“Happy weed.” That’s the rough translation of the phrase “khush kush,” which also happens to be the name of one of Washington’s highest quality groweries. “Khush” is the Hindi/ Punjabi word for happy. Additionally, it is a slang term used by many to refer to cannabis, of which many strains originated from the namesake Hindu Kush mountain range. Sunny Saini and his parents … [Read more...] about Khush Kush — Where Happy Weed Grows
Earth on Fire
It wasn't too long ago that a gender reveal party ended in over 10,000 acres of wildfire in California. It is perhaps the most perfect analogy for what’s happening around us: heedless human behavior causes earth to go up in flames. The New York Times reports that regions from Australia to the Arctic are ablaze at unprecedented rates — and while the causes vary, it’s become … [Read more...] about Earth on Fire
Sweet Flower: Cali’s Favorite Dispensary
California is arguably the birthplace of modern day cannabis culture. Sweet Flower — Cali’s leading medical and recreational cannabis retailer — embodies that laid back, West Coast state of mind that every canna-user knows and loves. They have four locations in SoCal, with a fifth opening this summer in Culver City. In fact, the company recently announced that they … [Read more...] about Sweet Flower: Cali’s Favorite Dispensary
“The World is Waking Up” Original Equity Group’s Path to Justice
Cannabis has always been a hot commodity, whether under or above ground. Despite its sustained status as a federally illegal Schedule I narcotic, the industry is booming. But, the plant has a sordid past. As more states legalize, it’s important not to forget the hurdles crossed to get here. Social receipt of cannabis has a long history of marginalizing Black and Brown … [Read more...] about “The World is Waking Up” Original Equity Group’s Path to Justice
The Flower Pot: Revealing the Power of Plant Medicine for Women
To those attuned to cannabis culture, it might seem like everyone already knows about the therapeutic wonders of weed. But that’s not really the case. There are still tons of people in the dark. The Flower Pot is sounding the alarm that weed, and all plant medicine for that matter, is not the enemy. Rebecca Kershberg, founder of The Flower Pot, wants to normalize … [Read more...] about The Flower Pot: Revealing the Power of Plant Medicine for Women
