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Grow notes, guides and fresh-drop stories from the Pacific Greens bench, in plain words.
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What Are Pre-Rolls? A Plain and Simple Guide
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Cannabis and Driving in Canada: What You Actually Need to Know
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Storing Cannabis Safely at Home: A Plain Guide
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The cornerstone guides
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Weed Grades Explained: What You’re Paying For
AA, AAA, top-shelf: here's what those weed grades actually mean, what changes between them, and how…Read the guide →
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How Much Is a Quarter Pound of Weed? A Value Guide
A quarter pound is 113 grams. Here's what that amount actually means for you, plus simple…Read the guide →
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How to Make Hash at Home: An Easy Guide
Making hash at home is simpler than most people think. This guide covers three easy methods…Read the guide →How-To & Craft
Practical how-tos
Hash, cannabutter and the hands-on guides, done properly.
How-To & Craft
Simple Ways to Smoke Hash at Home
Hash is easier to smoke than most people think. Here are the straightforward methods that work…Read the guide →
How-To & Craft
Easy Cannabutter: How Much Weed per Stick of Butter
Making cannabutter at home starts with one simple question: how much weed per stick of butter?…Read the guide →Beyond the Flower
CBD and more
Buyer guides for the shelves beyond THC flower.
Beyond the Flower
Affordable CBD Oil in Canada: A Buyer’s Guide
Buying affordable CBD oil in Canada doesn't have to be complicated. Here's what actually matters when…Read the guide →
Beyond the Flower
First-Time Mushrooms: What Beginners Should Know
Thinking about trying mushrooms for the first time? Here's what beginners actually need to know before…Read the guide →More from the Journal
Fresh off the bench
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Flying With Cannabis in Canada: What You Actually Need to Know
Flying with cannabis in Canada is allowed on domestic flights, but there are real rules around…Read the guide →
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Growing Cannabis at Home in Canada: What You Actually Need to Know
Growing cannabis at home in Canada is allowed for adults, but there are real limits on…Read the guide →
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How Cannabis Rules Differ by Province: A Plain Guide
Cannabis is legal across Canada, but the rules on age, possession, where you can smoke, and…Read the guide →Good to know
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