On Ssdi- Have Card, Can't Grow, Have Questions...

[Anamcara]

Have so many questions. Have had card for a couple years now, but can't grow to save my life! I have wasted so much time and money trying to grow my own meds, with no success. I am on a VERY limited income and from the stories I have heard, would not be able to afford to go through a caregiver. I could use ANY information or suggestions that would benefit my situation. Please reply if you have anything that might help! Thank you for your time!

[Dr. Bob]

Your choice is to grow it or get a caregiver.  Perhaps visiting the local compassion club can help you with both.  Where, in general, are you located?

 

Dr. Bob

[Kingdiamond]

Anything and everything that can happen during a grow can be addressed with a simple google search or you can just start your babys and let us walk you through your first healthy grow all you will need is a camera so we can see your problems and progress.

[t-pain]

i'd suggest finding another patient to become your caregiver.

you retain the plants in your home, and he/she comes over to maintain the plants.

 

since you would be paying for the electricity, the cost of the medicine would come down.

or, if you had seperate locked rooms or fence/cages , your cg could grow his too and split the electrical cost.

then your cg would maintain your plants for cheap.

 

well this is just an idea, not legal advice.

[Anamcara]

Dr. Bob- Thank you, I kind of assumed those were my only options, but not too easy for me to make it to a "local" compassion club. I think the closest one is held in Ann Arbor, maybe once a month? (and I have two younger children on my own)

 

King- I have google searched and I usually know what the issue is, it's usually mealy bugs. I have tried so many different kinds and strengths of homemade, natural bug repellants, but I always end up killing my plants. I don't have much room at all, so it is usually the whole "batch" by the time either I or the mealy bugs get to them. SO much wasted time, energy and money.

 

T-pain- Thank you for your advice, though I don't think anyone is in my area. I think I might just have to find and go through a reliable cg, just don't know how I am going to afford that yet. I will figure it out I am sure.

 

Keep the suggestions coming or feel free to send me a direct message. I am willing to try almost anything, just NEED to get this straightened out ASAP. Take care everyone. Love and light as always.

[Anamcara]

Is anyone else having as hard a time as myself finding a CG in their area? I am in the Plymouth area, between A2 and Detroit and have been told that my best bet to find a CG might be a CC, yet can't find any of those either? If you have any ideas, please feel free to contact me. Thank you in advance for your time.

[pic book]

don't konw about a cc in your area but there are a multitude of cg's where you are, and many are advertising to find patients.  you might do yourself a favor and list your requirements in this thread.

[pic book]

_{don't think in my 27 years of growing in multiple locations and states and a few countries that i have ever seen a 'mealy bug,' and difinitely not a mal-causing mealy bug.}

_{this is a strange problem indeed, incomphrehensible.}

 

how about buy some clones for a premium price and have that clone-selller/grower shepherd you along?  But whether that is ok depends upon the jurisdiction where you live.  (Do not try this in Oakland County).

[pic book]

also, there is a thread on here, K.I.S.S., i think by cilliac, one of the moderators of this site.  i highly recomment it

[pic book]

my bad, as upon re-reading i see you in Pontiac! Oakland County. I don't have any rec on that, except move to Michigan.

[t-pain]

mealy bugs? aka pill bugs? they roll up into little balls when you put them in your hand?

my compost is overrun with the little buggers.

 

i'm guessing tanglefoot on the stems would work. or get a bunch of spiders to eat the bugs.

stick traps and diatomacceous earth also works.

diatomacceous earth wont harm any plant. its just silica/dust.

 

otherwise the pill bugs just eat a few leaves , and even munch a few lower buds, and poo on everything.

the little gentlemen do eat seedlings tho. my poor garden.

 

were you growing indoors or outdoors? if indoor, to avoid this , grow in a non-dirt medium like coco coir.

no dirt = no bugs.

Edited July 27, 2013 by t-pain

[northerngal]

What do you mean by "decent" caregiver?  

 

They do not fit your needs?  Is it the meds they grow?  The reimbursement costs for their services? 

 

What has been the problem with the ones you have spoke to thus far?

 

You have been a member here since 2009, have you connected with any people or clubs in that time?

 

How have you acquired your meds up to this point? 

 

Plymouth is in Wayne County, isn't it?

Edited July 27, 2013 by northerngal

[mibrains]

also, there is a thread on here, K.I.S.S., i think by cilliac, one of the moderators of this site.  i highly recomment it

 

http://michiganmedicalmarijuana.org/topic/42441-kiss-soil/

 

malamute posted this on MCP

 

KISS is the way to go in my opinion

 

I switched back in maybe October.. and i am beyond happy with the results and the quality of the plants.

[phaquetoo]

What do you mean by "decent" caregiver?  

 

They do not fit your needs?  Is it the meds they grow?  The reimbursement costs for their services? 

 

What has been the problem with the ones you have spoke to thus far?

 

You have been a member here since 2009, have you connected with any people or clubs in that time?

 

How have you acquired your meds up to this point? 

 

Plymouth is in Wayne County, isn't it?

yes plymouth is in wayne county, and host to a few prisons near 5 mile and beck road! I know I was in the laborers union yrs ago and got paid to sweep floors 12 hrs a day @ 16,00 bucks an hr back in the early 80's!

 

But I did like the comment on pontiac and oakland county, move to michigan bawahahaha!  aint that the truth!

 

Now not to be a male shovenice pig, but if that is your pic, or a pic of you, I dont see how your not getting any good c.g offers lol!  Im totaly in love with my woman but would help you find mm, oh boy!

 

dont use craigs list to find a c.g, you are better off at c.c's or on here or something similair but not craigs list, and by all means make sure you follow the law, you never know what or when leo may hit!

 

Best of Luck!

 

Peace

Jim

[imiubu]

Phaq, you ole dog!!! lol

 

Good advise imo, though

[phaquetoo]

Phaq, you ole dog!!! lol

 

Good advise imo, though

man I wish I had the bennifit of dogs lmao, id be smelling it all! , It would be fun goosing every woman that went by me with my nose, oh man did I just say that,  woof woof!

[rockinlespaul]

LOL Jim.....lol.

[t-pain]

@Anamcara : i sent you a private message.

[greenleaf]

I'm interested in what type of equipment and setup you are using to grow.

[dealsteel]

Hello group, I am a MMMP and started my own  indoor grow for my very first time back in Dec 2012 when I recieved my card. I have been mainly cloning to continue my few strains that I have.  I know that you need the right equipment to grow like a pro! It's really worth it! I am located in the Saginaw Bay area.

[solabeirtan]

gro on! any luck? what strains? Welcome to the site, dealsteel