This year has been a weird one. It’s been so hot here that Christmas totally snuck up on me, and I didn't really feel the Christmas vibes until it was here. That said, this year I’ve been able to have some of the most loving people around me, and I feel blessed to have such strong support systems & authentic relationships with great people in my life. I’m trying to take a little time to appreciate all the experiences (both good & bad) that have shaped my life into where I’m at today, and to be grateful for both of them. I’ve had lots of change this year, but I’m happy with the way things have played out in the long term, even if I might not have recognized that at the time. I’m getting a little wordy, but I have lots of love in my heart this year & I hope some of you are able to feel the same way despite how crazy life can be sometimes. I’m very grateful for all of you on here, as well as the people in my daily life who make small moments special. I hope everyone has a great Christmas / New Year / holiday season! Try to be nice to yourself. Much love, as always. - Jake

I've done a lot of thinking recently about why different people get into growing. For some, it's all about having access to affordable cannabis. Others it's all about pursuing quality. And for a surprisingly large chunk, they do it just for the fun of growing a cool plant that they used to not be able to (you'd actually be surprised how many people grow weed and don't consume it or do anything with it besides give it away). But I want to know, what makes YOU want to start growing? -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For me personally, I've always had a mild interest in cannabis. When I started consuming for the first times it was just something fun to do and try out. Over time I got exposed to the crazy world of different strains with different smells, tastes, effects, etc and thought it was super cool how varied of an experience you can get, and how certain weed could be tailored for certain things. What really changed my view was getting exposed to some of the really high end cannabis . . . I'm talking weed that's sold for $500+ / oz and that's if you're even able to find it (it sells out remarkably quick from the growers / brokers). I still remember some of those batches of "special" weed that totally changed my perspective of what cannabis is, and what it can do. Some of the smells blew me away, and instantly had me recognize certain scents with things I've smelled previously in life in super specific ways. It's kind of hard to describe but I'm talking weed that smells like soggy fruit loops at the end of a cereal bowl. Not fresh fruit loops. Not fruit flavored smell. But identical to the end of that cereal bowl. It gets weirdly specific and it's really hard to describe, but if you've ever had a similar experience you'll understand what I mean. Something just clicks in your brain and brings back a memory. The taste was the same way. I realized that you can consume weed and not get that "shitty smoke taste" in your mouth (once again the only way I know how to describe it). I found myself constantly wanting to try more and the joint getting tastier the further down I got and sometimes changing flavor. This is a really hard one to understand as well unless you've had it, but there's some weed that can literally taste like candy and coats your mouth with that flavor.

I've been thinking a lot about what direction I want to take things, and I want your help! My plan originally was to create this as a resource for growers to have / use whenever they have questions, or run into obstacles. I wanted to use the classroom section as a place to dump information & resources so that I had an easy direction to point people towards when they ask me questions. I originally was going to have it sectioned into different tiers, but I think I lean towards having a basics course for brand new people, and using the "Beginner's Cannabis" section almost like a canna-encyclopedia. I'm still continuing to work on those every day, but I want to get a little more hands-on. Information is great, but I want to find real reasons for people to show up here consistently. So that's where I'm at today. What do you want out of this Skool? Tell me your ideal world. If I could wave a magic wand and overnight grant you your wishes, what would you like to see? Drop me a comment or DM with whatever would bring you the most value personally, even if it's not realistic. In an ideal world, I could be in-person to check out every single person's garden & give tailored advice, support, and encouragement at any moment you desire. I'd love to be able to share clones of really special plants, and help show people those really unique experiences. Of course that's not possible, but I've found it to be a good brainstorming exercise for how I want to structure things. Help me out! I also want to hear from the experienced growers about what they value the most. I'd love to be able to share clones of really special plants, and help show people some really unique experiences. Legally, that gets pricy dicey pretty quick (especially in other states or countries). But forget about practicality, what would be your dream world? ---------------------------------------- There's a lot of possibility on this page, and I have enough experience & knowledge at this point that I feel very confident in my ability to help people succeed.