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“You should be concerned with the taste and smoothness of the weed you smoke, as well as the effects. Who cares about bag appeal, yield, and hype? Not me. If it is smooth, fragrant, tasty and helps me feel good, it’s what I want!” -Marc Eden, Founder of Green Carpet Growing
DEA Says Cannabis Seeds Are Federally Legal
The DEA presented a popular public service announcement in 2022 that has been well received by the cannabis breeders, genetics companies and those who buy and sell seeds. Chalk up the DEA statement as a win for the cannabis industry and cannabis community all...
Best Weed Grinders by Marc Eden
If you're searching online for a durable weed grinder, then you should know that they are extremely hard to find. So, I've put together this list of quality weed grinders to make it easier. Personally, I've bought so many poorly made ones over the years that it makes...
What are the 50 weed strains to grow in 2022?
Top 50 Weed Strains Without a doubt, Kush Mints, MAC1, and Gelonade are strong contenders for top strain of the year, but popular weed strains like Apple Fritter, Carmel Apple Gelato, Cereal Milk, White Runtz, and Wedding Cake are still in high demand. Many old school...
The best pre roll joints in California
Who has the best pre rolls in California in 2022? Pre rolls are an extremely popular weed category, so there are many brands competing for market share. Pre rolls are notorious for being made from shake, not the most premium buds. Some pre rolls are made from smalls....
Jobs in Cannabusiness
Many people are looking for a way to work in the cannabis industry. While it isn't easy to get a job in cannabusiness, there are a growing number of cannabusiness jobs. Even if you are new to the cannabis industry, you can find a way to transition to it with relevant...
Use a grinder, not your fingers!
Do you prepare your weed to smoke with your fingers or a grinder? I recommend you use a grinder for a number of reasons. However, avoid plastic grinders because they don't work well. Let me put it this way: plastic grinders are worthless. Metal weed grinders are the...
Cooking With Cannabis Classes Online with Faded Living
Do you want to learn how to cook with cannabis online? Looking for an online cannabis cooking class? Necole Hines of Faded Living has just the classes for you. Necole Hines is a former food entrepreneur turned cannabis chef. While her relationship with this healing...
Is Cannabis legal in Connecticut? Connecticut legalized cannabis in 2021
Written by Ryan McCreanor of Savita Learning The dominoes continue to fall as Connecticut becomes the 19th US state to legalize adult use cannabis. To date there are 36 states with some form of access to medical cannabis. If you’re not familiar with cannabis law in...
Do plants have intelligence?
Do plants have intelligence? No one will argue that plants have brains, but some hypotheses suggest plants are intelligent. Surely they don't have brains, but can plants posses intelligence? It begs the question -- do plants communicate meaningfully? Humans have been...
Get Help With Powdery Mildew Infestations In Your Home Grow
Who needs help with powdery mildew infestations? Home growers, that's who! For some home growers, a powdery mildew infestation is periodic at best. Which is to say, they suffer occasional crop and financial losses. Yet you only have so many potential harvests to pull...
Dark Heart Nursery Interview With Dr. Jeremy Warren, Director of Plant Health
Marc Eden interviews Dr. Jeremy Warren, Director of Plant Health at Dark Heart Nursery in California, about Hop Latent Viroid and the negative impact it has had on cannabis cultivation over the past 6+ years. Dr. Jeremy also discusses what working at Dark Heart...
Purple City Genetics Interview With Eric Rosen
Marc Eden interviews Eric Rosen, Sales Director at Purple City Genetics (PCG). Find out what cannabis cultivars are hot at PCG this year. PCG is located in Oakland, California, and serves all of California’s commercial and home growers with clones and seeds. Tune in...
Cannabis Chemist Alisia Ratliff on Cannabis Consulting and Diversity + Inclusion w/ Chris Ratliff
Marc Eden interviews Cannabis Chemist Alisia Ratliff on Cannabis Consulting as well as Diversity + Inclusion with her husband and associate Chris Ratliff. Together Alisia and Chris Ratliff co-founded Victus Capital Ventures, a cannabis consulting firm helping cannabis...
