move it out. Unfortunately, too often we hear how growing indoors is the only way to get the biggest and most beautiful buds. But while there might be some disadvantages, there are also some benefits you’ll only get...

Creating funny and weird joints can not only add a touch of entertainment when enjoying a smoke with your friends, but they can also showcase just how well you know your way around a joint. Practice your hand at these five funniest joints we’ve found for you, and you’ll be surprised at just how easy it can be! The Braided...

Re vegging means putting a plant back into its vegetative state after taking a harvest from it. The advantage over starting from fresh seed is that you know what you're getting both in terms of sex (i.e. you know the plant is female) and in terms of product. Revegging can be used to create a mother plant from a plant...

Generally speaking, growers want their marijuana plants to grow big and beautiful, and provide the biggest yield possible. However, sometimes plants can become too high, quickly cramping out a grower’s space and possibly even causing harm to the plants. This is known as over-stretching, and while over-heating is one cause, it’s not the only one. It’s important that growers are...