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  • My Isolation Grow

    My name is Jeffrey Hickey. I’m 63 years old, and I have been asked to blog my 2020 cannabis grow from rather deep isolation north of San Francisco.  In April of 2015, my beloved wife of 38 years, Karen Kiser, became catastrophically ill, with an eventual diagnosis of two different…

  • The Transformative Power of Cultivation

    The Transformative Power of Cultivation

    When I began tending to cannabis plants for my ailing wife Karen, it was a mission born out of necessity, but it unexpectedly blossomed into a personal salvation. My pursuit of knowledge in cannabis cultivation led me to author the comprehensive Isolation Grow Blog in a mere six months. This…

  • The Essence of Plant Medicine: Beyond THC and CBD

    The Essence of Plant Medicine: Beyond THC and CBD

    As a cultivator, teacher, and award-winning novelist, I’ve dedicated myself to the written word and the wisdom of cannabis cultivation. Through the Isolation Grow Blog and subsequent writings, I am eager to share the fruits of a hands-on education in growing this potent plant. Not only will I guide you…

  • The Healing Harvest: Cultivating Cannabis as Medicine

    The Healing Harvest: Cultivating Cannabis as Medicine

    Embracing both the role of caretaker and student, I diligently pursued cannabis cultivation with the aim to never be dependent on purchasing medicine again. On this blog, I’ll impart the skills needed to grow cannabis safely outdoors and transform your harvest into medicinal preparations such as tinctures and pills. Each…

  • Journey to Home Grow Mastery

    Journey to Home Grow Mastery

    In 2016, my life took an unexpected turn when my wife’s health took a severe hit. Driven by the desire to alleviate her suffering, I embarked on a journey to master the cultivation of cannabis, a journey that would ultimately reshape our lives. Recognizing the transformative power of sharing knowledge,…