Who Was Jack Herer?
On a chilly Oregon evening, I find myself in my cluttered garage that smells of both old books and fresh herb. In one hand, I’m holding a well-worn copy of…
Legends from the Vault: G13
If any strain comes stamped with “Top Secret,” it’s G13. This cultivar’s backstory is one of the wildest in weed lore – a tale of government experiments and daring escapes.…
Terpenes and Their Role in Cannabis and Hemp Flowers
Terpenes and Their Role in Cannabis and Hemp Flowers I’m posted up in a dim corner of a Amsterdam coffeeshop, holding a jar of Lemon Haze under my nose. The…
Leaf Logic: Making Sense of Hemp, CBD & Recreational Cannabis
Navigating the world of cannabis can feel like deciphering a new language. From the fibrous stalks of hemp to the wellness wonders of CBD and the evolving landscape of recreational…
Cultivating Cannabis: Business, Science & Culture
The air crackles with possibility. From the fertile fields where industrial hemp strains sway gently to the sophisticated laboratories unlocking the therapeutic secrets of CBD, and the evolving landscape of…
The Emerging Emerald Industry: Unveiling the Potential of Hemp, CBD, and Recreational Cannabis
Imagine a landscape shifting from prohibition to possibility, where ancient crops are finding new purpose and scientific discovery is unlocking natural wellness solutions. This isn't a scene from a fantasy…
Hemp, Health & Highs: Your Modern Guide
The world of cannabis has blossomed far beyond its once singular image. Today, it encompasses a fascinating spectrum, from the robust fibers of industrial hemp to the therapeutic potential of…
The Business of Cannabis and Hemp and the Normalization of the Industry
I never thought I’d see the day when a cannabis CEO’s post would pop up on my LinkedIn feed – yet here I am, sipping my morning Red Bull while…
Legends from the Vault: Trinity
Picture Northern California in the 90s: I’m in a smoky circle deep in the redwoods when a dreadlocked grower hands me a nug and says, “This is Trinity – careful,…
Just Because the Hemp or Cannabis Laws Change Does Not Mean the Stigma Changes
I step out of a local legal dispensary, purchase in hand, and catch myself instinctively hiding the little green exit bag as an elderly couple walks by. Old habits die…
Legends from the Vault: UW
It’s a cold, drizzly night on the University of Washington campus, and I’m chasing a ghost story. They say that in the early ’90s a UW grad student stole a…
We Came, We Saw, We Connected: Pacific Rim Fusion at CHAMPS Las Vegas 2025
What happens in Vegas… sometimes changes the game. Our team just got back from an electrifying few days at CHAMPS Las Vegas, and wow—what an experience. The energy, the innovation,…
Why Does Everyone Say to Be Careful With Edibles?
The brownie I just ate is innocently staring at me from the wrapper. Chocolatey, chewy, harmless-looking… and loaded with 500 milligrams of THC. “I don’t feel anything yet,” I think…
Legacy, Heritage, and Heirloom Cultivars – Why They’re Viewed as “Better” Than Some Current Strains
I’m on a sun-baked farm in the hills, watching an old-timer named Hank roll a joint from a jar labeled “1978 Afghani #1.” The first puff tastes like history –…
