Lesley Nickus

CBD

All the cannabidiol (CBD) you find in your favorite gummies, drinks, and oils has to go through an extraction process first. CBD, for those who don't know, is a cannabinoid found in cannabis. Extracting CBD involves isolating the chemical compound from the surrounding plant material...

History

On July 17, 2014, Eric Garner was arrested in Staten Island, New York, on suspicion of illegally selling cigarettes. An arresting officer placed the unarmed 43-year-old into a chokehold, despite the fact that the NYPD banned this type of restraint in 1993. Garner subsequently died...

Plant

Learn fascinating facts about the Emerald Triangle, how it got its name, and why it's so famous in the cannabis world.

Plant

You may know that organic soil is optimal for growing cannabis, but do you know about the benefits of super soil? This type of potting soil is not only organic but it also infuses your plants with a wealth of nutrients that ordinary soils may...

Plant

If you're a cannabis grower interested in the zero-waste movement, compost tea could be a good place to start. This is not the kind of tea that you pour into a mug and sip. Compost tea is an organic mix of active nutrients and microorganisms...

Plant

For an investment of less than $500, you can equip your grow room with a tent to house and nurture your cannabis plants. If you've never bought a grow tent before, you probably have some questions about how to choose one. This guide should answer...

Plant

Learn how to keep your cannabis plants strong and healthy throughout the growing process of the seedling stage.

Plant

From legal concerns to strain choices to indoor vs outdoor, our guide will walk you through everything you need to know to purchase cannabis seeds.

Plant

The hands-on, sensory pleasure of planting a garden is an experience like no other. Whether you have a green thumb or not, you can grow a marijuana garden at home by understanding the essential life cycle of the plant. The cannabis plant experiences growth throughout...

Plant

For those who regularly use cannabis for therapeutic or recreational purposes, the notion of cultivating plants for personal use may be appealing. Growing cannabis can be straightforward, but as with most crops, yield and quality can be improved with awareness of the plant's life cycle...