In California we are fortunate to have such ideal conditions for growing a plethora of different crops. When it comes to cannabis, we believe we should apply the same healthy farming principles that we use on the produce we grow to eat. Read more
Terpene Talk: Common Scents

One of the first things we all do when we are handed cannabis is take a big whiff of it. Can you imagine the aroma now as you read this? The unique scent you are smelling is coming from terpenes. Every strain and grow you have ever come across has its own unique terpene profile. Read more
Purple City Genetics: Seeds vs Clones

PCG Seed Collection
Purple City Genetics is an Oakland-based collective breeding and cultivating California’s best cannabis phenotypes. Their genetics program is shaped by a deep connection to the plant and a knowledge base that is informed by California’s best growers and producers.
Alcohol vs Cannabis

Alcohol has long been the main go-to for adults looking for a way to heighten social events, take the edge off, or as a nightcap before bed — but, have you taken the time to consider just how damaging it could be?
Fall Harvest Time is Here!

For outdoor growers we have arrived at that magical time we’ve been working so hard for, harvest! As we get closer to harvest, all the care you put into your plants and feeding regimen should provide you with flowers that are heavily laden with trichomes and resin. Read more
A Good Night’s Sleep

It doesn’t get much better than waking up refreshed after a full night’s rest. Yet, according to the American Sleep Association, over 35% of adults report not getting enough sleep each night.
If you are not taking sleep seriously, you should! Read more
Outdoor Grow Season Is Here

For those who cultivate indoors or in a greenhouse using supplemental lights, the grower is afforded a year round grow season. But for those who enjoy growing outdoors using the power of the sun, the location and the date you plant your crop and later harvest your bounty is determined by the photoperiod, the length of the day and the amount of light that gets to your plants. Read more
Six Things You Need to Know About Ojai’s New Cannabis Tax

We wanted to help our Ojai patrons better understand what’s going on in light of the recent passage of Measure G in Ojai. Voters approved Measure G in Ojai by 69.2% of the vote. The text presented on the ballot was “Shall the measure approving an immediate 3% tax on cannabis businesses, which will potentially add $465,000-$1,550,000 annually to fund general city services, and approving authority for the City of Ojai to increase the tax on cannabis businesses up to 10% of gross receipts in the future, until the voters decide otherwise, be adopted?” Read more
Getting Started with Cannabis Clones

Living in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, we are lucky to have a pretty ideal climate for growing cannabis. Although Sespe Creek has carried a variety of seeds for years, we often get asked about carrying clones. We have finally found the right partner to supply us; we are excited to be an exclusive partner with Dark Heart Nursery to bring you stable, vigorous, prized genetics from award-winning breeders. See Read more
Getting Started with Micro-dosing Cannabis

Whether you’re curious or a novice user, it’s always wise to start low and slow when embarking on a cannabis journey. Simply stated, use products low in the psychoactive compound tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), then wait at least two hours to see how your body responds. Read more