The Big Book of Buds charts the world of marijuana in an unprecedented way. Gathering information directly from breeders on several continents, it explores the top 100 buds, giving the reader a full sense of this plant's wonderful diversity. Marijuana is a plant whose gene pool has been coaxed to emphasise specific traits, such as growth habits, taste, smell and the quality of the high. With a combination of characteristics is presented in detail. Essays and stories appear throughout, reporting on the global marijuana scene, breeding and botany, and the art of enjoying great cannabis. Whether gardener or gourmet, this celebration of the marijuana plant will increase any enthusiast's appreciation.