Kush Magazine San Diego February 2011 by Randy MALINOFF

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20 The Gaslamp Spotlight

12 | The Health Report: Fitness by J.T. Gold

The first of an ongoing series of articles about the historic Gaslamp District. This month features Betty Page clothing and the vintage/retro inspired styling of the classic 50’s era.

32 Going Green: Carpooling

One way to help the environment is to ride share. Check out sources that can help you go green and contribute to preserving our planet.

40 Bob Marley

This Month in Weed History features the king of reggae who was born in the month of hearts, flowers and chocolates. How apropos that such a internationally loved icon would represent the month of Valentine’s.

42 Growers Grove

When is too much water, nutrients and fertilizer just too much for your precious cannabis plants. Read the advice that our resident grow specialist, Jade Kine gives to insure you grow the heartiest and healthiest plants.

64 Silver Surfer

One of the premiere vaporizer companies run by a true entrepreneur. Read about this truly innovative company and the products it produces. 6

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ith all of the nail biting and hard hitting political maneuvering facing

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patients and the medical marijuana communities throughout the southland, at least it is comforting to know that there are real advocates fighting for our rights here at home and in Washington DC. Both the city and county of San Diego are forging ahead with very restrictive MMJ zoning ordinances that will result in very few locations that will be eligible to dispense medical cannabis to qualified patients. With the new additions recently approved by the planning commission it now seems certain that the city initiative will move to the city council for approval. While local citizens have banded together to promote a citizens ballot initiative

to promulgate rules for safe access for MMJ patients, on the national level measures

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are being taken to overturn restrictive federal tax treatment for medical marijuana

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collectives, and to address the severe consequences of marijuana having zero recognition

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as having medicinal benefits resulting in and continuing to be federally prohibited.

Mickelson, Kyle Ragan, Terin Vu

Here in San Diego thousands of registered voters have already signed the Citizen’s initiative, and over 100 collectives have copies available for additional patients to sign.

BAND TOGETHER OR BE BANNED? Unfortunately, an initiative of this type requires over 60,000 signatures to get on the ballot, and without the help of professional signature gathers who charge around $3.00 per signature, the task is an expensive and exhaustive endeavor. To add insult to injury,

Designers | Avel Culpa, Marvi Khero, Joe Redmond Traffic Managers | Kevin Johnson, Alex Lamitie, Ryan Renkema, Jordan Selan, Rachel Selan Distribution Manager | Alex Lamitie Contributing Writers Chef Herb, Charlotte Cruz, Tyler C. Davidson, Michael Dillon, Jay Evans, Valerie Fernandez, J.T. Gold, John Green, Josh Kaplan, Jade Kine, Wilson Linker, Dillion Zachara Accounting | Dianna Bayhylle Internet Manager Dailybuds.com | Rachel Selan Dailybuds.com Team | JT Kilfoil & Houston

it appears that there is going to be a special election this June in San Diego so voters can decide whether or not to allow Super Walmart’s in town. Since the initiative process requires that all signatures be certified at least 90 days before an election, the task to make the June ballot is even more daunting. We obviously could not recognize all of the entities or efforts taking place, and for those we missed on the cove we truly apologize, but please know that we at Kush and medical cannabis patients everywhere appreciate and support everything you and your members stand for and do for us every day. With that being said, Happy Valentine’s Day to all and may there be peace and love in your world!

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IF YOU’RE ONE OF THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE WHO HAVE RESOLVED TO MAKE 2011 THE YEAR YOU get healthy, then you probably have done this before. The wagon is so easy to fall of, especially when you’re feeling good! So this year, when you’re vowing to take some time off of drinking, or are going to lose those 20 pounds, or are finally going to quit smoking, remember that we don’t get to the point of needing resolve overnight; results are relative to the amount of work we are willing to put in and should be expected to be a marathon not a sprint. Here are some words of wisdom that should help you achieve your goals for 2011.

The best-laid plans are the ones with focus and direction. If your goal is to be healthier, decide what that looks like. Are you going to try to bulk up? Lose weight? Increase stamina? Set a realistic goal for each week and stick to it. If you’re just coming off the couch and have been sedentary, take small steps. You may not be running marathons in 3 months, but you could vow to walk 3 miles a day 3 times a week. This can be achieved simply, quickly and without the burden of a gym membership. Walk your way up to jogging and maybe in 6 months time, try a 5k.

Sadly, this is true and a lot of us are a double-double with cheese. While the occasional trip to our favorite fast food joint is certainly expected, it’s too easy to drive through at lunch. Remember when your mom packed your lunch? She did this because she wanted you to eat well and that wisdom of controlling what you eat should be welcome. Snacking throughout the day helps us to avoid intense hunger pains that often lead us right to the counter demanding the super size option. Snacks like fresh veggies or rice cakes, granola or yogurt keep us full and provide actual nutrients to the fuel the body. After all, that’s what food is—fuel; and you wouldn’t put kerosene in your car, so why would you put fat and salt in your body? Eating several times a day is recommended by nearly every diet expert and the reasons are simple: you need to metabolize and if you go to long without eating, your body goes into starvation mode and the metabolism slows. So eat well, and eat often.

You can’t achieve any level of fitness by lying on the couch or sitting on a barstool, so make a deal with yourself that this is the year to get off your ass. Walking is the only exercise we really need to do if you do it long enough and mix it up with hills or terrain change. You can walk anywhere, for free. Swimming is another great way to boost cardio and increase flexibility. If you hate the gym, find something to play and someone to play with and no, video games do not count. Find a buddy to hit golf balls with, play tennis with, jog with or hit the weights with. If you are both accountable, it makes the chore easier when you have someone to share the load with. Getting back in shape after an absence can be daunting. It’s so easy to fall into patterns of laziness that the turnaround can feel impossible. Do not despair. The body is an amazing machine and all it takes is for you to make up your mind to live better and take better care of your body. After all, it’s the only one we have got and to take good care of it makes you feel better, look better and sets up your chances for long-term health and happiness. Happy 2011 to us all. Live well.

by Charlotte Cruz

The Gaslamp Spotlight

Shedding Light

on Some Known, Or Not-So-Known Treasures hat’s going on down at the Gaslamp tonight? - What’s not going on at the Gaslamp, is the question? With a plethora of amazing bars, restaurants, shops and landmarks all within the 16½ blocks of this historic district, we thought that spotlighting some of the local favorites would give the Lamp a little spark. Not that it needs it, but it can’t hurt, right? So with all that goes on down there, stay tuned here, to keep up on all the cooooool stuff. “The Gaslamp Spotlight” will share a tidbit of history, but more importantly, give a shout to some of the establishments down here that keep the party going all year long. We all know it’s the most hoppin’ part of town, on any given night. But what you might not know is, that in 1867, the land that would later house the Gaslamp, was sold for $265.00. - I think my last pair of sunglasses were more expensive. In this introductory Gaslamp Spotlight, let’s take care of the ladies. You hardcore Betty Page types, with your half-sleeves, and pompadour bangs. If pinups are your style, then you’re probably already familiar with this shop, (and letting the cat out of the bag may clog the aisles with some mainstream types - just for fashion) The Betty Page Boutique located at 430 5th Ave. would love to help style you out, either way. Being the exclusive maker and retailer for Betty Page Clothing is something owner Tatyana dreamt about as a child. With a passion for fashion, and a love for the 50’s era pinup period, Betty Page Clothing and Boutique were born. With a desire to maintain quality of product, while staying true to the fashion of the period, Tatyana keeps things fun and artsy. Her activism and community projects keep her, and her beautiful pin-up girls very busy. With dress names like the Ahoy, Bon Voyage, Jazmin, Purple Rose, and Buckle Up Plaid, you can tell that these are not just off-the-rack specials. These garments are well-made, high fashion pieces that will make you stand out in a crowd. This is really sexy stuff ladies…go see. For more info on Betty Page Clothing, and The Betty Page Boutique, call 619-544-1950, or go to www.BettyPageClothing.com, and I dare you not to get hooked - the style is infectious. This timeless look is going strong, and keeps pushing the risqué limits that Betty herself helped pioneer. Stay tuned for more Gaslamp Spotlights, and don’t be shy to spread a little light on your favorite spots. Let us know which Gaslamp Quarter shop, restaurant or bar you frequent, and why? Email suggestions to Dailybuds@Yahoo.com. We look forward to hearing from you - the San Diego KUSH readers.

