From the Grower

Selection Practices:

First and foremost I select cannabis for the character and quality of the effect, medical value, and potency. Whether in a sativa or indica package, I prefer effects that are kind and that lend a sense of well-being. Whether as a result of relief from symptoms, or from sheer cannabis induced euphoria, but ideally a combination of both. The different effects felt from consuming cannabis are incredibly diverse and nuanced, similar to the plant itself. There are countless combinations, from high highs, to low stones, and middle of the road balanced effects which take aspects of both. Cannabis flower spans between sedative effects, stimulant effects, to the psychedelic, and everything in between. I appreciate each type of effect, although time of consumption and environment is key as these are different drug types in a sense and serve differing purposes. There is great potential and value in each of these profiles as medicine, but selection pressure and thorough smoke testing is key. And as different people can experience differing feelings from consuming the same sample, I find it very helpful to make sure and have multiple people test each sample before final selection.

Across the board, I cull any plants with effects that lend to being confusing, dark/depressing, disorienting, dizzying, or panic inducing, as I find these to be generally undesirable effects in cannabis. There are sometimes exceptions to these rules but more or less they hold true for my selections. Now all that said and given that there is no one variety of cannabis that can treat every condition or provide the entire spectrum of effects and flavors, I try to keep a range of unique and distinct mother plants in rotation to cover all bases. 

After considering the effect of a sample, I consider flavor and smell as well as the strength of both, and judge accordingly. I always prefer a variety with a more potent smell and richer taste, however often times I find that the tastiest plant falls short effects wise. The challenge for me as a grower is finding a plant that combines the powerful rich aroma and taste that we all love, with an equally powerful and rich effect that is multi layered and memorable, and then taking the time to learn to cultivate it in a way that makes it viable as a producer. 

Personal Motivation:

Through my own personal experiences and by absorbing the experiences of others, I have become fully convinced in cannabis as a healing plant and as a medicine for body, mind and spirit. I am forever grateful for the opportunity to work with these amazing plants and to have the chance to provide others with a medicine which can help them to promote a better outlook on their life, or provide them comfort by easing their pain in a safe and natural way that pharmaceuticals cannot offer. In growing my business and my garden, my goal has always been to be able to support myself and my family doing something that I love and believe in wholeheartedly, while endeavoring to provide something to others which can have a positive impact on their lives and wellbeing. All this while at the same time doing my best to contribute something meaningful back to the cannabis community.