1) A man named Mediman was diagnosed with Wilson's disease as a teenager, which caused his liver to fail. He was declared terminally ill at age 18 due to copper poisoning. 2) He began using medical cannabis as treatment and his health improved to a non-life threatening status. Inspired by his success, he wrote a beginner's guide book on growing cannabis simply. 3) The book covers all aspects of growing from setting up the room to harvesting in a clear, easy-to-understand way with explanations and pictures. It aims to improve the medical cannabis experience for those in need.

1. The GREEN Scene
Beginner’s Luck: A Successful Grow Guide
HEMP EVENTS
by Caroline Hayes
At a young age, Mediman was diagnosed
with Wilson’s disease, which doesn’t
allow the body to do the necessary task
of flushing out copper levels. His liver was Canadian Hemp Trade Alliance
failing; he felt disorganized and confused Alberta, Canada
all the time. At age 18, the doctors declared November 4-7th
him terminally ill due to copper poisoning. A three-day event featuring Textiles,
BioBuilding, Research, Agronomy, Food and
Refusing to give up, he sought medical
Beverage offers a slate of new speakers, ideas
cannabis as treatment. His health soon and products.
moved to a “non-life-threatening” status (http://www.hemptrade.ca/news_events)
as he continued to use and grow his own
medicine. Election Day
Nationwide
After realizing that he was onto something November 6th
not only as a patient but also as a grower, The American people will find out the political
Marijuana Made Simple: A Beginner’s future for the next four years and the possibility
Guide to Growing Like a Pro was born. It’s not rocket science folks and of US farmers growing industrial hemp once
again.
this grow guide proves it. Mediman uses the simplest of terms and
thorough explanations. He doesn’t leave you wondering what “super
National Cannabis Industry Association’s
cropping” or flowering cycles” are, as every term is clearly explained
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with words and pictures. Denver, CO
November 8th
Mediman’s book is a meticulous “how to” on all the basic and important Join NCIA and fellow cannabis industry leaders
concepts. Even if you aren’t a beginner, maybe your operation has from across the country to celebrate two years
gotten too complicated; Marijuana Made Simple is a great back to the of industry advocacy and share in their vision
basics book. for the bright future ahead for responsible
cannabis commerce.
The chapters are split into useful categories. From building your own (http://cannabisindustrygala.org)
room to choosing nutrients to harvesting and how to use your medical
The 22nd Humbolt Hemp Fest
cannabis, Mediman covers it all.
Redway, CA
November 9-11th
Mediman’s goal is “to improve your medical marijuana experience by Fall is here and that means Hemp Fest, a
showing you how to grow and use clean, high grade marijuana.” He three-day celebration filled with excitement
hopes proper medicine will get to all who are in need. From room set up and fun with music, dance, vendors, speakers,
to pest control to harvesting to proper medicating tips, Mediman covers comedy and more.
all the bases. Two green thumbs up on the clarity and knowledge this (http://www.mateel.org/hempfest.html)
author provides.
THC introduces to its readers the first book review of a series
to follow from Green Candy Press publishing company. GCP is
bringing a variety of books to readers’ shelves. From sex to art
to horticulture, GCP “actively scours the cultural fringe for new
writers, illustrators, photographers and other deviants.” Jack
Lloyd of GCP explained his personal goal, which is to create
the most comprehensive books on cannabis plants possible.
“We hold our titles to a level of editorial excellence that is
incomparable in this market,” he added. Jack works diligently
to make sure the books are meticulously edited, organized and
designed as any popular connoisseur “how-to” book out there.
For more information on this colorful publishing company visit
www.greencandypress.com. To purchase, visit Barnes and
Noble or Amazon.com
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