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Free Weed Calgary – Sparking The Discussion About Calgary’s Cannabis Consumption Regulations
February 5, 2023 in Events
Sunday Febraury 5th, find the Calgary Cannabis Club downtown Calgary on 17th Ave SW in Tomkins Park giving out joints as a means to spark the discussion on Calgary’s ban on public cannabis consumption. The discussion starts at 2pm.
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What Budtenders Want
January 18, 2023 in Business, Today In Weed, Weed
Budtenders are the heart of the cannabis industry, they influence purchases and help to establish brand loyalty to both the retailer and LP brands. Tether, Canada’s budtender community, surveyed 300 budtenders from across Canada. Here’s what budtenders had to say about their jobs, and what they want from the industry.
Make Their Job Easier
Budtenders want to help develop a better future for the industry, and they want their expertise heard. As we get further into cannabis legalization budtenders have increased experience and want to be treated as such. Here are some changes budtenders want to see:
● In-Store Education – Budtenders want to get their information from a reliable, trusted source, 40% of budtenders surveyed want to be educated by their store management team and 92% of budtenders want to connect with brand reps and ask questions face to face.
● Sampling – Many budtenders pointed out they don’t know if they haven’t tried, 75% of budtenders indicate sampling is their preferred way to learn about new products and a big chunk of their paycheck goes to trying product. Make it easier for them and set up sampling programs and opportunities.
● Community Not Competition – Hostility with other stores creates a tense work environment and can lead to challenging situations. 86% of budtenders want to connect with other budtenders locally and learn from each other versus being competitive with one another.
Budtenders have the desire to become more involved in the industry, they have a passion for cannabis knowledge and a genuine fire lit under them to advance their careers in cannabis.
Industry Inclusion
Budtenders want to be connected in the industry and more than 50% are looking to pursue higher-level positions within the cannabis space.
● Regulations, Packaging and Sustainability – It’s no surprise budtenders are looking for change when it comes to cannabis regulations, particularly around packaging. Tight regulations make a budtender’s job difficult with just under 80% saying there needs to be improvement and 86% citing packaging regulations specifically.
● Management Training – Offer management training programs and work with your budtenders to prepare them for store management; 23% of budtenders want to move into cannabis retail management positions.
● Be The Best Employer – Wages are a pain point for many budtenders. Only 55% of budtenders agreed they felt their pay was fair based on their responsibilities and under half of budtenders get health benefits. With almost half of budtenders surveyed feeling they aren’t properly compensated, retailers are at risk of losing talent. Consider what your competition offers and beat it to ensure your budtenders grow with you.
● Events, Events, Events – 86% of budtenders want to be more connected with budtenders in their area and feel more connected to the greater cannabis community. With events primarily happening in big cities many budtenders have to travel hours if they want to participate. Hosting budtender events in smaller markets is a great way to connect with a passionate, engaged audience. Want to plan a budtender event? Connect with Tether!
● Keep Things Cannabis-Focused – Cannabis experiences are what most budtenders are interested in doing together; cultivation tours, sommelier sessions and education sessions rank highest and the overwhelming majority of budtenders think it’s important or very important to be able to consume at events. Less than half of budtenders consume alcohol frequently or socially so it shouldn’t be a priority when developing budtender experiences.
Tether, created by Marigold PR, is celebrating the contribution of budtenders during the second annual Budtender Appreciation Week, March 20-26, 2023. Over 86% of budtenders said they are looking for community, B-Week aims to engage budtenders across the country. Learn more about the budtender survey and B-Week at tetherbuds.com
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TRASH PANDA: How One Canadian Artist is Turning Cannabis Waste Into A Beautiful New Opportunity
January 3, 2023 in Art, Spotlights, Today In Weed, Weed
Nearing the end of 2022 we came across a cannabis inspired artist from Eastern Canada that’s putting all that cannabis waste (that we’re used to throwing in the bin) – to good use. A hot topic in legal cannabis has always been focused around packaging inefficiencies, and the artist Spencer Charlton is converting cannabis cases and boxes into beautiful animals with a story and a cause.
Spencer has a history of employment within the legal cannabis ecosystem. Highly educated with herbal wisdom, he uses cannabis to inspire his creative designs as well as in the production phase of turning these dreams into realilty.
We sat down with Spencer to chat and learn about the motivation behind this cool project and get in touch with Spencer at @cratercreater on IG and @crater.crater on TIKTOK.
We came across your artwork shared on Linkedin. Our goal is to share the cool projects in the cannabis space, the people behind them and give a look into the lives of creatives inspired by cannabis. What’s your background as an artist and what’s your background in cannabis?
Yes, BIG shout out to Hanna aka lilmisshannabis for that initial LinkedIn share. It’s surreal to get this kind of attention on something that started out as a hobby. As far as my artistic background, it consisted of a lot of exploration of materials and styles. When I was a kid, my introduction to building and creating came about through playing with oven bake polymer clays and toys that required assembly like Lego kits and Gundam models. Through high school, I developed my fundamental fine art skills in drawing and painting through the school curriculum. The most formative years of my artistic journey came in 2010 when I enrolled in the Sculpture and Installation program at OCADU in Toronto. I spent most of my time in the school’s fabrication studios learning how to create with different materials like metal, wood, plaster, rubber, and ceramics. After OCADU I started a few practices out of a workshop I built in the garage. I made and sold woodcut signs, tables and chairs, and guitars. I had to get rid of all of my tools in 2020 when I moved into a condo. Because of my new space and noise restrictions, I returned to drawing and painting, and now papercraft.
My cannabis background began on New Year’s Eve of 2006, the first time I smoked a joint. I don’t remember how it affected me but I do remember it was a positive experience because I was surrounded by friends. I became a daily consumer in 2010, when I was in university. Grey market storefronts were opening up in the city making bud readily available to me. Weed became a very important part of my creative process. My prefered method of consumption has always been smoking a joint but I do enjoy taking bong rips from time to time. I am relatively new to concentrates and have only consumed them through the legal market.
We read that you’re a Budtender in another interview – How has the budtender life inspired the modern art you’re designing today?
As a Budtender I was in front of the variety of branding styles that exist for cannabis products. I found interest in the uniformity of the products due to the government’s label requirements. I also saw first hand the amount of packaging that would leave the store every day and the litter outside of the shop that I would have to clean each night.
We had a recycling program at the first shop I worked at but the program became obsolete. I collected the packaging with the intention of using it to create art but was unsure about what I wanted to make. It was a couple of years until I came up with the papercraft animals idea during a brainstorming smoke sesh.
It was the Trash Panda that originally caught our eye on so many levels. A topic of discussion in legal cannabis is the excessive packaging and the waste and for an art project that recycles the waste, a Racoon couldn’t be any more symbolic. What was the inspiration behind this piece?
The racoon is the unofficial mascot of my home town of Toronto. I thought it was only right that it would be the first project. During the construction process I realized the importance of the racoon imagery and its relation to trash and waste. The final product ended up being effective in conveying the message that I wanted to express.
How many of these packages were empty because you puff the herb, and how did you get the rest?
I’d say 70% of the packaging used in the Trash Panda project came from products that I consumed. I was saving my packaging as relics of the early years of legalization and for the purpose of tracking what I’ve smoked. The rest of the packaging was sourced through my friends and from digging through recycling bins at dispensaries.
How much weed do you smoke / art piece on average, and if we took your weed away tomorrow, how would this impact your ability to imagine and create these beautiful pieces?
That’s a good question, never really kept track. For a piece the size and complexity of Trash Panda, I probably smoked at least a half-ounce by way of joints and bowls. The weed helps me zone out and focus when preforming the repetitive steps in the process. I don’t even want to joke about taking my weed away!
But if it happened, not much would change except I’d probably get burnt out faster and pieces would take much longer to complete. When it comes to my art practice, weed has always been a performance enhancing drug.
How many animals are in the pack now, and what’s the name of this collection?
There are 8 animals and counting. The collection is currently untitled but I could use some help coming up with a name.
What is next and how many cute little creatures can we expect to see in the future?
I’ve got some reptiles an aquatic animals in progress. I want to do a couple of large scale projects in this style once I secure enough labels and funding. I’ll make these creatures as long as I can source the materials. It’s shaping up to be a never ending project.
Extract wants to adopt the Trash Panda tomorrow. What do we owe you and where do we sign?
The original Trash Panda can be yours for $1200. There could be smaller scale reproductions in the future if there is interest.
The FLOW STATE. This is when you’ve smoked the perfect amount of weed to maximize creativity and productivity – and it’s rare, but it happens. Do you have a happy spot of being “stoned” that helps boost your creativity to it’s maximum potential?
Definitely! This concept is integral to my fabrication process. I enter my flow state when I’m at around a 7/10. I know I’m at the perfect level when I’m coasting through each step of the process and quickly solving problems as they arise. Then there’s the opposite side of things. When I’m making consecutive errors and getting frustrated, I know it’s time to spark a J and regroup.
Is this defined by any types of weed indica vs sativa, or families of strains, or how do you gauge what’s going to be good for your vibe?
I am lucky that I vibe well with all types of good quality weed. If it’s potent, burns well and tastes good then it’s for me. I’m pretty open minded and always down to try a new cultivar.
Does the weed help you in the inspiration and ideas, the process of putting together the art or the whole damn process from start to finish?
Weed plays a role in the entire process! I like to go on long walks through my neighborhood with headphones on and a tube of joints when I’m brainstorming for ideas. I prefer weed that provides more energetic and cerebral effects for this step. During the actual fabrication process I smoke to clear my head and relax to get into that flow state we talked about.
Is this the first art project you’ve brought to the Canadian cannabis space and what’s coming next from your inner artist?
Yes it is! I’m going to continue creating art in the Canadian cannabis space because the community has been overwhelmingly supportive from jump. Also, working in this industry has given me a lot of ideas that I am excited to express visually. I still have all of the plastic jars and preroll tubes that I peeled the labels off of. Expect to see them featured in upcoming projects.
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Wake and bake or 420 sessions, which is the best?
Wake and bake with a coffee.
Eat it or smoke it?
Smoke it because it hits faster.
Staple strains or try something new?
Something new.
THC or terps?
Terps all day.
Legal or legacy?
Currently legal because I’m familiar with the market and it’s more readily available to me but legacy built my lungs and tolerance.
Rosin or resin?
Rosin.
What are your top 3 brands / products in any cannabis market across Canada right now?
My top 3 go to brands would be Simply Bare and Carmel for dried flower and Persy for my concentrates.
What is 1 thing the government has right with legal weed?
I appreciate the restrictions that are in place to prevent brands from providing deceptive or misleading information about products.
What is 1 thing the government needs to change about legal weed?
There is too much waste created by cannabis packaging and promotional materials from brands. I would like to see limits put in place on the amount of plastic that is produced by each company.
Where can you get in touch:
Get in touch with Spencer at @cratercreater on IG and @crater.crater on TIKTOK.
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The Best YouTube Alternative For Weed Content – Checking In With The Internets Best Cannabis Media Sharing Network
October 20, 2022 in Business, Cannabis Inspired, Spotlights, Tech
For the people that are new to your cannabis media streaming platform, give us the rundown of what WeedTube is and your mission in 2022.
See a breakdown of the best social media sites and media streaming sites for weed content here.WeedTube is the video-sharing platform developed in response to the social media censorship of cannabis on major platforms, namely YouTube and Instagram. In 2018, YouTube deleted the channels of cannabis enthusiasts and influencers at an unprecedented rate, so a group of deleted creators crowdfunded from their community to create a platform that embraces cannabis. Since then, millions of people have joined WeedTube to watch, sesh, and share with their favorite cannabis content creators. The mission of WeedTube has always been to provide a safe space for cannabis content and advertisements.
In addition to long form content we’re also thrilled to announce that WeedTube has expanded the User Experience to include a full social media suite in an update and rebrand called Pipeline. Pipeline is a social network where users can post pictures, short videos, text updates, links or articles without the risk of deletion. Pipeline allows users to post quick updates with the ease of big platforms like Twitter and Instagram. And as Instagram continues to shut down cannabis accounts (even Berner is getting silenced!) we know that the market needs this platform now more than ever! Finally users are able to enjoy a full suite of social networking features while talking and learning about cannabis.
The look is completely different from the last time we chatted. What are the new updates and features your team has added over the last year or two?
In addition to offering users a full social media suite in our mobile app, we’re targeting an audience that wants to take back control of their digital footprint and time spent online. Pipeline offers a solution that makes online interactions more authentic and gives users their power back in terms of posting content. Anything from a link to your favorite products at a dispensary to showcasing the function of your glass, Pipeline can house it all!
Cannabis and media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, YouTube are arguably worse than ever for censorship. Why is it important to your team to get creators to come share their channels and upload cannabis content to WeedTube as well and what’s the benefit to creators spreading their wings to newer less traditional media sharing platforms?
Well let’s take our girl Chrissy Harless for example. Chrissy is an awesome working mom who has become an influencer to destigmatize moms who utilize cannabis. She built a massive following across Instagram and YouTube, in addition to her WeedTube uploads. Her husband even quit his job so that she could focus on running her content creation empire. But unexpectedly and without warning, her accounts get flagged and deleted. Her content, which became a primary source of income for her family, was suddenly gone. But because of WeedTube, Chrissy has all her files backed up and is able to maintain her connection with her followers through us! We’re so happy to have her as we launch Pipeline, and we hope that other creators who have had their income affected in the same way will find relief when uploading content!
I see a lot of cannabis content but also a lot of lifestyle content like music and other activities that we all like to do when we’re stoned. What would you say the ratio is for cannabis direct content vs cannabis lifestyle these days?
Great question! It’s a pretty even split and with the subtlety of the name “Pipeline” versus our old name WeedTube, we hope to attract other users who are being censored online. Meme accounts, for example, are often deleted on Instagram, so we hope that content creators looking to make people laugh will join Pipeline. In addition to cannabis content, more and more users are sharing their experiences with other substances that have been proven to assist with mental health challenges like Psilocybin and Ketamine. As people continue to try alternative methods of healthcare, we want them to have a safe space online to share their experiences (the good and the bad!) and learn from one another.
How can creators earn by posting on WeedTube?
We are a safe space for creators to share content without fear of deletions! Any brand deals or promotional content they are posting will not be flagged, deleted or demonetized. They can also link directly to a product, website or brand they are promoting- unlike YouTube!
Does your team have any success stories with advertisers and how can companies get their ads running on WeedTube?
We’ve worked with so many incredible companies it’s hard to highlight just one! Our friends at Alien Outfitters expanded their brand and had this to say about our advertising services:
“Advertising with WeedTube (WT) has immensely fueled the growth of our business, with cannabis related products generally violating advertising policies on major platforms, WT has created an opportunity for our website to finally reach our target audience. Through WT advertising opportunities, we have seen a high CTR leading to conversions and return customers. Working with WeedTube is like working with family.” – The Horny Stoner
If anyone is looking to run an advertising campaign we strongly encourage them to check out our offerings here: https://theweedtube.com/pages/advertise and reach out to marketing@theweedtube.com with any questions! Companies can also use their WeedTube profile to market and promote their products and offerings on Pipeline for FREE.
The app is available on both ios and android correct?
Correct, you can download the app on IOS or Android via their respective app stores, for free!
Is there anything else you would like to say to cannabis businesses or creators that should consider WeedTube if they haven’t already?
With Biden getting the ball rolling on sweeping national cannabis reform, now more than ever do we need a community to welcome and educate adult cannabis consumers, new and old. There is so much misinformation online and social stigmas that persist regarding this plant, so we want to offer people a community where they can educate and share their experiences in an organic and authentic way. We hope to see you on Pipeline!
Visit the best YouTube alternative for weed content here.
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Uber Eats and Leafly partner to bring cannabis delivery to Torontonians
October 17, 2022 in Business, Tech, Today In Weed, Weed
TORONTO, Oct. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — Starting tomorrow, Monday, October 17, Torontonians can order safe, legal cannabis and get it delivered straight to their homes thanks to a partnership between Uber Eats (NYSE: UBER), a global leader in ecommerce and delivery technology, and Leafly (NASDAQ: LFLY), a leading online cannabis marketplace and information resource. Torontonians 19+ can place orders from local licensed cannabis retailers in the Uber Eats app, and have it delivered to their door by the retailer’s CannSell certified staff. This is the first time cannabis delivery will be available on a major third-party delivery platform in the world.
“We are partnering with industry leaders like Leafly to help retailers offer safe, convenient options for people in Toronto to purchase legal cannabis for delivery to their homes, which will help combat the illegal market and help reduce impaired driving,” said Lola Kassim, General Manager of Uber Eats Canada. “Over the last few years, we have invested heavily in our delivery business and selection has expanded tremendously. Uber Eats has grown quickly to become a versatile platform usable by diverse businesses large and small.”
“Leafly has been empowering the cannabis marketplace in Canada for more than four years and we support more than 200 cannabis retailers in the GTA. We are thrilled to work with Uber Eats to help licensed retailers bring safe, legal cannabis to people across the city,” said Yoko Miyashita, CEO of Leafly.
“Hidden Leaf has been providing safe, legal cannabis to Torontonians at three locations over the last year and a half,” said Marissa and Dale Taylor, owners of Hidden Leaf, one of three currently participating retailers in Toronto. “We are a small business and this partnership is a great way for us to expand our reach and grow our business across the city. Just like the in-store experience, our CannSell certified delivery staff understand and comply with local regulations around cannabis transactions, including checking ID.”
How it works:
- Head to the Uber Eats app and select the “Cannabis” category or search for one of the licensed cannabis retailers. You will see a warning that you must be of legal age to enter the virtual storefront.