by Valerie Fernandez

Strain Review by Michael Dillon

Heavy Hitter OG is a kush well worth its title. It’s hard hitting cannabis that doesn’t disappoint the common, or casual smoker. This strain is really just classic OG kush with a bit of an extra kick, giving it the appropriate ‘Heavy Hitter’ name. It can be hard to trust a name in marijuana, as many strains tend to be boast via title, but HH lives up to the claim in the name. Heavy Hitter has a medium to light green color with a healthy portion of red hairs, and a reasonable amount of trichomes, creating that shine that so many of us connoisseurs know and love. Buds were very dense, making for good grinder material. Smell is sweet, piney, and overall very fresh. The smell is really nice and quite potent, which sort of functions as warning for the strength of the buzz (in case the name wasn’t enough). When I first brought this home, within one minute of opening the bag my roommate asked if I just got some new pot, and he was swiffering the floor in the other room. So yeah, it’s strong in a lot of ways. The taste is that of pure kush; nothing too sweet, sour, fruity, or anything else. It’s just the way you dream of great kush hitting your taste buds.

HH OG is great rainy day weed; perfect for those long afternoons where typical ‘stoner’ activities seem like the only right thing to do. Grab the remote control, order some delicious delivery treats, and suck down that pretty little bowl. A good blanket/snuggie and your favorite sweatshirt are all the company you really need to feel all warm and cuddly the solo way. Really the ideal way to enjoy this kind of buzz because you don’t have to talk to anyone, and it’s ok to get lost in thought for 15 minutes straight without vocalizing a word. Overall, a big thumbs up to Heavy Hitter. It’s economical, enjoyable, and potentially enlightening. Recommended smoking for all the kush lovers out there.

HH has a high that creates a somewhat hazy effect, where it may be hard to communicate, and become easily lost in your own thoughts. For someone who may only smoke occasionally or recreationally, this could put you down for a while. Also it causes giggles, physical soothing, and an overall relaxation that should lighten any previously dark mood. This isn’t a strain you’ll need to smoke a lot of, which is always nice on the lungs, throat, and wallet. Similar to other OG Kush strains, Heavy Hitter OG is a strong indica, with all the wonderfully mellow, soothing qualities that come along with the indica name. The precise origin wasn’t specified, but you can bet your booty that it’s grown somewhere here in our fine state of legalized medical marijuana. Can be a little tricky asking for it, as my merchant seemed to think I was just asking for a ‘heavy hitting’ strain of OG Kush.... turned out they didn’t have the strain anyway. Never a bad idea to call around to several dispensaries in advance to see if they have some in stock, but it should be available.

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Carpooling

carpooling, once limited to school trips in the mornings by neighborhood moms, has become an online enterprise with several companies offering to find riders with similar destinations the chance to hook up and share gas, time, wear and tear on the car, and subsequently the environment. Carpooling is one of those wonderful win-win-win situations where everyone gets the better end of the deal. In cities with Carpool lanes, the value of a fellow passenger is immeasurable. If you have ever sat in traffic and watched the carpoolers’ whiz by, you know how lonely and desperate you can suddenly feel, especially when you’re late for work. Carpooling cuts expenses, saves on polluting emissions and saves time.

Erideshare.com This site is a nifty way to find rides 10 minutes or 10 hours away. The sections are broken up into: daily commutes, cross-country travel, errands (medical, grocery, etc) and a groups option where schools, employers, parents, etc can set up ridesharing communities. Erideshare has been around sine 1999 and is a trusted resource for carpooling. You can even view a map that shows how many people are in your area using the service.

Craigslist Craigslist is where the world meets. You can buy a sofa, get a job, rent an apartment, find a tennis partner and yes, a ride. The rideshare section is located under Community and is a great place to post for free. You can also search the ads that are already posted and find someone who may be looking for the same exact thing you are! And if not, you can always get lost in the Free section and score some fill dirt and a broken Volkswagen.

Ridester.com Ridester is more of an auction –like site where people offering rides post where and when they are leaving, the destination and return (if applicable) and post an asking price for your share of the expenses. The steps are simple and pretty cool. 1. Join Ridester (free) 2. Build a personal profile including your preferences for gender, music, smoking, and age. 3. Enter where you’re leaving from and going to and instantly find drivers going your way. You can filter the trips by asking price and trip date. If there are no matches, you can even save your search and get notified automatically by email (or text message) when new trips are going your way.

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by Cha r lotte Cruz

Carpooling is a great way to meet new people, save on costs and help the env ironment. The sites that are dedicated to ridesharing do a good job of giv ing you the power to choose who you ride w ith and a sense of the experience before you commit. Be safe, be smar t and be green!

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New Foo Fighters’ Album Back + Forth Nearly Nirvana….

Every few years or so, there’s a concert so special, that there is literally a “buzz” in the room. The type of show where concert goers (who are total strangers) are prompted to high-five each other, or even give random hugs, in acts of pure Rock’n’Roll elation. Sometimes it’s a special guest that shows up, or a reunion of band mates. Sometimes it’s just seeing your favorite band in an intimate setting, or having the chance to meet them afterwards…. All of these variables can make for a special show. When this happens at your neighborhood bar, it’s too good to be true. Well, this did happen on 12/21/2010, not on the Sunset Strip, or in Silverlake, but in the San Fernando Valley at a bar named Paladino’s. This Reseda watering hole has become the Foo’s favorite, (given that the guys are proud Valley migrants) and it remains somewhat low-key (at least until now). Having just finished their latest album, titled “Back + Forth,” (confirmed by Dave in their 5th song) the guys figured that an intimate little show was a perfect way to cap the impending DVD that will document the making of this latest venture. In his informal repartee, Dave described how they had just finished the album within hours of the show, and that they had recorded it entirely in his home studio, without all the “pro-tools” that usually would guide the sound of such a major release. How refreshing that they’ve gone back to the “analog” ways of great early rock albums (a la Van Halen), and simply recorded it live as a band. With Butch Vig back in the producers chair, as he was with Nirvana’s Nevermind, and Nirvana’s bassist Krist Novoselic appearing as guest accordion and bass player on the new track “I Should Have Known,” the rumblings of a Nirvana reunion were in the air. When Ex-Germs, Nirvana, and present Foo Fighter Pat Smears joined Dave and Krist for the encore, the first such reunion of three forths of Nirvana since Ku r t ’s untimely passing, was happening right in front of me. Wow - in Reseda of all places….(take that all you Hollywood snobs). They played one song “Marigold,” the non-album b-side of Nirvana’s “Heart-Shaped Box.” With Dave singing and playing drums, Pat on guitar, and Krist thunkin’ away on his bass, I looked over and saw Butch Vig leaning against the wall. He was smiling from ear to ear, as I was. As everyone in the room was. It was the place to be that rainy night, and this show definitely ranked as “special.” Dave mentioned that they would soon be out on the road with these new songs, likely at an arena near you, which is the perfect arena for the greatest “arena-rock” band of our time. Here’s the set list from Paladino’s, and hopefully we’ll see that same encore, (with Krist) on tour this 2011.

