America’s tens of millions of weed lovers celebrating 420 this April have the most spectacular show on Earth awaiting them. Leafly interviewed several keepers of the cannabis flame—Seed Junky Genetics’ J Beezy; Alien Labs; Capulator; Phat Panda; even Cheech frickin’ Marin of Cheech and Chong—to spot the hottest flower of 420 ‘22 across the US. […]
With a huge decrease in wholesale prices and an increase of flat tax rates, some of the world’s best weed and producers are on the verge of dying out. It has been home to generations of outdoor cannabis growers and some of the best outdoor weed in the world since the early 1970s. But thanks […]
Gerald* is speaking about the online community of r/leaves, a subreddit on the popular forum-of-forums Reddit. Cannabis has long been a valid recreational substance and a reputable medical treatment, but it is far from benign. Members regularly report on the struggles they experience trying to wean off their cannabis habits. He didn’t necessarily curb his […]
Classified as cannabis extracts, suppositories were technically allowed to be manufactured when legalization 2.0 rolled in October 2019. Even as a medical cannabis patient and overall weed enthusiast, I felt hesitant when it came to trying out my homemade suppositories. It can be a real head trip putting things in personal places. The sisters founded […]
The gut microbiome represents a fundamental part of us—a sizable six pounds of your body weight can be attributed to trillions of bacteria, viruses, and microbes living deep within your gut. The gut is another name for the gastrointestinal tract, which begins at the esophagus and ends at the anus. When in balance, these microbes […]
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One candidate for governor—incumbent Phil Murphy, a Democrat—has overseen the passage of legalization and the forward, if imperfect, progress toward the opening of the state’s retail market. Way back in 2017, Phil Murphy ran for governor promising to pass cannabis legalization “in his first 100 days.” He got elected, then spent the next three years […]
But, for now, we should look to the month of August as the perfect time to wrap things up and prepare for a change in seasons. This was a wildly unpredictable summer and as we learned to define what “normal” looks like now, we made some important discoveries and some missteps along the way. On […]
Marijuana awards offer a rare data point on cannabis quality with history tracing back to the first Cannabis Cup held in Amsterdam in 1988. In California, for example, indica-dominant crosses of Gelato and Zkittlez dominate what the culture deems ‘exotic’ or ‘zaza’ for short. He’s written for WIRED, Rolling Stone and Billboard, and is the […]
The second and most painful lounge debacle came after Las Vegas city officials approved an ordinance two years ago only for gaming-backed politicians at the state level to step in and overrule it. The new law allows for up to 70 lounges across the state—35 for current dispensary owners to attach to their stores, and […]
There are as many reasons to grow cannabis as there are cannabis growers, whether you’re cultivating your own medicine, finding a new hobby, or breaking into the business. Industrial cannabis grower and breeder Robert Bergman started I Love Growing Marijuana to spread his love for the plant and help cannabis consumers turn into successful cannabis […]
It can be mild or excruciating—like knives slicing through your insides, your lower midsection and back gripped in pain. That kind of targeted dulling of the pain is what I find in cannabis. “We don’t even have enough studies to show that CBD gets through the skin, for example, into the bloodstream,” said Dr. Cannabis’ […]
After nearly two years, charges have finally been filed in regards to the CannTrust cultivation misconduct that shocked the industry and broke patients’ hearts. Each of the accused are facing charges of fraud, making false or misleading statements to the OCS and the market. For those who don’t remember, in July 2019 CannTrust abruptly announced, […]
If you’re like me, it’s important to queer your smoke sesh every month of the year by supporting one of the many LGBTQ+-owned, founded, or operated brands that are making their unique mark on the world of cannabis.Queer consumers and our allies have trillions of dollars in spending power. One of the many things that […]
If the House passes House File 600—the legalization bill—as expected, it moves to the state Senate. Winkler says they cite the same old tired arguments: The lack of a clear, easy test for drivers who may be under the influence; the disproven fear that children could be drawn to legal marijuana products; and a feeling […]
A new cannabis product made waves this past week, and not in a good way. Because of its own concerns, those expressed by consumers, and the misgivings of those in the industry, our client made the decision to terminate any license granted to any third party that would use its proprietary information to produce or […]
Jupiter enters Pisces on May 13, a lucky time indeed! Gemini Season begins on May 20, and the full moon/lunar eclipse is in Sagittarius on May 26. Happy Bull Season and Happy Birthday, Taurus! This is truly your month, as the stars are aligning. Hold fast to what you’ve been planning and don’t deviate too […]
Simply put, consumers pay for non-cannabis items, such as lighters or art prints, and obtain “gifted” cannabis as part of the purchase. Not only do they grow their bud from seed to flower, but they also pair their top-shelf product with educational content, like financial and horticulture insights for urban farmers and everyone in between. […]
Throughout India and Southeast Asia, indigenous farmers continue to grow cannabis and make hashish using methods passed down for untold generations. Attempts to locate, preserve, and proliferate these strains date back decades. Over the past five years a grassroots, locally-led, globally crowdsourced effort has emerged to help defend and support these local cannabis-growing communities. It […]
