by Tammi Sweet, 144 pages, 7x9, softcover. Practical, clear and wasting not a word, this guide is a perfect tool for anyone new to the world of cannabis. Herbalist Tammi Sweet stresses quality over quantity and teaches beginners how to nurture big healthy plants from seed-starting through harvest. She writes, “my goal is to help people gain greater knowledge of and respect for the cannabis plant and its healing properties, and to empower people to have the confidence to work with the plant.” At least with this reader, she accomplished her goal. She demystifies topics like cultivar selection, seed sourcing, sexing plants, knowing when to harvest, and decarboxylation for making tinctures and infused oils. For more advanced growers, she offers guidance on seed-saving and creating your own cultivars, as well as holistic approaches to pest and disease controls. Sweet is also the author of The Wholistic Healing Guide to Cannabis, which does a deeper dive into using cannabis as medicine. For those of us just getting started, the beginner’s guide has all we’ll need. -EB
The Beginner’s Guide to Growing Cannabis and Making Your Own Healing Remedies
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