A veteran of mainstream media and graduate of California State University, Long Beach's journalism program, Lesley brings her research, reporting, and production expertise to the cannabis space with a commitment to accuracy and transparency in sourcing. Her areas of specialty include cannabis history, non-technical plant science, and product selection.

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What is the Cole Memorandum?

History

Learn why the Cole Memorandum was the first critical step toward addressing the disconnect between federal and state cannabis laws.

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How to light a joint

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Lighting a joint is not as simple as it may seem, especially if you're new to smoking weed. Here you'll learn the correct way to light a joint, along with the safest and healthiest flame sources for your next smoke session. Of course, the proper lighting...

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Who is Brownie Mary?

History

Cannabis culture is steeped in larger-than-life figures who have all played a role in elevating awareness about this remarkable plant. One of these influential individuals is Mary Jane Rathbun, more affectionately known as Brownie Mary.  A medical cannabis activist and edibles pioneer, Brownie Mary first...

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Choosing and using cannabis fertilizers

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Learn why fertilizer is important for cannabis plants and how and when to use it to boost flower production and increase yields.

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How to take low-temp dabs

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If you're looking to experience terpenes and cannabinoids at their purest, concentrates are arguably the best way to consume cannabis. But for those still navigating the world of dabs, the whole process can come off as overly complicated and alarmingly flammable.   Historically, dabbing required torches,...

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How to make joint art

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Joints are the penultimate smoking method, and the style that each roller deploys is as personal as it gets. Naturals to the craft create stunning examples of cones, pinners, bats, and other classic joint shapes, while others are simply functional with little aesthetic appeal. Joints...

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How to make pot cookies

How to make pot cookies

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Humans have been consuming cannabis-infused goodies for centuries. Just look at the long traditions of bhang in India or mahjoun in Morocco. It should come as no surprise, then, that the gradual legalization of weed has led to a spike in creative weed infusions. These...

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What is a rose blunt and how do I roll one

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It was just another September day in 2017 when Twitter legend @Simple_Sasha posted a wildly popular tutorial on rolling a not-so-common blunt made out of rose petals. People immediately began testing their own, and the rose blunt became an iconic part of weed culture practically...

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How to get rid of weed smell

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If you've ever lit up a joint, then you know all about that telltale weed smell. While most of us cannabis connoisseurs embrace it as part of the experience, not everyone in your household or apartment complex may be a fan of those funky, skunky...

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How to make CBD gummies

CBD

If you want to experience the possible therapeutic effects of CBD but don't find the texture of oil very palatable, then you might like to try making gummies. CBD gummies are chewy edibles that can deliver the benefits of CBD in a bite-sized candy. In...

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