Best herb gardening books according to redditors
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We found 112 Reddit comments discussing the best herb gardening books. We ranked the 32 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
Here are some good “starter” books to go through. Starter in the sense that they give a good overview of generalized modern western Witchcraft along with a basis for Wicca is that so interest you. It also has some supplementary guides for those interested in alchemy, mirror work, spirit work and the like.
Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft and Buckland's Book of Spirit Communications are good books for getting a decent understanding of what could be (subjectively speaking) considered “traditional” witchcraft. I myself am NOT a fan of the Llewellyn branch of magick, as it is heavily based around forming structured groups and covens and much of the information seems more ceremonial than anything. That being said, these books give a great basic rundown into alot of different styles and tools you will most likely be using or want to use.
Wicca: A Guide for the Solitary Practitioner is great if you want to go down the Wicca path AND it’s made specifically for solitary practitioners along with having some of Scott Cunninghams own spells in it as well.
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs is a good rundown of many common and uncommon reagents used in witchcraft along with their metaphysical uses. Reader's Digest Magic and Medicine of Plants despite the name is a more practical and scientifically written book on the historical and medicinal used of many N. American plants.
Inside the Mirror Box: Spells and Theory for All Practitioners was actually written by a friend of mine. His book gives alot of information on actual spellwork, along with a large selection of Mirror Box spells and a short section on other uses for mirrors (such as divination).
And finally the Encyclopedia of Spirits is a great reference guide for those of us who want to work with specific entities. The author covers the full gamut of spirits and deities from the ancient gods to christian saints and archangels to lesser known spirits.
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs is a great resource for the many, many uses of herbs and other plants in magickal rituals.
Edit: Also, a ttrpg with accurate herbalism mechanics sounds cool as hell, I'd love to play it when it's complete!
Find out what he uses as his water source, if it's tap or he manually buys distilled/R/O water, consider getting him a 5 stage reverse osmosis filter, that one's $89 which is a very good deal imo.
As far as books go, this one from Greg Green is recommended by many, as well as this one by DJ Short, a decades long professional grower. Lastly is one of the most recommended books I see posted, by Jorge Cervantes.
Otherwise, I'd try to familiarize yourself with his setup, maybe take pictures if possible and I could try to suggest things you could buy as improvements :)
this book is a nice older resource for the magical uses of herbs. This article is a very simple primer to give an idea of kitchen witchcraft. You can also use resources like
http://www.witchipedia.com for a starting point if you just need general knowledge on something. this live journal article (What a throw back website!) has a lot of suggestions for books in different areas of kitchen witchery.
One of the easiest things you can do is start working intent into your daily, weekly rituals that already exist: banish as you clean, bless as you cook, etc. I like how this page lists some examples of how to work in a bit of kitchen witchcraft to your life. Kitchen witchcraft has an inherent magical quality that is actually super easy to incorporate.
I definitely suggest you start noting things down as you come across them, either digitally or in a physical book. This will help you learn as well as form the foundation of your grimoire/ book of shadows/ whatever you choose to call it.
Cc: /u/vampiras
Lewis Ginter botanical gardens has great classes and a fabulous library where you can check things out for 4 weeks if you are a member. They are also about to start a seed sharing library!
I just got this book which is specific to the southeast. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1604693711?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_pd_title
Not specifically Wiccan but potentially some form of witchcraft. Wicca is a pagan religion that employs witchcraft in its rituals whereas "witchcraft" is a category and as a whole pertains to various types of folk magic (thus, Wicca is just one form, there are other types of witchcraft). Most of what is encountered in the US is Neopagan witchcraft, which is mostly derived from European folk magic. However, (outside of Neopaganism) there is also Afro-American Hoodoo (rootwork, conjuring) which sometimes calls for burying objects as well. Depending on your location, there could be a stronger likelihood of the latter.
When it comes to Neopaganism, basically you have individuals who pursue some traditional style of spellcasting (either utilizing traditional methods or drawing inspiration from them) while others create spells with symbolism they've created. However, a difficulty with pinpointing what something buried could be is that the largest segment of Neopaganism is Eclectic, i.e., practitioners who develop highly individualized systems that draw on various sources in addition to personal innovations.
So, you're not necessarily going to be able to look at something and determine what the person who placed it there practiced or what they intended. There can be general indications. E.g., anything with a poppet (doll) would indicate it's a spell either for or against a person, discerning which can potentially be puzzled out by what else is with it.
In terms of identifying magical use and lore regarding herbs, the best book (IMO) on it would be The Master Book of Herbalism Paperback by Paul Beyerl
Scott Cunningham was a prolific writer and while there is debate over his books regarding Wicca, he was well regarded for his knowledge in herbalism and magic. His books are an easy read, such as:
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs & Book of Incense Oils and Brews by Scott Cunningham
Catherine Yrodwode is well regarded in the practice of Hoodoo, she runs the luckymojo.com website and has authored various books, here's a link to one of her online articles:
Laying Down Tricks & Disposing of Ritual Remnants in the Hoodoo Tradition - Catherine Yronwode
These just scratch the surface and there plenty of other sources others might cite, but these will give you a sense of direction.
This is a great reply and pretty close to what advice I was going to offer!
Any spell that has worked for anyone - may not work for you based on the intent that was used to create it. What’s in your heart might not mesh with what was in the original creators.
Instead look for spells that you feel comfortable tweaking to make them yours.
Even in so far as changing up the rituals ingredients, and even the words used to make it more personal to your will and intent.
It will definitely help you find a new path in creating your own from scratch.
I suggest Scott Cunningham’s book encyclopedia of magical herbs
To help you get started if you want to change ingredients.
And I like to map out almost like how I would map out an essay on what I want the words to be for a spell.