- After this, you navigate the menu of the retailer to place an order. You must be within the delivery radius of the licensed cannabis retailer in order to be able to place an order.
- Just like ordering takeout or other items using Uber Eats, you will be notified when the licensed retailer accepts the order and the estimated time of delivery.
- In accordance with provincial regulations, the order will only be delivered by the licensed cannabis retailer’s own CannSell certified staff. Independent third-party delivery people will not deliver cannabis.
- When the delivery person arrives, your age and sobriety will be verified as required by regulations.
This partnership will help combat the underground illegal market, which still accounts for over 50% of all nonmedical cannabis sales in Ontario. Further, recent research from Public First shows that some cannabis users drive after consumption with 1 in 7 (14%) of cannabis users admitting to having driven a vehicle within 2 hours of consuming cannabis. Delivery options like those available through Uber Eats are expected to help decrease impaired driving and improve safety on the road.
The first three cannabis retailers are:
About Uber Eats
Uber Eats is an on-demand app and website that helps bring millions of people around the world the things they want, at the tap of a button. We partner with over 825,000 restaurants and merchants in more than 11,000 cities across six continents. From specialty local favorites to national brand names, groceries to household essentials and more, Uber Eats has what you want when you want it.
About Leafly
Leafly helps millions of people learn about cannabis each year. Our powerful tools help shoppers make informed purchasing decisions and empower cannabis businesses to attract and retain loyal customers through technology services. Learn more at Leafly.com or download the Leafly mobile app.
For media inquiries:
Uber
press@uber.com
Leafly
Josh deBerge
josh.deberge@leafly.com
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High Times – A Space Inspired Photoshop Series
October 12, 2022 in Art
Cannabis infused space! A photoshop series of high times photoshopped into space themed art.
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THC Castles – A Photoshop Art Series Inspired By Cannabis Infused Sandcastles
October 12, 2022 in Art
Sandcastle made with keif. This is a photoshopped collection of keif castles, cannabis inspired sandcastles photoshopped into cannabis busters and grinders.
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Weed In Nature – A Photoshop Series of Cannabis Inspired Landscapes and Cityscapes
October 12, 2022 in Art
Weed in nature is a photoshop series of landscapes and cityscapes with cannabis infused into each unique piece.
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Cannabis In Sport – A Photoshop Series
October 12, 2022 in Art
Here’s some cool cannabis inspired sports photo ops, photoshopped by an anonymous artist for the team at Extract!
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Not All Canoes Are Bad Canoes – A Photoshop Series of Canoeing Joints
October 12, 2022 in Art
Here we have a series of canoes photoshopped into joints for the team at Extract. Not all canoes are bad canoes. Artist anonymous.
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Cannabis Inspired PlayStation + XBOX Controllers
October 12, 2022 in Art, Gaming
Here’s a few cool cannabis inspired concepts for PlayStation and XBOX controllers.
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A New App Is On It’s Way To Help Canadians Share Cannabis Strains & Genetics: Interview With Grow & Share
September 30, 2022 in Business, Growing, Tech, Weed
Let’s get started with the basics – What is Grow and Share?
This mobile-friendly web application allows cannabis enthusiasts to learn, meet like-minded individuals, and find the best prices for cannabis, cannabis accessories, and cannabis lounges. In addition, Grow and Share is the first and only free way for cannabis enthusiasts, including growers and consumers purchasing from legal dispensaries, to share and acquire strains.
Is this a website, mobile phone app – where can Canadians download it?
The app is currently a mobile-friendly web application, all members need to do is create a free account at app.growandshare.ca. We are in the process of developing a mobile application which will be available on the IOS and Android app stores.
I feel like if you want to share your craft today as a home grower you really need to connect with people on Instagram, maybe reddit, but there’s not really a central community. Why do you think it’s important to provide a place where people can share their craft in Canadian cannabis?
In addition to allowing growers to share their strains, Grow and Share allows consumers to share strains they legally purchase from dispensaries. Since growers often have a surplus of one or two strains and buyers do not wish to be locked into one strain, Grow and Share was developed so enthusiasts can try new strains for free.
Finding cannabis enthusiasts willing to share their various strains via social media can be challenging. Additionally, it can be a daunting task to ensure the strain you receive is advertised correctly, the quantity is accurate to what is being offered, and the the person you are receiving the strain from will not keep you waiting.
The community review system built into Grow and Share will assist in qualifying members as reputable sharers.
Grow and Share is a creative twist that adds value to the cannabis connoisseur and cultivar community. It really seems to be a good platform to connect with other cannabis lovers who are looking for a little more about their cannabis. Tell us how long ago you got started, where the idea came from and how it came to flower into what it is today?
Growing, acquiring, and advocating cannabis as well as being a serial entrepreneur, it became evident to me that Grow and Share platform was required.
I became increasingly frustrated with the difficulty and inability of finding cannabis connoisseurs through social media to share my strain and acquire the strain I desired. As all cannabis enthusiasts know, having our favorite strain is wonderful, but sometimes we need something different, and why should we be required to spend more money to acquire it?
With almost three years of hard work, endless hours of research, and AB tests, I realized I wasn’t the only person feeling this way. I launched my business in early September and have been promoting my business through social media, street advertising, and search engine optimization.
This gives me the feel of a hybrid between Facebook Groups and Leafly. Give us the breakdown of what exactly the app is and what users can do on it and it’s core value for Canadian stoners?
Grow and Share has created a community for cannabis growers and enthusiasts to communicate, interact and perhaps even bond over their shared love of the herb.
People who sign up for the Grow and Share community can link and share strains and knowledge with other cannabis enthusiasts and find cannabis retailers, including dispensaries, head shops, seed stores, and cannabis lounges.
The App/website will also assist cannabis retailers in reaching their target market and share knowledge with consumers to improve their understanding of cannabis and the culture.
very few places are wholly dedicated to discussing cannabis, fewer to providing free marketing for retailers, and none offer cannabis sharing.
Apart from learning about cannabis and connecting with like-minded individuals, there are plans to hold various cannabis-related events. Moreover, we have launched the first of many subsidiaries, called TokandTalk. It allows members of the community to discuss cannabis, ask questions, and form private groups.
Which types of cannabis consumers are going to benefit the most from using Grow and Share?
Grow and Share does not discriminate against cannabis enthusiasts as a community-based application. Whether you are a grower or a buyer, we are confident that Grow and Share will benefit you.
This seems like a good way to connect cultivars to exchange genetics and get access to sought after strains without paying an arm and a leg, is this a use case that’s been popular thus far?
As a result of the recent launch, many shares have occurred, not only between cultivators but also between cultivators and buyers, as well as buyers to buyers.
Is there an option for home cultivars or small batch growers to connect with larger growers and form relationships in which strain hunters can make some passive income licensing out new genetics?
Without giving too much away, we have major plans for home cultivators and small-batch growers to become recognized by large licensed producers.
Is this more of a local exchange focused platform, or does it encourage users to share strains that might not be available in their province, and how can you see this adding value for producers trying to get a feel for demand in specific regions?
Grow and Share is currently working on helping cannabis enthusiasts acquire strains from like-minded connoisseurs within their cities and nearby cities. Having said that, members may decide to share strains with individuals outside of their province, and this is another reason for the community review system, ensuring members are dealing with a reputable sharer.
Members can search within a different location to find strains that they may not be able to find locally, and have it shipped, as long as it was purchased legally or homegrown.
Which communities are you actively expanding in or which provinces and cities can we expect to see users pop up?
We first launched out of Toronto, Ontario but with our social media reach and help from the cannabis community, we are pushing to get the name out to all provinces. The more the community spreads the word about Grow and Share, the better it will be for all of us cannabis enthusiasts.
Can we expect to see you at any events in the future?
Our plan is to attend:
- KIND Winter Fair
- Where: Toronto
- Dates: December 7th and 8th 2022
- CannExpo
- Where: Toronto
- Dates: March 24th-26th, 2023
It is the Grow and Share team’s current endeavor to organize an event for consumers, industry professionals, and newcomers to the industry. This event will be held on an ongoing basis during the colder months, giving everyone something to look forward to. As the event progresses, we will share more details.
Any last words for EXTRACT readers?
Join app.growandshare.ca and sign up for the forum at www.tokeandtalk.ca
Read our articles, share your product and interact with the community. We look forward to seeing you on our platform.
- Contact Details:
- Business Name: Grow and Share
- Contact Name: Michael Bryden
- Contact Email: michael@growandshare.ca
- Address: 1 King ST W Suite 4800-246
- Country: Canada
Landing Page: www.growandshare.ca
App: app.growandshare.ca
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Weed In Canada – Weekly News Roundup (Sept 29, 2022)
September 29, 2022 in Business, Growing, Sports, Today In Weed
Front companies being used to launder illicit cannabis cash in Canada, financial intelligence agency says – Weed in Canada wrap up
Dubbed Project Legion, the report is a public-private partnership initiative led by Toronto-Dominion Bank (TD), supported by Canadian law enforcement agencies and FINTRAC. The project aims to “improve the detection of the laundering of proceeds from illicit cannabis.”
“Through the dedicated efforts of Canada’s largest banks, in particular, and the financial transactions they report, FINTRAC is able to harness the power of financial intelligence to help identify and target the criminals and organized crime groups engaged in illicit cannabis activities and other financial crimes,” Sarah Paquet, director and chief executive officer of FINTRAC, said in a statement.
The most frequently observed businesses used in money-laundering operations also included e-commerce businesses in the beauty and wellness industry, the food and beverage wholesale sectors and marketing, advertising and consulting businesses. Email money transfers (EMTs), cheques, bank drafts and cash deposits and withdrawals were the primary methods used to move funds derived from illicit cannabis activities, according to the report.
Ontario made $520M from pot last year. So why do retailers say they’re struggling?
Part of the provincial cannabis cash is coming from a mark-up of about 31 per cent that the provincial supplier, Ontario Cannabis Stores (OCS), is charging legal retailers.
The province’s pursuit of cannabis profits is also making it tougher for legal retailers to stay in business, he said, because legal buyers are probably paying more than their neighbours who continue to get their supply from the black market.
Sean Kady, who owns a pot dispensary west of downtown Toronto, agrees with Armstrong.
“Our cheapest ounce is about $100 and you can get the same ounce about the same quality from these black markets for about 50 to $70,” said the owner of Cosmic Charlies at the corner of Queen Street West and Niagara Street.
Canada’s July Cannabis Sales Numbers Are Out & They’re Juicy
The province of Manitoba experienced the biggest monthly increase by percentage, jumping 20% to CA$17.1 million in retail sales.
On a dollars basis, the biggest monthly increase was in Ontario, where sales rose CA$6.8 million to CA$159.5 million in July.
Quebec’s cannabis sales grew a disappointing 1% month-over-month to about CA$50 million.
So far this year, roughly CA$2.55 billion worth of recreational cannabis has been sold.
In the remaining provinces, July sales totals and month-over-month sales were:
- Alberta: CA$69.1 million (+3%).
- British Columbia: CA$57.3 million (+6%).
- Manitoba: CA$17.1 million (+20%).
- Nova Scotia: CA$9.1 million (+4.3%).
- New Brunswick: CA$7.2 million (+6.2%).
- Newfoundland and Labrador: CA$5.7 million (+10%).
- Saskatchewan: CA$15.8 million (+1.5%).
- Prince Edward Island: CA$2.1 million (+14%).
By city, Toronto continued to lead the country with CA$54.1 million in sales, up 5% over June.
Montreal was the only city in Canada where sales fell in July: Sales in Quebec’s largest city dropped under 1% to CA$26.8 million.
July cannabis retail sales in selected Canadian cities and monthly sales changes were:
- Edmonton, Alberta: CA$22.8 million (+4.4%).
- Vancouver, British Columbia: CA$18.7 million (Flat).
- Calgary, Alberta: CA$19.5 million (+6.6%).
- Ottawa, Ontario: CA$14.5 million (+4.7%).
- Winnipeg, Manitoba: CA$9.7 million (+18.6%).
- Quebec City: CA$4.7 million (+2.9%).
- Gatineau, Quebec: CA$1.7 million (+4.1%).
The number of pot stores in Alberta reaches a potentially unsustainable high
An analysis of the Canadian retail cannabis market, done earlier this year by data firm Cannabis Benchmarks, concluded that Alberta has too many retail outlets based on comparable data from Colorado and Oregon, two U.S. states that legalized the sale of cannabis in 2012 and 2016 respectively.
Het Shah, who compiled the data, says Colorado has one recreational retailer for every 9,600 residents, while in Oregon there is one store for every 6,150 people.
Alberta has roughly one retail outlet for every 5,911 people. By comparison, the national number is pegged at one store for every 12,184, according to Shah’s research. He says there is room for expansion across the country, just not in Alberta.
“On average, we found that Alberta had roughly 27 per cent more stores than required to serve the population,” he said.
Cannabis Weekly Round-Up: Aurora’s Quarterly Losses Pile Up
Canada’s Aurora Cannabis reported a net loss of C$618.8 million in its latest quarterly report. Meanwhile, the Canadian government officially announced a review of the country’s cannabis program.
Aurora blamed its higher net loss on non-cash impairment charges “triggered by changes in cannabis market conditions, and in the current capital market environment including higher rates of borrowing and lower foreign exchange rates.”
Canada on track to spend $200M per year on medical cannabis for veterans
Ottawa is reimbursing a record number of veterans for medical marijuana, with new figures showing the federal government shelled out more than $150 million in the last fiscal year — more than double the amount just three years ago.
And that is only the beginning as the figures from Veterans Affairs Canada reveal the government is on track to spend nearly $200 million this year as more and more former service members ask the government to pay for their cannabis.
While experts and advocates are uncertain about the reasons for the surge, they agree about the need for more information on the real benefits and potential harms of medical marijuana for veterans — and taxpayers paying for it.
High Tide to Acquire Jimmy’s Cannabis Shop, Adding Two Established Retail Cannabis Stores in British Columbia
Calgary, AB, September 29, 2022 / CNW / − High Tide Inc. (“High Tide” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA), a leading retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, is pleased to announce that it is taking yet another step to expand its bricks-and-mortar retail cannabis operations, by entering into a definitive agreement (the “Acquisition Agreement”) pursuant to which High Tide will acquire 100% of the equity interest of 1171882 B.C. Ltd., operating as Jimmy’s Cannabis Shop BC (“Jimmy’s”), as well as assignments of the vendors’ shareholder loans, resulting in High Tide’s acquisition of two of the five retail cannabis stores currently operated by Jimmy’s in British Columbia (the “Stores”) for $5.3 Million (the “Transaction”). The Stores are located at 1225 Cranbrook Street North, Cranbrook and 1543 Victoria Street, Prince George.
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Weed In Canada – Weekly News Roundup (Sept 22, 2022)
September 23, 2022 in Business, Growing, Sports, Today In Weed
Stats Canada Released a Report About Home Cannabis Cultivation In Canada
Those most likely to do so are male, 35-55 years of age, and living in Atlantic Canada, followed by British Columbia and Ontario. Reported home cultivation was the least common in the Prairies. Home cultivation is not allowed in Manitoba and Quebec. Both provinces are facing court challenges to this prohibition.
Although men were more likely to cultivate cannabis at home, the number of women who reported doing so increased since legalization. The number of Canadian men over the age of 55 who reported growing their own cannabis at home actually declined since legalization.
Home cultivators are more likely to consume cannabis for medical (or a combination of medical and non-medical) reasons on a daily or almost daily basis and report “smoking” as their primary consumption method.
Canadian Government to Review The Cannabis Act After 4 Years of Legalization
OTTAWA, Sept 22 (Reuters) – Canada on Thursday launched a review of the country’s legalization of recreational cannabis use four years ago to evaluate its impact on youth, indigenous minorities and others, and analyze its effect on the economy and the illegal marijuana market.
Canada’s health minister was required to conduct a review of the legislation, its administration, and operation three years after coming into force, so the review is coming a year later than had been planned.
Health Minister Jean-Yves Duclos said it took longer than expected to begin the review because the government wanted to “make sure things were done right” and plan a review broader than what is mandated by law.
Leafythings Launches Retailer Support Program to Help Struggling Ontario Cannabis Store Businesses
TORONTO, Sept. 22, 2022 /CNW/ – Unfortunately due to the rise of cannabis store closures on the horizon in the Ontario cannabis marketplace, Leafythings has discovered the lack of an efficient orderly closure program existing for struggling retailers and is proposing a retailer support program.
“We clearly saw a problem brewing,” said Jeffrey Neil, Leafything’s Director of Community Engagement. “I just knew we could find a solution to help all key stakeholders. Leafythings will begin its Retail Cannabis Store Support Program by buying all available inventory from stores who wish to wind down in a timely fashion. Store owners we have spoken to have literally cried and were so thankful that we could help them in this way.”
Aurora Cannabis Announces Fiscal 2022 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
EDMONTON, AB, Sept. 20, 2022 /CNW/ – Aurora Cannabis Inc. (the “Company” or “Aurora”) (NASDAQ: ACB) (TSX: ACB), the Canadian company defining the future of cannabinoids worldwide, today announced its financial and operational results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
- Remains #1 Canadian LP in High Margin Global Medical Cannabis Revenues; International Medical Cannabis Net Revenue Increased 35.4% from Q4 2021 and 70.3% from Fiscal 2021
- Reiterates Adjusted EBITDA Profitability Run Rate by December 31, 2022
- Reaffirms $150 to $170 Million in Annualized Cost Savings by December 31, 2022
- Strengthens Balance Sheet Through Accretive Debt Reduction Totaling $155.3 Million in Q4 2022
- Completed Profitable Acquisition of Thrive Cannabis and Majority Investment in Bevo Farms
Aurora Cannabis Dropped from Toronto Stock Index
Edmonton, Alberta-based Aurora Cannabis has been deleted from the S&P/TSX Composite Index, according to the latest quarterly review announced by S&P Dow Jones Indices.
