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  • Curing Cannabis

    Curing Cannabis

    Proper curing allows you to store your cannabis for long periods without worrying about mold or the loss of cannabinoids. Place the trimmed buds into an airtight container, packing them...

    Heather Lott |

  • Dry Vs. Wet Trim

    Dry Vs. Wet Trim

    Because both dry and wet trimming have their advantages the method chosen ultimately depends on factors unique to the individual such as strain and the quantity of materials being processed....

    Jorie Lott |

  • Preparing Your Soil for Next Season

    Preparing Your Soil for Next Season

    We hope you had Farmers had a great season! Now, it’s time to start thinking about your next crop! Reconditioning your Soil: Biochar - GreenGro (Earthshine) **Recommended Earthworm Castings - Worm...

    Jim Guttierrez |

  • Change Your Lamps! But When?

    Change Your Lamps! But When?

    Most growers will base their bulb replacement off of general usage or sight. A good rule of thumb is, Single Ended bulbs depreciate in 6-9 months and Double Ended bulbs...

    Heather Lott |

  • Concentrates and Contaminants

    Concentrates and Contaminants

    As California suffers through this great tragedy, we’re forced to hear stories of unimaginable loss by some of our fellow Farmers. It is important to put your best foot forward...

    Jorie Lott |

  • Moisture Content/Trimming Machines

    Moisture Content/Trimming Machines

    Monster Gardens recommends using a moisture meter when operating a Dry Trimming machine. If your flowers are too wet they will stick to the machine, if they are too dry...

    Jim Guttierrez |

  • Dealing with Botrytis

    Dealing with Botrytis

    Botrytis is the bane of all outdoor gardeners! Often unseen, it tends to form close to the stem inside of the flowers and goes unnoticed until it’s too late. Signs...

    Heather Lott |

  • When to Harvest

    When to Harvest

    This time of year the discussion always turns to when you should harvest your plants. Some gardeners argue that waiting for 70-80% of the pistles on your plant to wilt...

    Jorie Lott |

  • Dealing with Rain

    Dealing with Rain

    Rain can not only ruin your day, but it can completely devastate your crop. By taking a few preventative steps you can save your day and your harvest. First; being...

    Jim Guttierrez |

  • Plant Nutrition

    Plant Nutrition

    There are eighteen essential elements for plant nutrition, each with their own functions in the plant, levels of requirement, and characteristics. Nutrient requirements generally increase with the growth of plants,...

    Heather Lott |

  • Pest Patrol - Part 3: Elimination and Restoration

    Pest Patrol - Part 3: Elimination and Restoration

    By now we hope you’ve read through our articles outlining integrated pest management, as well as “Prevention” article (stay tuned for our upcoming our extensive “Knowing Your Enemy” series on...

    Jorie Lott |

  • Recharging and Rejuvenating Soil for Reuse

    Recharging and Rejuvenating Soil for Reuse

    Whether you’re an indoor grower reusing your soil or prepping your beds for next season, there are a number of ways to prepare your soil for reuse. Start by breaking...

    Jim Guttierrez |