If you love cannabis, it’s an amazing time to be alive. Over 40 new cannabis products launched on the same day early May at just one industry trade show, the Hall of Flowers in Santa Rosa, CA. A sizeable contingent of celebrity-driven cannabis brands debuted for the first time, and you can soon buy flowers […]
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Wondering how modern hash can get any better—or more hyped? Every time it seems like we’ve reached the ultimate pinnacle of achievement in cannabis extracts, something new comes along that gets you even higher. “You’re looking for molecules to begin fitting together like bricks.” Kelly Sullivan, lab director, Utopia Cannabis Right now, at the tip […]
There’s never a bad time to leave your tobacco-using days behind—for good. One potential way to make quitting easier and more fun is by switching to pre-made cannabis joints (pre-rolls) that are rich in cannabidiol (CBD), marijuana’s secondary active ingredient. In a small 2013 study, CBD users cut cigarette intake by 40%. CBD comes from […]
Every year, 4/20 grows into a larger spectacle of conspicuous cannabis consumption as legalization of herb brings this homegrown holiday into the mainstream. Originating as an in-joke amongst a group of high school kids in Marin County, CA, the idea of 4:20 as an official time to smoke in solidarity with stoners all around the […]
The world’s hottest new strains are coming out in California this spring—specifically, the strains that won the biggest awards at last December’s Emerald Cup, the world’s most prestigious cannabis competition. Six award-winning, small-batch cultivars from the 2018 Emerald Cup have dropped this week at a California dispensary near you, as part of a limited-edition series from […]
To succeed in capitalism, you need capital. Unfortunately, women and people of color historically don’t have equal access to large sums of money. Investment capital isn’t spread equally. That’s where Treehouse Global finds its financial advantage. That makes it difficult to build and scale up a business. This is especially true in the cannabis industry, […]
“How is this going to make me feel?” That’s by far the most common—and the most important—question asked by cannabis consumers. “Will it stimulate my creativity, or help me sleep? Will it relieve my pain, or pique my appetite?” To help answer these questions, and boost sales, more and more brands are labeling their offerings […]
Flu season is peaking. When you’re home sick, feeling miserable and confined to the couch, it’s helpful to have cannabis on hand. Beyond improving your mood and helping you sleep, medicinal cannabis products can also relieve inflammation and pain while balancing immunity. Thanks to legalization Proposition 64, any adult 21 or older with ID in […]
Get in the mood for love with cannabis, a sensual enhancer that may help you connect to your partner, and be present in the moment. With mild, approachable cannabis-based products available in the form of chocolates, tea, tinctures, vape pens, infused oils, lotions, and intimate lubes, it’s easy to try something new this Valentine’s Day […]
Growing your own cannabis is now legal in California under Proposition 64. If you happen to smoke often, consider gardening mandatory. This simple but revolutionary act will save you hundreds or thousands of dollars, provide a fun hobby, and give you access to rare cultivars that you can’t find at local dispensaries. Plus, watching cannabis […]
