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Spliff vs. joint: What's the difference?

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Joints and spliffs are some of the most common methods of smoking cannabis flower. However, it's important to know that while they may look similar, there is one key ingredient that completely changes the experience they offer: tobacco. Find pre-rolled joints near you What's a...

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Live resin vs. live rosin: What's the difference?

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Although separated by one vowel, there are distinct differences between live rosin and resin. Perhaps the most important thing differentiating them is the extraction process. Whether it's live or regular, resin is created by passing chemical solvents over fresh plant material whereas rosin extraction is...

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Kief vs. hash: What's the difference?

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When discussing cannabis concentrates, you've probably heard the terms kief and hash used, possibly even interchangeably. Although similar, kief and hash are not the same – and it's important to understand the differences between them. Read on to learn more about what differentiates these age-old...

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The history of hash

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Learn about where hash began and how it is consumed today.

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How to Grow a Cannabis Bonsai

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Bonsai is a form of art and gardening that is believed to pave a path toward spiritual enlightenment. The practice of bonsai is also a form of wabi-sabi, an artistic expression that celebrates impermanence, the beauty of imperfection, and acceptance of growth, decay, and death...

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Growing weed indoors: an intermediate guide

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Are you thinking about growing cannabis at home? Nurturing your own plant throughout its life cycle from a baby to a fully developed and flowering lady can be an extremely rewarding process. And while you can build an elaborate cultivation system that will push plants...

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Do edibles go bad?

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It probably comes as no shock that, yes, edibles do expire. They are food products and as such, they will eventually go bad — or at the very least lose optimal freshness over time. So what do you do when you happen upon a long-forgotten...

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How to recover from a weed hangover

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You may associate a hangover with alcohol, but it is possible for marijuana to have similar effects the next day. The difference between an alcohol hangover and a weed hangover lies in the symptoms. While nausea, dehydration, and insomnia are commonly experienced among those with...

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How to choose LED lights for your home grow

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While you might be familiar with traditional “blurple” LED grow lights, the technology has improved quite a lot over recent years. LEDs have gained traction with home gardeners as an energy- and cost-efficient option for growing cannabis, and all kinds of other edible plants, indoors....

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How to choose CFL bulbs for your home grow

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Whether you're a minimalist just looking to grow some cannabis in your window or an enthusiast looking to invest in a more fleshed-out system, chances are you already know how important light is for your plants. (And if you don't, the answer is very!) Aside...

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