The S&P/TSX Composite is the primary gauge for Canada-based, Toronto Stock Exchange-listed companies.
Aurora’s stock was originally added to the index in 2018.
A news release by S&P Dow Jones Indices – a division of S&P Global – doesn’t specify exactly why Aurora and three other companies were dropped from the benchmark index stemming from the routine review.
Bevo Farms’ Parent Company Acquired By Aurora Cannabis for More Than $45 Million
Bevo Agtech, which owns and operates 63 acres of greenhouses on more than 160 acres of land across the Lower Mainland, has recently sold a controlling interest of their company to Aurora Cannabis.
This Canadian cannabis company has operations in 25 countries around the world and has now grown their presence in Western Canada even further by purchasing 50.1 per cent of Bevo.
Aurora bought Bevo for $45 million in cash, with an additional $12 million being paid to Bevo selling shareholders over the next three years as long as Bevo reaches certain financial milestones at their Site One centre in Langley.
HEXO to Produce Mike Tyson’s New Cannabis Brand, TYSON 2.0, in Canada
GATINEAU, Quebec, Aug. 30, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HEXO Corp. (TSX: HEXO; NASDAQ: HEXO) (“HEXO” or the “Company“), a leading producer of high-quality cannabis products, is pleased to announce that the Company has entered into an exclusive partnership with TYSON 2.0, entrepreneur and cannabis advocate Mike Tyson’s recently formed cannabis company.
Under the agreement, HEXO will produce TYSON 2.0’s products in Canada, including TYSON 2.0’s full range of flower, pre-rolls, edibles and vapes. The HEXO-produced lines will launch across Canada in fall 2022.
“We’re delighted that HEXO has been chosen as the exclusive Canadian producer for TYSON 2.0 brands,” said Charlie Bowman, CEO of HEXO Corp. “Our boutique cultivation capabilities and product offerings enable HEXO to elevate the consumer’s cannabis experience. With their broad product range from flower to straight edge pre-rolls to edibles, the TYSON 2.0 brand fits perfectly into HEXO’s market leading portfolio.”
Elias Theodorou, Canadian UFC fighter and Cannabis Advocate Passes Away at 34
Elias Theodorou, a Canadian mixed martial artist who campaigned successfully for the right to use medical marijuana as an athlete, has died. He was 34.
Theodorou campaigned for years to use medical marijuana in the sport, eventually securing a therapeutic use exemption for the marijuana he had been prescribed for bilateral neuropathic pain in his hands, wrists and elbows.
Theodorou, who said cannabis allowed him “to even the playing field and fight at a baseline level,” got the exemption in February 2020 from the B.C. Athletic Commission.
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Cannabis Shortages Coming to British Columbia as Only Legal Distribution Warehouse Strikes
August 22, 2022 in Today In Weed
The British Columbia General Employees’ Union (BCGEU) is entering their 2nd week of Job Action as the organization that represents over 33,000 workers across the province of British Columbia.
With a strike beginning early last week, many workers are classified as “essential” and don’t have an option to walk off the job. But they are being called upon to refuse overtime hours to convey the message of understaffing, high turnover and excessive workloads relying on voluntary overtime hours to complete the jobs in positions lacking staff.
How does this play into Western Canadian cannabis? Well in British Columbia, the BCGEU represents the only legal facility that plays an intermediary between producers and dispensaries, distributing wholesale from cultivars to retail shelves across the province of British Columbia.
According to the High Times, regulators are in talks to simplify the process allowing producers to sell directly to dispensaries; however until this is settled, the province of British Columbia is likely to see inventory levels dwindle and storefronts to close shop until products are available to order.
Marigold Cannabis in Vancouver reports they have a window of 2 weeks for the strike to settle. “If it lasts more than two weeks, then we are probably looking at closing down the store because there is nothing to sell,” reported Jacob Michalow, Assistant Manager.
In response to the pending closures and cannabis shortages within the province, cannabis delivery sites and mail order services across Western Canada are offering massive deals to recapture some of the market that is currently fumbling an opportunity to build loyal customers.
We spoke to the marketing team at one Calgary Weed Delivery service – Supherbs. “We’re extending our free delivery across the province of British Columbia throughout the duration of the BCGEU strike. While we like to think a lot of cannabis consumption is for enjoyment, there’s a large number of patients in the province that use cannabis for it’s medical properties and a quick, safe and cost effective avenue to get medicine is important to our team. We want to set an example for reliability where others are dropping the ball so to speak”.
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Buds Not Bullets – Cannabis Inspired Photo Ops of Weed Buds Coming Out of Guns
August 12, 2022 in Art
A cool collection of buds shooting from the barrels of guns, made for Extract In. and photoshopped by an anonymous artist.
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Keeping The Legacy Alive In Canada – Interview With CAKED Cannabis
May 16, 2022 in Cannabis Inspired, Dabs, Growing, Products, Spotlights, Today In Weed, Weed
CAKED is making a stamp in the Canadian cannabis market offering quality cannabis for cost effective prices; but at the same time, taking notes from the United States when it comes to branding and offering a total cannabis experience.
What is total a cannabis experience? It’s what you see on social media, what you hear in the news and what you find in your joint or dab. It’s the packaging you take home, the premium buds inside of it, and the enjoyment you find every time you crack that bag open. The cannabis experience encompasses every aspect of your cannabis; the purchase through consumption.
We are talking seed to sale; genetics, growth, harvest, cure, packaging, and positioning in the Canadian cannabis market. CAKED Cannabis is making it known that their genetics are one of a kind and their end products aren’t to play with. Pairing up with some of the world largest hip hop artists, you can find CAKED at a festival near you weather you’re down at Rolling Loud New York or Toronto, expect to the the stamp.
With a massive Canadian launch upcoming May 15, 2022, we wanted to get in touch with the team and find out a little more about the Western Canadian brand with the premium products.
Can you give us a look at the CAKED cannabis project as a whole. Who is CAKED Cannabis, and tell us a bit about how the CAKED brand developed into what it is today?
We’re a lot different from other brands, we are not profit driven opportunists or following that type of blueprint. We’re a true designer brand that cares about every aspect of our image and products integrity, almost like a certification of high standards as far as cannabis goes. A brand isn’t a corporate logo under an umbrella of other brands designed to distinguish different white labeled or commercial products. A brand has a soul and a heartbeat, with the blood running through it as the culture. Our story is a movie….
This game wasn’t the safe game it is now when we started. We went through the same hardships as any brand, but with the cops on our tail raiding grow spots to losing packs and having to bounce back, along with all the evils that come with the streets. It’s all a part of our story and that’s the side of cannabis that we represent and showcase. Anyone from the legacy that’s really paid their dues and went through it, is who we collab with and support.
We’re not 3 buddies that quit their jobs and started a grow project later in life because it’s legal now and smoke weed, or named after an old war hero grandfather carrying on that story or a corporate funded mega whale looking to steal all the profits made off others hard work. There’s nothing wrong with some of that, and there’s room for everyone, but that’s not us. The cannabis culture has many different windows and roots, we can only represent and speak for the culture that has been our reality.
If I were to take issue, it would be when those type of companies/ambassadors speak for us and try to use us to validate themselves. Or use their political influence and deep pockets to hold others back so they can thrive. Which is the sad reality of much of the legal industry today.
Everyone has their story, but ours comes from those who really went through it and paid their dues, when the risks and consequences were much different. It’s a special love for the plant and as crazy as it sounds, the plant knows, embraces and reflects that in the end product.
Coming from nothing to something with all odds stacked against us and losing it all and having to do it again and again. That’s a different type of dedication and builds a different resilience than a company who’s master grower has a degree in horticulture growing tomatoes or something. We can go places other brands can’t, and we pride ourselves on that. Understanding and being able to navigate those waters is the game we play that they have yet too figure out. Knowing what people want and offering the very best representation of that.
Back then grow rooms were small because they were hidden in crawl spaces, basements, garages etc. So every square foot was important to producing the returns to justify the risks. Investing that valuable space into breeding and advancing your genetic game came at a higher price in those times. It takes a ton of time and space that you don’t see a return on for years, or at all. I’ve lost some of the best strains I’ve had or created in raids or outside bullshit, but that’s the risk for the reward in having that fire, that separates you from the rest. Some of the best brands and growers are still going through it today as they refuse to sell their soul for cheap to some big unqualified company.
At Caked, we are very genetic driven and creators, we pride ourselves in keeping all our genetics and strains in the control of the shops we run. We turn down money all the time from other brands and companies that want us to build their menus or buy or license our genetics. Once everyone has access to it, it loses its value. Good strains end up having their reputations dragged through the mud when it’s is not done properly. But it’s not the money for us, we’re good, it’s us believing in that person or company vs pimping out what’s proprietary to us out to just anyone and for that low hanging fruit. That’s what separates us from others in this space and keeps us unique and contained.
Your website says your team has deep roots in the legacy market and you’ve been some of the drivers of the cannabis culture for decades in the west. How are CAKED roots and history in the black marketing differentiating the end product and quality, and how did the black-market help to shape the CAKED brand as a whole?
Not just the West but all over, even in places and countries we’re not going to get into here. Our roots stem back 20+ years through just about every facet of the black market. We always wanted to have the packs that stood out and marketed themselves, so we always have been pushing our genetic development and pheno collecting to build up our unique catalog.
It’s all in the terps and their uniqueness to us. The thrill of smelling and tasting a new terp is one of our main drivers. We wouldn’t be here if it wasn’t for the black market, as that’s what’s put us in position today. The soul of the industry is in and from the black market, those markets are where the trends are set and buzzes begin; that won’t change.
Have you experienced cannabis from the other side (legal market)? Where do you position CAKED’s quality in relation to a say… Tweed or one of the more craft focused cannabis brands, and what are the core differences I’m going to see when I’m smoking the product?
I don’t want to call out anyone specific, that’s not the energy we wanna put out. They’re doing them along with a million other brands like them and we’re doing us. We’re not haters like that but their lane is more commercial cannabis and geared for commercial markets. More of quantity over quality I’ve found. Which is 90 percent of the cannabis space and consumers are right now and where all their marketing is aimed at.
I personally haven’t had a ton those type of products, I like products from those who are trying to be great at their craft. Even at a large scale we will always be small scale very well managed and contained facilities. Quality is in the eye of the beholder and what they hope to accomplish with cannabis. If your main goal is to get wrecked, then we can do that as good or better than the rest of them. But that may not always be our customer. Not everyone is into cannabis like we are and they have just as much right to smoke and have those options available too. It’s all about the terps and how unique each strain is, and as we feel how it should be represented and showcased. It’s how the different cannabinoids pair with your body chemistry and make you feel, and opening that bag, for the whole room to turn around wondering who the fuck is holding that super dank.
When I’m at a club I’m poppin’ bottles, I plan on gettin’ lit, but my table isn’t packed with moonshine or the cheapest options to get me there the fastest. I’m gonna get there still I’m sure, but with a nice bottle of something that I can enjoy while doin it. I’m taking the bottle of XO over the VSOP, because I can taste and appreciate the difference. I’m a fan of nice things, especially those from someone who took time and had the passion to mastering their craft and creativity. That kind of passion is what inspires me and attracts me to a brand or product. Those are the markets we aim to impress and align ourselves with.
What are the biggest differences we would see in processes of cultivation or facility operations in CAKED vs one of the larger producers such as a Canopy brand?
I can’t speak on Canopy’s cultivation processes. But we use small environments, quality organic ingredients and prune each strain a certain way that gives us the representation we chose. That’s a big one for us, because we have strains that could yield far more from, if pruned a bit differently or cut the flower times down. The prune and environment will totally shape every aspect of the final product and each plant and strain grows unique, so it’s never the same. I feel when we hunt a strain, we have a lot more boxes to check off than many of our competitors. And although yield is important, I can’t tell you have many times I’ve overlooked a heavy yield because it was just that dank and needed to be out there.
Our shops are happy places filled with people who are passion driven and aim to see that plants full potential. If we like it, or people like it, then we won’t stop growing it and the price will follow accordingly. We don’t have to charge twice as much, because we don’t keep the same overhead or formula many of the big corporations do. We don’t need a 30 million dollar facility with thousands of staff. Our main costs are research and development, expanding our genetic program and collabing with artists we believe in, which is where our money is far better spent for our model.
Much of the best cannabis I’ve encountered has come from a retrofitted basement or garage. A lot of it is expensive gimmicks or set for a high turnout high profit business structure, and built buy those for those with little to no understanding of the culture, industry and what consumers really want.
When it comes to the extracts on your site we noticed that you’re pushing solventless both in carts and magma. What’s MAGMA, and what is the difference in end product from say a BHO extraction vs a rosin which uses no chemicals just extreme colds, heats and pressure?
Rosin uses a heat and pressure press without the aid of a solvent to refine the tricombs heads into an oil. I feel the impact of the pressure with rosin is applied a bit different and without adding a foreign solvent achieves a terpier and cleaner experience.
For us, we try to be as clean and pure as possible. I’ve seen a lot of shit flower that was processed into a great extract with solvents, especially with technology these days. Anyone can do that with the right equipment. But with rosin it is a direct representation on the quality of the flower inputted. We feel it preserves and showcases the terps far better with a much cleaner flavor. But this does come at a much larger cost, making rosin and solvent less extracts are much more costly and labor intensive to produce.
There are some unreal solvent extracts out there, don’t get me wrong. But again, that’s not us. We feel rosin is cleaner and does better justice to our strains than other methods.
Magma is the line we created that showcases those extracts and how we feel it’s represented in its highest quality and purest form.
A topic we’ve heard a lot about is the compensation for those with the legacy experience in cannabis moving to the legal market and a lack there of. What are your thoughts on perfecting the craft, it’s value and the talent floating around trying to find positions that reflect their value in both the legacy and legal context.
This is a strange one, I don’t know any other industry that has gone from black to white like this. I mean you have legitimate companies purchasing and investing in black market companies and products based off undocumented financials and very limited understandings of the products they sell. A bunch of those guys definitely learnt that the hard way or cashed in, depending what side of the fence they were on in that equation.
With the barriers to entry set so high for those who actually have experience in cannabis by those in power or with deep pockets, has created a huge distrust and dislike between the 2 sides in many scenarios. But some have also used that to their advantage and hacked the system, which makes them that much more unique. For me, being offered a low paying job or letting my story be pimped out for someone else’s gain, doesn’t sit well. Guys like us are who bring all the value to the guys with money or new comers to the market. That should be embraced and amplified and respected. It’s what shapes and drives the culture. But money, greed and government has pushed guys like us out, to cash all the gains in for themselves.
It’s insane having someone who has risked it all for years in a make shift grow, in the hardest environments and conditions and yet be able to still achieve the highest success, be then offered some lame salary or position in a company trying to do what they have succeed at for years. It sucks to see the guys who fall for the bait and sell themselves at a discount for a company to reap the benefits and then deem them disposable anyway.
These companies should be empowering and building with the legacy. Anyone who knows their value would never take that bait, so in a lotta ways it’s just cutting out a bunch of the fat from culture that needs to be burned off anyway. That’s not every company, but a lot of the bigger publicly traded and highly funded companies would definitely fall under that umbrella in many or all ways. I hope to see that change more in the future. We currently hold our ground with many of these players in all kinds of ways and in educating the markets properly to make an educated choice.
In the American market it seems more cultivar / “where did my weed come from” focused as opposed to convenience. Regions such as California have engrained the connoisseur culture – not only with that comes the cool branding and packaging, but distinctive brand elements that customers recognize and that represent your brand. When you see Cookies packaging, you know it’s Cookies packaging. Is this just the culture we are exposed to in the media or is this true and how does this differ from the Canadian market and is it behind or just different as a whole?
There is definitely a lot more marketing freedom in the States but both markets will always thrive as cannabis represents different things to each individual. Canada is very behind the times and slow in regards to cannabis and regulations, it is not cannabis friendly to marketing. Which I personally like, because it allows those who really understand the landscape to be creative and stand out in their own ways.
Cookies the brand as Berner grew it, for me, has always been very influential and ingrained in our DNA. Berner is a true representation of the culture and along with taking huge risks and hard work, was able to hit the timing and create what would be considered much of the foundation of cannabis genetics and it’s progression. Many have been doin it before, during and at the same time, but very few were able to market and bring it to the level he has. He is most definitely one of the original and large creators of designer cannabis. Shoutout to Berner !!
Like any business that’s trail blazing and expanding fast, there will be hiccups and that usually come out in consistency and quality. Like moving too fast into commercial or the wrong type of facilities that can’t do them justice. In their case it’s a necessary evil. I also feel that’s part of their plan, and comes with taking over the market share they have been able to reach so quickly. I hope they select smaller and better partners that are able to carry that legacy on and preserve their product integrity that made them who they are.
The 80:20 rule would suggest 20% of cannabis consumers make up for 80% of the spending power in the Canadian market. Some reports have gone as far as suggesting over 50% of the cannabis purchases are now made on the legal market. What do you believe and where do you believe the share of the spending power lies between both markets?
I think that’s impossible to accurately say, as a large portion of the cannabis sales are off the books in the grey markets. A large percentage of the legal market sales would be first time smokers now that it’s legal, and your casual or more recreational smoker. So if anything it would be good data on that.
