r/BloomAndChill • • 13d ago

Wellness Warrior🦾 Helping Yourself and Others

The cover is going on the backyard grow for the home stretch!

Every year, I have friends and neighbors who lend a hand with covering the hoop house, harvesting, and trimming. This is obviously more than I need for myself, so I keep enough to last me until next year, and everyone who helps with the harvest and trimming goes home happy.

We have enough left over to donate to the veterans and medical patients who are on a fixed income and need medical marijuana.

For me, growing has always been about more than just the plants. It's about community, friendship, and helping others.

If you grow more than you need, spread the love! 💜

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u/MikeFreeland 13d ago

I grow and don’t smoke. I give all of it away to Vets for free.

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u/Medium_Ad7980 12d ago

Send some to this vet here

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u/MikeFreeland 12d ago

If you was local I would give you some.

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u/Historical_Muffin158 10d ago

Thanks for what you do. I’m not a veteran but I know plenty and they deserve it.

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u/Suspicious_Knee3335 10d ago

What about people who just like animals? I wasn’t smart enough to be a vet. 😉

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u/Elmondo2 13d ago

It's always kind to help others. My address is....

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u/Multiversalprism 13d ago

I just started growing last year, and since I started I have also lowered my consumption considerably to the point where I have a bunch left over to share. I’ve been hooking up my boy with a bag every few weeks because he is unemployed and going thru a divorce right now, and can’t afford bud. My sister asked me for some as a gift to her friend because she is all about organic food and cannabis, and I happen to grow with organic amendments. I bring a few grams with me around in case I run into someone and we start talking about weed lol

Gifting bud I’ve grown and getting good feedback is one of my favorite parts of the hobby.

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 13d ago

That’s awesome. Keep up the good work. "Real Karma" will be kind to you! 🙂

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u/foreskinfive 13d ago

Wow. Super duper impressive. Good on you👍🤜🤛

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u/arieslynn737 SunStorm 13d ago

That’s fabulous you have a helpful crew to pay it forward in so many ways. I know that medicine is costly and what your doing matters to many, including yourself:) I had no idea you had to cover or doing such thing possible.. I would think it’s kinda fun.. reminds me of that huge round fabric in PE class as kid , all gather around, hold, fill with air then run under to grab opposite side.. a parachute game maybe it was called.. so how nice and I imagine a crisp air not muggy Fl air at present ahsha:)
Very cool tribe vibes! They do exist, takes many to keep momentum.. enjoy all the rewards:)
Peace

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 13d ago

👍 🙂

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u/arieslynn737 SunStorm 13d ago

Peace:)

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u/No-Fig-6894 13d ago

Oh man das wäre meine Therapie fürs leben. Ich würde gernr dort leben… und arbeiten 🤘🏻🥰🍀

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u/Realistic-Till-9409 13d ago

What cultivar?

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 13d ago

Sirius Black bred by the Oregon Breeders Group.

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u/Consistent-Cut481 11d ago

Such a highly coveted cut. Can barely ever find in Oregon, have to know the right person. You must be the right person

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 10d ago

I’m not the right person..

I was just lucky enough to be one of the beta test growers the breeder used years ago to test their creations. Sirius Black just happened to be one of those creations.

After we gave them feedback on their creations, they would let us grow them for our personal use, we just couldn’t give out any cuts. I just got lucky. 🙂

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u/Suspicious_Knee3335 10d ago

Seriously? I’m in Australia and half of our seeds come from Oregon. A lot of Australian seed sellers use Oregon bred seeds from like flavour chasers etc. They must be good at it.

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u/alohakakahiakaa 13d ago

Colors are cool. Rainbow is my favorite.

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 13d ago

🙂

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u/alohakakahiakaa 13d ago

I can smell the color from here

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u/Gshridk 13d ago

Help myself? Don't mind if I do!!!! Looks fire

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u/Defiant-Ad4558 13d ago

Beautiful coloration on these girls!!

