I would personally use SCROG to keep the plants smaller and bushier. Either that or grow a strain with genetics that stay smaller. Bad problem to have, plants growing so healthy they get too big!
joints for me.... portable, better taste, and Im not always looking to get completely ripped, which a bong always leads too.
Bongs get all nasty I hate cleaning them. Joints for me anyday
Strain names..HAHA.. like it matters anymore. Its either a Haze that puts your head in space and time travel mode, or its a kush or skunk that puts your ass on the couch with TV remote and Doritos within reach. Enjoy your purple, and a nice nap!
Im with Ncal on this one, Blue Dream all the way. love that smell and taste and it packs a great sativa high. But being in cal has the main advantage of so many top shelf strains available. BD, greencr**k,a few kush's, lemon skunk, widow, ehhh im sure a few more I have that I can recall right now.
Re: the path to medical.
i hope you live in a state that allows medical bud, last count was 14 states. good luck with everything and nice to have you here