Can Cannabis Combat Pollution?
Contrary to the anti-pot growing articles in circulation, I believe that properly stewarded cannabis plants are quite good at improving air quality and saving forests.
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International Cannabis Update: Lebanon Battles for Legalization
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime ranked Lebanon in 2011 as one of the world’s top five sources of cannabis resin. Recently, cannabis (hashish) legalization became part of the Lebanese debate. While some officials and farmers are lobbying to legalize it for trade and medicinal use, others are resisting these pressures, fearing an uncontrollable market.
Aesliip's Grow: Nutrients Disaster!
A few weeks ago my plants began to droop. Instead of taking the time to research it, I jumped to the conclusion that it needed nutrients.
Aesliip's Grow: Flowering Update
Four weeks into the flowering stage and my two Blue Dream pals are developing little buds! It's been exciting to see the buds begin flowering, I typically only see it at the final stage.
The Sustainable Dispensary
What cannabis lover wouldn't want to purchase their flowers in a hemp-made baggie and their oils in hemp-plastic containers? The world is changing in many ways, and sustainable practices...
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$201-Million Marijuana Grow Seized in Los Padres Forest
Ventura County sheriff's deputies found a $201-million marijuana grow operation hidden in canyons north of Lake Piru in the Los Padres National Forest.
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Marijuana Water Wars
Cannabis cultivation is a rising issue in the West's conflicts over water. On May 20, the US issued a memo; its water may not be used for growing marijuana
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Growing Medical Marijuana in Florida
Florida set strict parameters for growing medical marijuana. Eligible farms see it as a potential economic boost, and the number of nurseries will grow.
CannabusinessLink
The World’s First Greenhouse That Connects to Your Phone
Meet the Niwa, an indoor hydroponic greenhouse that lets you take care of your plants including water, feed and humidity all from an app on your smartphone.
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Instafire: Harvest Day
I know harvest looks like fun and games. This bit of Instafire is a nice reminder of the time and energy it takes to be DANK. Shouts out to the crew over at Northwest Flowers (Northwest Oils) who continue to impress with their venture into gardening.
Cannabis Bonsai
Cannabis growing, like bonsai cultivation, is an art form. A cursory glance at a bag of weed will tell you if it was grown with care and expertise. Likewise, a bonsai shaped and groomed over years by a skilled artisan will create a stark contrast to a rushed hack job being passed off as bonsai.
City Ban on Pot Gardens Upheld in Wash. State
Medical marijuana is still illegal in Washington state, an appeals court ruled as it upheld the City of Kent's ban on medical marijuana collective gardens.
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Instafire: Northwest Oils Super Silver Haze
Is this not some of the most delicious Super Silver Haze you've ever seen? The crew over at Northwest Oils continues to dazzle and produce Instafire.
Maral v. Live Oak - Local Politics Matter
A local ban stands after the California Supreme Court refused an appeal in Maral v. Live Oak, allowing cities and counties to prevent patients from growing.
Cannabis FactsLink
24 Mind-Blowing Facts About Marijuana Production in America
You thought your pot came from environmentally conscious hippies? Think again. The way marijuana is grown is anything but sustainable and organic.
Illegal Weed Is Bad for the Environment
This video from Mother Jones provides an unusual argument for legalizing cannabis: illegal grow operations can be very, very bad for the environment.
GrowingLink
The California Drought: Interview With Chris Van Hook
Leaf's editors interviewed Chris Van Hook for perspective on the drought in northern California, and how cannabis farmers can adapt to challenging times.
Aesliip's Grow: Flowering Stage
It's time to start flowering! Having reached this stage, I am excited and satisfied as now the work will begin to pay off. These Blue Dream cannabis plants