Home grow: how to harvest cannabis in 6 super simple steps

Home grow: how to harvest cannabis in 6 super simple steps

Here’s your beginner’s guide to how to harvest cannabis from a home grow.  It includes best practices to harvest the highest quality cannabis.  We lay out everything you need to know—from flushing and trimming to drying and curing.  13-minute read  Learning How to Harvest Cannabis is Easier than you might think Whether you’re starting to…

Is There Really a Difference Between Sativa and Indica?

Is There Really a Difference Between Sativa and Indica?

What’s the backstory behind the difference between sativa and indica cannabis strains?  What does science tells us about the sativa/indica divide?  Tips for navigating sativas, indicas, and hybrids in real life.  8-minute read Why are the terms sativa and indica important? The difference between sativa and indica varieties of cannabis is a topic that many…

The Dos and Don’ts of How to Get High

The Dos and Don’ts of How to Get High

Here’s how to get high for the first time.  It’s best to create a safe space and be open to the experience.  There are several methods you can use to get high. 8-minute read Different kinds of cannabis can have vastly different effects Cannabis isn’t one-size-fits-all. There are hundreds of strains and tons of formulations….

Best Cannabis flower: the 8 qualities you need to look for

Best Cannabis flower: the 8 qualities you need to look for

Here’s how to spot the best cannabis flower.  The best cannabis has the right color, texture, and a strong scent.  Cannabis testing helps ensure the best cannabis is also the cleanest and safest flower.  Read on for the 8 things you need to look for to get good flower. 7-minute read How to Choose the…

Cannabis Facts: the 53 Terms You Need to Know

Cannabis Facts: the 53 Terms You Need to Know

Here’s your guide to the most important cannabis facts you need to know to navigate the current culture.  From weed slang to scientific terminology, we’ve got you covered.  So bookmark this page to stay in the know as cannabis facts evolve!  13-minute read  The cannabis FACTS everyone needs to know We’re constantly learning new cannabis…

Everything You Need to Know About Terpenes

Everything You Need to Know About Terpenes

Terpenes are the compounds in cannabis that give each strain their distinct smell and taste.  Research suggests that terpenes, along with cannabinoids like THC and CBD, might also play a role in the effects of cannabis.  Our glossary includes the terpenes that are most commonly found in cannabis.  7-minute read What are terpenes? If you’ve…

Cannabis for Pain: An M.D.’s Advice

Cannabis for Pain: An M.D.’s Advice

If you’re ready to start using cannabis for pain, Dr. June Chin can help.  After discovering how medical cannabis can be a game changer for chronic pain, Dr. Chin began helping others integrate cannabis into their health treatments.  Many women are turning to medical cannabis for pain relief and health issues in lieu of prescription…

Will Limonene Really Enhance Your Mood?

Will Limonene Really Enhance Your Mood?

Limonene is the citrusy terpene found in cannabis, lemons, and oranges. Research is still in early stages, but limonene may provide many health and wellness benefits. These are our favorite limonene-dominant cannabis strains. This summer salmon salad pairs perfectly with limonene. 7-minute read Terpene 101 Have you ever wondered why different strains of cannabis have…

5 Tricks for Grinding Weed Without a Grinder

5 Tricks for Grinding Weed Without a Grinder

When you’re cannabis curious, it’s daunting to figure out how to use flower. While it’s pretty self-evident why you need to equip yourself with a pipe or papers. The need for grinding weed is probably the most overlooked part of the process. Cannabis newbies often skip the grinding altogether. (Guilty.) But just like letting a…