A lot of your heavy passionate smokers stay loyal to the guys whom have been sorting them out for years. The legal market overall doesn’t really cater too a lot of the OG smokers because it isn’t a representation of what they want I find much of the time. That’s starting to change with micros coming to market and as the rules change to open up for more legacy guys to enter. The ridiculous barriers to entry, over regulation and high taxes leave little motivation to incentivize those with the sauce. I’ve definitely smoked some good bud in the legal markets, but nothing I’d say is better or as consistent as knowing the right guys in the grey markets.
Again, cannabis is a personal experience and everyone has their own preferences of what they consider good. I’m speaking more for the boutique designer side which is what drives Caked.
What are the biggest changes you’ve seen over the years when it comes to the industry as a whole originally facing legal cannabis in 2018, and then the modernization of laws and addition of the legal market through to today?
There has been so many. The government has absolutely no idea what they are doing or any understanding for cannabis. So they do what they do best and over regulate and enforce contradictory and inefficient rules with total bs made job titles. Their approach is that it is better to over regulate and slowly change and remove regulations as they begin to understand it more vs under regulate; lose their opportunity to monopolizing and pimp the industry for those who lobby the most for them.
We’re on the road to a seed to sale type model which is what will start to change the industry, it puts the power more in the hands of who deserves it and allows the markets to decide what they like and at what price point.
We can tell that hip hop is in your roots as a brand. Can you go into a little detail on how involvement with the North American hip hop scene has helped CAKED stay grounded in an industry where brands often lose touch with their identity?
We just collabed with Kardinal Offishall. We’re also collabing with ground breaking artists such as KTOE who is currently on a Canada Tour hitting all major cities. We stand behind artists we have long standing relationships with and new artists that we believe in. For us music has ridden shotgun and been our soundtrack through the process, telling our stories and giving us a platform when everyone else was too scared and it wasn’t a trendy buzzword.
Music and especially hip hop have been our allies since the beginning, for me it runs through my blood and is a part of my entire identity. This is how we can showcase and contribute to a culture that has shaped us into who we are by contributing and growing with us. We are a part of hip hop culture as much as it’s a part of us, so we support and showcase whoever we feel is dope. Like pairing a fine red wine to a nice steak. A talent incubator from the perspective of cannabis. We work with and continue to pair and cultivate weed/music through our relationships that we feel are in-line with our brands soul and integrity. We’re a flex, but also from humble beginnings. You can’t be a designer brand without a legacy or story in my opinion, and that longevity only compounds and solidifies a brand’s confidence as long as that integrity is kept intact during its evolution.
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Top 3 Ways To Increase Your Weed Plant Yields According To Facebooks Top Cannabis Grow Group
There’s certain things in life you just need to do, or experience, to get a feel for. Cannabis cultivation is one of them. The variables are endless, the strain selection can change everything and simply because one crop reacted this way, doesn’t always mean that will repeat itself – we’re dealing with sensitive living creatures here so it’s important we can understand what they’re trying to tell us at all times.
We dove to the depths of Facebook seeking to find the most active cannabis cultivar groups with a high level of experience. I’m High and These Are Not House Plants is a group exceeding 20k cultivars actively trading industry secrets with one questions – how the hell can we improve the yields on our home grow?
So let’s dive in, here’s the top 3 tips to achieving high yields from the members of one of Facebooks most active cannabis grow groups – I’m High and These Are Not House Plants.
What are your top 3 tips to achieving higher yields?
- CO2
- Light mover
- Nutrients
- Good lights, good nutrients, good airflow. That’s just the tip of the iceberg, really. There’s so many steps involved to seeing a plant through all growth stages to reach its full potential.
- Any and every stress inducing mistake made reduces that potential.
- Don’t screw up.
- Lst
- Topping
- A good light
- Genetics are a major factor too.
- Don’t flip unhealthy plants.
- Low stress training.
- Loli pop so have more colas so the plant uses all energy on the canopy
- Banana peel tea is a good cheap way to get a lot of potassium for the bud stage. I always do it in my soil grows
- Genetics
- Genetics
- Genetics
- Get your husbandry on point
- Get familiar with low and high stress training
- Proper light and lots of medium – the bigger the roots the bigger the fruits.
- STOP TOUCHING IT!
- Fan leaves make stems grow.
- Real Grower’s Recharge can fix 75%+ of the mistakes you make.
- Yield: hydro or coco over soil, proper VPD & DLI
- The biggest factors for us are using DWC, having quality lights and diligently monitoring pH and PPM.
- Of course, nutrients are a big factor and we are obsessed with scrogging. It’s really helped the colas to fill out much further down the stems than when we let them grow vertically.
- Study like it’s college.
- Spend big and get good lights.
- Every appliance tool and scientific meter you can add to your method will improve your results.
- PH your water appropriately for your grow medium. Your plant is only able to access the nutrients if the pH is in the proper range.
- Grow hydroponically
- Choose known large yielding commercial strains, tailor spectral output to strain.
- Run boosters week four onwards of flower, keep nitrates low, set up good architecture in veg.
- Veg seedlings sixty days as general rule. Light intensity directly correlates to final achievable weight.
- Foliar feed.
- LST
- FIM
- Great light
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The Best Cannabis Forums of 2022
The Best Active Cannabis Forums in 2022
We’re looking for the best active cannabis forums in 2022, and there’s a few big communities that offer a steady flow of conversation and information. Below is a list of the best weed forums from 2022. This is a list of cannabis communities outside of reddit. If you’re searching for Reddit, check our review of the top cannabis subreddits.
Weed Forums
Roll it up |
Topics: General, cultivation, medical
Users: 860,000
Roll it up is one of the biggest cannabis forums online, boasting over 860,000 members as of January 2020. While the forum offers a handful of sections as the cafe for general chat, a medical section for the cannabis science discussion, Roll It Up is the premier cannabis forums for learning to grow cannabis, sharing techniques or connecting with Canada’s true craft grow culture.
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THC Farmer |
Topics: Lifestyle, cultivation, medical
Users: 74,447
Another amazing forum focused on grow discussion is THC Farmer, with a unique userbase of over 84,000 members. THC Farmer focuses on cultivation discussion targeting the medical community, but also offers a lifestyle section for general topics and a very nice user friendly interface.
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Grass City |
Topics: Lifestyle, cultivation, medical
Users: 676,000
Grass City is the cannabis lifestyle forum with something for everyone, and their active userbase promotes that. Touching on all categories of the culture, Grass City offers a great place to meet other stoners and talk weed with other daily cannabis users. We consider this a lifestyle forum for it’s laid back conversation about what we do best, smoke weed. If you’re a cannabis consumer looking to talk consumption, this is your spot.
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THC Talk Forums |
Topics: Lifestyle, stoner chat, cultivation, smoking, smoking accessories,
Users: 2000+
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420 Magazine |
Topics: Lifestyle, cultivation, medical, networking, concentrates
Users: 155,000
The 420 Magazine forums have been one of the most active cannabis forums across Canada and the USA for nearly the last decade. It’s common to find over 10,000 online and active members, so you will find no shortage of discussion and active topics in every category.
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Canadian Weed Forum |
Topics: Lifestyle, cultivation, medical
Users: 800
The Canadian Weed Forum is geared towards Canadian cannabis discussion, more specifically connecting cannabis cultivators with community topics focused on strains, consumption and provincial, Canadian and international cannabis law.
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CanadianMOM.co |
Topics: Mail order marijuana
Users: 6,080
CanadianMOM.info is a relatively new forum that targets Canadian mail order marijuana discussion. Find reviews of services, promotion from mail order dispensaries and connect with other cannabis connoisseurs that prefer purchasing cannabis from grey area websites.
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Open Grow |
Topics: Growing cannabis indoor, outdoor and more
Users: 24,000
Open grow is an online forum targeting new and experienced cannabis cultivators. Connect with others growing cannabis across North America, exchange tips, tricks and genetics information. This is a great place to inquire about grow techniques in different settings (indoor, outdoor) and track down strains or genetics you’ve been seeking.
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Free Cannabis |
Topics: Lifestyle, cultivation, medical
Users: 430
This is a relatively new forum that seems to be focusing on seed exchanges and a marketplace of cannabis growing supplies.
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Future4200 |
Topics: Cannabis extraction, concentrates
Users: 11,300
The Future4200 Forums are an awesome place to learn about extractions, cannabis concentrates and interact with other industry professionals.
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Grow Weed Easy |
Topics: Growing cannabis
Users: 9,800
Grow Weed Easy forums are a great place to learn about growing cannabis, or diagnose your plants issues. This is a forum that connects cultivators around the world and seems to attract a steady amount of troubleshooting topics.
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Marijuana Growing |
Topics: Growing cannabis, breeding, genetics, types of growing
Users: 22,900
Marijuana Growing is the complete cannabis growing guide packed into a forum. There is no aspect of marijuana cultivation that is left out of these forums. From breeding, to strains, types of cannabis grows, techniques, tips, tricks and local regional grow discussion from around the world.
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Marijuana Passion |
Topics: Cultivation, advanced cultivation, seeds, CBD, general cannabis compassion
Users: 14,629
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My Ganja Planet |
Topics: Cultivation, seeds, activism, concentrates, edibles
Users: 1,586
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Cannabis Drug Forums |
Topics: Mainly entry level, beginner cannabis, basic discussion
Users: 275,000
Marijuana Growing is the complete cannabis growing guide packed into a forum. There is no aspect of marijuana cultivation that is left out of these forums. From breeding, to strains, types of cannabis grows, techniques, tips, tricks and local regional grow discussion from around the world.
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Marijuana Hip Forums |
Topics: Basic cannabis discussion, younger audience
Users: 3,500
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Sensi Social Medical Marijuana Forums |
Topics: Strain discussion, ailment discussion, medical marijuana discussion, growing, healthy cooking, medical marijuana forums for every medical use, regional forums
Users: 20,400
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Ganja Mamas Forums |
Topics: This forum is comprised mainly of women based on the name. Topics are great for any women or mothers looking for parenting discussion, cannabis use while parenting, pregnancy discussions and anything regarding women in cannabis.
Users: 21,200
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Strain Hunters Forums |
Topics: Topics that cover strain hunting, growing, genetics, seeds, and regional discussion on cannabis strains
Users: Numbers are not public but it’s a fairly active forum
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The Journey to Find The Worlds Most Creative Joint, Blunt and Cannagar Rollers – 2022 Part 1
April 11, 2022 in Art, Products, Weed
What defines the perfect joint?
Everyone has their own definition, but in my opinion; the perfect joint is creative, it smokes to perfection, it’s rolled with bomb buds and tasty papers. The joint burns evenly, slowly, tastes delicious, flakes white, and well you reach the moon half way through. Although the perfect joint might be a subjective topic, one thing isn’t. The fact that the joints below are rolled by absolute artists, they all smoke, use herbs fit for gods, and they’re absolutely one of a kind, topping the list for the worlds most creative smokable artists and cannabis rollers.
Today we start our journey to find the most creative joint rollers, blunt rollers and cannagar rollers across the world. Each and every artist with their own approach to the design and creation of these beasts. Join us as we feature the first 6 smokeable artists Extract deems the most creative joint rollers in the world.
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@weavers_
Perfectly realistic joints & blunts
@customsmoke_403
Custom joints, cannagars & filter art
@johnny_magar
Badass custom joints, blunts & cannagars
@thegrasshoppa
Perfectly creative joints & blunts
@xxjune_da_goonxx
Mind blowing professional joints & smokeable art
@unclesnoops_bodega
Custom joints & cannagar creations
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The Best Cannabis Subreddits of 2022 UPDATED
April 5, 2022 in Business, Dabs, Products, Tech, Today In Weed, Weed
The Best Cannabis Subreddits list was updated September 23, 2022.
Lets talk cannabis subreddits in 2022! Here’s a list of the best weed, marijuana and cannabis subreddits that are active.
If you haven’t been around the online community Reddit, you’re missing out on a lot of unique, original content, right from the source.
Divided into “subs” or “subreddits”, Reddit is a social bookmarking site that allows users to create communities focused on specific interests. These subs have found a focus on cannabis, but not under just cannabis, you will have to search the best weed subs, marijuana subs, ent subs, 420 subs, stoner subs and more. These communities cater to all areas of the cannabis community and you will find a sub for cultivation, edibles, pics, videos, tutorials, recreational cannabis markets, mail order marijuana, and more.
Cannabis communities have always been an active culture on Reddit. Here’s a break down of the top cannabis subreddits for your browsing pleasure.
Cannabis Subreddits
The go-to subreddit for anything and everything marijuana. From MMJ to munchies, from nugs to news, and everything between! The casual cannabis community.
An educational and informative subreddit for Marijuana, dedicated to policy news, advocacy, opinion, health, and discussion.
Cannabis news and information from around the world.
A subreddit dedicated to everything weed.
Dedicated to the cultivation of cannabis. We love pictures of your plants & harvest, discussing growing methods, and helping with grow problems.
This subreddit is dedicated to large scale grows of Cannabis; too large to consider ‘Micro’.
Business news, resources, and investment discussion for medical marijuana entrepreneurs and investors.
A place to learn about cannabis use and culture.
A place for stoners to share links and chat weed.
A subreddit to collect articles concerning production techniques and other information pertaining to cannabis (marijuana) extracts such as hashish (hash), hash oil, tinctures, canna rosin, honeycomb, shatter, ear wax, moon rocks and canna budder.
All things bongs. The main focus of many members is to show off their glass bongs that many consider art, as well as the functionality of their pieces.
This is a place open to all, ents or not. Post any good recipes that you have heard of, or have made first hand. Edibles, drinks, its all good! Remember, this is not a place to post good food to eat when your high, but a place to post good food to GET you high.
It’s time that this subject was given more internet exposure. We are here to discuss topics related to medical marijuana and our experiences using CBD.
Smoking tips and tricks.
Hello and welcome to the r/ArtOfRolling community! Rolling up is an art form, and we appreciate it. Please share pictures of your finest, or not so fine, hand rolled joints, blunts, cigarettes, leafs, or anything else. Even if you aren’t the best, every hand crafted roll is beautiful in its own way and we would love to see your progress.
This subreddit is for news, discussion and collaboration between current and future employees and entrepreneurs in the legal marijuana industry.
The subreddit for medical marijuana\cannabis information.
Need a marijuana myth busted? How about finding that perfect strain? Want advice on your next piece or vaporizer? Need a recipe or want to know what to do with your stems and trim? r/AskTrees is the place to get answers from fellow Ents.
A forum for sharing information about the cultivation of cannabis.
Ent product reviews. A place for ents to share cannabis strain and cannabis product reviews.
A place for ents to talk about anything related to cannabis vapor and vaporizers. Please enjoy your stay.
You give a few pot heads a bunch of weed and nothing to smoke out of and they suddenly become engineers. It’s amazing.
A sub for reviews and discussion of cannabis oil extract pens.
A place to post your daily smoke videos. Show us your daily driver! Or favorite method of smoking. Money shots of your current smoke are also very welcome! We want to see how you BLAZE daily!
A positive community for those interested in Rosin ?
A place for ents that are 18+
This sub-reddit is devoted to cannabis and the worldwide cannabis culture … For connoisseurs, farmers, smokers, all those that appreciate the herb and those that want to learn more about cannabis and cannabis culture.
Canadian Cannabis Subreddits
Great food, good beer and better weed. This is a sub for everything cannabis in Canada.
This is a subreddit for all things related to Mail Order Marijuana in Canada. It’s all about ordering weed online these days, delivery pot is the best.
News and Reviews about legal, licensed producers of cannabis in Canada
A community of Canadian cannabis enthusiast sharing pictures and discussion about Mail order dispensaries, Medical and legal recreational cannabis as well as promoting home growing all across Canada.
The Ontario Cannabis Store.
This subreddit is for pictures & discussion of products from all the Canadian Provinces Rec-Legal Cannabis systems.
This sub is for reviews of medical marijuana by card carrying patients.
A safe space for residence of Ottawa to talk cannabis.
Did we miss your subreddit? Let us know in the comments below and we will get you updated!
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Cannabis Gifts – The Extract Pretty Damn Dope Never Ending Gift Guide
November 24, 2021 in Products
- Stocking Stuffers for Stoners
- Weed Gifts for Parents
- Weed Gifts for Fashionable Stoners
- Weed Gifts for Seasoned Stoners
- Weed Gifts for Dabbers
- Weed Gifts for Men
- Weed Gifts for Women
- Weed Gifts for Growing Stoners
- Weed Gifts for Rich Stoners
Disclaimer: You’re going to come across a few products below that have affiliate links. You can be sure this guide is written product first, meaning we put the products together first to ensure quality gift ideas. If a product on our list offers an affiliate program, we add a link to it, this is how we keep the lights on at Extract.
The Best Weed Gifts
Stocking Stuffers for Stoners
Extract Magazine TSHIRTS
I mean, this is self explanitory. The internets most beautiful TSHIRT will basically make anyone happy, male or female.
Extract TEES | $30
Moustache Tokers
Moustache Tokers range in size from 7”-10” long. They come in a variety of colors, and Moustache shapes. These are extended joint holders that are the perfect weed gift for any cannabis lover in your life and one of the best stocking stuffers for stoners.
Moustache Toker | $20
The Power Hitter
Turn a joint into a bong hoot with this crafty device. Hands down one of the best stocking stuffers for stoners in 2021.
Power Hitter | $25
Mouthpeace Mini Starter Kit
The MouthPeace Mini allows you to get the same amazing filtration you’ve come to expect from your MouthPeace, in a smaller, more discrete size. Designed to fit standard pre-rolls on one side and larger blunts and vaporizers on the other, the MouthPeace Mini is the perfect solution for the on-the-go toker.
Mouthpeace Filter Box | $6.99
World’s Smallest Wet/Dry Vacuum
Mini wet/dry vac from the pros at World’s Smallest for cleaning up the littlest messes. Perfect for keeping around your weed smoking area!