Each point is a sentence or two used in the casting.
I hope this helps guide you in a way that strengthens your resolve and confidence in mastering your own spells.
If you have further questions don’t hesitate to PM
I'm new to gardening in this climate, myself. Here are some books and websites I've found useful:
Specific to vegetable gardening: https://www.amazon.com/Timber-Vegetable-Gardening-Southeast-Regional/dp/1604693711/
For seed varieties and gardening information specific to the Southeast, these people are really, really good: http://www.southernexposure.com/
A useful book if you're looking for non-edible/landscaping-related information: https://www.amazon.com/Gardening-South-Complete-Homeowners-Guide/dp/1604695919
The Houzz forums are useful for real-live-human experiences with what survived and didn't: https://www.houzz.com/discussions/georgia-gardener
Walter Reeves is a frequent recommendation: http://www.walterreeves.com/
If you want really deep tomato knowledge from intense tomato people: http://tomatoville.com/forumdisplay.php?f=54
So far I've learned that you do well to be skeptical of what's being sold at big box stores, it seems that a lot of the varieties they sell are probably stocked nationwide and aren't necessarily the best choices for this climate. Good luck gardening!
My favourite books about growing cannabis are:
These books are quite comprehensive. As you may already suspect, True Living Organics is primarily about building living, organic soil, and the techniques that the author uses to maintain the soil and maximize the quality of the end product.
The Cannabis Grow Bible covers all things related to growing cannabis, as well as producing extracts. Very comprehensive and an excellent tome for any grower to have, from wide-eyed novice to salty veteran.
I have an older edition of Marijuana Horticulture from the early 2000s, and use it quite a bit less than the other two, but it was very useful to me when I was starting out. I would recommend The Cannabis Grow Bible first and foremost, however.
I hope this helps! Don't get overwhelmed by all the information out there; best thing I can recommend is to pop a few seeds and just give it a go. Don't let your inner perfectionist prevent you from attaining perfection through time and experience!
Ed Rosenthal's Marijuana Growers Handbook is good. It has quite a lot of info, though only a passing reference to autoflowers, and I find it a bit strangely organized at times. Quite a bit of the info will apply to autos, so you might want to pick up this one and then supplement by reading about autos here, on Autoflower.net, and/or with the Lowenfels book in the next paragraph.
Jeff Lowenfels just released DIY Autoflowering Cannabis: An Easy Way to Grow Your Own, which is specifically about growing autos. It's written for a gardening audience, someone who might be used to growing tomatoes or other flowers and is curious about branching out to cannabis. It will probably be helpful, though if you have zero gardening experience it may gloss over some fundamentals, and defers to other sources (such as the Ed Rosenthal book) for some details that aren't auto-specific. It has a lot of breadth, but less depth than I'd hoped -- though I'd already done obsessive research into autos, and I'm not really his target audience.
Jorge Cervantes has Marijuana Horticulture and Marijuana Grow Basics. The latter is a more beginner-friendly and slightly updated subset of the former, though it doesn't have anything about outdoor growing. These also have a lot of info, and could substitute for the Ed Rosenthal book, though they're showing their age a bit.
cart_crasher recommended the Mephisto Grow Guide. That's pretty short, but has some helpful auto-specific suggestions. Probably a good supplement to one of the other books. (I've also been really happy with their autos.)
People will probably recommend Grow Weed Easy (a website), but it's been wrong about enough things that I don't trust it. I'll leave it at that.
I've been hoping to find something like that too and haven't found anything yet. I've been looking at these books in the mean time:
http://www.amazon.com/Vegetables-Berries-Thought-Possible-Imagine/dp/1580087965/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1301142256&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Carrots-Love-Tomatoes-Companion-Successful/dp/1580170277/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1301142401&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Complete-Guide-Companion-Planting--Basics/dp/1601383452/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1301142401&sr=1-2
There are also resources at the extension and ag offices. The biggest problem is that different heirloom varieties of the same family (i.e. tomatoes) can have somewhat different needs (different zone / sun needs). That means unless it when down to that level, it would still only be a guide line. Also, check this post out:
http://www.reddit.com/r/SelfSufficiency/comments/g2vt4/some_nice_and_free_ebooks_and_info_about/
They had a good chart on there for companion planting about midway down this page:
http://www.idepfoundation.org/idep_gardens_media.html
There's a lot of fraying on the new leaves though, looks almost like nute deficiency, maybe nitrogen? The top most leaves are the healthiest, but the newest are definitely suffering from some form of nutrient necessity, which I'm guessing will end up in the top leaves if allowed to continue.
If OP isn't squeamish, I'd talk to the caretaker and tell them to do some internet research, or maybe pick up Jorge Cervantes grow basics for basic tips and do some Ph testing just to be safe.
btw here are the links if anyone wants… I recommend the Cannabis Grow Bible by Green first. It’s good for beginners. The Cervantes one might seem overwhelming for beginners.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Cannabis-Grow-Bible-Recreational/dp/1931160589/ref=pd_sim_b_2
http://www.amazon.com/Marijuana-Horticulture-Outdoor-Medical-Growers/dp/187882323X/ref=pd_sim_b_2
The usual recommendation is Cunningham but personally I prefer Beyerl.
There are so many and with many different focal points. I also think a list with some identification as to the focal points for each book would be useful. And I'm always happy to find new good ones, so I am glad for this post.
Rodales is one that I've seen mentioned a ton elsewhere, and I have found it useful too. There is some lore and some preparation and growing information along with medicinal info..
If you are looking for experience logs concerning herb usage, Susun Weed's forum is a nice place to search. The accounts are not made by medical professionals and perhaps are not studies based, but they are from people who test and use herbs on themselves. A very female bent; however, I've not seen a male treated anything but nicely there.
