This is my first grow in over 40 years. Its more than just a "pot" grow for me though, its a journey, and a step towards having reliable pain relief that modern medicine has not been able to provide me in an acceptable manner in over 26 years. Its also about finding inner peace. Its not a bad hobby either LOL!
My lady has MS and a year and a half ago, was forced to retire from a job she loved. She had worked for 20 years, as an X-ray technologist. Her MS has gone from Relapsing/recurring to progressive. 6 months of interferon beta-1a, @ $3500 a month ( wasn't prescribed till after she lost her insurance )did nothing for her. My issues stem from a work related back injury that occurred many years ago, and was complicated by a nasty car accident a few years back. Thus, we are both retired
Recently, I said to her, "I've been reading a lot about the medicinal value of Cannabis. I think we should start using it to see what if any value it has for us." Now, we had both smoked recreationally way back before drug testing in the workplace became common so we weren't just venturing into unknown territory. One of her ( adult ) daughters hooked us up and for myself, the benefit was immediate.
We are hoping that, with a regular supply she will maybe show some improvement in her mobility.
Which brings me to growing. I'm never one to take on a project without doing my homework first. I've spent many hours on youtube, and forums. Thankfully I've found this one! I feel at home here.
after studying several methods I decided upon DWC for my first grow. Budget for this is slim so as much of it as possible is DIY. I'm making a "cloning/seedling box from a dollar store tote. its clear but I'm wrapping it in black plastic I've measured it and I'll be able to get 16 2" netpots in it. I got a second lid which i trimmed so that it fits down inside the tote part way so that I can use the other lid to seal in the moisture during germination or cloning ( yes I'm going to do Photos as well as autos ).
I'm using Hydroton as medium. I'm building a 4'x7'4"x7' grow room inside a spare bedroom that I use as my computer room. I'm framing with 1"x2". Because I spent my budget on my lights and supplies, my walls are going to be cardboard painted flat white. I'll upgrade to foam insulation maybe next month depending on the budget.
I've bought 2 lights. Well three really...lol. First a new 600 watt MH with an adjustable electronic ballast. It came with the standard "batwing" reflector ( good enough for this first grow . It was also packaged with the hooks to hang the light, and a pair on yoyos. I lit it up to day and WOOO that baby is bright! Not a bad deal for $139 shipped ( got it on ebay ) I also bought a used 1000 Apollo HPS light that came with a new bulb and and aircooled hood. I got it for what the hood is worth! Actually I was going to keep the hood and sell the rest but now I'm going to put it to work! I also have a 4' T5 and a 105 watt 6400k CFL for seedlings/ mommas
My grow room will be 2 sectiona: A x4'x5'x7' Flowering area and a 2'4"x4'x7' veg/seedling area. the actual veg area will be2'4"x4'x4' the smaller portion will be seedling/clone area
*********** WOOOOOO HOOOOO! Santa came early! My sweetie just ordered my seeds! I've got some White Widow autos and Northern Lights Femms, also got a free Big Bud fem, and a AK49 fem. So tomorrow I start building my room!
My lady has MS and a year and a half ago, was forced to retire from a job she loved. She had worked for 20 years, as an X-ray technologist. Her MS has gone from Relapsing/recurring to progressive. 6 months of interferon beta-1a, @ $3500 a month ( wasn't prescribed till after she lost her insurance )did nothing for her. My issues stem from a work related back injury that occurred many years ago, and was complicated by a nasty car accident a few years back. Thus, we are both retired
Recently, I said to her, "I've been reading a lot about the medicinal value of Cannabis. I think we should start using it to see what if any value it has for us." Now, we had both smoked recreationally way back before drug testing in the workplace became common so we weren't just venturing into unknown territory. One of her ( adult ) daughters hooked us up and for myself, the benefit was immediate.
We are hoping that, with a regular supply she will maybe show some improvement in her mobility.
Which brings me to growing. I'm never one to take on a project without doing my homework first. I've spent many hours on youtube, and forums. Thankfully I've found this one! I feel at home here.
after studying several methods I decided upon DWC for my first grow. Budget for this is slim so as much of it as possible is DIY. I'm making a "cloning/seedling box from a dollar store tote. its clear but I'm wrapping it in black plastic I've measured it and I'll be able to get 16 2" netpots in it. I got a second lid which i trimmed so that it fits down inside the tote part way so that I can use the other lid to seal in the moisture during germination or cloning ( yes I'm going to do Photos as well as autos ).
I'm using Hydroton as medium. I'm building a 4'x7'4"x7' grow room inside a spare bedroom that I use as my computer room. I'm framing with 1"x2". Because I spent my budget on my lights and supplies, my walls are going to be cardboard painted flat white. I'll upgrade to foam insulation maybe next month depending on the budget.
I've bought 2 lights. Well three really...lol. First a new 600 watt MH with an adjustable electronic ballast. It came with the standard "batwing" reflector ( good enough for this first grow . It was also packaged with the hooks to hang the light, and a pair on yoyos. I lit it up to day and WOOO that baby is bright! Not a bad deal for $139 shipped ( got it on ebay ) I also bought a used 1000 Apollo HPS light that came with a new bulb and and aircooled hood. I got it for what the hood is worth! Actually I was going to keep the hood and sell the rest but now I'm going to put it to work! I also have a 4' T5 and a 105 watt 6400k CFL for seedlings/ mommas
My grow room will be 2 sectiona: A x4'x5'x7' Flowering area and a 2'4"x4'x7' veg/seedling area. the actual veg area will be2'4"x4'x4' the smaller portion will be seedling/clone area
*********** WOOOOOO HOOOOO! Santa came early! My sweetie just ordered my seeds! I've got some White Widow autos and Northern Lights Femms, also got a free Big Bud fem, and a AK49 fem. So tomorrow I start building my room!
I have taken Avonex (interferon) for well over 9 years... It's hell, but I guess the doc says with out it Id be in a wheelchair. The other option and I'm starting to consider it (cause this interferon is freaking hell) is a mild form of chemo you get once a month. Though am glad to say I'm doing great for the most part thanks to AFN and being able to grow my own... I especially love the opportunity growing affords me to try different strains to see what works best for me.. I got to say the dragons treat my MS GREAT! By far the best meds for my MS. Have your wife try strains that's lean towards Affy's, it makes us ms pt feel better 
also always find great pain relief in a ambered up indica: 
