What is Pheno-hunting?
We have selective cultivation to thank for many reasons. It’s why certain fruits are sweet, why some vegetables grow so large, and why today’s yield on crops is much higher compared to previous generations. Since we first started cultivating plants, farmers have selected the best ones for their desirable traits and qualities. These methods of […]
By Green Dispensary Editorial Team
Jul 6, 2022·5 min read
The Basics of Cannabis Cultivation
Every jar of weed starts with a cultivator and a seed. But how that seed is grown has massive impacts on the final products we all know and love. In our last post, we talked about pheno-hunting and how both genetics and environment play a part in determining how a cannabis plant looks, smells, yields, […]
By Green Dispensary Editorial Team
Jul 6, 2022·5 min read
Dabs 101: Beginner’s Guide to Cannabis Concentrates
If you’re a fan of the saying “a little goes a long way,” chances are you’re also a fan of dabs. Dabs are part of the cannabis concentrate family and come in many forms. Besides having an array of options to pick from, stoners also love dabs for their ultra-potent cannabinoid content and their immediate […]
By Green Dispensary Editorial Team
Jun 15, 2022·3 min read
Does Cannabis Affect Memory?
Talk to any stoner and you’re bound to hear stories of things they’ve done while high and scatterbrained. Weed is a mind-altering substance after all, and it has the unique ability to make us think and do things we normally wouldn’t while sober. Take Afroman’s “Because I Got High,” for example. While satirical in nature, […]
By Green Dispensary Editorial Team
Jun 8, 2022·4 min read
The History of Cannabis Use & Yoga
Humans have been using mind-altering substances since the beginning of time. `Suffice to say, our fondness for using drugs as a tool for mind exploration and spirituality is nothing new. Much of psychedelia and drug culture is thought of as a recent pop culture phenomenon, but it’s not the flower power of the 70s that […]
By Green Dispensary Editorial Team
May 9, 2022·5 min read
Seed-to-Sale: How Cannabis Ultimately Reaches the Sales Floor
Every journey starts somewhere. For cannabis, it begins months before ever reaching the hands of those who love and consume it. The seed-to-sale journey is a closely monitored process – and for good reason! This tracks the life cycle of a marijuana plant from the moment the seed is planted until the final product is […]
By Green Dispensary Editorial Team
Apr 25, 2022·6 min read
Why Weed Makes Some People Anxious
Pot is known as nature’s chill pill. In the media, stoners are portrayed as nonchalant, blissfully unaware, and often sprawled out on the couch. This prevailing stereotype has the science to back it too – studies show that cannabis smokers react less to stressful situations. So why is it that some people end up having […]
By Green Dispensary Editorial Team
Apr 12, 2022·4 min read
10 Careers in the Legal Cannabis Industry
The legal cannabis industry is one of the fastest-growing employment sectors. Last year, cannabis markets added an average of 280 new jobs per day, according to Leafly’s annual job report. That’s a 33 percent increase in jobs in a single year and marks the fifth consecutive year of job growth greater than 27 percent. Needless […]
By Green Dispensary Editorial Team
Apr 7, 2022·5 min read
Can Hemp Help Us Save The Planet?
At Green, one of our core values is environmental sustainability. We believe that as mother nature has provided us with the gift of cannabis, it is our duty to respect and protect her. Our commitment to eco-friendly practices extends beyond our products and packaging, and also into our belief in empowering others to do the […]
By Green Dispensary Editorial Team
Apr 6, 2022·5 min read
Will the U.S. Legalize Marijuana in 2022?
The last decade has been interesting for the political stage. With the emergence of social media has come a wave of online activism and pushes for inclusionary policy. This new-age era of life online and the ability to broadcast any moment at any time has contributed to the largest political polarization in history. But, not […]
By Green Dispensary Editorial Team
Mar 29, 2022·6 min read
Can Employers Test for Marijuana in Nevada?
Since recreational use became legal in 2017, Nevada has been at the forefront of cannabis reform. From passing laws that allow veterinarians to administer CBD to the legalization of consumption lounges, Nevada lawmakers have sought to fill missing gaps in marijuana legislation. One of the gray areas that have been a topic of concern for […]
By Green Dispensary Editorial Team
Mar 16, 2022·3 min read
Cannabis and Meditation: Elevate Your Practice
When you hear the words, “Take a deep breath in and relax,” what do you think of? Maybe you are reminded of a yoga class, or perhaps you think about the time you downloaded that mindfulness app. If you’re anything like us though, you’re thinking about taking a nice puff from your bong. Jokes aside, […]
By Green Dispensary Editorial Team
Jan 25, 2022·3 min read