• Called "America's Dirtiest Lawyer," the author is well known lecturer on organic gardening circuit and writer of the longest running garden column in North America, The Alaska Daily News
• He is the former President of the Garden Writers of America, a GWA Fellow and in 2005 was inducted into the GWA Hall of Fame
• His is the author of three best-selling gardening books which have sold 50,000 copies
• Kym Pokorny from The Oregonian called his book Teaming with Microbes, "The most important new gardening book in 25 years and maybe even ever!"
• He is respected by cannabis growers who recognize the Lowenfel's system as the best way to grow without chemicals
• Hosted Alaska public television's most popular show "Alaska Gardens with Jeff Lowenfels"
• Founder of the national program "Plant a Row for the Hungry" a gardener, food share program which is active in all 50 states and has resulted in millions of pounds of garden produce being donated.
• With the legalization of cannabis around the world, hundreds of growers are turning to this interesting and beautiful plant
• Introduces a new plant to the gardening audience
• Auto-flowering cannabis produces smaller plants, is fast growing, can be grown in containers and most importantly, does not require specific light conditions to flower.
• The book covers the history of cannabis origins, benefits of growing it, brief lessons in botany, chemistry and growing habits
• Covers all the whys and hows needed to successfully grow this beautiful new plant
• Step-by-step instructions for growing plants, trouble shooting problems, supplies needed
• Includes information on how to breed for selected characteristics

Audience:
Home gardeners, Cannabis growers, botanical gardens

Canada:

• With the legalization of cannabis in Canada, the author predicts there will be an explosion of interest in learning about how to grow this new plant from gardeners and gardening clubs
• In his over 40 years' experience gardening, this is the first time he has seen an entirely new plant become available to grow.
• Regional Interest: Nova Scotians consume the most cannabis per person in Canada, followed by Alberta and BC. Manitoba, PEI, Saskatchewan, Alberta and BC have the most gardeners.

Jeff Lowenfels (Lord of the Roots), is one of the most humorous and entertaining lecturers and writers on the organic gardening circuit. He is a reformed lawyer who went back to his childhood roots to become a leader in the organic gardening movement. He is the author of a series of award-winning and bestselling books, three of which have become bibles for organic growers worldwide, including Teaming with Microbes, Teaming with Nutrients, and Teaming with Fungi. Lowenfels has also penned the longest running garden column in North America and was inducted into the Garden Writers of America hall of fame after serving as President. He is the founder of “Plant A Row for The Hungry,” a program which has resulted in millions of pounds of garden produce being donated to feed the hungry every year. He lives in Anchorage Alaska, where cannabis has been legal since 1975. www.Jefflowenfels.com

"For the first time, short-blooming cannabis varieties are available in seed form that put easy cannabis growing within reach of gardeners anywhere in the United States. Jeff Lowenfels' DIY Autoflowering Cannabis provides everything you need to source seeds, grow, and harvest your first cannabis plants!"
- Shango Los Shaping Fire Podcast

"DIY Autoflowering Cannabis is an approachable and necessary guide for dedicated beginners and gardening ninjas alike. Lowenfels' book is the ultimate course load: history, biology, chemistry, Latin and home use (yes, there are recipes!). Readers are actually encouraged to skip class to experience things first hand. I learned an incredible amount about autoflowering cannabis—better yet, I was inspired.
- Jules Torti editor-in-chief, Harrowsmith magazine, and author, Free to a Good Home: With Room for Improvement

"DIY Autoflowering Cannabis is the book to read for anyone who wants to be at the forefront of cannabis cultivation. Jeff Lowenfels weaves together the science and hands-on cultivation of this new breed of cannabis into an informative, enjoyable, and often humorous, good read."
- Lee Reich PhD, scientist, farmdener (more than a gardener, less than a farmer), and author, The Ever Curious Gardener

"At last, something easier and faster, and gentler than habanero peppers to satisfy our lust for home-grown satisfaction. Always loved Jeff's plain-spoken enthusiasms, but this easy, beautiful book is a fantastic inspiration for enjoying this alluring breakthrough plant!"
- Felder Rushing NPR host and founder, Slow Gardening

"Jeff Lowenfels is the best go-to author for cannabis information that I know. At a time when the internet is filled with myths, rumors, or downright inaccurate information about this plant, Jeff provides accurate, useful, and accessible advice that all cannabis growers can use."
- C.L. Fornari author and co-host, Plantrama Podcast

"It's an honor to have such a legendary author write an entire book on a plant so near and dear to our hearts! We commend you Jeff for bringing the attention of others to this amazing plant that we love so much! The use of plant history, growing information, and garden humor makes this book an enjoyable gateway to the autoflowering cannabis plant that can be enjoyed by anyone!"
- Mephisto Genetics