Recreational weed has become one of Colorado’s largest industries. There are even more dispensaries in Colorado than there are Starbucks. Yet, not every county in Colorado allows the retail sale of marijuana. Teller County and El Paso County do not allow recreational weed to be sold in their jurisdiction. And counties are not the only ones who can opt out of selling recreational cannabis; even cities have the ability to regulate the sale of recreational weed in their area. Colorado Springs is one of those cities. Only medical marijuana patients have the ability to purchase weed in Colorado Springs. However, this means Colorado Springs has some phenomenal medical dispensaries.  

Like any other plant, cannabis is not immune to the pesky little critters that feed on and potentially destroy your plants. Therefore, pest control is a major concern for all growers. Gardeners, including cannabis growers, have been forced to contend with the likes of birds, mammals, insects, and even humans when attempting to shield our crops.  

Travelers and vacationers often dream of excursions into Northern California's Napa Valley to experience the 400 wineries in the region and get a taste of the process from grape to alcoholic beverage. But thanks to Kush Tourism, a new bucket-list item is popping up all over the world: witnessing every aspect of the cannabis industry, from seed to sale.  

Marijuana busts are organized police raids on weed growing operations, dispensaries, and users. They come at a huge cost to the lives of many. Have you ever wondered why, beyond the fact marijuana is widely used despite being illegal, the government would view this as an effective tactic? What's more, have you considered what effect this has on the price of marijuana?  

When asked to imagine a cannabis user, chances are that most people picture young adults enjoying recreational marijuana products. However, many people fail to consider the medical side of marijuana use and the benefits that cannabis products can have for everyone, including senior citizens.

The cannabis plant is very complex, to say the least, and it contains several different compounds including the two main ones: Cannabidiol (CBD) and THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol). Nowadays, people don't have to smoke cannabis to reap the benefits because there are other methods available such as consuming cannabis orally, topically, or inhaling through vaporization. Many medical patients and recreational users are fond of topically administered cannabis for several reasons, but especially due to the localized pain relief it provides them with. Find out what CBD topical salve is, how it works to alleviate pain, and where you can find some.  

If you go to a movie premiere in Hollywood or a community college play in Santa Cruz, the scent of marijuana will surely be in the air, despite the fact that recreational cannabis won't be legal in California until January 1, 2018. Most communities in California are embracing recreational pot. More than 80% of Californians voted to legalize recreational cannabis in the last election. But not all cities are jumping on the marijuana bandwagon. Several cities will have restrictions on California recreational cannabis, and some are banning it all together.  

There are tutorials and posts all over the internet that teach people the best or most effective ways to smoke weed. There are articles on how to make bongs, choosing the perfect vaporizer, best dabbing practices, and even cannabis cocktail tutorials. But what we don't often see are guides on how to not smoke weed. 

Now that legal weed is firmly entrenched in many parts of Oregon, more and more people are looking at the industry as a legitimate source of employment. After all, who doesn't want to get paid for helping others find their favorite high? Due to increasing interest in the field of budtending, we're going to give you a short and sweet overview of what it takes to get your marijuana worker's permit in Oregon.  

The Bible is a source of inspiration, comfort, and life advice for millions of people around the world. It covers all of the major topics: how to treat others, how to live a full life, and of course, what not to do. But is there anything about marijuana in the Bible that tells followers whether it is acceptable to grow, dispense, or consume? Well, no. But there are many verses that can be interpreted to encourage or condemn the use of marijuana products. It's my job to put them out there. It's yours to decide which, if any, to believe.