I am not an expert particularly on cannabis - but have a five foot plant and two smaller ones growing outside in a Belfast garden, from seeds from a bag of grass my son germinated in a lizard's tank!. I have being growing all kinds of plants, indoor and outdoor for years in this country. Which is why the plants were sent up to my garden. Don't complicate things, its just a plant like any other exotic plant, grow it outside as you would with tomatoes, chillies or any other Half-Hardy Annual flowering plant. Germinate seeds (preferably in a heated propogator indoors- but any small tray covered with cling-film and pierced will do -then put it on top of your tv set top box or other warm place.) in late Feb. Transplant to small pots in peat-based or John Innes compost when seeds have germinated and have their first true leaves, and put on a sunny windowsill. Do not plant outdoors until all risk of frost is passed, (end of May begining of June in Ireland). Transplant only when roots begin to fill the pot. Feed them in the same way you would any other flowering plant, you can buy organic fertilizers, Growmore or Miracle Grow in any supermarket. grow it among other plants outside , in the sunniest spot (south-facing) that you can find.

PLANT LOTS OF OTHER FLOWERS AND SOME TOMATOS AND CHILLIES - your neighbours will think you are just a keen gardener - this will work even on a town balcony - so long as you have plenty of other plants around - they will be inconspicuous.

Its just a plant. Like people who grow roses, giant vegetables or flowers it takes time to learn. You can buy the most expensive seeds and equiptment money can buy but its not called "weed" for no reason, a kid with a seed, a yoghurt carton and a bit of muck could manage it. If you want to become an expert then learn by experience. Its just a plant. Like people who grow roses, giant vegetables or flowers it takes time to learn.