Smallest Vacuum | $19
DIY Cannabis Chocolate Kit
This is a simple DIY chocolates kit with an emphasis on incorporating medical cannabis (marijuana) into your chocolates. No THC or CBD is provided.
DIY Cannabis Chocolates | $21
Cannabis Infused Spirits
60 MG THC · 60 MG CBD · 60 MG DELTA-8
Per 750 mL | 25.3 fl oz bottle
3.5 MG THC · 3.5 MG CBD · 3.5 MG DELTA-8
Per 44 mL | 1.5 fl oz serving
Amas Era – Afterdream
Rapping Paper
Rapping paper is the perfect gift wrap for anyone. And it would be rude if your gifts weren’t wrapped in this sweet print this year.
Rapping Paper | $10 bones
NUHigh CBD Spray
NuHigh CBD Spray is an all-natural herbal mouth spray designed to complement your cannabis use by helping to reduce anxiety and enhancing your high.
With NuHigh CBD Spray you can maximize the entourage effect of any strain you happen to be enjoying with powerful anti-anxiety extracts like full spectrum hemp CBD oil and Passion Flower, plus a blend of botanicals known to reduce anxiety and calm the mind. Spray it under your tongue before smoking or vaporizing and enjoy your best high, every time.
NUHigh CBD Spray | $29 bucks
Scratch and Sniff Weed Book
Legal in all 50 states, this entertaining, informative, and whimsically illustrated guide covers 4,000 years of weed and its significance—psychoactive, cultural, medical, sexual, and more—in just 22 pages and with 20 scratch-&-sniff scents. From the science behind the munchies to the botanical link between weed and beer; from weed’s sexual upsides to its (literal) sexual downsides; from Tupac to Shakespeare to why weed makes music sound better: This book may just be the greatest-ever gift for anyone from the cannabis connoisseur to the cannabis curious.
Scratch and Sniff Book of Weed | $20 for the paper version.
Lid Lube
Lid Lube is a Canadian company that aims to keep your grinder lasting a little bit longer. This is a great sustainable gift that’s made purely with pressed hemp seed and a low cost stocking stuffer for anyone that consumes cannabis.
Lid Lube | Under $9
Puffington’s Pitch n Puff Golf Tee
The Puffington’s Pitch n Puff Golf Tee is a golf tee that turns into a one hooter, and visa versa. This is the perfect stocking stuffer for our friends that like to post up and forget a stroke or two on their scorecard.
Pitch n Puff Golf Tee | Under $10
The Knockout
The Knockout is self explanatory really. It’s a pipe, and a beer bong, at the same time. If you’re really going ham, there’s a can version too. Fortunately, this is a product that we have tried, and we are happy to report that it works as marketed.
The Knockout | Under $50
Send Club Subscription
Help support the boys by gifting someone a SENDCLUB Membership! Full Send gear is made by a group of the coolest Canadian pranksters, the NELK Boys. These guys are so cool in fact, they primarily do pranks outside of Canada due to their popularity locally. The NELK Boys started out their YouTube channel with a number of cannabis themed pranks that are timeless, and if you haven’t seen them yet, here’s a few good ones.
SENDCLUB Membership | $20 monthly
Business Card Weed Buster
If you’ve never owned one of these, well buy a few for your buddies stockings, but also a few for yourself. These things come in handy every time you find yourself with a bag that’s a little too moist. They’re also good for rolling joints on the go when you have allergies to dry bud. Keep your fingers clean and ready roll with this cheap and cool little innovation that fits perfect into any stocking.
Weed Grinder Cards | From $10
Raw Prerolled Unrefined Filters
Filters have evolved, and since they are small, they make the perfect stocking stuffer. Not only can you find prerolled carboard tips, companies are now offering a number of types of wooden tips, glass tips, ceramic tips and even terpene infused tips. Every stoner however always goes back to the good ole cardboard, so we recommend grabbing a stash of these RAW filters for the stoner in your life.
Raw Unrefined Filters | $1.50 or less
Preroll Joints
I have yet to meet a single person who isn’t a fan of Redecan Pre Roll Joints. These are 10 packs of joints that are long and skinny with a slightly oversized filter. We’ve tried the Shiskaberry and God Bud packs, but there’s a handful of other strains available on the market in both indica and sativa varieties.
Get these in your local dispensary | Under $25
Cannabis Seeds
Buy cannabis seeds for the perfect stocking stuffer this 2020 holiday season. What’s a better Christmas gift than the gift of life? Nothing. Visit our guide on where to buy cannabis seeds in Canada to see our reviews of a few seed shops available online. For quick shipping in Canada, check out our review of Crop King Seeds.
Cannabis Seeds | From $50
Edibles
Edibles are small in size and pack a punch. THC and CBD infused treats make the perfect gift for nearly any cannabis consumer and without explanation make a great stocking stuffer for Christmas in 2020.
Edibles | From $11
Honeystick BeeBox
The Honeystick Beebox is an awesome little oil vape unit that is cheap and packs a punch when it comes to pwer. We wrote a Honeystck Beebox review a long time ago, and we haven’t changed our opinion. This unit is about half the size of your palm and it’s great for vaping on the go. The battery lasts a long time and overall this is a perfect stocking stuffer for anyone!
Honeystick Beebox | Starting at $34
420 Scope
The 420 Scope by 420 Science is a cheap mini scope for monitoring your plants as they grow, or simply to look at buds, extracts, or really anything to be honest. For such a low cost, you’re not going to find a better scope, and the 420 Scope comes along with a cold LED light that really helps illuminate whatever you’re looking at. Check out our 420 Scope review here. For the cost and size of this unit, it’s perfect for every stocking out there.
420 Scope | Starting at $26
Hash Puck Press
I know there’s a lot of you out there who have a collection of THC and you’re not too sure what to do with it. Here’s the answer, a mini hash puck press. Simply insert your THC and screw the unit together. Apply a little heat and you have your own homemade hash. These presses are the size of a big finger and make perfect stocking stuffers that take up little space!
Hemp Wic
Hemp wic is essentially dried hemp stems and a mix of bees wax that comes together in a tasty solution for lighting joints. This organic solution helps you eliminate the lighter fluids and butane from your hoot, giving you an organic, clean and fresh experience everytime.
Clear Eyes
Clear Eyes or Visene. Perfect for your buddy who get’s to baked to be in public, and it doesn’t really take up any stocking space. Grab a few for the stocking!
420 Wipes
420 wipes are crucial for anyone who consumes cannabis, not only extracts. Cannabis oil is bound to build up in places you need help with. These little wipes make it convenient to clean.
Growing Marijuana For Beginners – From Seed to Weed
Grow your own quality marijuana the first time you try! For under $10 you can scoop this paperback for the entry level grower and help them get the gears rolling on their new grow op. If your stocking is big enough this should fit!
The Cannabis Business Book
Tips from 50 of the worlds top cannabis insiders on how to succeed in the business of cannabis.
RAW Cone Loader
This tool helps you roll cones faster and goes perfectly with the other gifts on this list! Face it, rolling a cone with perfectly packed buds and the perfect finish takes a while. This kit has everything you need for less rolling and more hooty time.
Weed Gifts for Parents of Kids and Fur Babies
Canlock Sanitation Box
Canlock makes mini UX sanitization boxes that are made to sanitize your cannabis accessories like pipes, bowls, busters and more. They look cool and make a great gift for the stoner household that has little ones around.
Austin & Kat Dog Treats
Treat your furry friends to a holiday season they will never forget. Hemp oil based dog treats are all the rage for reducing your pets pain and anxiety in 2020 and make a great gift for any pup. Find CBD hip and joint foods, muscle recovery and more specialized doggy digs at Austin & Kat.
Smoke Buddy
The Smoke Buddy is a tiny little personal air filter that eliminates the odor that comes with smoking or vaping cannabis. It doesn’t just remove the smell, it completely gets rid of the smoke with a carbon filter that lasts roughly 300 hoots and is a perfect gift for parents looking to conceal the smell.
Scent Candles
Odor elimination can be a hassle, but not when you have an odor eliminating candle! Get rid of your weed smell quick with these awesome candles designed to mask bad scent!
CBD Flower & Oils
Avid Hemp is an American company that publishes lab tests online so you can see the purity their oils, flower and other products. Although we haven’t tested these, they offer a nice line of CBD flower and oil options branded for specific use cases such as sleep, massage, topical oils, pet supplements and keto diet hemp oils.
Mary AG Grow Box
The Mary AG Grow Box is a self sustaining one-plant cannabis grow box that is completely automated, mobile controlled and looks good enough to be the focal point of any room in your house. The Mary AG grow box goes from transparent glass to completely fogged in walls with a simple click, and it all comes at a price that makes this a great Christmas gift for your friends.
Growbo Grow Box
Grobo makes cool grow boxes that come in cost effective and premium models. This grow box features an 8 spectrum LED light inside and a nice big window on the front so you can peep your plant without opening the door.
LEVO Cookbook (COUPONS)
The LEVO Cookbook is an amazing cookbook that features all types of cannabis infused cuisine. Made by the team at LEVO this cookbook will help you infused a bunch of tasty infused meals with oils made with your machine, or at home without it. This is one of the cannabis cook books with great reviews and comes in a PDF version so it’s easy to gift your friends overseas.
420 Book Society Subscription Box
Every month the 420 Book Society curates some awesome cannabis inspired titles and mails them out to their members. If your loved ones are avid readers, we’ve been following these guys for a while and they share some seriously amazing books, this is a really cool holiday gift.
Dinner With the Nomad Cook
The NOMAD Cook is a world renown chef offering unique dining experiences across Canada in private and public settings. Hosted at Air B&B’s or in your own private residence you can enjoy a 5 course cannabis infused meal from chef Travis Petersen. This is a great group gift and experience for two, you can learn more about Extract’s experienced at the Infused Dining Series here.
RAW Dog Toy
If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your friends puppy, you just found it. RAW donates a portion of the proceeds to puppies, so everyone wins here.
Terpenes: The Magic Within Cannabis
This book is awesome, and it’s a real treat to learn about terpenes, as there are so many adn they each have such different properties. The Magic Within Cannabis goes into detail through 160 pages, so get ready for an in depth read that will leave you a terp expert by the time you are finished!
Weed Gifts for the Fashionista Stoner
The Maple Tray
The Maple Tray is a matte-glazed ceramic rolling tray moulded from a real piece of maple. The wood itself was sourced from Toronto’s High Park. We use locally-sourced clay from quarries in Alberta and Ontario and it’s made by hand in small batches in Toronto. It has a built-in grinder as well as a built-in pouring spout. So gorgeous, you’ll want to leave it out on your coffee table or bookshelf.
Maple Tray | $78
Rogue Paq Mini Ritual Gift Set
- Solo Paq Cannabis Case in supple lambskin leather
- Black case + black lizard skin Vianel lighter + Stainless steel gold-toned crane bud trimming scissors
- Stainless steel gold-toned hemostats clip/packing tool
- 2 Rogue Paq signature #SendNudes matchbooks
- 1 UV glass cannabis storage vials
- 1 Grease pencil in white for labeling glass storage vials
- 1 Rogue Paq signature all natural hemp rolling papers in king slim size
Stoner Gift Set | $179
Best Buds Votive Candle Set
– Cashmere Kush Votive Candle (3 oz.): featuring notes of cannabis flower, cashmere wood, white amber, vetiver, tulip and powdery musk.
– Kush Votive Candle (3 oz.): featuring notes of cannabis, suede, white musk, tulip and amber.
– Cowboy Kush Votive Candle (3 oz.): featuring notes of suede, saffron, labdanum, cannabis, tonka, raspberry and patchouli.
– Italian Kush Votive Candle (3 oz.): featuring notes of limoncello, pomelo, black pepper, basil, oregano, cannabis leaves, patchouli and cypress.
Hemp Shoes by 8000 Kicks
8000 Kicks are the first completely sustainable shoe made of hemp and other organic products. These shoes look awesome, they’re super durable and they are waterproof! The cork sole is extremely lightweight and flexible and your fashion focused friends are sure to love their new cream or black colored pair for Christmas.
10% off at 8000 Kicks | Use code extract to save 10%
Vice Rays
Vice Rays are shades for men and women that have a space to conceal a joint. The frames are high quality and these shades come in a new wave of fashion for cannabis consumers with products that don’t sacrifice looks for utility. These are some seriously nice looking frames and the perfect Christmas gift.
Gold Leaf Journals
Gold Leaf journals make an amazing and trendy gift for both men and women. These come in a number of cool looking varieties including a grow journal, cannabis taster, CBD jotter, patient journal, for the cannabis taster and other templates.
15% off Gold Leaf Journals
Gold Leaf Prints
Gold Leaf prints are absolutely beautiful and great for the wall of anyone who enjoys the cannabis plant. Gold Leaf’s designs are super cool and offer educational cannabis art such as terpene profiles, cannabinoid and endocannabinoid information, the benefits of cannabis and other cool prints.
15% off Gold Leaf Prints
My Bud Vase
It’s a bong, it’s a vase, it’s both! While the brand is geared towards women, I think these are awesome for anyone to own, in any household. We live in a day where the normalization of cannabis is seeing traditional accessories transform into fashionable pieces and focal points of the room. My Bud Vase is leading the pack cannabis accessories and bongs that double as table ornaments and art, livening up your room in a handful of different ways.
Elephant Rolling Papers Cones
it’s 2020 and somehow everyone forgot how to roll a joint. Just kidding, but cones are an extremely hot item right now, and companies such as Elephant Rolling Papers have taken printed papers to the next level with stylish and branded prints. These cones are actually really cool and there’s a print for any personality which makes it a cost effective gift that’s sure to be one of the most unique under the tree this year.
Sessions Pipe
Sessions pipes are are trendy new design to the traditional pipe that comes in a cool case and has been gaining some serious momentum across Canada.
Sessions Bong
Sessions bongs aren’t just a glass piece, they are art. These devices use their design to cool the smoke in a unique method unseen in other bong designs on the market.
Gifts for a Seasoned Stoner
The Forest Set Ashtray
The Forest Set is a two-piece, table-top set that comes with a Birch Pipe and matching Pine Rolling Tray. These ceramics are molded from real birch and pine, both sourced from Toronto’s famous High Park. We use locally-sourced clay from quarries in Alberta and Ontario. This set is made by hand in small batches in Toronto and has a built-in grinder, a resting nook and comes in five incredible colours.
The Forest Set | $98
Doja Sour Glue
Hands down the best bud we’ve tried from a dispensary. Sour Glue buds are known to be small and dense, with frosty trichomes and thick brown hairs dotted throughout. This potent hybrid is a cross of the renowned Sour Diesel and GG4, known for delicious flavours of sweet and sour, with a classic diesel finish. Though the nugs have spicy herbal and earthy notes, Doja Sour Glue has an unmistakable savoury diesel aroma above all. Only available for a limited time.
CAKED Cannabis
CAKED is one of the brands taking over the Canadian cannabis market with industry leading craft quality, exotic genetics ONLY FOUND AT CAKED, and next level solvent-less extracts.
The Debowler
The debowler is the top ashtray for you buddy who smokes a lot of bong bowls. Hands down, there are the most convenient bowls in the market.
Debowler | $8
Big Bud Buster
The days of hiding your grinder in a drawer are over. We designed Stona to be a beautiful piece of furniture that you can proudly display at home to your guests. Our emphasis on style, design and organic values merge to create an iconic piece that goes beyond functionality.
Bong Appetite Cookbook
Based on the popular Munchies and Viceland television series Bong App tit, this cannabis cookbook features 65 high-end recipes for sweet and savory dishes as well as cocktails.
Cones or Papers from RAW
RAW is the industry standard for cannabis lifestyle, and they make some pretty damn good papers. RAWR Unrefined being their landmark item, you’re going to make anyone who smokes weed happy with a pack of RAWs. If you choose this as a gift item, go for the BIG ones.
800 Box of Hemp Paper Cones
800 pre rolled cones for your buddy that loves their hemp papers.
800 Indica, Sativa & Hybrid Cones
These are some pretty cool looking cones. 800 of them to be exact. Indica, sativa and hybrid filters remind you what’s inside. Great gift item.
Organitips Flavored Tips
Organitips makes some pretty cool products. Two of their flavors being honey and sugarcane, these wooden joint tips come in all shapes, sizes flavors and un… flavors. This is a cool gift that will impress any seasoned stoner.
Organitips | From $7.99
Stundenglass Bong
Made extremely famous by top three coolest Canadians to ever walk this SOIL, Seth Rogan, The Stundenglass Bong is unique in nature, using a little swing and gravity to fill a water pipe and deliver you a clean, fresh hoot, every time.
Studenglass Bong
Mega Toke XL
The MegaToke XL was one of the firs innovators in the space of vape pens that can handle herb and concentrates in the same unit. The MegaToke XL comes with a bong attachment with rubber stopper so you can easily take a bong hoot in exchange of a lighter and bowl.
MegaToke XL | From $249
Storz & Bickel Acrylic Dry Herb Grinder
Any cannabous conoissuer knows about the Storz & Bickel herb buster. This is the original buster that comes with the legendary Volcano Vaporizer and is potentially the best buster on the market with the quickest lifespan. Grab these for under $6.
Storz & Bickel Grinder | Under $6
Canlock Stash Jar
Canlock stash jars are good for bringing buds on the go, more specifically in your car or sitting around your house when the odor is an issue. These are cost effective, air tight / smelly proof containers with a cool system used to open the lid.
Canlock Stash Jar | From $15
Genius Pipe
The Genius Pipe is a sleek pipe that’s gained popularity for it’s design. It’s slim foundation makes it sit perfectly when resting, but easy to pack in any pocket or bring with you for any occasion. A durable sliding cap pops over the bowl to stop any ash from slipping out and harness the smell of a freshly smoked bowl.