LGBTQ+ Diversity & Inclusion in Cannabis | Interview with Neil Lequia
Marc Eden interviews Neil Lequia, Founder of The Full Spectrum, the only organization for people who identify as LGBTQ+ in the cannabis industry. For several years in the Seattle area of Washington, Neil Lequia has been dedicated to being a cannabis activist and...
True Cannabis Activism | Interview with Mieko Hester Perez
Marc Eden interviews Mieko Hester Perez, a legendary medical cannabis activist who truly pays it forward in life. Since 2009, Mieko Hester Perez has worked in the trenches of true cannabis activism. Her niche area is one few dare to venture — cannabis medicine for...
IPM Cannabis Scientist Takes On Cannabis Bro-Science | Interview w/ Matthew Gates
Marc Eden interviews California’s Matthew Gates, an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Specialist who runs his own IPM consultancy and serves on the board of the Cannabis Horticultural Association. If anyone knows about the ever-expanding world cannabis, pests and...
Q & A with a Cannabis Scientist, Geneticist and Educator | Interview with Dr. Anna Schwabe
Marc Eden interviews Colorado’s Dr. Anna Schwabe, cannabis scientist, geneticist, and educator. Get ready to meet Dr. Anna Schwabe and learn about her background, cannabis research, and tap into some cannabis science and controversy. In this episode, some of the...
Launching An Organic Dry Powder Fertilizer Product in the USA | Interview with Tony Sarah, Inventor
Marc Eden interviews fertilizer inventor Tony Sarah of Earth’s Original Organics, and unearths his magic to reveal the wisdom that has gone into his life’s work, Tony’s Magic Mix + Tony’s Magic Flower. Born and raised in Arizona, Tony’s experience in gardening,...
State of 2021 Cannabis in California | Interview with Industry Pioneer Lauren Vázquez, Esq.
Marc Eden interviews California’s Lauren Vázquez, “The Fired Up Lawyer,” who has served as a Senior Advisor and Statewide Organizer for California’s Prop 64 campaign and has been practicing cannabis business law since 2009. Come take a dive into 2021 cannabis in...
A New Home Grower On Growing Cannabis For The First Time During 2020 Coronavirus/ COVID-19 Pandemic
Marc Eden interviews your average Joe, named Joe, to get their take on growing cannabis indoors for the first time during the 2020 Coronavirus / COVID-19 pandemic. Yes, more people are growing cannabis at home than ever before. Yes, more people started growing...
The Simplest Home Grow Kit Ever, Seed to Sale Software, + an Organically Grown Standard w/ Adam Duke
Marc Eden interviews Michigan’s Adam Duke representing EZMJ Grow Kits, LeafLogix, and the Cannabis Certification Counsel (CCC). In today’s episode, we learn about Adam’s new simple countertop / windowsill home grow kit called EZMJ, as well as how he originally got...
From Cheese to Cannabis – PCO Air Sanitization Technology | Interview w/ Dave Heffner, AiroClean420
Marc Eden interviews AiroClean420’s Dave Heffner about his experience with photocatalytic oxidation (PCO) technology which is proven to eliminate airborne powdery mildew — in cannabis grows, as well as in cheese making. For the past several years, Dave Heffner has...
8 Cannabis Podcast Episodes in January 2021 with Marc Eden
Tune in to 10 Cannabis Podcast Episodes this January 2021 with Marc Eden, cannabis podcaster based in San Diego, California. 8 podcast episodes for January 2021 are lined up on Marc Eden's cannabis podcast. Why listen? To get informed about all things...
Tips on choosing cannabis with Neil Lequia
If you are choosing your cannabis based on THC percentages, then you are doing it wrong. Or some would say, you could do so much better. THC content only tells one part of the story, and is frequently inflated to be more appealing to the consumer. I’ve often found...
Stop powdery mildew on cannabis with modern technology
Introduce the clean air factor to your grow space and stop powdery mildew with modern technology.This is a bold and true claim. AiroClean420’s cutting edge commercial grade air purifiers have been used across North American commercial indoor cannabis farms for several...
Best Humboldt Seed Company Seeds 2020-2021
Humboldt Seed Company has been a cannabis industry leader in California for many years under the leadership of famed Cannabis Breeder, Nat Pennington. Nat's company prides itself on bringing traditional, iconic cannabis varieties to market, as well as...
