What does Psychonautics mean? Psychonautics is the practice of one’s self-exploration into various realms of their psyche, often by way of psychotropic substances. One who goes on such inward journeys is said to be a “psychonaut”. However, psychonautics is more than just a way to justify the use of recreational drugs. Any serious practitioner is generally much […]

What does Psychoactive Compound mean? Psychoactive compounds within the cannabis plant are made up of unique chemicals that are commonly called cannabinoids. The main psychoactive compound found in marijuana is delta-g-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). It tends to have the most profound effects on the user and typically accounts for the known ‘high’ that is associated with cannabis use. Other […]

What does Pruning mean? An important gardening skill, pruning refers to the trimming and cutting of plants to rid them of any injured, dead, or infected roots and wood. In some cases, pruning is also used as a preventive measure to make space for any new seedling or growth. It is important to prune trees and shrubs […]

What does Prostrate Shrub mean? A prostrate shrub is a woody plant in which most of its branches lie upon or just above the ground, rather than being held erect as are the branches of most trees and shrubs. Growing for a long time in length but for a limited time in thickness, prostate shrubs have a […]

What does Propagation Stage mean? The propagation stage of a plant refers to the point in a plant’s maturation when it is able to be intentionally reproduced usually by way of some method of cuttings, and still be a viable plant able to reproduce on its own. The propagation stage may also refer to the point when […]

What does Propagation mean? Propagation refers to the process of starting new flowers and plants using a plethora of sources, including but not limited to bulbs, seeds, cuttings, or some specific parts of the plant. The method of propagation normally depends on the plant type. Easy and inexpensive, propagation by an entirely asexual method prevents deviation from […]

What does Propagate mean? In relation to botany, to propagate a plant is to breed or create a new plant from a parent plant by using a variety of different means. This process can happen naturally or can be guided intentionally by humans. Generally plants propagate through two different means: sexual propagation or asexual propagation. Propagate can […]

What does Pest Control mean? Pest control is a huge category in the horticulture industry. Essentially, pest control encompasses everything a gardener does both to prevent pests from attacking their plants, and eradicate pest infestations once they occur. In horticulture, especially in greenhouses and grow rooms, pest control options include chemical and organic pesticides, as well as […]

What does Pectin mean? In botany, pectin refers to a substance that can be found in cell walls. Pectin binds the different cells together and is commonly used as a gelling agent in cooking- especially in jellies, jams, sweets, dessert fillings and the likes. An excellent source of dietary fiber, pectin is more commonly extracted from citrus […]