Cunningham's is a good magical go-to based in some lore, but can be problematic sometimes as dangers are not always noted. And the lore can be difficult to track down; though I was surprised that some of it had uses that I was already familiar with from childhood. Many websites about magical correspondences are word-for-word taken from it. It's Llewellyn, but don't let that scare you. I doubt there is an apothecary in existence that doesn't have a copy somewhere.
Miller's Magical and Ritual Use of Herbs was one I acquired years ago when starting the magic/psychoactive hunt. It includes some methods for preparation though the herbs included are limited. I think going to a forum or sub here that is dedicated to psychoactives would probably be more useful for preparation guides, but they may lack the ritual component.
For identification and growing and a tiny bit of lore too, I found Angier's Field Guide to Medicinal Wild Plants to be very easy to use when I first started. It's not comprehensive and it is dependent on region, but I thought it was a charming read.
I think if you can find a field guide to wild plants that pertains to your geographical area, it would be better. That way you can get out and examine the plants yourself and see how they grow and interact with other plants and their environments. Much of what I have read about the magical properties of plants makes sense when I consider observations of the plants behaviors. Some of it is counter-intuitive too, but what makes a plant magical is sometimes going to be based in a lore you create on your own.
The Encyclopedia of Psychoactive Plants was a pricey thick one, but one I have found very useful for its purpose. I think it could be more inclusive, but I think the same thing could be said of every plant book published! If you can find one used, you may get it at a bargain. I bought mine for under 50$US but I have never seen it that cheap before or since. But this is not one that will be in every public library, so if you can afford it and spot it cheap, it may be worth the jump of you are into this kind of information. And of course the ever-loving Erowid is a great resource too.
These are just a few for beginning that I have used, but I have not used them in isolation. And there are several I have on a wish list too (this one has been rec'd to me, and omagah these have a savings account building over here). Websites have been excellent free resources especially to start. U.S. Wildflowers has a huge photo library and links to others if the geographical areas pertain to you. It's helped me get some basic identification of local plants many times.
For medicinal use and contra-indications that might feel safer, there are many hospitals that host pages of advice about herbal medicine and many of those link to studies. Since nothing here should be taken as medical advice, going to those resources may be very helpful. I have used too many to list.
And the same goes for growing guides. Websites are going to be quicker than books, but books may offer things like seasonal planting patterns and landscaping that a simple growing guide might not contain. There are too many of those to list as well.
Sorry for the length and I hope you get many more suggestions!
For those just getting started, Square Foot Gardening is great, it's a good starting point for getting in the habit of maintaining a garden, for making good use of small spaces, and for learning about gardening.
How to Grow More Vegetables is a fantastic book. It is a great reference book on sustainable gardening, and self-sufficiency gardening. It is used by several programs as a textbook to teach sustinence gardening in third-world countries.
Carrots Love Tomatoes is a great book for learning about companion planting.
I just ordered Gardening When it Counts: Growing Food in Hard Times. I haven't read it yet, so I can't give a review, but it is reviewed very favorably. My understanding is that it presents a more old-fashioned, traditional method of gardening that requires less water, less fertilization, etc.
Good luck, and let us know what you think of any books you try!
I strongly recommend reading these two books:
http://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Grow-Bible-Recreational-ebook/dp/B004P1JEBQ/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1368393804&sr=8-2&keywords=growers+bible
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0932551467/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i01?ie=UTF8&psc=1
There are another couple books that I've read which have good bits of information but are by no means necessary to read. They are definitely lower quality than the two mentioned above:
http://www.amazon.com/Marijuana-Horticulture-Outdoor-Medical-ebook/dp/B004WKUY2S/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1368393921&sr=8-1&keywords=grower%27s+bible
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1478718390/ref=oh_details_o02_s00_i02?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Excerpt from The Cannabis Grow Bible by Greg Green
Fresh bud (eight weeks canned curing) is the pinnacle point of cured bud. After that the THC cannabinoids rapidly change composition and lose potency. Fresh bud is far better than aged bud. You may hear of other curing processes, but canning works wonders and is affordable too.
Canning sweats the bud, which causes it to retain its smell and flavor and allows the bud to burn more efficiently. By opening and closing the can at different intervals you can control how damp or dry you want your buds to be. Try to use cans that have a larger opening at the lid – enough to allow your whole hand to fit inside. This is because some of the trichomes will fall from the bud into the bottom of the can. Use your fingers to get at these trichomes. You can gather these into a small mass they can be smoked later on.
Drying your bud helps to relax the THC particles by removing water from the bud. This makes THC easier to burn and thus more psychoactive than when it's damp. Applying heat will remove water and will affect the overall cannabinoid content of the bud. It is not a good idea to press bud or to pack tightly during the curing process, because bunching of THC particles will make them harder to burn.
Curing helps to break down Chlorophyll, which has magnesium-containing green pigments. Magnesium is responsible for the sharp and harsh taste in the back of your throat when smoking fresh bud. This is another good reason to cure your bud.
If you over dry your buds you may lose too much moisture, resulting in bud that has less taste and aroma then it should. The best way to add moisture back into your buds is to introduce new fresh bud to your cans. The new fresh buds will share their moisture with the dried bud, bringing them back to a more even level of moisture and restoring their aroma and taste. Some people use fruit slices to bring back moisture, such as apples or orange slices. These fruit slices will also add their own aroma to the buds.
If you have dried your plants for three weeks hanging upside down you can subtract that time from the canning time. Although you can have good bud to smoke two weeks after harvest, it is better to wait for four weeks or more.
