There’s something sacred about growing weed. Not the hustle, not the clout, not the Instagram flex — I’m talking about the actual process. The quiet. The routine. The patience. The reward. For me, growing isn’t just about producing a flower… it’s about the way the whole experience slows me down, grounds me, and connects me to something deeper than the noise of life.
It Starts With the Seed
There’s a crazy feeling that hits every time you drop a seed into soil. It’s like planting a promise. You don’t know exactly how it’ll turn out, how tall it’ll stretch, or how loud its aroma will be — but you know that if you give it love, it’ll give love right back.
Watching that first little sprout break through the dirt never gets old. I’ve seen it a hundred times, but every single one feels like a victory.
The Daily Ritual
Growing weed gives your day rhythm.
Checking the leaves.
Turning pots for even light.
Adjusting humidity.
Watching how the plant responds to you like it’s communicating in its own language.
And honestly? That daily ritual is therapy. When life gets loud, the plants don’t yell back. They don’t judge you. They just quietly grow, one hour at a time, like a reminder to slow down and breathe.
The Science Behind the Art
One of the best parts about growing is that it hits both sides of your brain.
You get the science:
pH levels nutrient mixes light cycles airflow genetics
And then you get the art:
shaping the canopy dialing in the smells watching colors change in late flower learning the personality of each strain
Some plants explode with energy.
Some grow stubborn and slow.
Some smell like citrus, others like diesel, some like straight candy.
It’s wild how different they all are.
Harvest Season Is Pure Magic
There’s no feeling like harvest day.
The room fills with a smell you can’t bottle — fresh, loud, sticky, sweet, and earthy all at once. You put in weeks of work, months of patience, and now you’re literally holding the results in your hands.
It hits different when you grew it yourself.
It Teaches You Patience
Growing weed forces you to slow down. You can’t rush it. You can’t cheat time. You can’t fast-forward nature.
You learn to appreciate the process, not just the product.
And honestly? That mindset carries over into the rest of life.
It’s a Connection
Growing binds you to the plant in a personal way — spiritually, emotionally, even mentally. It’s grounding. It’s healing. It’s empowering.
And yeah… it’s straight-up fun.
Shane higdon 