How to check if your weed is contaminated

Whether it's dirt, mould, hair, talcum, other drugs, glass, or even lead and petrol, cannabis can contain all sorts of contaminants. Below, we'll teach you what contaminants can be found in weed, what threat they pose to your health, and how to detect them.

While it is not possible to determine whether a cannabis strain is “medical” or “recreational” based on genetics or cannabinoid content alone, there are increasingly common regulations around cultivation and production that determine these titles. Find out the key differences.

Protecting your cannabis plants from animals is super important, both for the health of your plants and any animals living in or near your home. Find out some of the main animal threats to your cannabis garden, and how to keep your grow free of these weed-loving critters.

Found a fine powder lining the bottom of your grinder? Congratulations, you've just made kief, an ancient, completely natural cannabis concentrate. Keep reading to learn more about its history, how to collect it, and how to put it to great use.

Heard of dab reclaim? Wondering whether it's worth saving and smoking? Learn all there is to know as we delve into the chemical composition of reclaim, as well as its most popular applications and how to easily collect it yourself.

Cannabis grows naturally from seed. So why do so many home growers (and most commercial cultivators) opt to use clones? We explore the key pros and cons of growing from both seeds and clones, priming you to make an informed decision when it comes to choosing one (or both!) for your next grow operation.

Veteran cannabis users know that a sore throat and coughing are inevitable side effects of smoking weed. But is there anything that can be done to soothe the irritation? In this article, we show you how to both prevent and remedy a sore throat from smoking cannabis.

Choosing between organic and synthetic fertiliser for cannabis can be tricky, especially for beginner growers. In this article, we take an in-depth look at the differences and pros/cons of organic and non-organic cannabis nutrients. Find out which one is best for your grow-op—you might even consider using both!

From germinating your seeds right on through to curing, temperature and humidity have a huge impact on the cannabis plant, and properly managing these conditions can make or break a harvest. Find out what you need to do to keep these conditions optimal during each stage of a cannabis grow, so you can secure a huge bounty of pristine buds.