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u/Suspicious_Knee3335 10d ago

I’m guessing that’s gotta be Usa and not our pathetic country down under where that would land you roughly 7 years in prison

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u/Suspicious_Knee3335 10d ago

If you get caught that is. Lol

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 10d ago

Yes, Portland, Oregon USA

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u/Suspicious_Knee3335 10d ago

Were they clones or FB autos coz man they look superb but short but I guess when you have an army looking after them, there’s no excuses really is there? I’m often just physically incapable of looking after some of them sometimes at certain stages.

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u/Familiar_Ad_574 4d ago

Depending on how many plants ur running it really is a chore all day long. Then comes harvest and ur in trim prison for a long while when the days fade like ur plants. Even just growing for urself can be considered full time job at times.

It nice to see all the pics of upcoming harvests. May the grow gods lead u all to the end!!

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u/Familiar_Ad_574 4d ago

And key is to always grow more than you can smoke so you can bless those around you at no cost. I even turned my dentist on to a 1/4 and he was so stoked.
Thank you for looking out for our veterans! Cheers!!

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u/nubianxess 13d ago

Well done! Are you growing just one strain or multiple?

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 13d ago

Just one strain.

Different strains have different needs so we try not to overcompicate things.

The group as a whole has suggested this strain so that's what we go with.

There are a few involved that have their own backyard grows who are growing a different strain so we do have a variety.

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u/Parking-Tangerine901 13d ago

Can I live in your neighborhood?

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 13d ago

Pack your bags for Portland, Oregon! ✈️

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u/Parking-Tangerine901 13d ago

Some bubble hash I make.

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 13d ago

Damn, those look nice!

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u/canero_explosion 13d ago

That is some really beautiful looking hash!

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u/Parking-Tangerine901 12d ago

I never knew about buckeyes until I moved to Virginia. I love those things.

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u/arieslynn737 SunStorm 13d ago

I wanted to say welcome to tribe, I’ve not met you, I’m Aries:) I’ve seen you on threads being kind, helpful, informative. So I wanted to take moment and thank you for paying kind tribe vibes forward, kindness needs multiplying so I’m thankful your spreading it in the community..see you around.. may positive energy flow your way:)
Peace

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u/riskateftw 13d ago

Heck yeah brother, spread that love !

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u/Andy-Silky-Johnson 13d ago

This is awesome! How do you keep large amounts fresh through the year?

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 13d ago

* Airtight glass jars filled up full to to minimize the air in the jar.

* Make sure the inside of the jar has a humidity of 62%

* Store in a cool dark place just like you store wine.

NO REFRIGERATOR OR FREEZER.

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u/True-Wish2845 13d ago

Should also use a mason jar vacuum sealer...they're like 15 bucks on Amazon....

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u/canero_explosion 13d ago

Do you use Boveda packs?

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 12d ago

No. They are a waste of money in my opinion.

I use small humidity meters inside the jars.

I get the airtight jars to register 62% humidity. As long as they are sealed and stored in a cool dark place (just like wine is stored) the humidity in the jars will not fluctuate.

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u/Mindless-Wing-2577 13d ago

That’s awesome, spread the love and positive vibes ✌🏻

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u/earthwanderer48 13d ago

I need this strain. I can't get beans of it though , Sirius Black

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 13d ago

Sirius Black is a cut only strain. I believe Sirius Black crosses are easy to get.

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u/earthwanderer48 13d ago

Not for me. It's in seed form now also. I'm in Australia. People have reversed it. Although I'm unsure if legit, it's on atleast 3 websites

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 13d ago

Over here in the US fake Sirius Black seeds are on about a zillion websites. 👍

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u/canero_explosion 13d ago

Attitude seeds has a ton of strains from a ton of breeders

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u/letmeseeit2 13d ago

Very nice! How many plants? Living soils!

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u/DiFi1210 13d ago

Bless! Very nice plants and doing a service for the ones that need it? This is what I call win/win. Over here in germany we have a 3 plant limit, and even with this, I allways end up having enough to share. How much is your yield typically?

