i can't speak for cali with the fancypants weather, but around these parts outdoor bud pretty much blows. our growing season is extremely short and unpredictable but that doesn't stop morons from sprouting sativa bagseed and chopping it a month too early, or attempting growing techniques that are for warmer climates. "yo i got that outdo son". really? in may? in new england? no thanks. poplars' shit looks quite appropriate, but a lot of outdoor farmers don't pull that off. not around here, anyway.