Category: Cannabis 101

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Introduction to cannabis and medical marijuana

October 17, 2012
10/17/2012
Smoke Less to Get Higher? The Endogenous Cannabinoid Receptors

Smoke Less to Get Higher? The Endogenous Cannabinoid Receptors

Have you ever noticed after smoking a lot, you tend to get less high? Last 4/20 my buddies and I had a smoking marathon. We consumed all...
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October 16, 2012
10/16/2012
Marijuana Grower’s Library: “True Living Organics” Review

Marijuana Grower’s Library: “True Living Organics” Review

In short, “True Living Organics” is a must have for any organic grower. For those that do not grow organically, I recommend you give it a try;...
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October 12, 2012
10/12/2012
Local Marijuana Hierarchy

Local Marijuana Hierarchy

We all know that not all buds are created equal. I’ve come to realize a certain marijuana hierarchy that people use to describe the range of cannabis...
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October 11, 2012
10/11/2012
Edibles Review: Bakked and Dosage Guidelines

Edibles Review: Bakked and Dosage Guidelines

Anyone who has been into a dispensary in the last year or so can tell you that the variety of options available to the MMJ consumer is...
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October 11, 2012
10/11/2012
Spice Things Up With a Personalized Weed Container

Spice Things Up With a Personalized Weed Container

Ever notice how we tend to get fancy with things we enjoy? I’m thinking about the people who get racks or cabinets for wine, or boxes and...
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September 25, 2012
09/25/2012
Medicine Chest Envy: Got Canna Caps?

Medicine Chest Envy: Got Canna Caps?

Old Hippie shares *twelve* different types of Canna Caps he keeps in his medicine chest for when you need to “get through your day using cannabis, but without...
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September 14, 2012
09/14/2012
Video: Should Grandma Smoke Pot? The Silver Tour by Robert Platshorn (aka. The Black Tuna)

Video: Should Grandma Smoke Pot? The Silver Tour by Robert Platshorn (aka. The Black Tuna)

Should Grandma Smoke Pot? Should Grandma Smoke Pot? is the 28 minute infomercial by The Silver Tour and Robert Platshorn, aka. The Black Tuna. In 1980 Robert...
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September 12, 2012
09/12/2012
Outdoor Growing Basics Part 1: Location and Climate

Outdoor Growing Basics Part 1: Location and Climate

Choosing a location carefully is important for outdoor growing. Outdoor growing is the simplest and most productive way to grow your own cannabis. It is also the...
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September 12, 2012
09/12/2012
How to Choose a Dispensary Caregiver

How to Choose a Dispensary Caregiver

So you’ve just gotten your medical marijuana card, and you want to choose a medical marijuana dispensary as your primary caregiver. How do you go about picking a...
By: Lateralus
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September 7, 2012
09/07/2012
Should I Grow From Seeds or Clones?

Should I Grow From Seeds or Clones?

Excellent marijuana can come from either seeds or clones. The choice between the two depends primarily on the grower’s intentions and the accessibility of clones. What I...
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September 6, 2012
09/06/2012
Study: Non-Psychotropic Cannabinoid “Proven To Be Safe” In Humans

Study: Non-Psychotropic Cannabinoid “Proven To Be Safe” In Humans

The oral administration of the non-psychotropic cannabis plant constituent cannabidiol (CBD) is safe and well tolerated in humans, according to clinical trial data published online by the journal Current Pharmaceutical Design. Investigators...
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September 4, 2012
09/04/2012
All You Need to Know About Feminized Seeds

All You Need to Know About Feminized Seeds

Feminized seeds, marijuana seeds specially bred to produce only female plants, have been gaining popularity over the past five years or so. Feminized seeds have become so...
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August 30, 2012
08/30/2012
Choosing a Plant Shape for Your Marijuana

Choosing a Plant Shape for Your Marijuana

Marijuana naturally grows into a conical shape, with a large central bud and progressively longer branches toward the base of the plant. There are several potential benefits...
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August 30, 2012
08/30/2012
Marijuana Paraphernalia Storage Containers

Marijuana Paraphernalia Storage Containers

We’ve covered some paraphernalia to store cannabis in different situations and a few tools to make the experience easier and more enjoyable (see bottom of post). All of...
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August 28, 2012
08/28/2012
Autoflowering Marijuana: What It is and What It’s for

Autoflowering Marijuana: What It is and What It’s for

Autoflowering marijuana strains are a fairly recent development in the marijuana community. Cannabis Ruderalis is a type of cannabis that originates in the former Soviet Union, where...
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August 23, 2012
08/23/2012
Pest Control Done Right: Predatory Insects

Pest Control Done Right: Predatory Insects

Pest control is the measure taken to eradicate pests if prevention fails you. Never use any pesticides on your marijuana  plants. Pest prevention is the art of...
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August 23, 2012
08/23/2012
Czech Pipe Tool: Valuable Part of Any Weedist’s Utility Belt

Czech Pipe Tool: Valuable Part of Any Weedist’s Utility Belt

The Czech Pipe Tool is actually so versatile and cheap to purchase that I have two of them in my weedist tool kit. I love the Czech Pipe Tool...
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August 20, 2012
08/20/2012
Granny Storm Crow’s List Archives

Granny Storm Crow’s List Archives

I recently stumbled upon Granny Storm Crow’s list (July 2012) the other day and I have to say, you will not find a more comprehensive single list of...
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August 17, 2012
08/17/2012
Differences Between Sativa and Indica Marijuana

Differences Between Sativa and Indica Marijuana

What are the differences between sativa and indica? Cannabis sativa and cannabis indica are both part of the cannabis genus. Cannabis hybrids are genetically selected and bred from...
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August 16, 2012
08/16/2012
Tailoring Your High: Medical Properties of Cannabis Defined

Tailoring Your High: Medical Properties of Cannabis Defined

Below are the medical properties of cannabis listed by compound in Tailoring Your High: Compounds in Cannabis, Properties and Boiling Points (for example, the article shows THC has...
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