Genius Pipe | From $75
Rez Block
Rez Block is a product developed and distributed by 420 Science. I’m surprised that this product isn’t found in more households, but it’s simple. Put a few drops in your bong water and that’s it. You will noticeably see less resin form on the walls of your bong, in turn, less cleaning needed. The Next Level is a great cannabis accessories website with Rez Block stocked at $30.00.
Rez Block | $30
Dope Trays
Get your own custom wooden rolling tray from Canadian brand Dope Trays. These are hand made from start to finish and they’re a perfect idea for a personalized gift for that someone special.
Dope Trays | Custom Pricing
Glow Tray
Glow Trays are pretty new to the market and have mostly come out as branded promotional items. If you visit AliExpress or Alibaba you can actually find a supplier to make some for your company or for personal use with your logo in the middle. We haven’t seen one in person but they look pretty cool on paper.
Glow Tray | From $55
BurntBowls Ceramic Studio Art
We’ve worked with the team at BurntBowls before and they make some absolutely stunning ceramic art. For those that love their one offs, BurntBowls is a super cool gift. Everything from ash trays, plant pots, pipe mugs, bongs and more with unique prints, colors and designs your gifts recipient is qguaranteed to love.
Custom Joints From Custom Smoke
One of the coolest cannabis Christmas gifts would hands down be a personalized, custom rolled joint. The picture to the left was nearly a half pound of premium cannabis into a Desert Eagle masterpiece. If you’re looking for the ultimate gift idea, you just found it.
Custom Rolling Papers
What says Merry Christmas like a box of papers with your face on them. Buy your seasoned stoner friend a box of papers with your inside joke, name, funny image or something else on them that’s personalized for the perfect gift!
Plenty Vaporizer by Storz & Bickel
The Storz & Bickel Plenty Vaporizer is perfect for the desktop or a mobile device. It’s super powerful, comes backed by the amazing Storz & Bickel product guarantee, and it works for concentrates and herb, something that’s almost crucial in a device these days.
The Big Book of Buds (1, 2 or 3)
The Big Book of Buds is awesome for any cannabis user, especially if they are planning to grow. This book shares a variety of strains (lots in each book) wasting no paper and packing each page with information regarding estimated yields, native region and setting, temperatures and humidity levels, growth phase durations and more. It’s really awesome for strain specific information and tips.
Grower Reference Cards By Gold Leaf
Grower Reference Cards are a series of info cards designed to help you plan out best practices for a new grow space, optimize your existing garden, and troubleshoot existing and potential challenges. Cards include: Common symptoms of nutrient deficiencies; nutrient synergy/antagonism; beneficial and detrimental bugs; calculations for finding your electric output, cost for a grow space, and optimal CFM for airflow; pH charts for soil and soilless mediums; and EC ratings for various pH meters.
Gifts for the Dabber
Puffco Peak
There are over 100 terpenes in today’s quality strains, but most are quickly destroyed through combustion. Heat your herb perfectly with the Neo and experience why so many of our customers say it’s a ‘game changer’.
Puffco Peak | $249
Hand Held Dab Press
Presses allow you better control over the temperature used to make the product, something a flat iron or other home-product doesn’t. A press will also ensure you have the leverage needed to apply the right amount of force without hurting your hand.
If you are looking for a rosin press, consider purchasing the Ju1cebox Rosin Press Master Rosin Kit. This kit has everything you need to start making your own rosin.
Flameless Combustion
There are over 100 terpenes in today’s quality strains, but most are quickly destroyed through combustion. Heat your herb perfectly with the Neo and experience why so many of our customers say it’s a ‘game changer’.
Water Free Dab Rig
The Genius Water Free Dab Rig is a super cool looking product that uses an air vortex to cool your hoot before it reaches the lungs. This unit provides a base to hold a titanium nail that’s included and would be a handy gift for any of your friends that are frequently dabbing on the go.
Canablades Custom Dab Sword
What’s more awesome than a custom dab tool made with the same methodology as a full scale sword from a blacksmith? That’s exactly what you can get your dabbing friend, a custom sword dab tool made to your specifications with nearly any customizations and materials you desire. This is a gift that’s guaranteed to knock it’s recipients socks off.
Silicone Dab Mat
Every daily dabber needs a silicone mat. 90% of households I have been in are still using a rolling tray as their dab surface and it just gets sticky and nasty. This will come in handy for anyone who dabs.
GPEN Connect eNail
The GPEN Connect eNail acts as a traditional eNail and fits on to any bong. This unit is perfect for dabbing on the go and is a surefire gift if the receiver owns a bong and frequently dabs.
The GPEN Connect eNail
Dulytek Mini Rosin Press
Mini Dab Presses are a great gift for anyone growing their own buds in 2020. Of course there are options with a number of additional features, but Dulytek makes a few good cost effective gifts. These range from low $100’s to $1000’s and are a gift that will put a smile on your loved ones face!
Cleaning Kit for Bongs
Every cannabis smoker or vaper needs to be on top of cleaning their devices, especially in the COVID era. It’s good practice to packs ome pipe cleaners or reusable brushes to keep your gear clean, and these 420 Brushes are great quality for the price. This brush kit will go perfect with the isoprpyl below.
99% Isopropyl
Isopropyl is a handy tool for anyone interested in extract products. Not only is it the best product for cleaning stickiness off surfaces, it’s also a product used in the extraction process of certain concentrate products (It has to be 99%!). Whatever it’s use, a bottle of 99% isopropyl will always be put to good use in a stoners household.
Blow Torch
Most people who dab frequently can use an extra blow torch. This is a solid gift idea for your dabbing friend.
XVAPE Vista Mini 2
the XVAPE Vista Mini 2 is a badass electronic portable vaporizer unit. It has 4 variable heat settings and the battery lasts pretty long and the unit charges up quick. We reviewed the Vista Mini 2 and for the price, it over serves it ‘s purpose. This is a great portable rig for any dabber and it packs enough power for big hoots. It’s designed well and makes a perfect gift that any dabber will love.
Terp Pen XL
These vaporizer units are awesome. With the tank bottom loaded, dabbers literally stick the device directly into the silicone jar or whatever is holding your extracts and hoot away. No need to fumble with shatter or get your hands all goopy, just apply the dab unit to the extract.
Kush Kards Dab Card
Kush Kards is here for your dabbing friend with the $10 dab card. The cool thing is the card actually comes with a dab tool, so you’re getting your moneys worth and giving a card you dabbing freidn will love.
Gifts for the Cannabis King
Mandem Pro SE Bluntflip Sneakers
The MANDEM Pro SE Bluntflip Shoe, a collaborative effort between MANDEM Footwear and streetwear brand Bluntflip, delivers nostalgic style with essential materials and flexible cushioning. Signature MANDEM details and abstract design combine for the ultimate fusion of style and comfort.
Bluntflip Shoes | $448
Cannabis Humidor
Like a good whiskey decanted on your bar cart, shouldn’t your cannabis be showcased in your home with pride? Our sustainably-sourced walnut humidors are made for a new generation of elevated cannabis consumers. The Cannaseur Cube is a beautiful accent piece for your coffee table, bar or mantle, adding sophistication to any room. Rest easy knowing the Cannaseur Cube comes with a lock function, making it safe to display in homes with children and pets. Plus, our patented Micropore Core™ technology keeps your cannabis at the optimal level of 55% relative humidity, providing you with function and style all in one.
Manday Grooming
Manday Grooming don’t just make men’s health and beauty products, they research and manufacture them from the heart of Alberta, Calgary. Using locally sourced hemp. these guys have made an insane line of hair products, skin products and other men’s beauty products that that dude in your life is guaranteed to love. This company also promotes the phrase “tested on dudes not dogs”, that’s a massive plus.
Cookies Windbreakers
The Cookies brand hasn’t really made it’s way to Canada yet, but their clothing has, and to be honest this stuff is awesome. These are high quality threads and a lot of the designs remind me of the old RDS (Red Dragon Skate Supply) windbreakers. The Cookies brand was started by a legendary rapper under Wiz Khalifa’s label Taylor Gang. All of Berners rhymes are one way or another tied into the United States cannabis trade, and Berner has gone from black market grower and trafficker into starting one of the globes largest cannabis brands, Cookies, known for it’s high quality, legal cannabis in the USA.
Upcycle Glass Bong
Upcycle Glass makes cool bongs out of traditional liquor bottles. This is a cool gift as most people have a favorite drink, give the gift of personalization this Christmas.
Upcycle Glass
420 Card for Guys
420 Cards are guaranteed to impress the man in your life. Nothing says I love you more than a joint that has already rolled itself.
420 Cards | Use code: extract for 20% off
THC & CBD Seasoning & Spices
@high_er_quality on Instagram is hooking Canadians up with the good good infused into seasonings. Cheese, veg, dill, garlic pepper and a whole bunch of awesome flavors for the grill this year. These are perfect for any chef in your family and a great gift.
Empire Rolling Papers “Benny” Papers
Empire Rolling Papers make the Benny – the original money print papers and pre-roll cones. Burn money for real when you wrap your buds with these cool signature papers. These are all natural no flavor papers.
Dude Themed Cones By Elephant Papers
Elephant Papers pop up in this list a few times, because they are awesome. These make smoking weed even more trendy than it already is. There’s a whole bunch of prints that you can find online,
Sour Diesel Bag of Weed Pillowcase
What we have here is a huge bag of Sour Diesel weed that is actually not weed, it’s a pillowcase. Everybody loves pillows, and most people love weed, but after all this is a cannabis gift guide so the person you’re thinking of probably wants this.
Backwoods
Backwoods are awesome for rolling blunts. That is, cannabis rolled up in a Backwoods leaf. Backwoods uses natural unrefined tobacco leaf, making them a hot commodity in the blunt rolling community. Now, if the king in your life is a tobacco smoker, there’s a good chance that he’s game for the ole wood. Hook him up with some russian creams, berry, honey or vanilla.
Backwoods
Soul Flower Hemp Shirts
Soul flower makes beautiful hemp clothing for men and women. These threads are durable, last long and save the environment when you wear them. The designs are just a plus, and they are amazing.
Soul Flower Hemp Clothing
Raw Hands Free Smoker
This thing is dope. If you have friends who game, you’re going to hands down save their lives. Hell, nearly everyone is working from home. The hands free joint smoker by RAW lets you blaze while working or gaming, without your hands. I know, crazy right? The design has been revamped so you don’t blow the ash out by accident, and it now has nice finger grips. This. Is. Dope.
RAW Hands Free Smoker
Gifts for the Cannabis Queen
MoodPatch™ Chill Mode 5-Pack Eye Gels
These patches feature cannabis seed oil and anti-inflammatory gamma-linoleic acid to speed cell turnover, and the perfect balance of omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, which nourish and protect those brand new skin cells. These eye gels are further boosted with redness-reducing allantoin, a botanical blend of antioxidant rhodiola root extract, anti-photoaging reishi mushroom extract and powerfully hydrating hyaluronic acid snow mushroom extract. Add them together, and these eye gels are basically a superfood that will keep your under eyes super chill.
Mood Patches | $15
Birch Blazy Susan Spinning Rolling Tray
The Birch Blazy Susan Spinning Rolling Tray features an innovative design with small compartments for all different types of smoking accessories and supplies including lighters, pre rolls, bangers, your cell phone, and more. This tray was built from the ground up through consumer feedback and has more functionality than any other rolling tray on the market. The Blazy Susan Spinning Rolling Tray is truly revolutionary, and was built by smokers for smokers. Give it a spin – your coffee table will never be the same! The Blazy Susan is 15.5” in diameter and is constructed from high quality birch. It is hand finished with a fine Italian varnish to ensure a sleek and smooth rolling experience. Blazys make a perfect gift for any smoker, from casual to connoisseur.
Blazy Susan Rolling Tray | $89
High CBD Formula Bath Salts
Transform your bath into a nurturing spa experience. Blooming with botanicals, this blend of arnica and calendula flowers plus Epsom and Himalayan pink salts are infused with 240mg of the finest CBD. With fragrant notes of evergreen and citrus, it’s a bath experience crafted to restore balance, relax the body and soothe your soul.
CBD Bath Salts | $65
Melt Cosmetics Smoke Sessions Palette
8 individually cultivated dank shades in matte and metallic textures. inspired by our love for cannabis and the anatomy of the plant, from the lush stems and leaves to the dimensional buds and trichomes.
Smoke Sessions Palette | $40
Stoner Scrub
This all natural, organic, sugar scrub gently exfoliates and will have you soft, smooth and smelling good enough to eat. Made with Coarse Sugar, Mineral Oil, Sunflower Oil, Safflower Oil, Sesame Seed Oil, Jojoba Seed Oil, Olive Oil, Vitamin E, and Vitamin A. Perfect addition to your shower routine to have you looking and feeling your best. Green grass and cannabis flower are carefully blended with white floral notes of jasmine and gardenia while amber, cedarwood, and rhubarb complete the fragrance.
Stoner Scrub | $21
420 Card for Girls
420 Cards are perfect for everyone. Give the gift of a Christmas card that has a preroll joint inside. The designs are super creative and the cards are well priced. 420 Cards are a great idea to compliment every gift you give this year
420 Cards | Use code: extract for 20% off
Genius Mini Backpack
Genius makes a dope little smell proof and water proof bag with all the fixings and pouches needed to be a functional mobile blaze station. This is the perfect little bag to carry bongs and pipes without smoking everyone out.
Lit & Luxury Jewelry
Lit & Luxury is offering women around the world a line of 420 inspired accessoreis and jewelery in the form of earing, necklasces, bracelets and more. Everything on their shelves is unique and geared towards the girl who is loud and proud of her love for cannabis.
Buy Weed From Women Gear
Buy Weed From Women or BWFW is a movement empowering women in the cannabis space. The message is clear and you can find a frequently updated catalog of bags, shirts, hoodies and jackets on their website.
THC Teas
CBD and THC tea are a popular item in many of Canada’s dispensaries and mail order marijuana sites. I personally haven’t tried it! For these to work you will need some sort of solvent for the canabinoids to bind to, so make sure you add milk or butter or soemthing fatty when you drink them. Leafly did a great review of Canadas best cannabsi teas so check it out at the link below.
Pirate Girl Shop
A female owned and operated bong shop and cannabis inspired fashion. With a curated selection of pipes, rolling supplies and accessories, houseware, home and body products and unique gifts, you’re bound to find a gift that peaks your interest in this catalog of treats!
RAW Papers Baking Sheets
RAW Baking Sheets are cool. Why? Because, they look like a big roll of RAW papers. They are sure to be put to good use in your kitchen and grab everyone’s attention who comes through, not to mention they are a very cost effective gift item!
OG Kush Pillow
Not too much explaining to do on this one. Weed pillow sheets, lots of patterns. Comfy, cool.
Lit & Luxury Threads
Lit & Luxury has a whole bunch of unique cannabis inspired clothing for women, everything from branded caps, jackets and shirts through marijuana print socks and tea towels. All of this stuff has a super fashionable look to it and there’s lots of gold and glittery designs!
Blazn Beauty Box
I just came across this product today and it looks awesome. It’s a cannabis inspired subscription box for women From their website: Blazn Beauty Boxes are curated with you in mind. An all-in-one experience of elevated essentials, beauty and accessories for newbies and experienced smokers alike. Products are carefully selected and perfectly packaged with an assortment of items which includes women owned brands offered in one box.
Little Bunn Accessories
The Little Bunn makes cannabis accessories, stickers and little creative branded items with a unique theme I can only describe as cute. Explore The Little Bunn Etsy shop to find the cutest rolling trays, phone cases, lanyards, hoodies and more. This brand is quickly coming an Instagram sensation with it’s creative design and relatable lifestyle.
Baddies
Baddies makes cannabis inspired and somewhat rebellious clothing for women! Explore endless 420 inspired designs, vintage threads, cute onesies and other fashionable woman’s clothing items and accessories,
Ritual & Rose
Ritual & Rose makes beaituifu custom hand made ceramic ashtrays, pipes and cannabis accessories. If you’re looking for a gift that’s a little more cultured and crafty, don’t miss Ritual & Rose ceramics.
LEVO Oil Machine
The LEVO Oil machine is an industry leader in cannabis oil extraction and a perfect product for the cannabis chef in your life. This machine is one of the most popular on the market and has a positive reputation for quality customer service. With the LEVO oil machine you can make your own infused honey, milk, oils, beeswax and more!
Mary Jane – The Cannabis Handbook For Women Book
A full examination of the marijuana plant, for women. I have this book and it is fantastic. It’s also one of those pieces that everyone who visits will grab to take a read. Mary Jane has received very high ratings on every book website and it’s a very good price at the link below. This is a thoughtful gift for any woman in your life.
Snug Nug Pillow
Snug Nug pillows all look different depending upon which strain you grab. These pillows are actually the shape and print of each strain. Cool.
Custom Booty Bong
Booty Bongs are a cool line of custom bongs designed for the bad and bougie. This brand turned cannabis community decorates glass into custom masterpieces. Each unique custom bong is made based on the specifications of the buyer and beautified with the creative signature style of Booty Bongs. If the woman in your life is a glitter lover, this is a guaranteed perfect gift.
Lit & Luxury Accessories
Lit & Luxury has an awesome collection of cannabis accessories geared towards the woman in your life including rolling trays, cannabis art, and a whole bunch of little goodies sure to find their way into a happy gift box.
Tiffany & Co Cones
Everyone loves Tiffany & Co. Well, it goes further than fine jewelry – now you can smoke Tiffany & Co with your own pack of Tiffany branded papers from Elephant Rolling Papers.
