Thrips

Those little SOBs. One day they just show up and they’re so little that early detection is hard, especially if you have no idea what you’re looking for. I just found this article. I am officially in love. It is from houseplantjournal.com. This website is excellent for all your houseplant woes, and has great picturesContinue reading “Thrips”

Taking a break

We all need a break sometimes. It is certainly something I strongly encourage. I have been absent from here while taking the time to focus on myself, my health and my healing process. As I emerge from the little cocoon I’ve been living in I have decided to start taking more photos and reading moreContinue reading “Taking a break”

Cure the Winter Blues with a Winter Green

It’s winter. Again. For all of you who grow cannabis outdoors it’s a nice time to think about what you’re going to do next year, perhaps read a book or two (or some blog posts). However, the best way to learn is to practice. So here I am to give you a little nudge inContinue reading “Cure the Winter Blues with a Winter Green”

Making Edibles 101

This is something that scares a lot of people. It really doesn’t need to. Edibles do not have to be made as strong as they often are and can be really quite nice at a low dosage. The effects last much longer than smoking and it is a great way to stretch out your stashContinue reading “Making Edibles 101”

Start your seeds!

While you’re at home, wondering what to do with yourself, why don’t you start planning your summer grow? I mean everything – not just cannabis. I am Plantiekatie after all. Have you always considered starting your garden from seed but never had the time? The time is now! Plant those peppers and tomato seeds folks.Continue reading “Start your seeds!”

Sun and Seeds

What a gorgeous day. It feels like spring. If you haven’t started thinking about your outdoor grow this year then its time to get cracking. Don’t panic. You’ve got tonnes of time, but its a great day to start planning your attack. Are you going to get some clones or are you going to tryContinue reading “Sun and Seeds”

The Chronic (Pain)

Pain. Unimaginable levels of pain. It started with a broken toe. For all of you with Chronic conditions, bear with me … it was a everyday happenstance that lead me through an unexpected life change. I stubbed my toe on the couch. THE COUCH. Of all the dumb things. I was in a bit ofContinue reading “The Chronic (Pain)”

V-Day Protips

#1. SMALL GESTURES ARE THE BEST GIFTS Even if you’ve agreed with your significant other not to exchange gifts, make a little hand made card or write a sweet little note. I don’t care if she/he/they said “I don’t want anything”. This small simple gesture between partners helps keep relationships strong. You don’t need toContinue reading “V-Day Protips”

Itttttt’sss Groundhog Day!

It sure is. The predictions? Well its pretty split in Canada. Apparently our groundhogs don’t agree. Very clever guys. Follow in the footsteps of so many weather predictors before you and keep it vague. In case you’re not sure how it works … if it’s a nice sunny day then the groundhog sees its shadowContinue reading “Itttttt’sss Groundhog Day!”

Plantiekatie Rantiekatie: The first rule of legal cannabis is you don’t talk about legal cannabis

The second rule of legal cannabis is you don’t TALK about legal cannabis. I know what most of you are thinking. Uh, people won’t shut up about legal cannabis. That is true. However, for people trying to break into the industry with small start ups or for people who simply have a website full ofContinue reading “Plantiekatie Rantiekatie: The first rule of legal cannabis is you don’t talk about legal cannabis”