Sure! I started gathering info on YouTube, so social media witches are strangely my first true love - I get a lot of inspiration seeing actual people practice. I rec Kelly-Anne Maddox for her psychological and tarot content, and Hearth Witch for her practical info - it’s like she reads all the books and presents the best parts. I like Behatilife for astrology and predictions (though I know that’s not every SASS witches bag! She’s very motivational though).
I love Fotis Casper on YouTube for meditation music, he creates music for every full and new moon that somehow correlate with the positions of planets (he uses tones that correlate to the resonance of planets- something I’m sure science witches among us could think is cool).
I don’t particularly love witchcraft books, but when I formulate spells, Scott Cunningham’s Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs is the best resource. https://www.healing-crystals-for-you.com is my favorite place to look up crystal meanings.
I’m super privileged to have a ridiculously amazing local new age/witch store that gives me so much inspiration.
As a bonus, my most useful crystal is garnet, and my favorite deck is the Queen of the Moon Oracle.
It sounds like you're able to work a lot with correspondences. For that alone I'd recommend Stephen Skinner's Complete Magician's Tables. You'll find numerous correspondences between quite a few plants and planets, signs, entities, etc. From there you can work out when to harvest, perhaps the type of metal tool, things you can use them for, etc.
Going a little more plant-centric, Cunningham's Encyclopedia is a nice reference.
edit: linked to skinner's book
Here's a very brief rundown of some basic breeding info. It's actually enough to get you started as at it's most basic, you simply have to use pollen from a male plant, apply it to a female plant's buds and you're breeding.
For more in-depth and advanced coverage though, The Cannabis Breeder's Bible and Marijuana Botany are both good books with tons of info to get you started.
I don't have JC's bible handy, but a pdf search turned up his "Grow Basics" book.
Jorge Cervantez says :
> Curing
> and Storage
>
> Once buds
> are dry,
> they
> are
> ready
> for curing. The
> curing
> process lets
> buds
> dry
> evenly so
> they
> smokes
> mooth
> and
> taste sweet
> .
> When
> properly
> cured
> ,all
> unnecessary
> moisture
> is
> removed
> and
> THC
> reaches its
> most
> psychoactive potential.
> Propercuring
> ensures
> buds
> are completely
> dry
> and much
> less susceptible
> tomold
> when
> stored.To
> cure
> buds,
> gently pack
> them
> into
> sealable
> airtight
> containers.
> Moisture
> will move from
> stems to
> drier
> foliage. Place
> the
> containers
> in
> acool, dry,
> dark
> place.
> Open
> the
> container
> after
> 2-4
> hours
> to
> let
> humid
> air escape. Leave
> the
> top
> off for
> 5-10
> minutes
> so
> moisture
> evacuates.Close
> the
> container.
> Openthe
> container
> for a few
> minutes
> every
> few
> hours to
> release excess
> moisture
> before closing
> the
> lid again.
> Dependingupon
> moisture
> content,
> buds
> should
> be
> totally
> dry
> in
> a few days
> to
> 2 weeks.
> Gently
> squeeze
> buds
> to
> feel
> ifthey
> are
> more
> pliable
> and
> moist
> than
> they
> were
> a few
> hours
> before.
> Once
> they
> areevenly dry,
> they
> are
> ready to
> smoke
> or
> seal
> in
> an
> airtight
> container
> for storage
(Emphasis mine. Also, sorry about the formatting. Copied straight from pdf and I'm not going in to add spaces and such)
JC's Ultimate Grow DVD 1 says the same thing.
If you did a lot of reading and watching, you probably just got confused. I know I did when I started.
I've read a majority of the grow books out there, these 2 books are by far the best IMO and stand out above all the rest.
http://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Cultivation-Complete-Growers-Guide/dp/193116083X
http://www.amazon.com/Marijuana-Garden-Saver-Handbook-Healthy/dp/0932551912/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1452548460&sr=1-1&keywords=garden+saver
Marijuana Cultivation - Mel Thomas
The Marijuana Garden Saver - JC stitch and ed rosenthal.
I would recommend The Cannabis Breeders Bible as a resource if you're interested. Also, there IS a database of strains on Seedfinder and it's great for checking out lineages of strains.
>I'm sure whatever strains a and b were bread from will want to rear their heads in some of the seeds
Yup. That is the exact problem with F1 hybrids; you get a whole mess of traits from each parent randomly expressing themselves in the seeds. The trick is to get a good phenotype you like (big, good flavor, whatever)and then isolate it by backcrossing it with the parent. You basically want to interbreed the plants back into each other until they stop showing large variation (called stabilizing). It's a little more complicated than that, but you get the idea.
Most growers do not actually do any breeding though. Normally, if we get a good phenotype from a seed we will just keep cloning that plant. It's much easier than breeding.
I suggest the Wicca Bible and Cunningham’s encyclopedia of magical herbs to start. If possible, have them mailed to a friend’s house or a PO box.
https://smile.amazon.com/Wicca-Bible-Definitive-Spirit-Bibles/dp/140273008X/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=wicca+bible&qid=1568859279&sr=8-2
https://smile.amazon.com/Cunninghams-Encyclopedia-Magical-Llewellyns-Sourcebook/dp/0875421229/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?keywords=cunninghams+encyclopedia+of+magical+herbs&qid=1568859312&sprefix=cunningha&sr=8-2
Remember that this is an earth-based faith. We mostly use our powers for the good of the world environment. If you cast selfishly, you won’t see the results you want.
Yes, big time! I really like doing nice things for people and apparently I'm really good at gift giving. Most of my family doesn't buy themselves nice things so I like to be able to do that for them.
Not going to talk about any gifts this year (family is also internet savvy) but my favourite from last year was giving this book to my step grandfather. He doesn't like having a lot of stuff so he's a bit hard to shop for... We live in Canada and he's really into gardening so I thought that was a neat book and apparently its his bible now, so that felt really good.
