Garden Supply Sales Down Following Marijuana Reform

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By Kyle Midura

Story Published: Jun 14, 2011 at 5:58 PM MDT

Story Updated: Jun 15, 2011 at 12:57 PM MDT

BILLINGS - Montana's medical marijuana system is set to begin a new chapter and commercial caregivers aren't the only businesses affected by reform.

Owners at Heightened Harvests say they've seen a dip in demand for indoor growing equipment since Senate Bill 423 passed. The store specializes in year-round garden supplies.

Store owner David Dayton says hardware sales, especially grow lights, are down. "Indoor gardening typically is a bit slower in the summer and it usually picks up in the fall," said Dayton, " but a lot of it is related to what's happening with the laws lately."

Spokespeople from Gainan's Flowers and Garden Center say they saw a boost in sales attributable to medical marijuana about three years ago. However, they say sales quickly normalized and haven't noticed any changes recently.

Dayton says medical marijuana growers provided a boost for his business. He says he hasn't seen increased interest from patients as Montana moves toward a grow-your-own system.

Many commercial caregivers say they'll begin selling their growing equipment to patients if challenges to the law are unsuccessful. Some may host seminars to teach card-holders how to grow their own medicine.

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Hank C. said on Wednesday, Jun 15 at 11:49 AM

Yeah well no one in Montana should be allowed to make money. The Mexican drug cartels, those are the people that need the money. To hell with Montanans.

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