http://hightimes.com en-us 0.4 Story and photos by Nico Escondido   There are many ways to achieve bigger yields in your garden. Some methods focus on feeding programs, others on system type or lighting setup. However, one of the best ways to improve yields is to use simple plant science and biology to allow a more natural increase in production.   Understanding the physiology of cannabis plants can be beneficial not only for the quality of …More]]> http://hightimes.com/grow/nico/7617?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:27:31 -0400 http://hightimes.com/grow/nico/7617?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Nico Escondido Story & Photos by Nico Escondido   It’s been a long time since anyone found gold in these parts – but that doesn’t mean it’s no longer here. Much like the fabled alchemists of yesteryear, who sought the secret of turning base metals into gold, the savvy farmers of NorCal have known for generations that gold grows in trees.   Sustainable, Responsible Gardening Rather than start at the botanical beginning with the basic horticultural …More]]> http://hightimes.com/grow/nico/7572?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Wed, 14 Mar 2012 11:47:45 -0400 http://hightimes.com/grow/nico/7572?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Nico Escondido By Nico Escondido   Mechoulam The Man   The history of Israel marks it as a place of intense spirituality for many religions, most notably in Jewish, Christian and Islamic cultures. Ironically, a much more recent counter-culture can also point to the Holy Land as a major component of its heritage, not to mention the ground zero, of sorts, of the modern medical-marijuana movement.   In 1964, at the Weizmann Institute of Science in Rehovot, Israel, Dr. …More]]> http://hightimes.com/lounge/nico/7130?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Tue, 31 May 2011 17:12:04 -0400 http://hightimes.com/lounge/nico/7130?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Nico Escondido By Nico Escondido   Hydroponic gardening has become one of the most popular methods for indoor cannabis cultivation over the past two decades. We all know that hydro has the potential for big yields and excellent quality, but getting there isn’t always easy. That’s why we’ve dedicated the February issue to hydroponics for the past 12 years. The growroom shot exclusively for this year’s Hydro Report is perhaps one of the best ever recorded by HIGH TIMES …More]]> http://hightimes.com/grow/nico/6974?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Fri, 18 Feb 2011 14:50:00 -0500 http://hightimes.com/grow/nico/6974?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Nico Escondido http://hightimes.com/entertainment/nico/6857?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Tue, 14 Dec 2010 17:22:13 -0500 http://hightimes.com/entertainment/nico/6857?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Nico Escondido More]]> http://hightimes.com/grow/nico/6307?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Tue, 23 Mar 2010 16:55:04 -0400 http://hightimes.com/grow/nico/6307?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Nico Escondido This story is dedicated to the memory of Todd M., a good grower and a good friend.   Allow me to first throw out a few disclaimers. Our chief concern here in the Cultivation Department, as always, is the safety and well-being of our readers and growers, as well as the families and neighbors of said growers. To grow marijuana safely is sometimes contradictory to doing it inexpensively. Cutting corners can be easier and may save time and money, but remember this: It’s …More]]> http://hightimes.com/grow/nico/6216?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Tue, 16 Feb 2010 17:42:14 -0500 http://hightimes.com/grow/nico/6216?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Nico Escondido More]]> http://hightimes.com/grow/nico/6207?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:56:50 -0500 http://hightimes.com/grow/nico/6207?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Nico Escondido Editor's Note: In our January 2010 issue we run a grow-related security piece entitled "Staying Safe Inside" (pg. 64). As part of our indoor grow-themed special we wanted to include an article that served the interests of every stealthy grower. Unfortunately, we could fit all the info into four small pages, so we decided to run the more technical (and boring) details here in an online supplement. The appendix includes a parts list (from the story) as well as …More]]> http://hightimes.com/grow/nico/6005?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:33:54 -0500 http://hightimes.com/grow/nico/6005?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Nico Escondido More]]> http://hightimes.com/lounge/nico/5935?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:45:50 -0400 http://hightimes.com/lounge/nico/5935?utm_source=rss_section_Nico Escondido Nico Escondido