Guerrilla Growing
Can You Use Pond Water for Cannabis?
When you’re miles deep in the brush and your ladies are starting to droop under a 90-degree sun, you don't always have the luxury of being picky. I’ve had folks ask me if it’s safe to pull water from a nearby pond or stagnant pool, or if they’re better off hiking back to the truck for "clean" water.
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.
Growing Cannabis in Every US Climate: The Ghost’s American Guide
As the Ghost I have navigated every latitude of this nation pretty much, surviving everything from sudden mountain blizzards to dry deserts. This guide is for the serious American cultivator who intends to succeed anywhere outdoors.
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.
The Best Time of Day to Visit Your Guerrilla Grow Site
Jerry here. If you’re visiting your "Ghost" spot at high noon on a weekday, you might as well be wearing a neon sign that says what is he doing? In the world of guerrilla growing, timing can be a part of your armor. You have to know when the woods are waking up, when the power that be are still drinking their coffee, and when the "civilians" are most likely not going to be out on the trails.
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!
Building Next Year’s Giants: The Ghost’s Sheet Composting Secret
This is a "Master Class" move. You aren't just growing for this season; you’re building a legacy in the soil. Most growers show up in the spring and try to "fix" their soil in a day, but the Ghost knows that the best soil is cooked over a long winter.
The Ghost’s Number One Way to Make a Guerrilla Grow Site
You find a body of water, could be a river, pond, or lake. It can be right next to a boat launch even. What you look for is a stand of either cattails, marsh grass, or reeds...that grow out into the water, as well as up on the shore.
When is it Ready? The “Ghost” Eye Test vs. The Microscope
When to Harvest...Guerrilla Growing
How to Harvest Large Cannabis Crops Alone: Moving 50+ lbs as a Ghost
The One-Man Show: Moving 50+ lbs of CannabisMoving a few ounces is a hobby; harvesting a large cannabis crop alone is a tactical op...
Dry Sieving to Produce Hash: The Ghost’s Guide to Concentrates
What to Do with 'Not Up to Snuff' Buds, and Trim...Dry Sieve it!In my early days, I was a purist—and a wasteful one. I’d harvest al...
