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Johanna Silver
Johanna Silver
Johanna Silver contributes regularly to Martha Stewart Living and Better Homes & Gardens. She's also the former Garden Editor of Sunset Magazine. She lives with her husband and young son in Berkeley, CA. In her garden she grows fruits, veggies, a little weed, and as many cut flowers as she can possibly fit.

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  • handful of mint green nugs resting in a white overturned jar lid

    What is ‘living soil’ weed and why does it rule?

    Johanna Silver - Published on September 7, 2023

    Plant symbiosis with microbes makes terpier weed.

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  • light deprivation, light dep, greenhouse, outdoor cannabis

    How to maximize your harvest by growing light deprivation cannabis

    Johanna Silver - Published on August 11, 2020

    Learn all about light deprivation growing, and how it allows you to grow an additional outdoor harvest before the big fall one.

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  • leafly cannabis homegrow

    Leafly’s cannabis homegrow

    Johanna Silver - Published on July 8, 2020

    Welcome to Leafly’s cannabis homegrow! Follow along with our video series as our writer Johanna Silver grows a set of marijuana plants from seed to harvest in her backyard in Northern California. 

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  • cannabis growing, marijuana grow tips

    Bigger isn’t better: The case for growing small marijuana plants

    Johanna Silver - Published on January 14, 2020

    Growing giant cannabis Christmas trees may look awesome, but they can be a pain to maintain. Check out why keeping your plants small is a good idea.

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  • cannabis cultivar versus cannabis strain, what is cultivar, what is a marijuana strain

    Is a cannabis cultivar the same as a strain?

    Johanna Silver - Published on January 7, 2020

    Is it a “strain” or a “cultivar?” Learn about weed terminology through the eyes of a grower and horticulturalist.

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  • How to set up a basic irrigation system for your cannabis homegrow

    Johanna Silver - Published on November 26, 2019

    An irrigation system will keep your watering consistent and free up time so you can focus on other aspects of the growing process. Read on to see how to set up this simple system.

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  • How to choose a cannabis cultivar for your homegrow

    Johanna Silver - Published on November 19, 2019

    Where to start when selecting a cultivar for your homegrow? Here we offer some guidance of what to put in your garden.

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  • autoflowering, cannabis, marijuana, growing

    Why grow an autoflowering variety in your cannabis garden?

    Johanna Silver - Published on October 23, 2019

    Looking to get into growing weed but want something that grows quicker? Consider an autoflowering variety.

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  • cannabis gardening, cannabis grow supplies, how to grow cannabis

    Starting to homegrow? Here’s what to look for in a cannabis grow shop

    Johanna Silver - Published on September 11, 2019

    Now that you’ve decided to start growing cannabis at home, where do you go for supplies and advice? Here’s why you should trust your local grow shop.

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