test kit and adjuster . You can get a nice one in the 20-dollar range , or you can go with an electronic model for about $ 50 .
For the beginning gardener , a great gift would be the Green Planet Medi One Kit . It is a one-size-fits-all organic fertilizer starter kit that contains all the nutrients for an entire marijuana crop . This single box , priced at only $ 99 , contains everything you need , including instructions , to go from seed to harvest . Each purchase of the kit includes a free hat and lanyard — while supplies last .
Once the buds are ready , you need to manicure them . You can buy an adequate set of trimming shears for under $ 10 , but if someone goes to the time and expense of producing artisan quality flower , they should use the proper tools to prepare the final product . The Chikamasa Professional Trimming Shears , priced at $ 39.99 , are worth the investment . Remember the old axiom , “ You get what you pay for .” A bargain is not always a bargain .
Now that the home gardener has their crop of cannabis harvested , it is time to smoke some bud . To do this , we need paraphernalia , and the obvious place to get this is your local head shop . I ’ m sure you ’ ve already got a favorite spot , but I like to go to Forman ’ s Basement . They recently opened at 1926 W . College St . in Springfield , MO , and have fantastic prices and excellent service . I asked Levi Light , the proprietor , to give us some gift ideas for the smokers out there .
Smoke Buddy , the Original �
at Forman ’ s Basement
While at the head shop , we must look at pipes and bongs , and Levi won ’ t disappoint you . Whatever your budget , there is something for you . Amazingly , there are $ 15 glass bongs that are quite adequate . I haven ’ t seen deals like that since Reagan was president . If you have friends who are ballers , there is some top-shelf stuff in the $ 200 range that will gain you some respect and admiration . If you prefer , go to your favorite place and find some good deals of your own .
I would be remiss if I didn ’ t recommend cool tee shirts as a gift idea . At the risk of being self-serving by promoting my own products , I think that the tee shirts available at my company , ThatBadassShirt . com , are excellent presents for everyone . You can find the website link at the end of this article .
Let ’ s talk The EVOLUTION Magazine ; this may be the best possible gift for your cannabis-consuming loved ones . As you probably know , the magazine is available in dispensaries and other locations throughout the state . You can even find it at AmGrows and Foreman ’ s Basement . Due to the popularity of Missouri ’ s only educational marijuana magazine , copies go fast . To ensure you and your loved ones receive every issue of their favorite periodical , you can order a yearly subscription delivered to your mailbox for only $ 16 . Order forms for subscriptions are available in the magazine on page 60 and on the website , www . TheEvolutionMag . com . You may be surprised at the number of friends and relatives offended that they got a Chia Pet or a Billy Big Mouth Bass instead of a subscription to this magazine . Don ’ t take any chances ; go ahead and subscribe .
Hopefully , some of these gift ideas will help you shorten the shopping process . Regardless of the gifts you give or receive , I wish everyone a very happy holiday season and a prosperous New Year . See you next year ! at Forman ’ s Basement
An obvious choice for a Secret Santa or a stocking stuffer is some incense burners and incense . Spent properly , $ 10 can make you seem like a very generous person , plus a lot of people outside of the cannabis community love the smell of sandalwood .
Pot smokers have traditionally used incense to mask the smell , but another option is the “ Smoke Buddy ,” a reliable personal air filter ( see above on right ). Whether out of consideration for others or necessity , this $ 20 - $ 27 item claims to contain pot smoke and avoid detection . I guess law enforcement might have the final opinion on that .
Jay Richardson is a highly experienced home cultivator adept at producing top-quality edibles in a home environment . You can find his growing tips and cannaeducational information monthly in The EVOLUTION Magazine and on his youtube . com /@ bobosbotanicals / featured channel , where he also adds a humorous touch . His sense of humor is displayed on his new novelty tee shirts , available at www . ThatBadassShirt . com .
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