I also did a series of watercolour/ink paintings and gave one to each family member I was giving a normal gift to, plus I mailed a couple to relatives that I don't get to see very often and don't exchange gifts with (my great grandparents and great aunt) and they both framed them and that felt really good, because I know they all appreciated them. One of my regular giftees is my 4 year old niece. I gave her a painting in a frame with a toy and a cool pair of pants (she really likes my sense of style so I like buying her clothes) and she got REALLY excited about the painting, totally ignored the toy, and put the painting on her bedside table. It was pretty adorable.
I have a few really thoughtful gifts that I'm really excited to give this year too. But alas, I cannot talk about them.
Usually, for every magickal endeavor you want to make incense for, there is a household correspondence that you can use to make it. We wouldn't be Witches if we weren't crafty, right?
Some texts that will help you find correspondences (If you can't buy them yourself, you can always browse them at a bookstore and take notes. Places like Barnes and Nobles carries these kinds of books. They are worth buying secretly and sneaking home, imho.) :
and while you're at it, for extra sneakyness:
There are other books out there about herbalism, but Cunningham's books are simple and effective primers to get you started down the road towards Herbalism. Just remember, there is WAY more advanced stuff out there, and if you care to learn it, you can.
For more immediate help regarding making incense, A video about Herbalism from Cunningham: [Herb Magick] (http://youtu.be/Mn6B2m1pLoE). The video may not have an extensive correspondence list, but it'll get you down the road.
PLEASE DON'T POISON YOURSELF.
Good magnification loop. Fisker or something similar comfortable scissors for trimming. Perhaps some dry ice bags. Or. "The big book of buds" Other things could be ph tester even the drops is cool. Jar of molasses, stash jars.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00JDHJUDY/ref=mp_s_a_1_8?qid=1418444492&sr=8-8&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00004SD76/ref=mp_s_a_1_13?qid=1418444565&sr=8-13&pi=AC_SX110_SY165_QL70
https://www.wackywillysweb.com/products.php?cat=76
http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0932551483/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1418444675&sr=8-2&pi=AC_SY200_QL40
http://www.amazon.com/True-Living-Organics-All-Natural-Marijuana/dp/1931160961
Thank you. I have been told that this is also very good. Have you read or used it as well?
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005DXR5XY/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?ie=UTF8&btkr=1
>kitchen witch
Kitchen witch is specifically a term for those who practice magic that is quick and simple. More like "folk magick" -- so called because a lot of the ingredients for this magic are found in the kitchen. For example, a kitchen with might boil someone's picture in salt in order to purify them of any bad influences. Or put a representation of someone in the freezer in order to cool them off and stop them from doing harm.
>What resources do you use for herbal knowledge?
It really depends on how much you already know. If you are an absolute beginner I recommend Cunningham's two books on the subject. The first is a reference book on Herbs and their magical properties called Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs. The second is his Complete Book of Incense, Oils and Brews. The first one really talks abotu the herbs themselves, but the second one gives you different ways to use the herbs by making oils or essences out of them.
> I live in an apartment and would like to grow my own herbs, no balcony. Where do I start?
I would google search for something called "urban gardening" it's a really big movement of people who discuss just this. I don't know a lot about it personally but I'm sure you will find others here who do.
Hope this helps :-)
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs is kind of close to a no-brainer for herbs.
The best advice for runes from the runemaster that taught me was to ignore the meanings and definitions floating around out there and look at historical material, for example the rune poems, and decide for yourself what each rune means. It's more work but gives you a more intimate understanding of the runes. If you would prefer a reference work that provides meanings for each rune, there are dozens of books out there. Or just buy a set of runes; most come with such a reference. If you want to put in the extra effort, Stephen Pollington's Rudiments of Runelore is an excellent and academically-oriented resource.
Good luck!
Damn, drama up in here.
Don't worry, I gotchu fam https://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Grow-Bible-Definitive-Recreational/dp/1931160589
Otherwise:
-Out? of incubation? When you have exposed roots or you think they have filled whatever they are in.
-The clones? Prob a bad idea.
-There are some tutorials and videos, but it seems difficult or not very good for the plant unless you're doing some weird monster cropping thing, which is beyond me.
-Duct tape, mylar, and dark canvas/cloth, sit in the room if you can to find leaks. For outdoors you can pick up some flowering bags (kinda like big trash bags).
-Pots, everytime.
-Fancy if you have the money (my vote)
-Flowering is usually dictated by your plant, you can usually look up your strain and find out a general time frame, some are much shorter than others.
-Don't grow ditch weed man, if you don't have access to real seeds buy some feminized seeds online, seriously, it's worth the money. I got some from https://amsterdammarijuanaseeds.com/ they all popped and grew like champs. It took a while to ship, but otherwise no issues.
-Neem oil, but if you have WORMS, you probably have a bigger issue. Many solutions, this is something you will have to reasearch.
-I dunno about any new moon business. It depends on your flush methods and when your plant is done flowering.
Good luck!
I read it in the "Carrots love tomatoes book"
Carrots Love Tomatoes: Secrets of Companion Planting for Successful Gardening https://www.amazon.com/dp/1580170277/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_MvgRzbNPNNGEA
I have read all of these front to back multiple times. I read the grow bible 5 times before I even started purchasing equipment and propagating seeds. Do it right, take the time to do the research. You will find there are many cost effective ways to grow amazing Cannabis.