Foo Fighters’ Set List Paladino’s 12/21/2010 Times Like These Generator My Hero The Pretender Back + Forth (song from the new album) Learn to Fly White Limo (song from the new album) For All the Cows Dear Rosemary (song from the new album) Skin + Bones Cold Day in the Sun Long Road to Ruin Enough Space These Days (song from the new album) Best of You Everlong Monkey Wrench All My Life

Encore: Marigold (w/ Krist and Pat ) This Is A Call

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It’s hard to find another iconic figure (from any genre) as universally loved, admired, and recognized as the King of Reggae - Bob Marley. Born Nesta Robert Marley February 6th, 1945, in the village if Nine Mile in Saint Ann Parish, Jamaica. His father was a white Jamaican of English descent, and his mother was an AfroJamaican. Although faced with questions about his racial identity, he once reflected: “I don’t have prejudice against meself. My father was a white and my mother was black. Them call me half-caste or whatever. Me don’t dip on nobody’s side. Me don’t dip on the black man’s side nor the white man’s side. Me dip on God’s side, the one who create me and cause me to come from black and white.” This higher level and perspective on his own existence may have been the impetus to his elevation to “icon”, or do I dare say…”God”-like status. To those who are religious, it might seem strange to elevate a mere mortal (in comparison) to GOD, or “a god.” To some it may even seem blasphemous, but to Native American Hopi and Havasupai tribes, Marley is considered to be the fulfillment of an ancient prophecy, while some in Nepal consider him to be an incarnation of the Hindu God Vishnu. Very few mortals reach such a collective status, and rarely from the world of music. Bob Marley transcended music. He wasn’t merely a musician with great songs. His music spoke from the heart, and the world could definitely relate, all the while remaining colorless. His compilation album Legend (1984), released three years after his death, is the best-selling album, going ten times Platinum (Diamond) in the U.S., and selling 20 million copies worldwide. His lyrics, although specific to his life’s story, continue to speak to people of all races, genders and creeds. His pioneering of the Dub and Reggae music we know and love today are paramount, and arguably unmatched. His name, songs, and likeness are such a part of Reggae music, he has become synonymous with the genre as a whole. Besides his musical genius, his humanitarian work was so true and earnest. His intense and often life-threatening work bridging the gap between political parties has been heralded. I’m not sure what Bob thought his job here on earth was, but his music simply became a conduit for positive energy around the world. This by my definition is “God”-like. His energy lives on in some place, every second, of every minute, of every hour, of every day, somewhere on this planet. Does this quantify Omnipotence? Maybe not quite, but his positive vibrations continue to ripple through our airwaves, into our eardrums, and through the rhythms’ of our bodies. If what we know as “GOD” is ever-present, and powerful - emotionally calming and empowering - and touching the lives of the masses (or anyone willing to listen), then I think Bob Marley qualifies.

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Plant Food for Thought Part 2

The Fertil izer Factors of Fine Cannabis

by Jade Kine

Happy New Year from the Grower’s Grove! My New Year’s resolution is to help as many growers as possible grow the finest Cannabis a garden can produce, so let’s get right to it to kick off 2011. As I mentioned in Part 1 of this article, less is more when it comes to fertilizer. Many of the nutrient standards being passed around on the internet today are much too high and are the result of nutrient manufacturers pushing growers to use more and more products on their gardens. Growers also need to be cautious following any fertilizer recommendations that are given in parts per million, or ppm, because the manufacturers of different meters use different math to determine the ppm numbers that they

Drain-to-Waste vs. Recirculating Systems Drain-to-Waste gardens are pretty self explanatory – the plants are watered and the resulting runoff of irrigation water or nutrient solution is allowed to “drain to waste”. Growers that prefer this garden style like the idea that their plants receive fresh nutrient solution on every watering. Recirculating gardens use a central reservoir to irrigate their crop and the runoff water runs back into the same reservoir for use again later. Growers that prefer recirculating systems like the efficiency and cost savings of reusing their nutrient solution. In recirculating systems, the reservoir must be checked daily for pH and EC (nutrient concentration). In drain-to-waste systems, growers can monitor the pH and EC of the garden’s runoff water to better determine how much to fertilize. But before we look at the runoff water, we need to first look at how certain grow mediums accumulate nutrients. The most important factor regarding nutrient build-up is CEC – it’s also one of the least referenced terms in Cannabis horticulture.

WTF is CEC? Cation Exchange Capacity, or CEC, is a crucial factor to consider when fertilizing your garden. Simply put, Cation Exchange Capacity is a fancy way of saying “nutrient holding ability”. Different growing mediums have different CEC values giving them different abilities to “hold” nutrients. Mediums such as coco, peat moss, or soils have high CEC. That means that when nutrients are applied to them, the medium can hold onto a certain amount of those nutrients. Mediums with high CEC can help buffer plants from heavy doses of fertilizers. This is one of the primary reasons that soil or soilless mediums are recommended for less experienced growers – they are typically more forgiving when it comes to fertilizer application. The downside to CEC is that nutrients can accumulate over time in soil or soilless mediums

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reference. Many growers over feed their crops and because Cannabis is such an adaptive plant, it can often cope with significant overfeeding before showing outward signs of toxicity. This can lead to Cannabis product that looks nice, but burns harsh and heavy. Cannabis wants to grow big and strong and if given ample but not excessive nutrients, it will do just that. The question then becomes – how do I find that “ample but not excessive” fertilizer level for my garden? Well, many factors can be involved in finding just the right nutrient concentration for your crop. When growers understand these factors and their effect on the garden, they can make the best decisions when it comes to fertilizer. if nutrient solution is used on every watering. Many times over the year, growers in drain to waste gardens have come to me and described garden symptoms that sound like overfeeding. When I mention the possibility of overfeeding, many of them will say that it can’t be overfeeding because they are only applying light doses of fertilizers. But if they are applying the same light dose over and over again without occasionally giving plain water to their plants, the nutrients will eventually accumulate to toxic levels. (Mediums like rockwool, perlite, vermiculite and other inert materials have very low CEC if any. The plants are forced to drink the nutrient solution “as-is” without any buffer from the medium. This gives hydroponic growers more control, but also is more sensitive to swings in pH or EC). The easiest way for growers to avoid nutrient accumulation in mediums with a high CEC is to monitor the nutrient concentration in the garden’s runoff water.

Monitoring Runoff in Drain to Waste Systems Each time a medium with high CEC is watered, it accumulates a small amount of nutrients. For instance, let’s suppose that a grower is feeding 1000 ppm to their garden every 3 days. If you check the ppm level of the runoff each time, you’ll notice that the ppm value will go up each time – maybe 1050 on the second watering, then 1150 on the next, over 1200 on the next. When the runoff nutrient level is 20% higher than the desired set point, growers can give the garden a watering of plain water. Alternatively, they can just reduce the amount of their base nutrient – such as feeding with a half strength solution – in order to compensate for accumulation while still maintaining a very consistent fertilizing level. If a grower is keeping close tabs on the EC level of the garden’s runoff, they can see accumulation before it actually becomes overfeeding.