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From Hobby To Full Time Cannabis Artist – Learn How Canada’s #1 Joint Roller Turned His Passion Into a Full Time Gig
September 27, 2021 in Art, Cannabis Inspired, Products, Spotlights, Weed
Custom Smoke Canada (Instagram @customsmoke_403) is Canada’s most sought after cannabis artist, rolling some of the most creative custom smokable art pieces that have graced this planet. Not only is Daniel a magician when it comes to custom smokable art, he’s a guru when it comes to what’s inside every joint and how they work, and that’s really what matters. In a world where consumers are skeptical of buying pre rolled joints with a pre conceived notion that we’re getting seeds and stems, it’s premium positioned cannabis artist like Daniel that are building trust in the legal industry, offering products curated for the cannabis connoisseur
Extract Magazine recently sat down with Daniel to check in for our regular update. When we met, Daniel was just getting started with his first custom rolling venture. It’s always been apparent that Daniel is in it for the community, and culture and that’s part of the reason his projects glow around the cannabis community in Canada. Rolling custom creations that compete on the top globe scale for their creativity, Daniel is a success story in the Canadian cannabis community, taking a hobby and turning it into a full time gig.
Custom Smoke Canada is primarily a creative art company – Can you give us a little intro and insight into your background as a youth growing up around cannabis and how you got into the industry?
I was not around the cannabis industry much when I was young, other than rolling some blunts for friends. After high school I started to meet people in the industry and my interest took off. I was very interested in the cannabis plant’s life cycle, along with all the varieties of strains. I remember it being extremely frustrating chatting about cannabis with friends and bringing up a terpene and being told “It doesn’t really make a difference”, “Weed is Weed”.
All of a sudden I was a volunteer manager at a legacy market dispensary in Calgary, rolling cannabis cigars and custom rolls for fun and friends.
If you’re new to cannagars, these are premium cannabis smokables that burn for a really long time. Picture this: Cannabis wrapped around a stick for airflow. Now incorporate extracts, pure THC crystal, and premium cannabis formed into any size, wrapped with anything from traditional papers through tobacco leaves, hemp leaves and even rose petals.
The trick here is, not all of these plants are grown smoke, so you can’t just grab any flower and wrap your weed with it. Well you can, but you’re not going to get the desired effects and flavors that Daniel meticulously creates in his own custom gardens. The process to achieving a smokeable leaves is extremely important. Over the years Daniel has mastered this, cultivating his own smokeable leaves for his custom creations, grown to perfection and made for combustion.
At what point did you realize you could turn rolling joints, a hobby into a business? Describe this period in your life for us and the transition into being a young entrepreneur in the industry that really is one of a kind at least in our area.
I was looking for a bigger and better way to roll cannabis. I smoked a lot of joints throughout the day. So I started rolling bigger and bigger joints. It still wasn’t enough. I started researching “Cannagars” and “Tai Sticks”. A friend of mine bought a green leaf “Cannagar”. Spent a good amount of money on it. He was so excited and thought it was the coolest thing. So he brought it over. Not only was it super harsh, but it broke in half, about a quarter of the way through. We were extremely disappointed. So I started making my own.
After a lot of research and development, we launched in the legacy market. After legislation came to Canada, we made the shift into the legal market. After we moved out of the legacy market, I was still being asked to roll different items. That’s when my head of corporate development said I should look into making art and think about what I can offer my loyal clients while still being legal.
Daniel has extended his businesses from traditional cannagar shapes, to custom smokeable joints in really any shape or object you can think up, with Custom Smoke Canada, seriously we’ve seen animals, guns, logos, this man is versatile. Complementing these smokeable creations with accessories like custom tips and wraps, Daniels group of brands has managed to widen a premium product line to the entire experience of smoking a joint, and is making these products more accessible to the everyday cannabis consumer, a first of it’s kind in the Canadian legal cannabis industry.
Your specialties have widened. Products from cannagars into a massive variety of offerings over the years including pre-rolled fillable cones, flower wraps of any scope…. How important is it to keep innovating and finding new ways to cater to the massively untapped creative side to cannabis in Canada and was there any ever a time where you found your business with a need to just.. change?
Looking back on what we have done is a bit crazy. Our catalog of custom art is epic and growing every week. Understanding trends is important but there is nothing like actual market numbers and customer feedback.. Sales tell the truth and people speak with their wallets. If it sells WHY? Was it marketing? Word of mouth? One off purchase?
You can rely on marketing, giveaways and affiliates but it all means nothing if you don’t have an amazing product behind it. Good enough is NEVER GOOD ENOUGH. When I have an idea I go through my own vetting process. This helps me understand if it will or will not work, the why, scalability, along with any future issues that might come up. It’s a bit of a meticulous process that requires a lot of R&D. Sometimes things come together perfectly. Other times it’s solving one problem after another, hours of design and research just to get to a point where you can do one test or one build. Understanding variables and keeping control of the process. One step at a time. Slow and steady to achieve the desired art piece.
Give us a feel for cannabis regulation at this time you started out… I’m guessing it’s still heavily outlawed at a consumer level with talks of legalization or decriminalization.. How did you manage to work around these policies to provide legal services?
Custom Smoke Canada as a corporation focusing on artwork and custom tips, custom smokable roses and papers. This gives us the freedom to get one on one with our clients, designing their very own piece functional artwork. We charge by the hour to create these pieces of art. We make custom artistic tips that we call CUSTOMZ, (available on our website customsmokecanada.com AND at our local retailers in Calgary and surrounding area. Such as The Next Level on 17th, and High Neighbor in Kensington just to name a few). CUSTOMZ is a massive selection of custom filter/paper art, like one off filter tips with your name or Logo, custom papers with your name or logo and novelty weaves, custom designed Rose petal pre-roll tubes. Each we can tailor to our clients liking.
When it comes to functional artwork we have created custom smokable laser guns, gnomes, logos, custom smokable lettering, vases, microphones, elephants, turtles, fish and fishing rods. If you can think of it we can roll it. Since I charge by the hour for my time, no cannabis is exchanged. My clients give me whatever they want and I provide the art. The end result is a custom made piece of artwork that can be smoked if you choose. If a client wants a roll and doesn’t have cannabis I tell them to hit their local legal dispensary. We do provide a service that is not well known and some have a hard time wrapping their head around the fact that I just sell my time, Like a tattoo artist (shout out to Honor bound Tattoo In Calgary!)
I found the very best way is just to steer clear of any illegal activities. Custom Smoke Canada loves our local retailers which include Legal dispensaries where we sell out artisan tips.In my opinion there are much more important things that could use the police attention. The only problem I am finding is that everyone who thinks they can sell cannabis is trying. Not only are these people only in it for the money but they don’t really care about the cannabis, how it’s grown or where it comes from.We have provided our services to medical and recreational users. One of the hardest things to deal with day to day is being creative and careful. The biggest point I try to get across is that I sell art. Just so happens the medium I choose is cannabis, and rolling papers etc. When a painter sells a painting. They are not selling the paint and canvas. They are selling their time and the art they created. That is what we do at Custom Smoke Canada.com
Success hasn’t come without trials and tribulations however. In Canada we have something called intellectual property, and special protection for businesses in the cannabis space. This is a deep and complex topic, but the quick once over; these are guidelines to protect plant breeders, trademarks, trade secrets, patents, and industrial design.
While these regulations are set to protect businesses, in some instances in Canada we’ve seen what some deem to be an overbearing approach to intellectual property laws, in turn preventing fair competition and industry entrants to certain product lines.
As a small business owner in Canadian cannabis, how have trademarks had an effect on the way you run your businesses, and as a business that utilizes certain strains in their art and make certain products that are liable to trademark concerns, what are your general thoughts on the whole idea of product categories and the usage of certain strains being limited?
When I did research including due diligence when it comes to naming. We did find trademarks of certain terms that honesty we believe are industry terms that are used world wide. I will not go into what terms I found but let’s use “Rosin” as an example.
“Rosin” is an industry term for a type of concentrate. Should someone be able to trademark the term “Rosin”? This would limit what others can call their concentrate. Even though “Rosin” is what they make. We could see if a company were to come up with their own proprietary knowledge of making “Rosin” , naming that and trademarking your name and process. But to trademark an industry term should not be allowed.
Lineage of plants is a closely guarded secret in the legacy market. There are levels of cannabis in my eyes.. Bad, Good, Great, and Award Winning! Like DJ Short Blueberry, a legend in the cannabis world. Hunting landrace and spawning many different and some of the most revered cannabis strains on the planet. He did the work. He walked the mountains to find and build what he wanted the way he wanted. That I believe should be able to trademark. After all, it’s his vision.
Custom Smoke Canada has become recognized brand in the western Canadian cannabis community throughout the last years and it’s Daniels grind and community involvement that has really engrained these names within the culture. Frequently giving back to the community, Custom Smoke Canada has worked with some of Canada’s most recognized athletes, musicians, and continues to actively participate and sponsor local cannabis events. It’s the community that has really helped shape the demands of cannabis consumers and Daniel is always listening.
Since day 1 we’ve seen you at similar events and very active working alongside and contributing to the local cannabis community in Calgary and across Canada. How has being a part of the community, building friendships and relationships helped with product feedback and growth of your ideas?
Leverage my clients experience is important. Not only to help us get better at what we do, but also see preferred tastes of individual regions. I put any ego aside and focus on what needs to be perfect. All feedback is welcome. This is how we get to the next level, and not get ahead of ourselves when it comes to innovation.
In the same notion, you’ve been active in online communities and social media. It’s almost like there is 10 of you. How has social media impacted your growth? How does social media impact your reach as a small business owner in the Canadian cannabis space and has the new way of living in the COVID era changed your business model?
Yes I do hit the social hard and since COVID it’s even more important to engage and network with clients. Even just a simple hello, or a promotional giveaway. It all builds into a mountain of positivity from all over Canada.
Since COVID we have been rolling items smaller. Made for one person or a roll with removable smokable parts everyone can have their own artwork to enjoy, while keeping everyone safe. I have always rolled artwork in a positive pressure clean room. Gloves and mask even before covid. A clean roll room is a happy roll room.
This shouldn’t need to be a question but where there’s cannabis there’s money and that means a lot of hungry hands. As mentioned above, we’ve seen you around from day 1. How has being a cannabis consumer yourself and actually being involved and a part of the community helped your ideas come to fruition, with feedback and overall helped your business develop into a local staple in the creative side of things?
When I first started rolling cannabis cigars, I was still at the legacy market dispensary. I got a unique start, because of this I was able to give clients cigars to try. In exchange I asked for pics and honest feedback. I was able to see things from three points of view.
-First – The business owner. Trying to start a business, get their product noticed in an ever evolving market. Figuring out how to get the customer a product that they will enjoy.
-Second – As a manager. I had to look at each product to decide if it should be on the shelves. Breakdown each item in terms of cost, profit, will it sell etc.
-Third – As a cannabis consumer/customer. What do I like/want to see on the shelves?
I think this experience was very valuable. This helped us grow our businesses to what they are today.
The entrepreneur in me says just go and do it! But the dad in me says be smart with it. Take time and do research, and have goals. Where do you want to be by the end of the day. Where do you want to be by the end of the week or month. Your going to have setbacks, every business does and it’s not necessarily about completing your goals on time.
Its what you’re putting your effort and time in profitable? Are you being productive?. If you find the answer to the last 2 questions is yes. Your business will move forward. Build the mountain of your dreams and you can look over all the naysayers with pride. Even if you stumble or fall, just keep making progress.
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SKYMINT – Michigan’s Leading Cannabis Retailer – Brings Largest Storefront To Big Rapids
June 18, 2021 in Business
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SKYMINT – MICHIGAN’S LEADING CANNABIS RETAILER – BRINGS LARGEST STOREFRONT TO BIG RAPIDS
With 6400 sq. ft, a high-end SMOKE SHOP with artisanal and handcrafted accoutrements, and a SKYMINT EXPRESS fast-track check-out lane — SKYMINT Big Rapids marks the company’s 13th and largest retail store location.
BIG RAPIDS, MI, June 17, 2021 – SKYMINT, Michigan’s leading purveyor of premium cannabis brands and products, today announced the grand opening of its largest location yet with SKYMINT Big Rapids, set to welcome the public on Thursday, June 26. Sleek, fresh, irreverent and creatively infused, SKYMINT’s 13th cannabis retail store in Michigan is conveniently located near Highway 131, just across from the main campus of Ferris State University, and boasts 6,400 square feet of artfully staged product vignettes and brands.
“SKYMINT Big Rapids represents the culmination of our promise to create a vibe-enhanced retail experience that brings consumers into our world and inspires them to want to stay and explore,” says SKYMINT’s President of Retail Summer Ransom-Cleveland, who until 2017 was the North America Visual Director for Urban Outfitters. “SKYMINT doesn’t just sell the best cannabis Michigan has to offer; we sell and curate a lifestyle that elevates the way people think and talk about cannabis. Beginning in Fall 2021, we look forward to hosting in-store community events that bring together the worlds of cannabis, fashion, food and music.”
Featuring more than 60 brands — including the exclusive SKYMINT X DNA Genetics collection, North Cannabis™ gummies, as well as other curated lines such as Flower by Edie Parker, Lil Wayne’s break-out Gkua, and Crude Boys – SKYMINT Big Rapids welcomes customers to sit and relax in its high-end SMOKE SHOP, enjoy vinyl records of beloved bands and music with historical ties to cannabis, and shop for vintage apparel. For those needing to grab and go, a SKYMINT EXPRESS fast-track check-out lane opens in August of 2021.
“We believe that happy plants make happy people and, to that end, we look forward to inspiring joy among the Big Rapids community by providing the largest selection available anywhere in Michigan of high-quality, sustainably harvested, and award-winning cannabis flower and pre-rolls. SKYMINT Big Rapids also carries a generously curated assortment of select edibles, concentrates, CBD products, vapes, and infusions. It’s our goal to feature something for everyone as they continue on their journey towards a more joyful, health-forward life,” says Laurie Gregory, SKYMINT Brands’ Chief Brand and Product Officer.
Opening during Pride Month, SKYMINT Big Rapids joins the rest of the SKYMINT family in supporting the critical work of Fair and Equal Michigan, a nonprofit devoted to ensuring that every person in Michigan’s LGBTQIA+ community has an equal chance at success. “Our mission is to change people’s lives for the better,” Gregory says, “and supporting the civil rights of all people in our community is a key component of that. We celebrate inclusivity and positivity and appreciate the opportunity to donate to nonprofits that are similarly aligned.”
Throughout June, SKYMINT customers can give back to Fair and Equal Michigan by taking selfies against the in-store Pride backdrops at select SKYMINT locations; for every selfie posted to social media with the hashtag #skymintpride, SKYMINT will donate $2 to Fair and Equal Michigan.
SKYMINT Big Rapids has slated a ribbon cutting and preview event for dignitaries and members of the press on Thursday, June 17 at 9:30am; the grand opening takes place the following week on Saturday, June 26, and features discounts, surprises, and treats for all who attend.
SKYMINT Big Rapids
840 Clark St., Big Rapids, MI. 49307
Phone: +1 231 598 8940
Hours of Operation:
Sunday: 11am – 8pm
Monday – Wednesday: 10am – 8pm
Thursday – Saturday: 9am – 9pm
Online orders may be placed outside of normal business hours, to be picked up in store, curbside, or delivered during normal hours of operation. Delivery available in August.
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ABOUT SKYMINT
Beginning operations in Fall 2018 and headquartered in Ann Arbor, SKYMINT is Michigan’s leading vertically integrated cannabis company and the state’s largest medical and recreational license holder. With two state-of-the-art indoor grow facilities as well as SKYMINT Farms™, a 200-acre sungrown, sustainable farm, the company cultivates, processes, markets, distributes and sells a full range of branded cannabis products, including SKYMINT™, North Cannabis™, Jolly Edibles™, the Two Joints™ brand, which benefits the Last Prisoner Project, and SKYMINT X DNA GENETICS.™ Just as SKYMINT treats its plants like people – tending to and caring for them by hand, and even playing them music – each and every product is handcrafted to ensure the safest, cleanest, highest quality products at the best value. SKYMINT™ products can be found at the company’s 13 SKYMINT™ retail centers. As purveyors of premium-crafted cannabis, SKYMINT™ has developed a portfolio of the finest cannabis brands available for daily wellness, healing, or just getting high on life. Happy Plants. Happy People. Visit www.skymintbrands.com
PRESS CONTACTS:
Ally Galanty, 313.575.0361, Ally@humannaturepr.com
Holly Aubry, 646.943.0541, Haubry@humannaturepr.com
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Supernova Launches in Canada with a Unique Line of High-Grade AAAA Cannabis Strains
February 8, 2021 in Business, Products, Weed
Craft cannabis grower, Supernova Farms Inc. (SFI) is launching into the Canadian cannabis market this year with an exciting new line of high-grade AAAA quad-level cannabis strains.
🚀 Learn More: https://supernovafarms.com/
Aptly named for their cosmic characteristics, these strains are joining the explosive demand for high-grade legal cannabis across Canada.
“There are many great products coming from our fellow Canadian growers, but we want to provide something new and extraordinary for Canadians,” said CEO, Sam Kim. “Supernova has positioned itself to capitalize on the sky-rocketing craft market to produce strains never sold before in Canadian dispensaries.”
Over the past six years, the master growers have conducted market research to provide SFI with some of the most sought after genetics in the industry
These new strains offer Canadian consumers features that are highly sought after. These features include a balance of everything from THC/CBN levels, CBD profiles, terpene profiles, distinctive aromas, smoke & burn qualities, and most importantly the overall experience.
