One of the most popular questions on marijuana forums is which strains have which properties.  In general, the strain you choose is mostly only relevant to growing marijuana, but different strains do tend to produce different highs.  We found that there were very few resources on the internet that summarize information about strains all in one place, so we compiled it for you! (More)

I have received a lot of requests by email to write some articles about growing marijuana here on THG.  I have compiled information from my own experiences and resources all across the internet, into the official THG Guide to Growing Marijuana.  The guide is hosted at a different domain name, so to promote it, I decided to compile what I feel are the 8 most importan rules when it comes to growing marijuana. (More)

Originally created by Hashmouf.

While a sploof can be constructed as simply as the traditional sploof, sometimes you want to go a couple steps further.  Whether it's simply a matter of novelty effect, or you really need some serious odour control, this guide shows you how to make the ultimate sploof, all for under $10! (More)

When you want to smoke, but odour is of concern, you need to take precautions.  One classic solution to the marijuana smell problem is a simple device referred to as a sploof.  This guide describes the process of constructing one of these homemade odour-eliminators. (More)

For novice smokers, there is an entire world of options for using marijuana.  While long-time users are familiar with the pros and cons of all the different methods, new smokers often find themselves confused and bewildered.  This guide examines the five main ways for using marijuana, providing a brief introduction and a summary list of pros and cons. (More)

The V-Tower Extreme is a nice followup to the original V-Tower vaporizer.  The V-Tower Extreme is a whip-style convection vaporizer that can also fill up balloons.  It is also the only vaporizer I know of with a remote control.  Featuring its manufacturer's signature tower-based setup, the V-Tower Extreme would be a nice addition to any vaporizer collection. (More)

When you purchase a new pipe, the flow of air is clean and smooth.  Over time, however, resin builds up in the bowl and on the inside of the pipe, reducing the flow of air and eventually even clogging the pipe.  When the resing buildup is a little excessive, it's time to clean out your pipe.  This guide shows you how. (More)

The waterfall bong, or dub can be an effective way to use marijuana.  Easily constructed from common household items, the waterfall bong is a classic homemade smoking device among regular smokers.  This video demonstrates its construction. (More)

While the word culture implies numerous connotations, one definition states that culture refers to the cumulative deposit of knowledge, experience, beliefs, values, attitudes, meanings, hierarchies, religion, notions of time, roles, spatial relations, concepts of the universe, and material objects and possessions acquired by a group of people in the course of generations through individual and group striving.  By a brief inspection of daily life for users of marijuana, it becomes immediately evident that this particular group exhibits what can be called its own culture, composed of, yet distinct from the culture of its surrounding people.  The study of Cannabis Culture, or Cannabicana, is the exploration of the unique tendencies and the philosophical implications of the counter-culture cannabis world. (More)

Sometimes referred to simply as the Dub, the waterfall bong is an effective way to use even a small amount of marijuana.  Similar in many respects to the gravity bong, the waterfall bong can be made with simple household items very quickly and can be used again and again.  Read this guide to learn how to make this stoner classic. (More)

Since I recently got a new digital camera that can take videos, I decided to get into the YouTube frenzy with a video tutorial of how to roll a joint.  I did a quick search and found several of these videos, but I decided to make one for The Homegrown.  (More)

Originally created by Alphå.

The looming threat of drug tests from various sources is a scourge occasionally encountered by every stoner.  Whether you are applying for a job, on probation, or just have suspicious parents, if you are in the position of being drug tested, you'd probably like to know how to pass the test.  This guide goes over some basic techniques for beating drug tests! (More)

Submitted by TheGreenSubmarine.

College is a place to explore and try new things, so it is no wonder that so many people choose to first smoke marijuana on college campuses.  While college is a great place to experiment with marijuana, smoking in dorms can be a potentially dangerous activity.  This article provides a simple guide for keeping smoking in the dorms a safe and enjoyable activity. (More)

I was working on video tutorial on how to roll a joint, but I was actually pretty high at the time, so instead I made a stop-motion animation video of a joint rolling itself.  I feel that this was a better use of my time.  I put it up on youtube, but you can see it right here now! (More)

If you're looking for an inexpensive, discrete way to start vaporizing, the Vapor Genie might be the route you want to take.  The Vapor Genie may look like a pipe, but it is actually a flame-powered convection vaporizer.  The secret is a perforated ceramic filter that transfers heat without burning the marijuana.  With a slick, old-fashioned pipe look for around $60, the Vapor Genie is a nice way to enter the world of Vaporizing without taking out a second mortgage. (More)