Home Grow Tour Launched by ILGM and Leafly for Cannabis Cultivation Inspiration
ILGM and Leafly announce their Home Grow Tour that will visit cities throughout the US to help educate growers on cannabis cultivation.
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I Love Growing Marijuana (ILGM) announced in a recent press release, their collaboration with Leafly to launch a US Home Grow Tour (1). The event series plans to allow cannabis cultivators, beginners, and enthusiasts a place to connect and learn some “hands-on education.” Additionally, the event will take place in six cities across the US.
“Our recent survey revealed that 48% of home growers view community as essential—not just for learning, but for finding a sense of belonging,” Ernst Rustenhoven, CEO of ILGM, mentioned in the press release (1). “This insight inspired us to create an immersive in-person experience that goes beyond selling seeds. Our goal is to empower people to cultivate cannabis and build meaningful relationships within the home growing community.”
Here are the cities the tour will travel to (1):
- Los Angeles, CA
- March 15-16, 2025
- There will be a meet and greet with Koala Puffs
- Workshops taking place every hour covering cannabis growing
- A “Chill Zone” for attendees to relax and hang out with their friends
- March 15-16, 2025
- Palm Springs, CA
- March 22-23, 2025
- A yoga workshop to be instructed by a special unannounced guest
- Leafly will be hosting a Cannabis Cocktails mixer for attendees
- A musical performance to be performed by a local musician
- March 22-23, 2025
- Phoenix, AZ
- March 29-30, 2025
- Special guest meet and greet
- Cultivation classes
- Exclusive merch and giveaways for attendees
- March 29-30, 2025
- Boulder, CO
- April 5-6, 2025
- Attendees will be able to go on a “consumption-friendly” hike
- Cultivation tips and tricks from experts
- A “deep dive” into the evolution of ILGM
- April 5-6, 2025
- Chicago, IL
- April 12-13, 2025
- Local chefs will give attendees a cannabis cooking demo
- Food and beverage tastings that are terpene-infused
- A special guest instructed Home Grow 101 course
- April 12-13, 2025
- New York, NY
- April 19-20, 2025
- Attendees will be able to learn about the latest cannabis products and network with leaders in the industry
- A professional roller will be giving attendees a free custom designed joint
- Attendees will be able to get exclusive merch, as well as starter seeds for them to begin cultivating cannabis
- April 19-20, 2025
Additionally, ILGM will be offering their iconic Airstream, “that will host podcast recordings, live content creation, and exclusive giveaways throughout the tour,” (1). To learn more, please click here (2).
References
- Ilgm. ILGM and Leafly launch U.S. Home Grow Tour to empower cannabis cultivators nationwide https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ilgm-and-leafly-launch-us-home-grow-tour-to-empower-cannabis-cultivators-nationwide-302391642.html (accessed Mar 4, 2025).
- ILGM’s biggest giveaway ever https://ilgm.com/resources/landing/home-grow-tour/rv-giveaway (accessed Mar 4, 2025).
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