From Backyard Greenhouse to Gold: Lacee Horner’s Journey and the Heart of Legacy Growing
From Backyard Greenhouse to Gold: Lacee Horner’s Journey and the Heart of Legacy Growing
In 2014, Lacee Horner stood in her backyard greenhouse surrounded by tall, thriving plants, smiling with the quiet confidence of someone who had found her calling. What started as passionate, hands-on growing in a small backyard space has grown into something much bigger — not just for her, but for an entire community of legacy growers and small businesses.Today, that same spirit is being celebrated on a bigger stage.
At the 2026 California State Fair Home Growers Awards, Lacee earned outstanding recognition for her work with Kali Grown genetics. Her Sugar Monster selection took home four Gold Medals and one Silver across the terpene categories, while Limelight added a Sum Cannabinoids Bronze. These wins are more than trophies — they are a reflection of years of dedication, careful selection, and the kind of real-world experience that only comes from growing with purpose.
A Legacy Built on Passion, Not Hype
Lacee’s story is one many in our community know well. She didn’t start with big facilities or corporate backing. She started with soil, sunlight, and a genuine love for the plant — the same way so many small, legacy growers still do today. That backyard greenhouse in 2014 represents the roots of something authentic: hard work, patience, and the desire to create something meaningful.
Her success at the State Fair shines a light on what’s possible when you stay true to those roots. It shows that small businesses and legacy growers still have a powerful place in this industry — and that thoughtful, intentional growing continues to be recognized and respected.
Celebrating the Community That Grows Together
Lacee’s journey isn’t just her own. It belongs to every person who has ever tended plants in a backyard, a small plot, or a modest greenhouse with nothing but passion and perseverance. It belongs to the legacy brands and individuals who quietly do the work, preserve genetics, and keep the spirit of real cannabis culture alive.
We believe in lifting each other up. When one person from our community succeeds, it inspires others to keep going, to keep refining, and to keep believing in what they’re building. Lacee’s wins are a beautiful reminder that legacy still matters — and that small businesses rooted in authenticity can thrive.
Thank you, Lacee, for staying true to your path, for the years of dedication, and for representing the heart of what Kalifornia Grown stands for. Your success inspires not only those who know you, but the wider community of growers and small businesses who continue to show up every day with the same spirit.
Let’s Keep Growing — Together
Whether you’re just starting in your own backyard or you’ve been part of this world for years, stories like Lacee’s remind us why we do what we do. The plant has always brought people together, and that hasn’t changed.
Here’s to the legacy growers, the small businesses, and everyone building something real.
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