what's good about snippin the fan leaves, will you share your secret? lol. As for trimming once harvesting happens, i hear that some people cut away all the leaves right away, and then other wait until the buds have tried to do the manicuring. i hear that leaving the leaves on while the buds dry, helps them dry more evenly...i guess i will just have to do some more research and make the decision for myself cause i don't think there is any real consensus out there.