True Living Organics: The Ultimate Guide to Growing All-Natural Marijuana Indoors
The Cannabis Grow Bible: The Definitive Guide to Growing Marijuana for Recreational and Medical Use
Teaming with Microbes: The Organic Gardener's Guide to the Soil Food Web, Revised Edition (Science for Gardeners)
Teaming with Nutrients: The Organic Gardener’s Guide to Optimizing Plant Nutrition (Science for Gardeners)
Fundamentals of Horticulture 4th Edition
The Secret Life of Plants: a Fascinating Account of the Physical, Emotional, and Spiritual Relations Between Plants and Man
edit: If you cant tell I am an organic cultivator. ;D
The Following list is taken from the Witches & Warlocks FB page. (This is Christian Day's group)
Witches and Warlocks Recommended Reading List
This is a collection of books recommended by our admins and participants in the group. Books must be approved by the admins so if you'd like to see one added to the last, please post it in the comments at the bottom of this list and, if it's something we think is appropriate, we'll add it! We provide links to Amazon so folks can read more about the book but we encourage you to shop at your local occult shop whenever possible! :)
BEGINNER'S WITCHCRAFT BOOKS
Buckland's Complete Book of Witchcraft
by Raymond Buckland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875420508
Drawing Down the Moon: Witches, Druids, Goddess-Worshippers, and Other Pagans in America
by Margot Adler
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0143038192
Grimoire of the Thorn-Blooded Witch: Mastering the Five Arts of Old World Witchery
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635500
The Inner Temple of Witchcraft: Magick, Meditation and Psychic Development
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738702765
The Kybalion: The Definitive Edition
by William Walker Atkinson (Three Initiates)
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1585428744
Lid Off the Cauldron: A Wicca Handbook
by Patricia Crowther
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1861630328
Mastering Witchcraft
by Paul Huson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0595420060
Natural Magic
by Doreen Valiente
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0919345808
Natural Witchery: Intuitive, Personal & Practical Magick
by Ellen Dugan
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738709220
Old World Witchcraft: Ancient Ways for Modern Days
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635055
The Outer Temple of Witchcraft: Circles, Spells and Rituals
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738705314
Power of the Witch: The Earth, the Moon, and the Magical Path to Enlightenment
by Laurie Cabot
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0385301898
Solitary Witch: The Ultimate Book of Shadows for the New Generation
by Silver RavenWolf
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703192
Spirit of the Witch: Religion & Spirituality in Contemporary Witchcraft
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703389
Witch: A Magickal Journey
by Fiona Horne
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0007121326
Witchcraft for Tomorrow
by Doreen Valiente
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0709052448
Witchcraft Today
by Gerald Gardner
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806525932
The Witches' Craft: The Roots of Witchcraft & Magical Transformation
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/073870265X
The Witching Way of the Hollow Hill
by Robin Artisson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982031882
WITCHCRAFT HISTORY AND RESOURCE BOOKS
Aradia or The Gospel of the Witches
by Charles Godfrey Leland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982432356
Encyclopedia of Mystics, Saints & Sages: A Guide to Asking for Protection, Wealth, Happiness, and Everything Else!
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0062009575
The Encyclopedia of Witches, Witchcraft and Wicca
by Rosemary Ellen Guiley
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0816071047
Etruscan Roman Remains
by Charles Godfrey Leland
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1494302519
The God of the Witches
by Margaret Murray
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0195012704
The Weiser Field Guide to Witches, The: From Hexes to Hermione Granger, From Salem to the Land of Oz
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578634792
ADVANCED BOOKS ON WITCHCRAFT AND MAGIC
Blood Sorcery Bible Volume 1: Rituals in Necromancy
by Sorceress Cagliastro
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1935150812
The Deep Heart of Witchcraft: Expanding the Core of Magickal Practice
by David Salisbury
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1780999208
Teen Spirit Wicca
by David Salisbury
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1782790594
Enchantment: The Witch's Art of Manipulation by Gesture, Gaze and Glamour
by Peter Paddon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1936922517
Initiation into Hermetics
by Franz Bardon
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1885928122
Letters from the Devil's Forest: An Anthology of Writings on Traditional Witchcraft, Spiritual Ecology and Provenance Traditionalism
by Robin Artisson
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1500796360
Magical Use of Thought Forms: A Proven System of Mental & Spiritual Empowerment
by Dolores Ashcroft-Nowick and J.H. Brennan
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567180841
Magick in Theory and Practice
by Aleister Crowley
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1500380679
The Plant Spirit Familiar
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982774311
Protection and Reversal Magick
by Jason Miller
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1564148793
Psychic Self-Defense
by Dion Fortune
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635098
The Ritual Magic Workbook: A Practical Course of Self-Initiation
by Dolores Ashcroft-Norwicki
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578630452
The Roebuck in the Thicket: An Anthology of the Robert Cochrane Witchcraft Tradition
by Evan John Jones, Robert Cochrane and Michael Howard
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1861631553
The Satanic Witch
by Anton Szandor LaVey
http://www.amazon.com/Satanic-Witch-Anton-Szandor-LaVey/dp/0922915849
Shadow Magick Compendium: Exploring Darker Aspects of Magickal Spirituality
by Raven Digitalis
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B003VS0N5K
The Tree of Enchantment: Ancient Wisdom and Magic Practices of the Faery Tradition
by Orion Foxwood
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578634075
The Underworld Initiation: A journey towards psychic transformation
by R.J. Stewart
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1892137038
HERBALISM, CANDLES, INCENSE, OILS, FORMULARIES, AND STONES
A Compendium of Herbal Magic
by Paul Beyerl
http://www.amazon.com/dp/091934545X
Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
by Scott Cunningham
