Look up Native Sons (and Daughters) of the Golden West. The qualification to join this club is that you must be born in California. Their pet charity goal is to help kids with cleft palate. My father-in-law and husband were members.
Seamaiden
3rd generation Californian? My friend, you are a Native Son of the Golden West. :D
Camdawg
Anyone with info on vertical grows please direct me to the threads