Growing Cannabis
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.
Early Summer at Stony Oasis: Hugelkultur Cannabis Grow Update
The Cannabis Plants Settle into Their Dryland Hugelkultur Beds...Time for an update on my Hugelkultur cannabis grow...how are the p...
Building a Geo-Thermally Heated and Cooled Walipini Greenhouse at Stony
Can You Grow Cannabis in a Walipini?Can I grow cannabis in the walipini? The short answer is yes I am sure I can. Can I produce hig...
Low Cost Greenhouse Heating for Winter Grows
In my 50-plus years of gardening....many of which I used a greenhouse, I’ve learned that winter growing doesn't have to be a choice between a massive utility bill and frozen plants.
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
Best Seeds for 10 Pound Plants: Growing the Giants
In the modern world of 2x2 grow tents and "closet grows," the art of the monster plant is becoming a lost skill. But for those of us with a bit of dirt and a lot of sun, the goal remains the same: the ten-pound plant. To get there, you can’t just rely on nutrients and luck. You need the right DNA.
Natural Weed Control: Permaculture Secrets for Your Cannabis Garden
In my permaculture food forest at Stony Oasis Farms, I don't use toxic sprays or spend ten hours a day on my knees pulling grass. I use natural weed control—a system where the garden works for me, not the other way around.
Hardy Cannabis Seeds for High Altitude: Growing in Rugged Climates
Most seed banks assume everyone is growing in a temperature-controlled tent, but for those of us living off-grid or in the high desert, we need hardy cannabis seeds for high altitudes.
The Best Cannabis Seeds for Poor Soil: Genetics That Thrive Anywhere
I like to produce strains for the budget growers and the guerrillas—who need the best cannabis seeds for poor soil. I search for genetics that aren't "divas." I want to sell only survivors...
The Secret to Growing Huge Cannabis Plants
I see the questions all the time: "Jerry, what strain can I buy that will give me a huge harvest?" People are looking for a magic bean, but after 50 years of growing in the shadows and under the sun, I can tell you the truth—a massive cannabis plant is a partnership between elite genetics and a massive amount of preparation.
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 9 Strains of the Summer of 2026: The Stony Oasis Trials
The move to the mountain is almost complete, and the 2026 cannabis growing season at Stony Oasis Farms is officially on the horizon. This year isn't just a grow; it’s a mission. I’ve spent 50 years working with this plant, and for the 2026 summer season, I’ve hand-selected 11 specific strains to document, breed, and preserve.
Why Vigorous Genetics are the Ultimate Pest Defense
In that secretive world, you quickly learn a few brutal truth: pests and pathogens aren't your primary problem. They are merely the cleanup crew sent to finish off the weak. If your plants are being "taken out" by spider mites or powdery mildew, you need to look deeper than the bug itself. Usually, you’re looking at a failure of vigor... a genetic deficit that makes your crop weak and susceptible. Or a poorly grown crop that is having issues.
The Thrill of the Hunt: Growing a Mystery Pack
Some growers want a label on everything. They want a certificate and a timeline before they even pop a bean. But for the rest of us? The ones who grew up when you just called it "kind bud" and hoped for the best? There’s a specific kind of magic in the unknown. That’s exactly why I put together jerrys special mystery cannabis seed pack. It’s for the hunter. The guy who trusts his eyes and his nose more than a fancy sticker.
