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The Best Cannabis Tattoos Seen This Year

Like its predecessor, 2021 has been a year that most of us would rather just move on from and forget, so the idea of a permanent memento of this sub-par 12-month period isn’t particularly appealing. On the flip-side, the switch to working from home has removed one of the biggest barriers to getting inked, which […]

What Are Landrace Cannabis Strains?

Nowadays, most cannabis strains are hybrids. These result from cross-breeding techniques designed to marry specific features of two or more strains. Taking desirable traits from each plant and combine them in a new strain. For example, you might want the taste profile and THC levels of one particular plant, but the resilience or speed of […]

The Origins of Cannabis: Diverse Theories

Since the cannabis plant was first classified by botanists in the 16th century, numerous theories have been proposed for its origins. The debate continues; the issue is not yet settled and agreed on by all botanists despite the enormous amount of work that has gone into scientific research. In the last twenty years or so, […]

Jim’s Favorite Garden Cucumber Vegetable Seeds

Monoecious. A cucumber for all your needs. National produces short thick cukes with blunt ends that are perfect for pickles and also delicious for slicing in salads. Cucumbers average 6″ and are slightly tapered to fit nicely in a pickle jar. Skin is medium green with some striping. A heavy producer. Black spines. Developed by […]

Why Cannabis Legalisation Is A Feminist Issue

The connection between women and cannabis runs deep. In the past, female divinities were often associated with the plant, while herbalists, witches and healers included weed in their medicines and potions. Sadly, these traditions were eventually extinguished by patriarchal forces. Yet, with pot now being legalised worldwide, feminist cannabis collectives are beginning to provide a […]

Selecting Cannabis Genetics through Pheno Hunting

By @redlegcultivator Phenotypic selection, or pheno-hunting or phenotyping, is the process of selecting an individual based on the set of observable characteristics resulting from the interaction of its genotype with the environment. When we apply this to the selection of a cannabis plant, these observable characteristics are the colours, tastes, smells, bud structure, trichome production, […]

Why Does Cannabis Make Your Eyes Red?

It’s one of the telltale signs that someone’s been smoking cannabis – the dreaded red-eye, AKA weed eyes. If you’re trying to keep it on the down-low, handling the smell of cannabis is a tall enough order. Add bloodshot eyes into the mix, and you’ll have a hard time fooling anyone. But why does marijuana […]

Arbitration Clauses Should Work For You, Not Against You

Most people who are (luckily) not familiar with litigation believe alternative dispute resolution (or “ADR”) clauses in their contracts are essentially boilerplate language that’s recycled again and again in every contract. However, well-drafted ADR clauses can not only give you a huge advantage if an issue comes up, they may also cause your counterparty to […]

Cannabis, Heart Attacks and Strokes

Facilitating recovery from a stroke or heart attack is a significant challenge for physicians, yet evidence suggests that cannabinoids may have a role to play in helping patients recuperate. Though large-scale clinical trials on this topic are still missing, smaller studies have highlighted the utility of the antioxidant properties of cannabidiol (CBD) and tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). […]

Can Cannabis Help Treat Substance Abuse?

When we say “cannabis and substance abuse”, some may think cannabis is the substance being abused. While it’s true that cannabis abuse exists, and it would be remiss not to acknowledge that, this is not the only side of the story. In fact, cannabis can be (and is) used to treat substance abuse disorders, helping […]

What Makes A Cannabis Strain High Quality?

With so many cannabis strains on the market these days, finding the ‘best’ cultivar can be something of a challenge. After all, each strain has unique properties and determining the quality of any given product is highly subjective. Of course, you can always rely on prestigious competitions like the Cannabis Cup to help you identify […]