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Monitoring a Recirculating System

In a recirculating system, nutrient levels in the root zone should match the value in the reservoir and therefore shouldn’t require checking the runoff. However, as the water level of the nutrient solution goes down, the EC value rises. Topping off with plain water or mild nutrient solution easily dilutes the solution to it’s original set point. The factor that needs the most attention in a recirculating system is pH.

little p, Big H

The “p” in pH is often defined differently – “potential” to some, “percentage of ” to others or sometimes “power of ” depending on the reference. The H always stands for hydrogen. In practical terms, pH is the 1 – 14 scale that measures acid vs. alkaline. 7 is neutral. Cannabis prefers slightly acidic soil for optimum nutrient availability. I usually recommend aiming for a pH of roughly 6.0. Hydroponic growers using rockwool may want a slightly more acidic solution (5.7 – 5.9) to counteract the alkalinity of the rockwool. Soil growers can have excellent results anywhere between 6 and 6.5. The most important thing is simply to check your pH often. Many nutrient manufacturers are using larger amounts of pH buffers in their formulations in an attempt to sell growers on the idea that they won’t have to check their pH at all. While the addition of extra buffers does help control pH to some degree, it is not a substitute for checking the pH regularly. Many factors can affect pH and growers who do not keep an eye on it are often surprised at how a previously stable nutrient solution can drift to an inappropriate pH value. Just as I mentioned with fertilizer concentration, growers should also test the pH of their garden’s runoff water to make sure it is within the parameter. If the pH is too low or too high, growers can water with a more acidic or basic solution to compensate. pH meters are an easy way to keep an eye on pH, but growers need to calibrate them often in order to ensure their accuracy. Personally, I still use pH reagent drops to measure pH. A few drops in a sample of solution will turn the water a certain color and the color chart on the bottle displays the corresponding pH value. They’re extremely cheap (8-10 bucks at any hydro store), easy to use, never need to be calibrated and do not rely on any mechanical parts that can fail. Some say that the interpretation of color can be subjective and lead to variations of a few tenths of a point, but small variances won’t matter. The only time I wouldn’t recommend the reagent tester is if the grower had any degree of colorblindness (obviously). Then you’d definitely want a digital meter. Growers simply need to stay within the basic range of nutrient availability. The attached pH chart shows the basic concept of nutrient availability according to pH. Somewhere around 6.o, all the nutrients have a wide band of availability. At significantly higher or lower pH values, certain nutrients become less available. Now that we can see the basic idea, I feel it’s important to note that growers shouldn’t take these charts as perfect gospel. This particular pH chart is the most commonly represented pH chart in horticultural literature. It is also one of the oldest and was based on an outdoor soil (I’ve never found a reference to which kind of soil). In recent years, other pH charts have come out and show a similar, but slightly different relationship between nutrients and pH. One in particular is for “hydroponics” but none of the sources

ever indicate what type of hydroponic system or what medium was used to develop the chart. Honestly, I think that every medium – soil, rockwool, clay pebbles, etc. - would have their own pH chart. Based on many years of practical experience, I’d say they would all be slightly different yet similar enough to show that somewhere near 6 is a wide availability of all essential nutrients. Don’t get too lost in the charts, just keep your pH somewhere near 6 (within a few tenths) and check that it is within parameter as regularly as you can. If the pH swings out of line for any reason, the garden will start to suffer and show nutrient imbalances.

Outdoor Fertilization When it comes to outdoor fertilizers, organic products yield the best results for many reasons. Synthetic fertilizers for outdoor growing frequently use large amounts of urea and/or ammonia. These are forms of nitrogen that don’t break down quickly and can injure populations of beneficial soil microbes. Because of their extremely slow release, they can frequently stay in the soil too late in flowering. Too much nitrogen too late in flowering can have many ill effects for your garden. Even small amounts of ammonia based nitrogen late in flowering can lead to a poor, grassy tasting product. Larger amounts can cause malformed flowers or lack of flower set on the plants. Faster release organic fertilizers such as high-nitrogen bat guano has a relatively high amount of nitrate nitrogen and breaks down quickly in the environment. It also aids in the growth of soil microbes, which in turn help to break it down faster.

The Importance of Beneficial Microbes

Speaking of microbes, the role of beneficial microorganisms is crucial for the health of Cannabis crops in many ways but especially with nutrient absorption. Mycorrhizae fungi, for example, help plants absorb nutrients more effectively by colonizing on the roots, thereby expanding their root mass. The fungi break down nutrients, especially phosphorous, and deliver them to the plant roots. Some species of mycorrhizae even grow into the plant roots like IV’s and deliver the nutrients directly into the plant’s vascular system. Many nutrient companies make products that blend

various soil microbes together into all-in-one inoculants. Products like Subculture, ZHO and Great White are readily available in most hydroponic stores. Recently, I’ve heard very positive reports from several growers regarding a new mycorrhizae product called White Widow from Humboldt Nutrients. In addition to these inoculants, I like to use compost starter bacteria when amending outdoor soils or using organic fertilizers. These beneficial bacteria break down nutrients into their most soluble forms and are typically much cheaper than other inoculants. An old favorite of mine is a product called Compostar available from Peaceful Valley Farm Supply. Their website is www.groworganic. com. They’re actually one of my favorite suppliers and carry a ton of organic fertilizers, pest controls, inoculants and composting/compost tea products at much cheaper prices than many hydro stores. Their shipping is fast and cheap and their catalog is a must for organic and outdoor growers. It even includes a chart that lists the relative availability of different organic fertilizers so growers know which ones have a faster or slower release.

Rinsing Agents: Friend or Foe? The use of rinsing agents on Cannabis crops has increased dramatically in recent years but few growers understand what the products are or how they work. Many nutrient companies recommend using these products in the final week of flowering to help rinse accumulated nutrients out of the medium. In most cases, however, these products are unnecessary and can lead to a harsh finished product on their own. As I talked about in part 1 of this article last month, less is more when it comes to fertilizer. Growers shouldn’t really need applications of rinsing agents if the fertilizer level is kept at ample but not excessive levels through the flowering period. Rinsing agents are simply fertilizer chelators that haven’t been bonded to fertilizers. Chelators are chemical agents that are frequently added to fertilizer reagents in order to make them more mobile in solution and more available to plants. For instance, it is common to see a series of letters following the minerals in a conventional fertilizer. For example, Iron EDTA is Iron bonded to the chelator EDTA. In the case of rinsing agents, the products simply use chelators like EDTA but don’t bond them to any fertilizers. So when the chelators are applied to mediums that have an accumulation of fertilizer, they act

kind of like a solvent – to loosen up fertilizers and make them more soluble again. In theory, this can help growers rinse more effectively. However, many growers simply add the rinsing agent to their reservoir in the final week without doing any water rinses afterward. This can cause the chelators to re-mobilize the accumulated nutrients and allow the plant to drink them at a time when growers want to get built up nutrients out of the root zone, not into the plants. Often, this situation can lead to a product that is as harsh as non-rinsed crops. If a grower is determined to use rinsing agents, it is best to add them to your reservoir at the beginning of the rinsing period, cycle the system for half an hour or so and then dump that solution. Refill the reservoir with plain water and resume your regular watering schedule. I would even turn off the lights in my garden during the chelator rinse to prevent the plants from drinking the chelated solution. The bottom line is that you want your plants to drink plain water in that final week, not old fertilizer build-up and unbonded chelators. As far as I’m concerned, water is still the best rinsing agent and should easily reduce fertilizer in the root zone with a few good flushes. Rinsing agents are really just one more overpriced and unnecessary product that nutrient companies have invented to sell more product. Despite the widespread notion that these are essential products, they’re probably far more expensive than simply cycling a few reservoirs of plain water through the plants until the runoff solution is as low as you can get it. Aim for having just a few hundred ppm of fertilizer in your medium or reservoir and your Cannabis should be well rinsed enough to burn cleanly. And again, (I know I’ve said this already) just don’t overfeed in the first place. The idea that you should feed, feed, feed, more, more, more and then a magic bottle will reverse all of that in the final week is simply not true. When it comes to rinsing agents, growers will save money and improve their crop quality with just some good old fashioned water.