Cannabis seeds
Home growers often ask us for recommendations for the best cannabis seeds and companies. So we have put together a list of recommended cannabis seeds and breeders for you to review and consider before buying cannabis seeds online. As a new grower, it can...
How to prevent PM in your home grow
Question: How do I prevent powdery mildew in my home grow with cannabis plants? Answer: There are many ways to approach preventing powdery mildew in your indoor garden. Controlling humidity, using foliage sprays, and keeping your grow environment clean are...
Trustworthy Seed Banks
If you're shopping for a reputable seed bank in the USA, Green Carpet Growing has the list you need. If you want quality cannabis seed genetics, don't trust flashy websites with generic information. Instead, look for authentic breeders who are well known in the...
Interview with Farmer Rick of Green Carpet Growing
Green Carpet Growing Home Grow Show Hosted by Marc Eden E8 / Farmer Rick, Green Carpet Growing
Plant People
Cannabis growers become "plant people" and vice versa. Cannabis growing people are very much "plant people." Many new cannabis growers come from the "plant people" world, but on the flip side, first time cannabis growers with no gardening experience often...
Small Scale Cultivation For Personal Use and Plant Count Numbers
What is "Small-scale cultivation for personal use" and "plant count limits" all about? The phrase, "small-scale cultivation for personal use" is an important one to be familiar with if you grow cannabis at home, or plan to. Small scale cultivation for personal use is...
What is CBN?
The spotlight on CBN oil in the news is growing this 2020. Everyone wants to know what CBN is. Why? People are focused on the cannabinoind CBN to be used as a sleep aide. However, the jury is still out on many CBN related issues, such as whether CBN is...
Dark Heart Nursery Grand Opening of Cannabis Biosciences Facility
Dark Heart Nursery Announces Grand Opening of Cannabis Biosciences Facility Half Moon Bay OAKLAND, Calif., Feb. 5, 2020Dark Heart Nursery (DHN), a leading California cannabis company is pleased to announce the opening of their brand new 70,000 sq. ft facility this...
What to do if you are pulled over? Pot Brothers at Law explains with their script
Pot Brothers At Law are known for giving the best advice to cannabis consumers in California about how to handle getting pulled over or going through check points. Pot Brothers At Law want to teach you how to stick to your rights. They also share tips like: "keep your...
Commercial Cannabis Air Purification Equipment Used To Kill Powdery Mildew Now Available For The First Time
KES Science & Technology, creators of AiroClean420 air purification units used in commercial cannabis cultivation has released new Airo Home/Hobby Grow units following a soft launch in 2019. The release of the Airo Home/Hobby Grow unit makes...
Best Air Purifier for Powdery Mildew
The best Air Purifier for powdery mildew in your home grow is the Airo Home Hobby Grow air purifier from AiroClean420.It is a good exercise to think about how their technology works.Airo Home Hobby Grow works by using a fan and a proprietary bio-conversion reactor bed...
Do you like gardening?
Did you grow up gardening? Do you have fond memories of gardening with your family back in the good old days? Is "the joy of gardening" something you can relate to? If so, you may want to learn how to grow cannabis at home. Positive answers to these questions are...
CBS8 Features Green Carpet Growing | Aired 12/4/2019 & 12/5/2019
In case you didn't see it, CBS8 featured Green Carpet Growing on the nightly news on 12/4/2019 and morning news on 12/5/2019. Journalist Tim Blodgett attended a Green Carpet Growing grow class and put a normalizing spin on it. Special thanks to Dark Heart Nursery for...
What is craft cannabis?
Home growers and small to medium size businesses often focus on growing craft cannabis. But what is craft cannabis? Craft cannabis is thought to be high-quality cannabis cultivated on a small scale with great care, grown organically without man-made synthetics, and...
Air Purification, Air Sanitization, and Air Filtration Explained
What is the difference between air purification, air sanitization and air filtration? A few “air” terms in cannabis cultivation are frequently misunderstood by new home growers. Specifically, “air purification,” “air sanitization,” and “air...
CBD Products for Sex
Want to improve your sexual intimacy with CBD products? Want to give the gift of CBD products for sex with your friends and lovers? You aren't alone. Look no further, we've got the scoop on CBD Oil, CBD lube, CBD arousal oil and other cannabis-derived sex...