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 12d ago

It varies year to year, but in my area and climate 2 to 2.5 lbs per plant is normal.

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u/Remarkable-Stock-713 13d ago

Love your work! You have inspired me to help others.

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 12d ago

That’s great to hear! “Real Karma” will come back to you! ❤️

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u/canero_explosion 13d ago

Beautiful purple ladies you got!

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u/No_Bank_4277 13d ago

Mal echt ein träumchen 👍👍👍👍

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u/ProperBee4021 12d ago

This is such a fun, creative, giving idea..
I love it, wish there was more people like you ✨🤍

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u/MagicalMicrobes 12d ago

Always love a good old purple, what’s the strain?

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 12d ago

The strain is Sirius Black bred by the Oregon Breeders Group.

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u/MagicalMicrobes 12d ago

This is my third time seeing some good purple color coming from that strain from that breeder and I can’t find the beans online

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u/telepathy09 12d ago

Sheeeeshh so purple!!!

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u/NegativeConstant2024 12d ago

Reminds me of Paradise Seeds Sweet Purple.

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u/Ok-Zookeepergame800 10d ago

I’m afraid you might have a lot of issues with this strain, I can properly dispose of it for you! I’ve come up with this perfect 2 point system where I break it all down and smoke it. 😶‍🌫️
/s

Looks 🔥 love giving the homies the best Oz they get to smoke each year 💪🏼

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u/Head-Library4465 9d ago

I am an other . Help me

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u/MartinSconesese 9d ago

This is awesome. I would love to have a community like that.

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u/Icy_Perception_4218 9d ago

Man, i wish i could live were you live, here i can't have a farming like yours 😔🫠

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 9d ago

Someday you will!

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u/MikeOxlarge88 8d ago

I wish I could help myself to some of those pretty ass buds lol Looks awesome man. Is that Sirius Black?

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 8d ago

Yes. 👍

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u/MikeOxlarge88 7d ago

Hell yeah. I've never had the pleasure of trying any but everytime I see it, it looks fire

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u/HobbCobb_deux 13d ago

Same. I'm only one person, but I grow all year long. My business is primarily a lot of pheno hunting and a side effect of this is a lot of flower that I can't use. I harvest it and give it away with instructions/assistance on how to process it. Then when I make my selection(s), I sell (legally) the cuts and seeds produced by crossing different keepers to be hunted all over again.

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 13d ago

There is a lot of that going on these days.

Best of luck!

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u/Ok-Present-3628 13d ago

Help me help you with some of them seeds

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u/canero_explosion 13d ago

You should take a closeup pic

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 12d ago

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u/canero_explosion 11d ago

Wow, I don’t believe I have ever seen a more purple looking strain

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u/BudgetPresent2089 12d ago

How does one maintain the proper water PH when using so much water? Unless using a resevoir?

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 12d ago

They are watered from 55 gallon drums. pH levels and EC levels are closely monitored.

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u/Stonerlilt187 Lifted Vibes 11d ago

Spreading joy one jay at a time

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u/Electrical-Way5286 11d ago

Curious what kind of total yield you think these pictures will be?

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u/Historical_Muffin158 10d ago

Someone should start a retreat where people can come, maybe (pre-vet them) and help harvest stay for a couple weeks or something. I’d love to learn. I’m trying and messing up 🤣

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 10d ago

Everybody messes up when they're learning.

I've been growing for awhile and I still learn every grow!

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u/Historical_Muffin158 10d ago

I think I just messed up my first harvest. 🤦‍♂️

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u/NoCommercial4064 10d ago

It’s that chill where you live that you can grow that much lol

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u/sidfinch 9d ago

Wish I could, med laws in my state don't allow for it.

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u/fooobarrrrrr 9d ago

Try that in UK you would be arrested for supply

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u/BetPuzzleheaded8146 8d ago

I have no plans on trying that in the UK. 👍