Healthy Standards and Starting Points Unrooted clones should be given a light nutrient solution of 0.2 – 0.3 EC (a few hundred parts per million roughly). Rooted clones in an early vegetative state can take a little more (0.5 – 0.7) and can be built up to 1.0 – 1.2 as they become more established. In flowering, plants can start around 1.2 – 1.5 and peak around 2.0 (1000 ppm or 14oo ppm depending on what meter you’re using). Sativas like drinking lots of water with a relatively dilute concentration of nutrients. Indicas can tolerate higher concentrations, some of them up to 2.5, although not all of them prefer concentrations that high. Remember, tolerance is not preference. Just because they can take it doesn’t mean they like it or are growing better because of it. Organic nutrients frequently don’t read as accurately on EC meters so lower amounts should be used until the grower is familiar with the nutrients and the plant’s reaction to them. I know these are relatively loose guidelines, but how much to feed a garden depends on many factors including genetics, environment, medium, nutrient type and more. Growers in the increasingly competitive market of medical Cannabis production should be more concerned of overfed crops that won’t pass a dispensary’s quality controls than of lack of yield from underfeeding (which almost never happens). Start light, increase cautiously, monitor your EC and pH regularly and remember that less is often more. (Growers Grove writer Jade Kine is a former greenhouse manager for the medical Cannabis industry with over a million plants worth of experience. He is also the founder of CannAcademy, a trade school dedicated to horticultural training for growers. Got a grow question for Jade? Drop him a line at JadeKine@gmail.com Complete bio at JadeKine.com)

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by Jay Evans Yo, Buddy? Do you have a Dime bag? - No, not that kind of dime bag, a Dime Bag?!? - Yes, the $10 kind, but not that kind of dime bag, it’s another type of $10 Dime Bag…. This Dime Bag will hold your piece, and has special pockets for your dime bag. - Yes, it’s a Dime Bag that can hold a dime bag….Look man, this could go on forever…. There is a new type of bag company… ok? They are called Dime Bag - are you still with me? -Good, ok this company called Dime Bag makes pouches and purses to hold all your sick glass pieces, when you want to take a hike, or tailgate, or whenever you just feel the need to roll with your piece. These bags are made from Hemp and Hempster, (a Hemp/Polyester blend) which makes the normally course and loose hemp cloth more durable, and colorful. With three different fabrics: 100% Hemp and Hempster for the handstitched exterior, and 100% organic Cotton for the interior, these bags are really cool. - Ya man, they’re Eco Friendly too… all while being super stylish and functional. There is even a “lifestyle series” which includes all types of everyday bags, like Computer bags, Duffle bags, Tote bags, and Backpacks. These bags all have spill and smell proof pockets, (which is great for public sessions) and stash pockets for that dime bag of yours. - Ya, I think you do need a Dime Bag, and they start around $10... Dude, put down your dime bag and go to your computer… Ok, now search for www.DimeBagsStorage.com. Ok, you see it? Good… Now get yourself a real Dime Bag.

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set in and this season Southern California has been storm central, which makes for very promising surf conditions. If you are one of those people who surfs to live, doesn’t care

San Onofre is where old guys truly rule. There really is

what the air or water temperature is, then you

no better day than taking out a bunch of long boards, a

are A. crazy and B. dedicated. This surf chick

portable barbeque and some good buddies and spend-

doesn’t like the cold but since winter is when

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here roll slowly and it is truly long board paradise. You

slap on your full suits and hit the winter waves.

can always find someone to ride with if you go solo because the atmosphere is friendly, fun and supportive. More VW busses than you can shake a stick at! Summer surf tends to be better than winter but check reports for surprise southern swells.

Zuma Beach is one of the jewels of Southern California beaches. Think Matthew McConaughey with his shirt off posing for the paparazzi. Even Gavin Rossdale and Gwen Stefani named their child Zuma after this inspirational surf spot. The long stretch of sand and excellent surf make Malibu’s famed beach a must-stop on any surfing adventure. Waves generally are typical So Cal fun jumpers ranging from 2-4 feet but in the winter the southwest swells can produce some sick barrels and get as tall as 7-8 feet.

Some of the best beach breaks in San Diego County. The hike down is exhausting so this is not a spot for the weekend warrior or the lazy. Black’s takes stamina. Some people argue that Black’s is the best beach break in all of Southern California and locals insist on it. Winter is the best season for surfing Black’s with gorgeous N and NW swells that produce waves anywhere from 2 to a whopping 12 feet. Chaka, brah.

You can’t think about surfing without a proper mention of Huntington Beach, nicknamed Surf City USA. The famed beach town has produced some of the world’s best surfers and is home to 50+ surf contests including the U.S Open of Surfing in July. Huntington is a training and play ground for amateurs and professionals alike. If you are new to the sport, you will quickly learn that the regulars and locals have their spots and sometimes it’s wise to stay clear. This is serious surfing here and your 9’6” might not be welcome in certain areas. Enjoy winter waves at Cali’s most famous surf spot. Expect winter swells form 2-5 ft.

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Are CBD rich strains automatically lower in THC? -Mickey Martin, via Facebook This is a great question. Since Cannabidiol (CBD) is a relatively nonpsychoactive cannabinoid many patients are looking for it. They are strictly seeking medicinal benefits of cannabis but prefer to stray from the psychoactive effects of Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). Typically a strain with at least 2% CBD is considered a high CBD strain. The majority of CBD rich strains tested by Steep Hill Lab exhibit proportionally lower levels of THC. A small number of stains have shown nearly equal levels of THC and CBD. An early CBD strain calledAnnihilator tested 5% THC and 5% CBD. We have yet to come across a stain that is THC dominant while also being CBD rich, for instance 14% THC and 8% CBD. The most readily available CBD strain, Harlequin expresses a cannabinoid profile of 3-4 % THC and 8-12% CBD when grown indoors. This seems to be the norm within the world of CBD rich cannabis.

What is the best method for growing plants with the highest THC? Manipulation of the flower cycle tips? Using MH and HPS together to flower with? -Frank Innocenti, via Facebook Typically THC is a barometer for overall cannabis health. When your plants are happy and healthy they are going to produce more cannabinoids as well as terpenes and flavonoids. Proper feeding schedules, a healthy root system and optimum temperature levels will guarantee higher cannabinoid

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levels. When discussing which indoor lights produce the highest levels of THC there is much research to be done. We have seen growers supplement their High Pressure Sodium bulbs (the industry standard for the flowering cycle) with Ultra Violets or LED/ plasma lighting but the jury is still out on this. These techniques demand more research but will undoubtedly be used in the next generation of advanced home and commercial medical cannabis gardens.