Interview with Green Dragon CEO Jim Hernandez
Green Carpet Growing Home Grow Show Hosted by Marc Eden E7 / Green Dragon Fertilizer, CEO Jim Hernandez In this interview with Jim Hernandez, CEO of Green Dragon, you'll learn about how his unique new bio-solid fertilizer is made. Jim Hernandez is a sitting board...
Interview with John Hayman III, AiroClean420
Green Carpet Growing Home Grow ShowHosted by Marc EdenE6 / AiroClean420 CEO John Hayman In this interview with John Hayman, CEO of AiroClean420 (KES Science), you'll learn about how AiroClean420 prevents powdery mildew, fungi, molds, bacteria, and more. After years...
How to get resin off your hands
Q: How do I get resin off my hands? What is the easiest, quickest, safest way to clean your hands after trimming sticky cannabis?A: You can use mayonnaise to remove sticky cannabis resin from your hands. The process is lighting quick. Goodbye sticky hands!...
A cannabis themed children’s book
A cannabis themed children's book to help you talk to children about cannabis.Do you talk to your young children about cannabis? If you do, fantastic! If not, Author Susan Soares has just the storybook for you. Her book "What's Growing in My Garden?" is a...
Best LED grow light 2019 / 2020
What is the best LED grow light on the market for growing cannabis this 2019 - 2020?Sure, there are many high quality LED grow lights to choose from, but what is the very best LED grow light available this 2019 and 2020? Look no further than the Gavita LED...
LED Grow Lights and DIY LED Light Building
Green Carpet Growing Home Grow ShowHosted by Marc EdenE5: Devon / @DetailedLightingDesigns In this interview with Devon, a San Diego-based DIY LED builder, you'll learn a thing or two about LED lighting and growing cannabis.What LED...
What are Spider Mites and what are they doing with my cannabis plants?
Spider mites love to infest cannabis gardens and eat your plants. Spider mites are not actually spiders, but they sure act like them with their web-weaving ways. Spider mites are actually tiny mites that only resemble spiders. The most common spider mite...
CBD Video: CBD and Pain
Learn about CBD and pain with the Medical Director at the Center For Medical Cannabis Education, Dr. Jamie Corroon. He discusses how the endocannabinoid system is involved in the processing of pain signals. If you have been wondering how the body works...
CBD Study: The Endocannabinoid System and its Modulation by CBD
The Endocannabinoid System and its Modulation by Cannabidiol (CBD) By Jamie Corroon, ND, MPH; Jake F. Felice, ND, LMP As interest in, and use of, phytocannabinoids from Cannabis Sativa L (Cannabis) has increased with the number of state-regulated Cannabis...
WHAT CANNABIS STRAINS ARE MOST POPULAR IN SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA?
Popular cannabis strains in San Diego, California 2019 In San Diego, there's never a shortage of new cannabis varieties to sample. These favorites are also some of the most popular in California in 2019. They include brand new genetics as well as classic...
How do you become a master grower?
Q: How do you become a master grower? A: To become a master grower (or grow master,) first differentiate between home growing and commercial cannabis cultivation. Big difference. You see, legal commercial cannabis companies hire master growers for legal...
Is it legal to sell cannabis I grow at home in California?
Q: Can I sell cannabis that I grow at home in California? A: No. In order to sell cannabis in California, you must obtain a license from the Bureau of Cannabis Control. However, you may give your cannabis away. If you are 21 years of age or older,...
Is there a 420 Lounge in San Diego?
Is there a 420 lounge in San Diego? So far, no, there are no legal 420 lounges or cannabis cafes. San Diego has not yet legalized a cannabis consumption 420 lounge, also known as cannabis cafes. If you want to see 420 lounges and cannabis cafe's in San...
Jeremy Warren Interview | Dr. Jeremy Warren Director of Plant Health
Green Carpet Growing Home Grow ShowHosted by Marc EdenE4: Dr. Jeremy Warren of Dark Heart Nursery Dr. Jeremy Warren, Interview In this interview with Dr. Jeremy Warren, Plant Health Director at Dark Heart Nursery, you'll learn...
