Home Cannabis Cultivation
Course Description: Growing your own cannabis at home is a rewarding and fascinating hobby. Whether you’re aiming for a high-THC yield or just want to grow one of the most interesting plants out there (that grows like a weed), with some basic gardening know-how, you can nurture plants from seed to flower and harvest your own high-quality cannabis.
This class introduces the fundamentals of cultivating cannabis responsibly and successfully on a small scale (which is legal in Minnesota for adults 21+). Participants will learn how to design a home grow that fits their space, schedule, and experience level. We’ll cover plant life cycles, lighting and soil basics, watering and feeding, and how to identify and manage common issues and pests. By the end of the class, you’ll have the knowledge and confidence to begin your own grow with care and curiosity.
All are welcome – WEI classes are open to everyone.
Instructor Bio: Charlie Zieke (they/them) is a farmer, artist, and mulching enthusiast with a decade of non-profit and educational experience. Along with their partner Relle, they operate Magic Acre Farm, a permaculture land project and CSA that raises more-than-organic veggies, flowers, and chicken eggs. Charlie runs Zieke Design, a small creative studio that supports farmers, artists, and organizations of all sizes with visual storytelling. Their past work has included supporting land access for immigrant & queer farmers as the Communications Director at Sharing Our Roots Farm, wrangling goats and communications at Great River Montessori School and implementing restoration plans for a community permaculture orchard at Frogtown Farm.
Make a day of it! On the way to WEI, visit charming Lindstrom, MN, for Northwoods Roasterie coffee and a pastry from the Lindstrom Bakery. After class, visit Wild River State Park (only 10 minutes from WEI). Franconia Sculpture Park is also nearby and open ’til 8pm daily.
If you would be interested in staying overnight at WEI before and/or after this class, please reserve accommodations through our FarmStay.