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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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111805Is wet or dry trimming better for your cannabis? image
Is wet or dry trimming better for your cannabis?
Johanna Silver   –   August 6, 2019

With fall harvest on the horizon, we explore the age-old question: should you trim your buds wet or dry? Read more

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Get beautiful buds with these outdoor cannabis harvesting tips
Johanna Silver   –   August 15, 2019

You’ve spent months growing your plants, waiting for those precious nugs to form. But how do you know when to harvest, and what do you need to do it? Read more

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How to set up a small-space drying room for your cannabis harvest
Johanna Silver   –   August 20, 2019

Growing cannabis is really just half the journey—after harvest, you’ll need to dry and cure it. Here are some tips for homegrowers with a limited amount of space. Read more

114392Starting to homegrow? Here’s what to look for in a cannabis grow shop image
Starting to homegrow? Here’s what to look for in a cannabis grow shop
Johanna Silver   –   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. Read more

Articles contributed to Leafly (by most recent)

147846Do deer eat weed? And other pests to watch out for when growing cannabis image
Do deer eat weed? And other pests to watch out for when growing cannabis
Johanna Silver   –   August 18, 2020

They may be cute, but deer will eat your growing weed plants. Here's how to prevent them and other critters from destroying your weed. Read more

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How to maximize your harvest by growing light deprivation cannabis
Johanna Silver   –   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. Read more

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Leafly’s cannabis homegrow
Johanna Silver   –   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.  Read more

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Troubleshooting common mistakes in marijuana growing
Johanna Silver   –   January 24, 2020

Ready to start growing your own? Watch out for these common mistakes and how to avoid them. Read more

126660Bigger isn’t better: The case for growing small marijuana plants image
Bigger isn’t better: The case for growing small marijuana plants
Johanna Silver   –   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. Read more

126147Is a cannabis cultivar the same as a strain? image
Is a cannabis cultivar the same as a strain?
Johanna Silver   –   January 7, 2020

Is it a "strain" or a "cultivar?" Learn about weed terminology through the eyes of a grower and horticulturalist. Read more

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How to grow marijuana in Michigan and Illinois
Johanna Silver   –   December 31, 2019

Welcome to legal weed Michigan and Illinois! Here's what you need to know about growing your own in the Great Lakes region. Read more

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How to set up a basic irrigation system for your cannabis homegrow
Johanna Silver   –   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. Read more

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How to choose a cannabis cultivar for your homegrow
Johanna Silver   –   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. Read more

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Why grow an autoflowering variety in your cannabis garden?
Johanna Silver   –   October 23, 2019

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