I am interested in opening a dispensary and feel that lab testing the medical cannabis I will provide is essential however the cost and testing time is hard to fit into my business plan. Do you have some advice for me to implement quality control? -Carolyn Jackson, via steephilllab.com/contact/ Dispensaries are no longer bound to being the axis for lab testing. With Steep Hill Lab SafeCannabis certification and standardized tamper evident packaging, growers are successfully delivering fully screened products to dispensaries. The response of both parties has been excellent. The dispensary buyers are pleased that their job is being made easier by knowing the quality of medicine at the time of purchase and the growers are happy to prove that they are providing contaminant free, dose-able medical cannabis. This change in protocol actually brings the cannabis industry closer to the mainstream. The cost burden of quality control falls on the producer instead of the dispensary. Comparably, grocery stores do not screen the produce they buy and drug stores do not analyze the potency of their medications. Properly dosed, safety screened medication is the norm in the mainstream health care community, now it can be in our sector as well. Carolyn, in terms of your specific situation, when your dispensary opens you should consider doing in-house quality control via a third party lab, like Steep Hill while encouraging your growers/vendors to SafeCannabis certify their product. Some dispensaries have gone as far as to require it. -Questions answered by Steep Hill Lab team member,Wilson Linker aka DJ Wiiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d, host of Cannabis Cuts on www.piratecatradio.com

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Cloning Your Way Here we are, staring down the barrel of another winter in Colorado, wondering- at least for some of us- how we’re gonna pass the time until the slopes and half-pipes open, and for others, how we’re going to avoid the annual case of cabin fever! I have the perfect solution- create your very own ‘clone army’ in your indoor growing space! Think of it- your favorite strains, multiplied by the dozens or hundreds, all marching to the beat of YOUR drum! If that doesn’t get you excited, you can always grab the snow shovel… All righty, then- the first thing to do when you set out to take cuttings of your favorite plants is to set up a proper ‘clone zone’. This is an area in your house where the temperature stays between 72 and 78 degrees and doesn’t change much, especially when the furnace kicks on. Remember that the lights you use will generate some heat, so factor in your fluorescent or CFL lighting- do a test setup- and use a good quality thermometer to check your temps. By the way, HID lighting isn’t recommended, as cuttings just don’t need and can’t handle that kind of light intensity. Unless you’re growing in a relatively unheated area, you shouldn’t need a warming met, so use one only as a last resort. Next, get yourself a tray with a humidity dome- stop by the lawn and garden department or any greenhouse or hydro store and they’ll be plentiful. I tend to stay away from the types that need fresh refills or new inserts for every new crop, since it runs into money and isn’t necessary if you do your homework on the soil. Speaking of… I use basic indoor potting soil and I add a little bit of rooting accelerator (NOT cloning solution, I’ll explain that application in a sec-), possibly a light application of natural pesticide drench, such as a neem oil based product to keep down fungus gnat larvae and spidermites, and some sort of beneficial microbe/micorrhizae inoculant powder, plus plant enzymes and vitamins. Keep the solutions used on the weak side of the manufacturer’s recommendationsand for the love of Gaea, do NOT use any fertilizer at this point! Keep in mind that these will be very tender, vulnerable cuttings and that they can’t handle much in the way of nutrients until after they’ve developed roots. Now, onto the setup- wet your soil until it drips a few drops when you clench it

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tightly in your fist. Then, gently place it into the cups of your tray, being careful not to pack it in place. Use a skinny pointy tool, like a chopstick, to poke a hole all the way down the middle of each cup for the stem of your new plant. Now, you’re ready to actually take the cuttings. I choose strong, healthy shoots from near the top of my plants, since the ones on the bottom are shaded, usually pale and spindly and often have mildew on them. You want them to be just tall enough to reach the bottom of the hole you made in the cup and still stick up 3 or 4 inches. Take your cuttings using a sharp blade like an exacto-knife, place them in a cup of cool water to soak for a minute or two, then trim off any leaves or side shoots that would be covered by the soil. Then, using the blade, gently scrape the bottom inch or so of the stem to expose the tissue just under the outer covering of the stem. This gives your rooting solution something to absorb into. I use a gel type rooting hormone since the gel sticks to the stem of the cutting better than powder or liquid. Carefully place the stem all the way down the hole into your soil, and tamp the soil in place around the stem with your finger. Gently now, since this is when your plants are at their very most fragile! Keep all your cuttings well misted, and for the next week or so keep the humidity dome in place as well, because without roots the cuttings won’t be able to draw any moisture up the stem to keep from wilting. After a week or so, gradually open your dome for an hour at a time until the plants are able to stand on their own. This will be easier- and your temps will be more stable- if you keep the humidity in your growing and cloning area above 50%. Yes, like any worthwhile skill it takes a little practice, but with attention to detail and some patience there is no reason why you should need a multi-zillion dollar super turbo monster cloning machine to achieve excellent results- and remember, clones are an exact copy of the original plant’s genetics so once they’ve hardened off, you’re dealing with a known quantity in terms of growth characteristics and horticultural preferences. So this winter, march down into your grow room and take command! Your clone army awaits! indoorcultivationconsulting@gmail.com

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SSV In a twist of irony Steve’s story represents the quintessential tale of the American entrepreneur. As Silver Surfer Vaporizers continues to gain international presence in the world of smoking accessories and beyond, each failure and success of the company ultimately rests with Steve. So far the successes have outweighed the failures, and regardless, Steve has a unique ability to take what might be considered debilitating failure and turn it into great success. It is not surprising over the last few years Silver Surfer has sold thousands of products across the globe and developed a brand recognized for making some of the finest vaporizer products available. Silver Surfer Vaporizers is the result of a combination of Steve Kelnhofer’s hard work and determination to prove himself the best at what he does, his wits as a business man to know what people want and how to give it to them, and his misfortunes (or fortunes depending how you look at it) due to the legal status of a certain plant. Steve started out his career completing a five year apprenticeship program and working as a union electrician. However, in 2002 he was charged with cultivation of cannabis and was laid off for violating company policy. Out of work and unable to practice his trade, Steve viewed this as an opportunity to begin his own business. He considered starting a clothing line but realized he did not have the necessary start-up capital requirements, so instead he teamed up with a friend who worked at

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an adult toys distribution center, started a company called 7th Floor, bought a book on HTML, and spent three months learning how to code and building a website selling sex toys online. For a few months things were good for Steve and his website. He figured that people like sex and if they were inclined to purchase accessories to make it better they would go to Google, and through whatever inquiry submitted geared towards the indulgence of their fantasies, if his site was among the top rankings for search returns his business would be successful. His site sat near the top and attracted a good deal of traffic until Google changed their algorithm, dropping Steve’s site from relevance to the throngs of online sex toy buyers. What seemed like another failure provided Steve with inspiration to consider a new venture, leading to what would become the Silver Surfer. Steve had been using his friend’s vaporizer for over a year and loved it compared to the traditional smoking experience, however he noticed issues with the poor design of this vaporizer and became disappointed because it was continuously breaking and needed to go into the shop for repair. Steve decided to use his experience as an electrician to build his own vaporizer. Steve researched the parts he needed for the heater and the tube, and built his first vaporizer from home with his old tools by hand. The basic functioning model was complete except for the glass. Steve searched his town for someone to help make the parts he needed,

but with no luck turned to the internet where he bought a book on glass blowing. He picked up the proper supplies, set up a small glass blowing studio, and spent a couple months learning how to make the pieces needed to fit his vaporizer. Finally, Steve had the first Silver Surfer model up a running. Steve soon turned his house into a Silver Surfer production center, making six more models of the same version as the first vaporizer for his friends, and using his personal experience of making each product and criticism from his friends to continue to refine the Surfer. After this Steve saw the potential of the distinct vaporizer model he created and began to consider how to bring the product to the greater market and expand his 7th Floor company. Steve went at it for over a year and a half building and selling vaporizers from his house, hiring employees to handle production and assembly, outsourcing part orders to production factories in China and other countries to reduce costs, selling products independently through Ebay, and developing the Silver Surfer brand from the ground up. Demand soon overwhelmed the space available and Steve moved into his own head shop creating a retail outlet for the Surfer and other products. Today Silver Surfer has grown into a major presence in smoking culture focused on delivering unique variations of smoking and vaporizing devices and accessories and selling their products online through a few partnering e-commerce retailers as well as in smoke shops around the world including the USA, Canada, Australia, and countries in Europe and Asia. The Silver Surfer is still the mainstay of the company, featuring top quality in functionality and design in addition to unlimited options for customization of glass knobs, wands, covers, mouthpieces, and logos. The piece is extremely durable, easy to use and maintain, and delivers an excellent vaporizing experience that is healthier than smoking while still producing the desired effect, tasting great, incorporating oil diffusion to enhance the scent, and conserving product in the process. Beyond the Surfer, the company has the Da Buddha vaporizer which is a cheaper alternative to the Silver Surfer appealing to

