8 ways to sober up from being high
Any cannabis consumer can tell you that if there’s one feeling no one enjoys, it’s the moment when you realize, “I’m too high.” Maybe the edible kicked in three hours late. Perhaps you tried to impress a group of friends by breathing in a little bit too deeply. You might have just tried concentrates for […]
Cannabis seeds 101: A guide for growers
Cannabis is grown from one of two sources: a seed or a clone. Seeds carry genetic information from two parent plants that can be expressed in numerous different combinations, some like the mother, some like the father, and many presenting various traits from both. Generally, commercial cannabis producers will plant many seeds of one strain […]
What does cannabis look like? A visual guide to cannabis quantities
A gram, an eighth, an ounce–what does it all mean? We’ve all been there at one point. Attempting to make sense of the names associated with different cannabis quantities can be challenging. Central to the confusion is conceptualization of weight, which depends on both product size and density. If you are new to cannabis, we […]
Can cannabis alone cure cancer? We asked oncologist Dr. Donald Abrams
Health Bruce BarcottFebruary 4, 2020 Early research on mice has been promising, but no human studies have shown dramatic curative powers. (Mitch/AdobeStock) Can cannabis alone cure cancer? The short answer is no. There are as yet no major studies that offer conclusive proof that cannabis alone can cure cancer. The long answer is more complex. […]
Stages of the marijuana plant growth cycle
Cannabis plants, like all living things, go through a series of stages as they grow and mature. If you’re interested in cultivating cannabis, it’s especially important to understand the changes a plant undergoes during its life cycle, as each stage of growth requires different care. Different stages call for different amounts of light, nutrients, and water. They […]
Bigger isn’t better: The case for growing small marijuana plants
We’re not going to delve into other matters where this might be up for debate, but when it comes to cannabis, bigger doesn’t mean better. Sure, giant weed plants look really cool. If nothing else, it’s ridiculously impressive that a warm season annual can go from seed to tree-sized in a matter of months. We […]