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0875421229
The Enchanted Candle: Crafting and Casting Magickal Light
by Lady Rhea
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806525789
The Enchanted Formulary: Blending Magickal Oils for Love, Prosperity, and Healing
by Lady Maeve Rhea
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0806527048
Incense: Crafting and Use of Magickal Scents
by Carl F. Neal
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738703362
Magickal Formulary Spellbook Book 1
by Herman Slater
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0939708000
Magickal Formulary Spellbook: Book II
by Herman Slater
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0939708108
SPELLCASTING AND SPELLBOOKS
Crone's Book of Charms & Spells
by Valerie Worth
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567188117
Crone's Book of Magical Words
by Valerie Worth
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567188257
Encyclopedia of 5,000 Spells
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0061711233
Everyday Magic: Spells & Rituals for Modern Living
by Dorothy Morrison
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1567184693
Pure Magic: A Complete Course in Spellcasting
by Judika Illes
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578633915
Utterly Wicked: Curses, Hexes & Other Unsavory Notions
by Dorothy Morrison
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0979453313
The Voodoo Hoodoo Spellbook
by Denise Alvarado
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635136
The Voodoo Doll Spellbook: A Compendium of Ancient and Contemporary Spells and Rituals
by Denise Alvarado
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1578635543
THE ANCESTORS AND WORKING WITH THE DEAD
The Cauldron of Memory: Retrieving Ancestral Knowledge & Wisdom
by Raven Grimassi
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738715751
The Mighty Dead
by Christopher Penczak
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0982774370
Speak with the Dead: Seven Methods for Spirit Communication
by Konstantinos
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0738705225
The Witches' Book of the Dead
by Christian Day
http://www.amazon.com/dp/1578635063
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TAROT
78 Degrees of Wisdom
by Rachel Pollack
http://www.amazon.com/dp/157863408
https://www.amazon.com/Plants-Devil-Corinne-Boyer/dp/1945147156
I would invest in a good book on gardening in your specific zone. The one we use (zone 7a) is this one. It is basically our "bible" and covers everything about what veggies are best for your area and when to plant/harvest to composting.
My favorite book on the subject is Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs
As said below, you can find tables online to give you an idea. Lettuce is typically between 1.2-1.6. Spinach can be higher.
I highly recommend this book. It has great reference tables, methods and such to assist you.
http://www.amazon.com/True-Living-Organics-All-Natural-Marijuana/dp/1931160961
buy this
worship rev,
profit.
What Every Body is Saying to be able to tell when people are lying to you (based on your interest in Lie To Me and it's a useful skill to have) and The Cannabis Grow Bible so you can grow your own plants (or just learn a shitload about that plant).
It really depends on what kind of herbs you like to use. I like using yarrow for spells, but that one isn't edible. Edible herbs I like are rosemary, mint, oregano, basil and cilantro (aka coriander). I also use plants that arn't really herbs, like marigold. If you don't know what plants you want,t ry browsing through Cunningham's' Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs (or another similar book/website).
Okay;First off you need a Grimoire.Its basically a spell book.You can purchase one online or write it yourself like a journal!
I highly suggest keeping a journal about magic.Write all of your experiences,feelings and failures of all the spells,rituals,invocations you have casted.
Also create a section on herbs.Write there effects down and how they make you feel!
Heres a book on Herbal Magic: https://www.amazon.com/Cunninghams-Encyclopedia-Magical-Llewellyns-Sourcebook/dp/0875421229/ref=zg_bs_12486_3/135-8205043-8790655?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=PQJ6TXTK6F6GKV41VFXN
Dont worry.If your not into herbal magic you dont need to get into it :)
As for purchasing,i suggest buying traditional Magic books from Amazon.
Im not exactly sure what you may not like so heres a link of 5 books for beginner Witches,with synopsises,summaries and why it may be good for Beginner Witches: http://learningwitchcraft.com/5-best-witchcraft-books-for-beginners/
I recommend checking out this channel and watching her video about what you should be thinking of while casting a spell.
Here are 2 links from this site which is hella helpful:
https://exemplore.com/wicca-witchcraft/Witchcraft-for-Beginners-Free-Spells-Exercises-and-Lessons.
And: https://exemplore.com/wicca-witchcraft/Witchcraft-For-Beginners-The-Five-Essential-Parts-of-Casting-Spells
I wish you the best experiences as a Witch!
May you use your powers for good always.
And focus on meditating,lucid dreaming,seeing auras and Astral Projection.You are very gifted in it,so please focus on it always :)
Check out the Occult subreddit,They're
all about Astral Projection and alike :) https://www.reddit.com/r/occult/
Good luck my Witch friend!
http://www.420magazine.com/forums/how-grow-marijuana/72079-breeding-beginners-create-your-very-own-strain.html -Basic Overview & http://www.amazon.com/The-Cannabis-Breeders-Bible-Definitive/dp/1931160279 -Books http://www.amazon.com/The-Cannabis-Grow-Bible-Recreational/dp/1931160589/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1411213996&sr=8-1&keywords=The+Cannabis+Grow+Bible
If I may suggest some good reading on the subject, The Cannabis Grow Bible is great for a fact based start. After that I would sign up at THC farmer's forums. Some of the best growers on planet Earth over there that can help you with ANYTHING you may ever want or need. Your grow should always be kept simple and clean, that is what will give you consistent results as long as you follow the growing discipline that you agree with the most. Grows run into all of the problems when people try and mix and match disciplines.
try the book carrots love tomatoes!
http://www.amazon.com/Carrots-Love-Tomatoes-Companion-Successful/dp/1580170277
https://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Breeders-Bible-Definitive-Marijuana/dp/1931160279
This one by Scott Cunningham’s really good.
I just read a fascinating book about winter gardening by a woman in Nova Scotia! Would definitely recommend it. I was pretty surprised what you can harvest, even under 3 feet of snow, with simple techniques like deep mulching and cold frames. https://www.amazon.com/Year-Round-Vegetable-Gardener-Matter-Where/dp/1603425683
That's correct. :)
I know it's primarily for indoor growing, but this book is an awesome reference for just about anything regarding the cultivation of marijuana.
