Feminist Weed Farmer: Growing Mindful Medicine offers an empowering and practical guide to growing small-scale cannabis at home. Madrone Stewart shares wisdom gained from years of Humboldt farming, Zen practice, and navigating a male-dominated industry.
The book teaches readers how to grow about six backyard plants with confidence, mindfulness, and independence. Each chapter blends clear instruction with humour, heart, and a strong commitment to equity in cannabis culture.

Key topics covered include:

• How to select seeds, plant, grow, harvest, and process cannabis

• Mindful approaches to pest management and plant care

• Ways to create hash, kief, and simple homemade products

• Tools for understanding the full growing cycle

• Guidance on owning every part of the cultivation process

• Insights on bringing more balance and inclusivity into cannabis spaces

Stewart’s warm and direct teaching style supports beginners and experienced growers alike. This guide helps readers grow mindful medicine while building confidence, resilience, and connection to the plant.

Why Choose This Book

This guide teaches home growing in a supportive, accessible way.
It offers practical steps for cultivating mindful, high-quality cannabis.
Its perspective uplifts women and diverse voices within the cannabis community.

Naturally Active Themes

• Mindful cannabis cultivation

• Backyard growing

• Pest management with awareness

• Hash and kief creation

• Inclusive cannabis culture

• Zen-inspired plant care

About the Author

Madrone Stewart is a writer, community counsellor, and professional cannabis farmer. She founded Purple Kite Farms with a mission to create inclusive opportunities for women and queer people in cannabis.
Her work blends practical experience, Zen meditation, and social awareness. Stewart currently lives on her sailboat in Oakland, California, and continues to teach and advocate for equitable growing practices.

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This book supports small-scale growers, mindful cultivation, and community empowerment—values that align with the Hemp Store’s commitment to education and accessibility.