How to Grow Weed at Home
While cannabis has been legal in Illinois for a few years, until now there hasn’t been a place for medical patients to buy seeds to grow marijuana. MoneyTree Genetics in Irving Park opened in November as the country’s first brick-and-mortar cannabis seed shop, offering seeds and other services to individuals and cannabis businesses. Co-owner Tom Wilson explains how changes in federal and state law opened the door to this type of business and what it takes to grow weed at home.
Some good news: The Garfield Park Conservatory is hosting cooking classes focused on Black culinary history. Email dslaughter@garfieldpark.org for an invite.
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