“We are only at the beginning of the cannabis evolution in this country,” said CMO, Shane Keller. “We have secured two of the most seasoned and meticulous master growers in the country so you can expect we are going to be at the forefront of innovative cannabis strains far into the future”
The exciting launch of SFI’s products come from a culmination of years of legal cultivation experience, extensive testing, and the development of proprietary growing techniques developed by the company’s award-winning master growers, Aleks and David Strbac, who are known for their eccentric perfectionism and their goal to be among the best growers in the world.
SFI is also excited to announce that all strains launching in 2021 are grown in a state-of-the-art, medical-grade facility located in the heart of Western Canada.
“It is very important that our customers can rely on us to create products that are high-grade and light years ahead of the average Cannabis currently found across the Canadian market. We are here to get things right the first time with fully developed, properly dried, and cured product,” said COO, Aleks Strbac. “As a cannabis consumer myself, I choose products that are not chemically altered or sprayed with pesticides.”
Although a relatively new player in Canada, anticipation for SFI’s cannabis has already rocketed upwards in a very short period of time.
You will be able to find SFI’s products on the shelves of dispensaries in a galaxy near you in mid-2021.
About Supernova Farms Inc.
Supernova Farms Inc. is a licensed Micro Cannabis Cultivator and Processor producer based in Alberta with an objective to supply AAAA quad-level cannabis into the Canadian market. With a recently completed state-of-the-art facility, look for Supernova’s products at your local dispensaries in 2021.
Are you a dispensary looking to stock unique interstellar level craft strains?
Contact hello@supernovafarms.com
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The Best Bong Water Alternatives To Help Infuse Your Hoots With Flavor
January 29, 2021 in Dabs, Opinion, Weed
Smoking from a bong is one of the most popular ways to consume cannabis. Little wonder, as bongs can give you the ultimate high while also providing a nice, smooth hit. On the other hand, it can get a bit repetitive using the same old bong, so to keep things fresh, you can add a little twist of flavor to your bong water.
There are plenty of options when it comes to infusing a little extra flavor into your bong hit. You can use juice or tea to add taste or soda water to add an exciting fizz.
But before you start experimenting, it’s essential to know that not all drinks are good for adding to your bong. For example, milk will make your cannabis less potent, and using a high content alcohol beverage poses some dangers that are best avoided. Here is a rundown of the top alternatives we’ve found that will infuse your hits with extra flavor.
Ice water
Using ice water instead of regular bottled or tap water will add a crisp freshness to your hits.
The next time you smoke, add lots of ice to the water for a completely different smoking experience.
Ice helps cool the smoke as it filters. It also delivers super-smooth rips and enhances certain flavors of cannabis, which is useful for users who like to taste their buds.
Sparkling water
Sparkling water (don’t confuse this with soda) like Perrier or LaCroix is a favorite alternative for regular bong water. You can add extra zing by choosing from various sparkling fruit-flavored water like San Pellegrino or Schweppes. With lemon, lime, pomelo, and other flavors, there’s plenty to experiment with.
The flavors are more subtle than you’ll get with fruit juice, but these delicate undertones of taste coupled with the carbonation in the water will completely alter the texture and taste of your hits.
Tea
Another trendy alternative to regular bong water is to add tea to your bong.
Just like ice water, freshly brewed black, green, or herbal teas can give your smoke a rich yet subtle flavor enhancement.
A good thing about tea is that there are many kinds of tea, so you can always try out a new flavor. Don’t brew the tea in your bong. It would be best if you brewed it in a teapot or use a carafe. Adding some freshly brewed hot tea to your bong pipe can make for nice warming hits in the winter. Be careful when pouring hot tea into a glass bong. Cheap water pipes made of low-quality glass may crack due to thermal expansion.
Likewise, the use of hot liquids in cheap acrylic bongs is not recommended, as the heat may interact with the plastic to release potentially toxic plastic fumes, or the heat could distort your pipe. Some people prefer iced tea to hot tea, and this goes the same for when adding it to a bong. You can add some iced tea into your bong for an incredibly cool and smooth smoking experience.
To do this, make the tea as usual and then cool it in the fridge for a while. Then filter the tea into your bong and add plenty of ice. Alternatively, you can freeze the tea and make it into ice cubes and add those into the water pipe along with water.
Gatorade
Gatorade and similar sports drinks make a good water substitute to add to your bong. Gatorade will give your smoke a pleasant, subtle aroma, most noticeable when you exhale.
The only downside to Gatorade and sports drinks is the high amount of sugar. Therefore, after smoking with Gatorade, be sure to rinse the bong with warm water. Otherwise, the sugar will make the bong sticky, and if you don’t clean it regularly in the future, this can grow mold or other bacteria that is bad for your health as well as that of the bong.
Infused water
Some people like to keep to plain water but choose to enhance it with some natural flavors. From mint leaves and ginger to orange and lemon peels, or refreshing fruits such as kiwi, lime, or blueberry, anything can add some zip to the flavor.
Whichever ingredient you choose, we recommend adding it to a pot of cold water and leaving it to infuse in the fridge for at least a few hours.
Alternatively, you can boil the extra ingredients in the water for 5-10 minutes and then let it cool completely, and this helps the water absorb more flavor and aroma.
Filter the particulars out of the infused water before adding the water to your bong. This way, you won’t clog up the percs with bits of fruit pulp or leaves.
As we mentioned before, some ice can add a smoothing dimension to the smoke, but some people chose to go with hot infused water. Why not try both out and let us know which one you like the best!
Fruit juice
You can add a variety of flavors to your bong smoke by using fruit juice instead of water in your bong. Try orange, apple, grapefruit juice, or anything that sounds good to you. You’re sure to find a favorite with a little experimenting.
The best juice is fresh juice that has no artificial ingredients or additives.
You may also need to add lots of ice cubes to the juice for the best experience and smooth smoke. On a hot summer day, what could be better than ripping some dank weed from a bong with cold, fruity, fresh juice?
Remember that fruit juices are high in natural sugar content, so clean your water pipe well after to avoid it getting sticky or growing mold.
Cranberry juice
Okay, we’ve already mentioned juice above, but cranberry juice is worth its own mention. Cranberry juice is unique because it confers a sour and slightly bitter taste to the smoke, which is very satisfying. Plus, pure 100% cranberry juice has way less sugar than other juices, so it won’t mess up your pipe so quickly.
Some people also say cranberry juice is better because it contains vitamin C. For the best flavor experience with cranberry juice, we recommend using freshly squeezed cranberry juice without additives.
According to most online sources, cranberry juice’s higher acidity helps keep glassware clean longer, which is good news for those struggling to find the motivation to clean their bong regularly.
Wine
Putting high-alcohol drinks (such as vodka, gin, or rum) into a bong is usually a bad idea for several reasons.
Inhaling alcohol fumes from high-strength liquor can cause serious health problems, and mixing fire and alcohol can turn your bong experience into a potentially dangerous situation.
However, due to its lower alcohol content, wine poses much less risk than vodka.
If you want to use wine instead of plain water, try a medium-sweet red wine like a Malbec. Alternatively, you may want to try a sparkling Lambrusco. Those extra bubbles will change up the texture of the smoke.
Final thoughts on bong water alternatives
There are plenty of options when it comes to bong water alternatives.
Ice water, infusions, juice, or wine bring a new experience and are all tested alternatives!
The different terpenes in cannabis, such as limonene or myrcene, can make your weed smell and taste citrusy or of mango, thyme, lemongrass, etc. When choosing a bong water alternative, consider the aroma and flavor of your weed strain and then try to further enhance these by opting for complimenting flavors when choosing which fruit juice or other ingredients you infuse into the bong water.
Try to avoid liquids that are high in fat. The main ingredient in weed that gets you high is THC. As THC is soluble in fatty substances, milk and other sorts of fatty liquids are not suitable for use in your bong as you’ll lose some of the potences from your weed to them.
THC is soluble in alcohol, so liquids containing alcohol are generally not recommended, especially not high content alcohol.
Take care when using extremely hot water; not only could you scold yourself, but hot water could damage plastic bongs releasing toxic chemicals. It can also cause thermal expansion in cheap glass bongs, causing them to crack.
Remember that if you are not using regular water, you will need to be extra careful when cleaning the bong after use. For some useful tips on how to clean your bong thoroughly, check out our article “How to Clean a Glass Bong” where you’ll learn everything you need to know to keep your water pipe sparkling clean!
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The Cannabis Card Playing Game – In Weed We Trust
January 12, 2021 in Business, Products
HHM LLC Announces the Release of IN WEED WE TRUST. A therapeutic playing card game for the Cannabis Industry.
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January, 12, 2021
New York, NY, HHM, LLC is proud to announce the launch of IN WEED WE TRUST playing card game. IN WEED WE TRUST is a therapeutic playing card game aimed at the 12-billion-dollar cannabis industry. The game consists of 110 color coded cards. There are 10 wild and 26 special cards. The cards are numbered 1 – 9 in four colors; green, black, purple and yellow.
Legalized sales of cannabis are estimated to exceed 22 billion in 2022. In Weed We Trust addresses the void in card game entertainment for the cannabis industry. With its easy instructions and quick game play IN WEED WE TRUST can be enjoyed by smokers as well as non-smokers.
The cannabis consumer is diversifying across ages and genders with the average retail consumer spending between $25-50 per purchase. The price point for IN WEED WE TRUST is $19.50. IN WEED WE TRUST is available online at www.myweedgame.com and at your local retailers.
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Redefining The Bong – Interview With Stündenglass Creator Of The Gravity Bong
December 17, 2020 in Dabs, Products, Spotlights, Weed
Stündenglass is reinventing the modern day bong with an innovation that’s using gravity to deliver your lungs a nice cool and clean hoot. Not limited to a single bong, Stündenglass is also manufacturing gravity hookah devices. The American brand became a Canadian sensation when popular actor and cannabis figure head Seth Rogan shared a funny post taking a hoot with a Stündenglass bong.
Since, the internets been bouncing with good reviews, images and videos of people using their bongs and hookah’s around the world, so we thought it was time to talk to the team and see what’s going on. Below we chat with Michael Trzecieski, Design Director of Stundenglass.
Who is Stündenglass, when did your team get started, how big is the Stündenglass team and where are you based out of?
Stündenglass is a team of visionaries, innovators, tinkerers and engineers. We are versed in various aspects of industrial design, mechanical, material and production engineering. Our core team is based out of Los Angeles, CA.
Your team has some of the coolest revolutionary glass on the market. Tell us a little about what products you’ve got on the market right now?
We currently have the SG v2.0 on the market, which features a single support arm versus the dual support of the original version. In addition, it features percolation for additional vapor filtration and increased modularity for future expansion.
Gravity Perfected is your motto. Why is gravity important to Stündenglass, and how did you get started developing these creative designs? What was the inspiration behind the unique design?
We set out to create the world’s first gravity powered contactless hookah that serves as functional desktop art, combining both aesthetics and functionality into a single beautifully crafted device. Gravity Perfected is our motto and gravity is the main driving force behind the innovation of the product. The inspiration was to create a functional hourglass (Stunden means hour in German) device that functions as a shisha, using the force of water to both push and suck in vapor from the downstem assembly for a pure contactless delivery experience.
How does the gravity / water function help to cool or filter the hoot?
Gravity sucks vapor in from the downstem assembly, and as the vapor is sucked into the upper globe, it moves past water flowing downward from the upper to the lower globe. As the vapor percolates through the cascading water it is cooled and filtered.
How does the gravity / water function help to cool or filter the hoot?
Gravity sucks vapor in from the downstem assembly, and as the vapor is sucked into the upper globe, it moves past water flowing downward from the upper to the lower globe. As the vapor percolates through the cascading water it is cooled and filtered.
This is a piece that has a visual appeal and looks nice on a counter top, or in a living room. Your team put a lot of time into manufacturing it this way, can you tell us why the visual appeal was so important to your team and give us a little insight into into the design process?
We set out to both create something that would be aesthetically pleasing as well as functional. Influenced by the silhouette of the hourglass, we arrived at a style that blends traditional hookah’s style with contemporary design and innovation. With a focus on precision machining, best in class materials and a more accessible delivery system we built a unique percolation/filtration system. Our team wanted to reinvent and reimagine the hookah experience; to manufacture a product from safe materials in a medical manufacturing facility that brings the hookah into the 21st century.
Let’s talk a little bit about the Stündenglass Gravity Hookah. How does it work and what’s the science behind each working part?
The core of the Stündenglass gravity hookah is the liquid piston assembly. The liquid piston assembly both draws vapor in from the downstem assembly as well as pushes cool vapor out of the mouthpiece. Through a 180-degree rotation of the globe assemblies, the Stündenglass gravity hookah uses the potential energy of water and transforms this potential energy into kinetic energy to create suction from a downstem assembly as well as to deliver vapour from the mouthpiece in a contactless manner.
We noticed the hookah comes with a long hose which would help to cool the hoot even more. Why is it so important to have a cool fresh hoot and would you say this helps Stündenglass offer one of the best organic hoots on the market today?
Because of its unique design, Stündenglass offers one of the best organic experiences on the market today. As the vapor percolates through the cascading water it is cooled and filtered, which is less irritating for the lungs. The hose allows you to sit back and relax on your couch while taking a draw.
To the team at Stündenglass, what makes for the perfect bong hoot?
The perfect Stündenglass experience is driven by some elbow grease and a great socially distanced experience.
If I’m not mistaken, Seth Rogan was seen on Instagram using the Stündenglass Hookah. That’s badass.
Has Stündenglass shipped to or worked with any other celebs or notable figures out there, and have you actually communicated with Seth or how did that all go down?
It was very organic. An early prototype was given to someone in Seth Rogen’s family, who then gave it to him. It was his own idea to create the video and share the experience online. We are working with some iconic figures and will be introducing some exciting collaborations soon!
What country are Stündenglass products manufactured, and we noticed you offer a 10 year warranty which is amazing, does that cover everything?
Stündenglass is manufactured in China under strict ISO13485 medical manufacturing guidelines . The 10 year warranty covers the metal parts.
For Canadians looking to purchase a Stündenglass Hookah, where would you recommend shopping?
At this moment the best option is online at stundenglass.com
For businesses looking to carry the Stündenglass Hookah and accessories, how can they get in contact, and does your team offer any affiliate, dropshipping or wholesale opportunities?
- Wholesale: https://stundenglass.com/pages/wholesale
- Affiliate: https://ui.awin.com/merchant-profile/21232
- Dropship: Contact info@stundenglass.com
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High-Tech Dab Gear Gift Guide
December 10, 2020 in Dabs, Products
With the rollercoaster that is 2020 almost over, we’re all hoping for a brighter tomorrow in 2021. While we might not see flying cars or visit mars quite yet, this selection of dab gear will definitely help make next year feel more futuristic!
Puffco Peak Pro
The Puffco Peak Pro is the ultimate example of a high-tech e-nail. Sleek, compact, and smart, it does everything a concentrates fan could want and can go with them anywhere. With improvements all-around from the original Peak, it now features a mobile app and Power Dock. It offers four colour-coded temp settings to enjoy a variety of concentrates and high-terpene extracts. It uses a ceramic bowl to ensure your terps stay true to taste.
The Puffco Peak Pro lasts for around 30 sessions and takes two hours to charge via USB-C. But if you really want to go all out, you can grab the Power Dock to wirelessly charge your Peak Pro in style. 
The Power Dock also acts as a portable power bank to charge your Peak Pro on the go, along with other devices through its USB ports. The new mobile app allows for full temp control and custom heat profiles. Plus it’s also the unofficial Fitbit of dabs, with the app allowing you to track your daily and total dabs. Unfortunately for iOS users, Apple banned the app. Luckily, Puffco has a workaround to get it running on your iPhone. Who says stoners aren’t problem solvers?
Or If you’re looking for a quality portable e-nail at around half the price of the premium Peak Pro, check out Extract Mag’s review of the Xvape Vista Mini 2.
PuffCo Peak Pro | $399 USD
Kandy Pens Crystal 2
The ability to use both concentrates and 510 carts helped make the original Crystal dab pen a hit. The new and improved sequel now packs in an adjustable airflow, letting you go from small pen puffs to larger rips more comparable to a mini-rig. This, combined with four temp options means you’ll get the draw you want when you want it. It also uses a quartz atomizer to help preserve flavour, compared to metallic options. The Crystal 2 comes with a kit that includes a keychain dab tool and travel pouch. It’s available in black, white, stainless steel, and rainbow chrome if you’re feeling a cyberpunk aesthetic for 2021.
Kandy Pens Crystal 2 | $149 USD
Dr. Dabber Budder Cutter
If you’re still vibing with your traditional dab rig setup, but want a little more convenience, check out Dr. Dabber’s Budder Cutter. It heats up to make handling sticky or hard concentrates a breeze, without the risk of overheating a traditional dab tool with a torch. It also includes a set of swappable tips to best suit your situation.
Dr. Dabber Budder Cutter | $49 USD
The Terpometer
The Terpometer is another high-tech upgrade for a classic rig. It not only simply and consistently measures the temp, but works on quartz, titanium, or ceramic. It comes in black or titanium, with a selection of tips.
The Terpometer | $120-220 USD
Gpen Connect
Want the convenience of an e-nail but still want to use your fave bong or rig? You’re in luck because the G Pen is here to level you up! It has three different sized attachments to fit glass-on-glass to your water pipe and it has three temp settings with an extended draw mode.
Its battery can handle several back-to-back sessions and snaps on magnetically, letting you easily pop it off to charge. This gadget is also featured in Extract Mag’s Annual Pretty Damn Dope Gift Guide. If you missed it, make sure to check it out!
Gpen Connect | $179 USD
