Ghost Stories
The Runt Cannabis Plant is Not a Runt Anymore. The Late-Summer Turnaround!
One of the most common mistakes outdoor growers make is prematurely pulling or giving up on slow-starting seedlings. In the rush for early vegetative height, plants that sit idle or lag behind their neighbors often get labeled as genetically weak "runts." But can a runt cannabis plant recover? Again...yes, some can recover.
Off Grid Living Soil Cannabis Grow Update: Growing Dryland Cannabis
Well here we are at the 10th of August, and the super soil, dryland hugelkultur cannabis grow is not disappointing! Good lord...these plants are going nuts!
Can You Grow 10lb Cannabis Plants in the Mountains? My Dryland Hugelkultur Experiment
Will I be able to grow 10 pound cannabis plants in the foothills of the Simcoe mountains in central Washington State?
Mid-Summer Explosion: How the Hugelkultur Bed is Feeding My Cannabis Plants
I have been growing cannabis for long enough to know...just by looking, that the plants I have in the Hugelkultur bed full of super soil are primed to go friggin crazy.
Growing Guerrilla Cannabis Plants in a Dry Environment
The first step in making sure your guerrilla cannabis plants have enough water for excellent growth in a dry climate is when you are siting the grow. This is the one most important element when growing in a dry area. In those kind of situations you really need the grow to be close to a water source.
Growing Cannabis in 100% Recycled Soil: The Ghost’s Secret to Living Di
Reuse Soil For Your Next Cannabis GrowJerry here, though many of you know me as
Budget Cannabis Growing: My Ghostly Secrets for Frugal Farming
From The Ghost's own grows spanning over 50 years, I’ve learned that the best things in life—and the best buds—don't have to cost an arm and a leg. Whether you are a total beginner or a seasoned pro looking to simplify, budget cannabis growing is not just possible; it’s actually how some of the finest plants in history were raised.
The Toxic Garbage From Cartel Cannabis Grows Hiding in Washington’s Forests
Over the years I have found 5 or 6 big commercial cannabis grows. Most of them Mexican cartels. I found all but one after they had been busted. Ghost towns of the cannabis guerrilla growing trade.
The Best Soil for Guerrilla Growing: Building a “Ghost” Plot
In my fifty years as the Ghost, I’ve learned that the best soil isn't something you buy—it’s something you build. You want a soil that holds moisture during a drought but breathes and is loose so your plants roots can breathe.
How to Avoid the Police While Guerrilla Growing: Lessons from The Ghost
In the world of guerrilla growing, stealth is your primary concern. Avoiding encounters the police involves more than just hiding in the brush; it can require a sophisticated level of psychological blending at times.
Signs Your Grow Site Has Been Found
Hmmm, Someone Has Been Here!There is no feeling in the world quite like that cold shiver down your spine when you approach your sec...
How to Transport Cannabis Seedlings? The Ghost’s On-Site Secret
Jerry here. I get asked all the time about the best way to hike through three miles of thicket with a tray of fragile seedlings without snapping their necks or tipping them over, or being seen. My answer usually surprises people: Don’t do it.
Finding a Guerrilla Grow: The Ghost finds OPP (Other People’s Pot)
erry here. In fifty years of "Ghosting" through the deep woods, I haven’t just been looking at my own plants. I’ve stumbled across what I call OPP—Other People’s Pot—more times than I can count. From massive, 1,000-plant commercial operations run like military camps to tiny, three-plant "hobby" patches tucked into a briar patch, I’ve seen it all.
Dealing with Deer, Elk, and Cattle: The “Ghost” Wildlife Guide
Dealing Deer and Elk eating Your Cannabis PlantsJerry here. Most growers live in fear of animals eating their guerrilla grow. In my...
Watering Plants From a Shallow Well: The Ghost’s Seep Well Secret
Most people see a damp marsh to site a guerrilla grow and think they have to lug heavy buckets from a nearby creek, but you can literally tap into the earth's veins by digging a "seep well." This is the ultimate way to stay invisible and save your back. You do not want to be seen packing buckets of water!