a greater quantity of users still placing importance on function and design, but featuring less options for art and customization. Recently, the Life Saber vaporizer has been introduced as a portable vaporizing option again placing the same importance on durability, function, and design as the rest of the line. The company also sells a wide variety of other accessories from glass to grinders, not to mention their own line of SSV clothing. Steve plans to further expand the Silver Surfer and his other products by overcoming key challenges such as meeting demand for products, continuing to make business operations more efficient, and meeting the funding required for growth by staying true to his original design principals while developing new products and building the Surfer brand through sponsorships of artists and musicians who can help spread the word. If you would like to share some of Steveâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s success it is highly recommended you check out the Silver Surfer and the other product offerings from his 7th Floor.

Being that it’s February, the month known for St. Valentine’s Day, we figured we’d add another staple to your calendar - San Diego’s Museum Month. And what better way to impress your Valentine (or bump into a future one), than at a museum? Ok, so they don’t serve alcohol, or have a smoking patio, but a serene, calm walk through a museum, some good company - paired up with an afternoon café can certainly make for a chill experience. Since 1989, the San Diego Museum Council has encouraged visitors from all over, to come experience the region’s vast array of museums (and cafés). In 2010, nearly 24,000 visitors took advantage of the Museum Month Passes, which allow those (and up to four guest per visit) to explore the 40+ different museums, cultural attractions, and historical sites at half the price. All you have to do is go to any area Macy’s to pick up your pass - and it’s free. Wow, what a great value in these tough economic times. Here is a comprehensive list of participating museums to choose from:

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Adobe Chapel Museum Barona Cultural Center & Museum Birch Aquarium at Scripps Bonita Museum & Cultural Center California Center for the Arts, Museum (Feb 13th - 28th) Coronado Museum of History & Art Flying Leatherneck Aviation Museum Heritage of the Americas Museum La Jolla Historical Society Lux Art Institute Maritime Museum of San Diego Marston House MCRD Command Museum Mingei International Museum Mingei International Museum of North County Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - Downtown Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego - La Jolla (Feb 21st-28th) Museum of Making Music Museum of Photographic Arts Oceanside Museum of Art Old Town San Diego Historic Park Quail Botanical Gardens Reuben H. Fleet Science Center San Diego Air & Space Museum San Diego Archaeological Center San Diego Automotive Museum San Diego Hall of Champions Sports Museum San Diego Historical Society Museum & Research Archive San Diego Model Railroad Museum San Diego Museum of Art San Diego Museum of Man San Diego Natural History Museum Tijuana Estuary Visitors Center USS Midway Museum Veteran’s Museum & Memorial Center Water Conservation Garden Whaley House Woman’s History Museum & Education Center

So there you have it San Diego - Museum Month! Now you have no excuse this Valentine’s Day. Make a date of it! You’d be surprised what you’ll find at the museum. You may end up with some culture, and a kiss?

Warm Sounds of

Winter The Pass w/ Marvelous Toy, The New Assembly 2.6.11 @ Soda Bar

The Pass is a ridiculously good band, and more people need to know that. Some people do, some don’t. The 4-piece electropop group from Louisville released their debut album, Burst, on Sonablast! Records a few months back, and savvy music lovers are starting to notice. Their sound? Somewhere between Phoenix, MGMT, and Passion Pit... sort of a psychedelic, indie synth-pop sound, citing influences coming from “the 80s with some 70s and 90s + great beats”. The album is great, and it’s awesome that these boys are hitting the road and putting on a full live show. The Pass could be huge in a pretty short time, and this is a superb opportunity to catch them while their still indie fresh. The other bands joining them this night are also very nice, making for an all around wonderful Sunday night at Soda Bar. thepassband.bandcamp.com; marveloustoy.net; thenewassembly.com

The Decemberists w/ Mountain Man 2.13.10 @ House of Blues

On January 18th of this year, The Decemberists released their 6th studio album, The King Is Dead. Some of the songs are said to be influenced by REM, and REM’s guitarist Peter Buck actually appears on three of the tracks. Touring in support of that album, the Portland indie/folk rock band comes through sunny San Diego for a show at the lovely House of Blues with Mountain Man, a band with a self described sound of “night noise”. Mountain Man met at Bennington College in Vermont, and their folk sound should compliment that of The Decemberists quite well. Should be a really good show at HOB on Valentines Day, eve. Talk about a great concert for a date! decemberists.com; mountainman.bandcamp.com

Sugar & Gold (w/ some of Montreal members), Jamuel Saxon, Yip Deceiver 2.13.11 @ Soda Bar

This is going to be a fun one, and I say that for a few reasons. First, the danceable, upbeat indie band Sugar & Gold, hailing from California and members of Oakland’s Antenna Farm Records, will be joined by some members of the amazing live act, of Montreal. That alone should have you excited, but San Diego’s Jamuel Saxon and Georgian boys Yip Deceiver will also be playing live sets at Soda Bar. The “Pre-Madonna” duo of Jamuel Saxon knows how to make radical noises come out of the speakers, and you’ll probably be dancing for the majority of the night. Finally, with all of the sweat and hormones in the air, on the eve of Valentine’s Day, there will be sex & love everywhere. See you there! sugarandgold.com; jamuelsaxon.tumblr.com; yipdeceiver.bandcamp.com

B.B. King

2.16.11 @ Balboa Theatre At the ripe age 85, B.B. King has worn the crown as King of Blues for really long time. Even at that climbing age, B.B. continues to tour the globe relentlessly, despite saying ‘farewell’ numerous times since the mid-2000’s. It’s almost hard to believe that we still have the opportunity to see this living legend playing the blues live! He may not be playing live shows for too much longer, and here is your opportunity to see him in a great setting at Balboa Theatre in San Diego. bbking.com

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2.17.11 @ House of Blues Murs, or “Making Underground Raw Shit”, has been hustlin’ on the underground scene since 1993 as a member of the Living Legends, 3 Melancholy Gypsys, 9th Wonder, Felt, and as a solo artist. Most recently, he has been hard at work on albums with Slug (Felt 3: A Tribute To Rosie Perez), 9th Wonder (Fornever - released April 2010), and Terrace Martin (The Melrose). His flow is unstoppable and delivery impeccable. Don’t miss out on this special show from a true hip hop legend. mursworld.com

Linkin Park

2.20.11 @ Viejas Arena @ SDSU Were Linkin Park ever ‘cool’?. Was it ever cool to like Linkin Park? These questions are hard to pin down, but when I was in High School I sure seemed to think so. Their 2000 album, Hybrid Theory, was sort of a game changer at the time, taking the already popular rap-rock idea (KoRn, Limp Bizkit, etc) in a more electronic musical direction. Whatever your opinion of the band and the music they make, it’s undeniable that their live concert is one of the best touring rock shows alive right now. Their “A Thousand Suns Tour” (supporting their 2010 album: A Thousand Suns) comes rolling in to San Diego on this Sunday evening in February. A high energy rock concert, if you’re into that sorta thing. linkinpark.com

