By: David Kessler | Many gardeners have both a burning desire and a genuine need to preserve their prized plants. Some growers want to share their best plants with friends; others want to ensure they will be able to continue to grow those genetically gifted plants for years to come; and still…
By: Cynthia McMurray | Attitudes about cannabis are changing, albeit slowly. While recreational use of cannabis will be legal as of tomorrow, there is still an air of ‘taboo’ about this ancient plant. Much of this stems from the fact that it has been illegal in Canada since 1923 and…
For most people, driving over to the nearest dispensary to purchase marijuana is all the effort they’re willing to put in for their cannabis. But others have more passion and interest in the hobby, and want to grow their own. Unfortunately, not everyone is a gifted grower and won’t be able…
By Abby Hutmacher | Elements That Will Degrade Your Weed To understand how to store your weed for the long run, it’s important to understand just what it is that will kill your bud’s buzz in the first place. Though proper curing is the first step for long-term cannabis storage, there are a…
By Rosemary Counter | Yes, but no worse than sleep aids. Not everyone gets groggy the next day, and, naturally it depends on how much you consume. Both scientifically and anecdotally, there’s no clear consensus here: One (quite old, rather small) study found cannabis indeed affected performance of simple behavioural tasks…
By: Fahad Basser | “Dabbing.” We’ve all heard the term, but there’s a constant veil of uncertainty surrounding this new-age cannabis-consumption technique. Well, not anymore. Here we’ll teach you how to dab, properly. Dabbing is slang for smoking/vaping concentrated cannabis. It’s only been around for about a decade, but packs a much bigger…
by OSSIANA TEPFENHART If you ask anyone who’s ever made “special brownies” before, they’ll probably tell you that the key to making a great bake is having a good recipe for cannabutter. Cannabutter, as it’s commonly known, is a butter that’s infused with cannabis. As most stoners can tell you, it’s…
Opioids are powerful medications that relieve pain by acting on the nervous system. They are highly addictive, and withdrawal symptoms are not uncommon. In 2016, approximately 116 people died every day in the U.S. from opioid-related drug overdoses, and 11.5 million people misuse prescription opioids every year. Is marijuana better than opioids?…
A Toronto company seeking to hire five “cannabis connoisseurs”part-time at $50 an hour has raised interest in what the legalized recreational pot industry has in store for the job market. Turns out there are plenty more lucrative — and mainstream — gigs in the industry for Canadians with transferable skills, who hope…
Most growers disregard their cannabis trimmings. But the smart ones think: Hmmm, what can I do with weed trimmings? They’ve been led to believe that these leaves, sometimes referred to as “sugar leaves,” or “fan leaves” serve no purpose for the marijuana enthusiast. More on Trim Leaves During the growing process,…