Dave DeWitt is a food historian and one of the world's foremost experts on capsicums. He has authored more than forty books about food and horticulture, and is an adjunct associate professor in the College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico State University. Dave and his wife live in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Introduction: Meet Leo, Novice Marijuana Grower, Age 70 1 Marijuana Renegade: That Ever-Adaptable Rank, Weedy Annual 2 Security: First and Foremost 3 Your Marijuana Oasis: Indoor, Outdoor, or Both 4 Blueberry or Lemon? Recommended Varieties 5 The Growing Begins From Germination to Sprouted Seedling and Beyond 6 A "Noted Weed" Triumphant: The Growing Season 7 Les Bonnes Fleurs de Marijuana: Or, the Good Flowers of Marijuana 8 The Not-So-Grim Reaper: From Harvest to Storage 9 Patience, Pestilence, and Panaceas: Dealing with Problems 10 Cannabis Cooking: With Dosages and Recipes Afterword Resources Bibliography Acknowledgments About the Author Index