Silphium compositum Michx. – Kidney-leaf Rosinweed Family – Asteraceae Stems: Leaves: Inflorescence: N/A Involucre: Ray flowers: Disk flowers: Flowering – July – September. Habitat – Flatwoods, sandhills. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This attractive species can be found mainly in the eastern half of Alabama. The plant cand be identified by … Read more
Photinia serratifolia (Desf.) Kalkm. – Taiwanese Photinia Family – Rosaceae Stems: Leaves: Inflorescence: Flowers: Flowering – March – May. Habitat – Roadsides, old homesites. Also cultivated. Origin – Native to Asia. Other information – This attractive species can be found cultivated throughout much of Alabama but is only found escaped in handful of counties. The … Read more
Ever since man could hunt and gather, we have always had weed at our side. Well before the advancement in agricultural technology, marijuana usually contained between 1-6% THC levels; there was no real determinant as to what THC or CBD level each cannabis strains contained. Prehistoric man just opted for the stronger and darker weed, … Read more
For more than two decades now, CFLs have been amongst the favorite when it comes to marijuana grow lights. They are known for their efficiency and affordability, making it a favorite amongst many cannabis cultivators. This is especially useful if you have confined spaces, which is the case with many novice growers. With the abundance … Read more
Heliotropium amplexicaule Vahl – Clasping Heliotrope Family – Boraginaceae Stems: Leaves: Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Infructescence. Flowering – April – October. Habitat – Disturbed sites, roadsides, railroads. Origin – Native to tropical America. Other information – This weedy but attractive species can be found scattered throughout Alabama. The plant can be identified by its sessile leaves, … Read more
The world of cannabis is vast, each strain has a different color, taste, aroma and effect. Besides the original strains, more and more new strains are being created. Most of these strains are green in color and dotted with sparkling orange stigmas and resin. Besides these popular blue strains, however, there are also purple cannabis … Read more
Cyperus plukenetii Fern. – Plukenet’s Flatsedge Family – Cyperaceae Stems: Leaves: Leaf sheath. Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Flowering – July – October. Habitat – Sandhills, flatwoods, sandy woods and fields. Origin – Native to North America. Other information – This species can be found in the southern portion of Alabama. The plant is similar to others … Read more
Trifolium lappaceum L. – Burdock Clover Family – Fabaceae Stems: N/A Leaves: Stipule. Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Fruiting calices. Flowering – March – August. Habitat – Weedy fields, roadsides, lawns. Origin – Native to Eurasia and Africa. Other information – This weedy introduced plant can be found in scattered counties throughout Alabama and is probably more … Read more
Ipomoea wrightii Gray – Wright’s Morning Glory Family – Convolvulaceae Stems: Leaves: Inflorescence: N/A Flowers: Calyx. Flowering – July – September. Habitat – Disturbed sites, roadsides, railroads, cultivated areas, thickets. Origin – Native to tropical America. Other information – This attractive yet weedy species is only reported in a small umber of Alabama counties but … Read more
Fimming and topping cannabis plants are both cutting methods used by cannabis growers to improve the shape of the plant (so they can better access light), induce the growth of more colas (flowering sites) and, ultimately, harvest bigger yields. But which is the best method for training your plants? Here we will go over the … Read more