How to Dry and Cure Cannabis: Your Step-By-Step Guide
Cannabis is an astonishing plant for many reasons, including its dizzying array of potential benefits and the fact that it naturally produces a distinctive, euphoric “high.” But while cannabis is a unique plant, it must be dutifully tended to before you can pluck off its ripe buds, stick them in a pipe, and puff away. […]
What Is TAC In Weed? The Difference Between TAC vs THC
Okay, good news / bad news. First, the bad: If you’re already up to your eyeballs in weed acronyms—THC, CBD, CBG, CBN and all the others—we’ve got one more for you. But the good news is that TAC is one of the most exciting concepts to hit the cannabis world in years, and we’re excited […]
Hemp vs Marijuana: Everything You Need to Know
According to the National Institute of Health, about a third of Americans don’t know the difference between hemp and cannabis, or as it’s also sometimes called “marijuana.” Acknowledging the confusion surrounding these terms, we’re here to help you understand the intricate realm of hemp and cannabis: exploring their similarities, differences, histories, properties, and the evolving legal landscapes. […]
Cannabis Math: How Much Is a Quarter?
When you’re new to cannabis, you’re bound to ask yourself this question at some point: How much is in a quarter? Or perhaps even before that: What is a quarter? Even the most seasoned cannabis enthusiasts may occasionally find themselves asking, “Wait, how many grams is a quarter again?” Don’t worry, we’ve got you! In […]
CBD vs CBN: What’s the Difference and Which Is Right for You?
Despite being just one letter apart, CBD and CBN are unique cannabinoids, each with its own properties and potential health benefits. As CBD has long taken center stage, CBN is less well-known, but equally intriguing. Recognizing the nuances between the two is not only a fascinating peek into the complexities of the cannabis plant itself, […]
How to Make Cannabis Tincture at Home
Potent, discreet, and shelf-stable, cannabis tinctures are the unsung heroes of the cannabis world, providing precise doses of cannabinoids whenever you need them. And while you’ll find a wide selection of expertly made tinctures at most dispensaries, what you might not know is that they’re easy enough to make at home. If you’ve ever wondered […]
Taking a Tolerance Break? Prepare Yourself With Our Guide
Feeling like your high just isn’t hitting the way it used to? If you need more cannabis to get the same effects—or if your buzz disappears way too fast—it might be time to consider a tolerance break. Wait, don’t close the tab just yet! Here’s the good news: A short break—as little as a few […]
The Endocannabinoid System and You: How Cannabis Works With the Body
We’ve written before about cannabinoids such as THC and CBD, and how they impart specific effects while offering a variety of potential benefits. But for all these incredible and medicinally useful effects, there’s one topic that doesn’t always get the attention it should: How does cannabis have such a powerful effect on our bodies in […]
How to Decarb Kief: A Simple Guide for Making Edibles
Ever wondered about the powdery stuff you find at the bottom of your cannabis grinder? It’s called “kief,” and it’s one of the cannabis plant’s best “secret ingredients.” Consisting of dried trichomes—the tiny, cannabinoid-filled glands that give fresh cannabis flower its characteristic silver dusting—kief is a concentrated source of cannabinoids and terpenes. Once you learn […]
Cannabis Trichomes: The Tiny Powerhouses Behind the Potency
If you’ve heard the word “trichomes” thrown around in the world of weed—you’re in the right place. Trichomes take many forms, and they’re responsible for making your favorite strains potent, aromatic, and oh-so-magical. Keep reading as we unlock the secrets of cannabis trichomes, exploring their roles, their forms, and the big impact they have on […]
THCA vs THC: How They’re Different & Why It’s Important
If you’ve dipped your toe into the world of cannabis—or visited one of our Massachusetts and Illinois dispensaries—you probably know that the major “active ingredients” in the cannabis plant are called the cannabinoids. And you probably know that the major one—delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol or more commonly THC—is the one most responsible for the plant’s psychoactive “high.” But […]
How to Dose Edibles: A Guide to Getting It Right The First Time
Cannabis edibles are one of the most popular categories of products in dispensaries across the US, and for good reason. Potent, long-lasting, and delicious, they’re a great way to deliver all the benefits of cannabis in a shelf-stable and consistent form—without the potential lung irritation. But since our bodies process edible cannabis differently than inhaled […]
Cannabis Edibles: How Long Do They Take to Kick In?
If a sweet and crunchy cannabis-infused chocolate chip cookie sounds like bliss right about now, you’re not alone. Cannabis edibles are one of the most popular—not to mention one of the most delicious!—ways to reap all the benefits of cannabinoids like THC and CBD. But for those of us used to the “old-fashioned” way of […]
Hybrid Strains
If you know anything about different types of cannabis strains, you’ve probably heard the terms indica and sativa tossed around. Considered by some to be the most important way to distinguish between different types of marijuana, they’ve been in use for literally hundreds of years, at least by botanists. But here’s an inconvenient fact: While […]
Cannabis Strains
According to some experts, more than 700 unique cannabis strains exist in the world. That’s a lot of different kinds of marijuana. And while that strain variety is definitely great from a consumer’s perspective, it can make dispensary trips a little confusing. That’s why we put together this guide to the types of marijuana. Once […]
Sativa Strains
Looking for something that’s uplifting and euphoric? Sativa strains may be just what you’re looking for. We’ll take a deep dive into sativas on this page. First, we’ll look at what makes a sativa a sativa, including whether it feels like an upper or a downer. Then, we’ll identify some of the strongest and most […]
Indica Strains
When it comes to cannabis, a strain is (generally) either an indica, a sativa, or a hybrid. While sativas spread more widely than their indica cousins for centuries, that’s no longer the case. In this post, we’ll look at the rise of indica strains, and explore the high THC levels of their strongest genetics. We’ll […]
Cannabis (Marijuana) and Cannabinoids: Everything You Need to Know
If you’re new to the world of cannabis, it can be pretty intimidating. There’s no shortage of jargon to learn—like understanding the difference between the terms cannabinoid vs cannabidiol, for example. If you’re a total neophyte, you may even ask yourself “is cannabis the same thing as marijuana?” While the abundance of terminology may feel […]
How Long Does a Cannabis High Last? It Depends.
Depending on the day, the strain, the format, and your unique physiology—even the most experienced cannabis consumers sometimes consume too much and find themselves wondering: How long is this cannabis high going to last? The duration of your high depends mostly on your tolerance to cannabis (how often you use it) and your chosen method […]
Cannabis Ruderalis: The Other Type of Cannabis
When it comes to strains, most people are familiar with the terms “indica” and “sativa,” the two major subtypes of cannabis that can impart very different effects. But even if you consider yourself a cannabis aficionado, you may have never heard about the third type of cannabis: cannabis ruderalis. While its effects are relatively mild, […]
