Alex Yeager is a California-born cannabis writer who learned the plant before the modern cannabis industry took shape. Raised on the Monterey Peninsula with roots in the pre-helicopter grow days of Big Sur, he’s spent more than a decade covering strains, science, and cannabis politics with a practiced skepticism for hype and official stories. When he’s not making pottery or riding trails, he’s still chasing the same thing — what’s real, what works, and what doesn’t survive scrutiny.

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gassy weed strains

Fuel notes: What makes gassy weed smell so sharp?

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Gassy weed gets its sharp, fuel-like aroma from a combination of terpenes and volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs). Together, these naturally occurring compounds create the diesel, skunky, and chemical notes that make certain cannabis cultivars smell so loud and distinctive. Few cannabis aromas are as recognizable...

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Cannabis edibles

The milligram margin: why edible dose accuracy is harder than the label suggests

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The number on an edible label looks exact. A gummy says 5mg THC. A chocolate square says 10mg THC. A drink says 2.5mg per serving. It feels like clean math. But edible dose accuracy is harder to calculate than the label suggests. The printed number...

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Dissolvable cannabis drink

Dissolve to deliver: how cannabis dissolvables change onset, absorption, and dosing

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Cannabis dissolvables are edible cannabis products that dissolve in the mouth or mix into beverages. Depending on how they're formulated, they can influence how cannabinoids are absorbed, how quickly effects begin, and how consumers approach dosing. Traditional edibles have always required patience. After swallowing a...

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cannabis Genotype

Same genetics, different plant: why phenotype matters more than the strain name on the label

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Every cannabis plant carries a genetic blueprint, but genetics alone don't decide what ends up in the jar. Understanding the difference between genotype and phenotype helps explain why some cuts become legends while others never leave the grow room. Walk into two different dispensaries and...

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Sunset at the beach

420-friendly fun for your summer vacation

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Summer opens the door to longer days, spontaneous road trips, and adventures that don't fit into your everyday routine. If cannabis is part of how you unwind, a little planning can help you pair the right products with everything from beach afternoons to campfire nights....

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cannabis infused honey

From hive to high: why cannabis honey delivers THC differently than standard edibles

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Cannabis honey is an edible, so THC eventually moves through digestion and the liver. But honey behaves differently from baked goods, chocolates, and gummies because of its liquid texture, sugar composition, and how people usually consume it. That changes the experience in practical ways. Cannabis...

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July 2026 cannabis calendar and events

Where to find the best 710 & July cannabis events

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710 isn't a backup holiday — it's the dab community's actual high holy day, and July doesn't stop there. Between concentrate-specific meetups, World Cup watch parties stacked with PuffCo giveaways, and full weekend festivals running well past the month's first week, July gives the cannabis...

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Flowering cannabis plant

The legal line in the flower: how hemp flower balances aroma, effects, and THC thresholds

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Hemp flower can look, smell, and even feel remarkably similar to cannabis sold in licensed dispensaries. Dense buds, sticky trichomes, and loud terpene profiles don't tell you whether a product is legally classified as hemp or marijuana. That distinction comes down to chemistry, specifically how...

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THC syrup

From spoonful to system: how THC syrup moves through the body differently

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THC syrup is processed through many of the same pathways as traditional edibles, but its liquid format can change how quickly cannabinoids move through digestion and absorption.  If you've ever wondered why a THC syrup seems to kick in faster than a gummy, or why...

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Cannabis Keif

The outer layer effect: why kief coated pre-rolls burn, hit, and taste differently

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That outer layer changes how the joint burns. Kief is made of trichome-rich material, which means the outside of the pre-roll carries more resin, more surface area, and more combustible material than paper and flower alone. The first few pulls can feel louder, stronger, and...

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