I'm looking for this one https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/1931160589/ref=tmm_pap_title_0?ie=UTF8&qid=1466680670&sr=8-1
But I need it in pdf so I can download it to my phone.
Could they give me shit if I just buy it on amazon
I have over 20 done. You need this book dearly my friend. http://www.amazon.com/Marijuana-Growers-Handbook-Indoor-Cultivation/dp/0932551254
https://www.amazon.de/Cannabis-Grow-Bible-Definitive-Recreational/dp/1931160589
looks like your soil is kind of low grade, dont underestimate the importance of good soil.
In terms of good books id suggest: http://www.amazon.com/Marijuana-Grow-Basics-Cannabis-Aficionados/dp/187882337X/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1324877518&sr=8-4
Also in terms of keeping the smell under control id suggest a carbon filter, its better to buy one that to try and make one.
BUDS!
You will not be able to successfully grow a sativa inside under 1.5 feet. Most likely the plant will die, and in all honesty a 1.5 foot plant not worth the risk. You might get a few ounces, maybe more, with a good light. Not CFLs. As far as a guide, go to a local bookstore and buy this.
Also check out the forums at grasscity.com. They have an entire section designed to help growers in all stages, several hundred people in that thread at times.
From your wishlist, this. I read this book years ago and have been trying to remember what the heck it was since then.
From my wishlist: this staple gun. I never realized how much I would need one of these until moving into our home.
Thanks for the contest.
twinsies
I gotchu
Awesome farm book for $9.84
I started with this one https://www.amazon.ca/Cannabis-Grow-Bible-Definitive-Recreational/dp/1931160589
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it had a lot of information I didn't understand at the time of reading but its a good starting point. It covers everything you can imagine some in great depth but what it doesn't cover it mentions and you can do your own research online. I've come a long way from when I first read it. I also read a bunch of similar books in the 4-5 months leading up to legalization but I'd have to check my E-reader if you wanted a full list.
Toronto Activist Matt Mernaugh pretty much did haha, http://www.amazon.ca/Marijuana-Smokers-Guidebook-Identify-Strains/dp/1937866068
awesome guy, med patient, took on supreme courts to re-evaluate the canadian medical MJ policies.
This is the one that got me started, around thirty on Amazon with shipping if in the States. http://www.amazon.com/The-Cannabis-Grow-Bible-Recreational/dp/1931160589
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://www.amazon.com/Carrots-Love-Tomatoes-Companion-Successful/dp/1580170277&ved=2ahUKEwjCudi9n9zlAhULrZ4KHdLZD1IQFjALegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw3D2HYBuuOmjFgxm5qjqO59
nice climb down.
a fluffer like you gonna head-pat me? Cute.
you need to ask mom to make you another sandwich. And lay off the marketing materials. TLO has already been done kid. /r/quityourbullshit
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Marketing PR for money. They aren't breeders.
The Cannabis Breeder's Bible: The Definitive Guide to Marijuana Genetics, Cannabis Botany and Creating Strains for the Seed Market Paperback – April 15, 2005
https://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Breeders-Bible-Definitive-Marijuana/dp/1931160279
True Living Organics. It's growing in supersoil, soil full of everything a plant needs to thrive. As you can infer from the name, there's lots of living things in the soil, such as mycorrhyza that will form a symbiotic relationship with your cannabis, feeding it for you.
Vic High was the first breeder I know of to use it. Others that do are The Rev (Kingdom Organic Seeds) and TGA's Subcool (who learned from vic high).
I recommend reading the Rev's Book. It's put very simply and is very easy to pick up and know what you need to get started. I believe he's releasing a revised copy soon, though, so maybe hold out a little if you want the most current info.
http://www.amazon.com/The-Cannabis-Grow-Bible-Recreational/dp/1931160589
I would say this is a must read for any ent looking at making his thumb greener. In short, the pistols should be 60-70 % brown and the fan leaves will start to change color. Plus the smell will become intoxicating.
There are a lot of great online references if you are willing to sit down, do some research, and map things out. As far as books go this one is pretty thorough and this book (I have heard) gives a more basic introduction. I've actually found the wikipedia chart on companion planting to be a really useful quick reference as well.
Congrats on making the leap! I'm working on my first grow right now using a Hempy Bucket setup!
There's 3 things I would do.
First is read through this book: http://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Cultivation-Complete-Growers-Guide/dp/1931160090
Then This one: http://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Grow-Bible-Definitive-Recreational/dp/1931160171
and go make an account over @ www.rollitup.org . This site has a wealth of information that you'll want to go over.
Once you do a lot of research and decide what and how you want to grow it then you can start setting up your closet and just start to make it work for ya.
Best of luck ent! I've found it to be an amazing experience so far.
Btw I'm at a [7] right now. Just throwing that out there
Its this one. Its one of the more recommended ones for people starting on the path, but for some reason I never felt draw to his stuff. Thanks for the suggestion!
Edit: Not sure why my link isn't working. Oh well.
Edit 2: Fixed!
"A Modern Herbal" by Margaret Grieve is what's been suggested to me, though I haven't had the chance to get it yet. Still, when I was doing research on herbs and gardening, this one was the top of my list for research. Cunningham's was second.
Are you a reader? I have a book that will help you a lot.
Hydroponics: Indoor Horticulture https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/0955011205/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_z2v-AbRCFMX59
It’s based on hydroponic grows but the knowledge is completely transferable. There’s a lot of bullshit knowledge around growing, this guy dispels a lot of that.
Also, that amazon link is wayyy overpriced, I had mine new for £8.
https://www.amazon.com/Cannabis-Grow-Bible-Definitive-Recreational/dp/1931160589