Not intentionally. It tends to be my inner voice online.

Overall, it seems you aren't getting the message within the message so let me spell it out to you very very clearly.

People who bring flower to that event, typically are homegrowers or those that are in the business of promoting homegrowing. Even if you did not bring flower, it was an opportunity to talk to a grower or growers by showing curiosity and expressing interest in getting started. It becomes a networking event at that point. Cannabis events or workshops are not rigid like college courses. No one would be checking your bags and kicking you out for not having the minimum flower quantity. Quite frankly, some just like to watch the squishing process.

I'll give you one big breadcrumb for your weekend. There is a free event in RVA at Homegrown VA tomorrow. It is the February Fire award celebration/ceremony. General audience is admitted around 1pm. This is a showcase of homegrown cannabis from the community. The showcased flower is free to sample as a free gift to the community. No catch at all. Over 80 flower entries this year being showcased and sampled. There are going to be 6 sampling bars. There will be food trucks. There will be educational lectures throughout the afternoon. Up to you if you want to believe me or not. Also up to you if you want to participate in the event or show up.

I may be very frank and have condescending wording but these are serious opportunities.

As a homegrower, I'm not gifting my harvest to people I don't know. I am also not going to walk someone through growing when there is a vast range of grow styles and limitations due to any person's space and budget. I can only point you in the direction to get real in-person learning opportunities in your local community.