Myths about growing cannabis at home
There is a pervasive myth about cannabis cultivation being so terribly difficult in America. It stems from the "War on Drugs" scandal in the 70's during Nixon's presidency. Is growing cannabis at home easy? Yes and no. Growing cannabis at home is quite...
Growing with Humboldt Seed Company cannabis seeds in 2019
This 2019, cannabis seeds from Humboldt Seed Company include a variety of new varieties as well as classic strains. The high-CBD strain this year to grow is Willy G's Lebanese. Some high-THC strains like Bigfoot Glue, Pineapple Trainwreck, and Asphalt...
Pest control products to prevent and kill pests in your cannabis garden
Protect your cannabis with pest control products.We want to help you prevent and kill cannabis pests. Whether you grow cannabis at home in soil or with hydroponics, all growers fight pests and disease. Besides keeping healthy plants, rotate a variety of...
Bring Me by Buzzfeed came for a visit!
Green Carpet Growing on Buzzfeed's Bring Me Green Carpet Growing Video Chat Green Carpet Growing Book Green Carpet GrowingGrow Room Design Green Carpet GrowingGrowing Supplies Connect with us [caldera_form...
INTERVIEW WITH CLAYTON CUTTER OF DARK HEART NURSERY
Green Carpet Growing Home Grow Show Hosted by Marc Eden E3: Clayton Cutter, Dark Heart Nursery Get informed about Dark Heart Nursery cannabis strains and clones in this podcast interview with Clayton Cutter, Dispensary Channel Manager. If you...
New Cannabis Strains 2019
8 NEW Cannabis Strains to grow in 2019 If you're getting ready to plan your cultivation, there are new strains to grow this 2019. Dark Heart Nursery has eight sizzling new cannabis strains for you to consider. Get ready for beautiful colors and decadent...
Interview on CBD Oil with Jack Studebaker of Saving Grace CBD
Green Carpet Growing Home Grow Show Hosted by Marc Eden E2: Jack Studebaker, Co-Founder of Saving Grace CBD Get informed about CBD oil in this podcast interview with Jack Studebaker, Co-Founder and COO of Saving Grace CBD. If you have any CBD...
Podcast interview with Tony Sarah, Fertilizer Expert
Green Carpet Growing Home Grow ShowHosted by Marc EdenE1: Tony Sarah, Fertilizer Expert/Inventor We hope you enjoy this podcast interview with Tony Sarah, inventor of Spiked Soil's organic soil and fertilizer: Dirt Martini, Another Round and Bloom...
Home grower interview with Chula Vista resident in San Diego
An interview with a new home-grower in San Diego This interview is with Peter, a small business owner who lives in Chula Vista, one of the few areas of San Diego that allows outdoor cannabis cultivation. Peter took a Green Carpet Growing grow class in late...
Home Grower Interview with Former Student who got their Cultivation License in San Diego
Green Carpet Growing Show: E 1: Marc interviews home-grower Chris, Green Carpet Growing alumni, who has recently gotten their grow license in San Diego, and runs a non-profit cooperative. This interview is great because it proves that anyone can...
A Guide to Being a Medical Marijuana / Cannabis Patient in San Diego
There are three steps to the "medical cannabis patient" or "medical marijuana patient" experience in San Diego, in light of Prop 215. Common questions about the medical cannabis patient experience tend to be: Do I need a medical marijuana card? Do I need a...
Is it legal to grow cannabis outdoors in San Diego?
Home Grower Question: Is it legal grow cannabis outdoors in San Diego? Answer: In San Diego, each local jurisdiction in has their own ruling on this issue. The only locations you may lawfully grow cannabis outdoors in San Diego are Chula...
How many plants can I grow in San Diego under Prop 215 grow laws?
Home Grower Question: How many plants can I grow in San Diego under Prop 215 grow laws? Answer: Proposition 215 text states that "medical marijuana patients" are to have no more than 8 ounces of dried cannabis flower or cultivate "6 mature...
Where to buy clones in San Diego?
Home Grower Question: Where do I find and buy clones in San Diego? Answer: Find a large selection of Dark Heart Nursery cannabis clone strains for sale at March and Ash in San Diego from Dark Heart Nursery. Anyone over the age of 21 may purchase...