Awol One w/ Friends 2.26.11 @ Soda Bar Awol One is one member of the LA based underground hip-hop collective Shape Shifters, whom he has released seven albums with, dating back to 1998. Aside from that, he’s well known for his individual work and can often be found collaborating with all sorts of artists - from Daddy Kev to Factor and all of the Shape Shifters. If you’re unfamiliar, please please please check out his track “Rhythm” - easily one of my favorite indie hip hop songs in my lifetime. I think I once listened to that song somewhere around 50 times on a trip to Vegas... kept my game on the whole time. It’s undetermined which of his friends will be joining him on this late February night, but I kinda doubt you’ll be disappointed. facebook.com/awolone

Dilated Peoples

2.26.11 @ 4th & B Here’s another indie, underground hip-hop show in our part of the world. This time it’s with Dilated Peoples, a group that’s been at it for a long time. Tough to say, but this just may be the best show on our list. LA based members Rakaa Iriscience, Evidence, DJ Babu come together for a live performance that is not to be missed. They haven’t released anything new since 2007, so keep your ears open for something soon. Come to 4th & B this night with your eyes properly dilated. dilatedpeoples.com

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Thai Chicken Wraps Ingredients -1/4 cup sugar -1/4 cup creamy THC peanut butter -3 tablespoons soy sauce -3 tablespoons water -2 tablespoons THC vegetable oil -1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic -6, 8- to 10-inch green, red, and/or plain flour tortillas -1/2 teaspoon garlic salt -1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon pepper -12 ounces skinless, boneless chicken breast strips for stir-frying -1 tablespoon THC vegetable oil -4 cups packaged shredded broccoli (broccoli slaw mix) -1 medium red onion, cut into thin wedges -1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger DIRECTIONS For peanut sauce, in a small saucepan combine sugar, peanut butter, soy sauce, water, the 2 tablespoons THC oil, and the garlic. Heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring frequently. Set aside. Wrap tortillas in foil. Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 10 minutes or until heated and softened. Meanwhile, in a medium mixing bowl combine garlic salt and pepper. Add chicken, tossing to coat evenly. In a large skillet heat the 1 THC oil. Cook and stir seasoned chicken in hot oil over medium-high heat for 2 to 3 minutes or until cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet; keep warm. Add broccoli, onion, and ginger to skillet. Cook and stir for 2 to 3 minutes or until vegetables are crisp-tender. Remove from heat. To assemble, spread each tortilla with about 1 tablespoon of the peanut sauce. Top with chicken strips and vegetable mixture. Roll up each tortilla, securing with a wooden toothpick. Serve immediately with remaining sauce. Makes 6 servings.

StRawberry and Goat Cheese Bruschetta Ingredients -1 8-oz. baguette -2 Tbsp. THC olive oil -1 4-oz. log goat cheese (chevre) -1-1/2 cups sliced strawberries -1/2 cup arugula -THC Olive oil -Sea salt or coarse salt -Freshly ground black pepper -Snipped fresh herbs PREPARATION Position rack in top third of oven and preheat to 425 degrees F. Unroll dough on heavy large baking sheet; pull to about 12x8-inch rectangle, pinching any tears to seal. Fold over edge of dough to make border. Heat large skillet over high heat 2 minutes. Add THC oil, then tomatoes; sprinkle with salt and pepper. Saute until tomatoes are charred and beginning to break down, about 5 minutes. Transfer to large bowl. Mix in garlic, fennel, and crushed red pepper. Using back of fork, crush tomatoes in bowl, leaving large chunks intact. Season mixture with salt and pepper. Toss cheeses and chopped basil in medium bowl. Sprinkle cheese mixture evenly over dough, right up to border. Spoon on tomato mixture in dollops, leaving some cheese uncovered. Bake pizza until crust is crisp and brown, 25 to 30 minutes. Loosen pizza with metal spatula and slide onto board. Garnish with a full spray of THC olive oil and basil leaves.

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Stoned Spinach and Pine nuts INGREDIENTS -2 teaspoons THC olive oil -2 tablespoons golden raisins -1 tablespoon pine nuts -2 cloves garlic, minced -1 10-ounce bag fresh spinach (see Ingredient note), tough stems removed -2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar -1/8 teaspoon salt -1 tablespoon shaved Parmesan cheese -Freshly ground pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Heat THC oil in a large nonstick skillet or Dutch oven over mediumhigh heat. Add raisins, pine nuts and garlic; cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add spinach and cook, stirring, until just wilted, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vinegar and salt. Serve immediately, sprinkled with Parmesan and pepper. Note: If you would like this more medicated you may add more with just a little spray from you THC oil spray bottle

Penne with Tomato and Beans Ingredients -4 ounces fresh green beans and/or wax beans -4 ounces penne pasta (about 1-2/3 cups) -1/3 cup chopped onion -1 clove garlic, minced -4 teaspoons THC olive oil -2 ripe Roma tomatoes, seeded and chopped (about 1 cup) -1/4 cup dry white wine -2 tablespoons finely shredded Parmesan cheese -1 tablespoon snipped fresh Italian parsley -Fresh ground pepper (optional) DIRECTIONS Wash beans; remove ends and strings. Cut beans into 1-inch pieces. Cook beans and pasta in lightly salted boiling water for 14 minutes or until pasta is tender.

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Drain beans and pasta in a colander. In the same saucepan, cook onion and garlic in THC oil for 2 to 3 minutes or until onion is tender. Add the tomatoes and wine to the saucepan. Cook and stir for 2 minutes more. Toss in the drained beans and pasta, Parmesan cheese, and Italian parsley. Serve immediately. Sprinkle with pepper, if desired. Makes 4 side-dish servings

Chicken Breast with New Potatoes and Asparagus Ingredients -1 teaspoon THC butter -3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, chopped into 2 inch cubes. -2 lbs red potatoes, chopped into 2 inch cubes -1.5 cups chopped Roma tomatoes -1 bunch asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1 inch pieces. -3/4 c. fresh basil, chopped -8 cloves garlic, thinly sliced -4 tbsp THC olive oil -1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary -Ground pepper to taste DIRECTIONS Preheat oven to 400 degrees and coat with THC butter a large baking dish . Add chicken, potatoes, tomatoes, asparagus, basil, garlic and olive oil. Sprinkle with rosemary and pepper. Bake for 20-30 minutes, turning occasionally until tender.

Shallot Eggplant Stew Ingredients -3 tablespoon THC olive oil -1 tablespoon coriander seeds -1 dried red chili, such as Thai, cayenne -1 teaspoon tamarind concentrate or juice of 1 large lime -1 cup water -1 teaspoon black or yellow mustard seed -1 1/2 pounds eggplant, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch cubes (6 cups) -1 cup thinly sliced shallots (about 3 large) -1/2 teaspoon salt -2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro

Directions Heat THC olive oil in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; add coriander seeds and chili; toast until the coriander turns reddish brown and the chili is slightly blackened, about 30 seconds. With a slotted spoon, transfer spices to a plate to cool. Grind in spice grinder or mortar and pestle until the mixture is the texture of coarsely ground black pepper. Dissolve tamarind concentrate (or lime juice) in water. Reheat the THC olive oil over medium-high heat; add mustard seeds. When the seeds begin to pop, cover the pan. As soon as the popping stops, add eggplant and shallots; cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute. Add the tamarind (or lime juice) mixture, salt and the ground spices; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover and simmer until the eggplant is fork-tender, 3 to 5 minutes. Coarsely mash the stew with a potato masher. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve

Smashed Cauliflower Ingredients -8 cups bite-size cauliflower florets (about 1 head) -4 cloves garlic, crushed and peeled -1/3 cup nonfat buttermilk (see Tip) -4 teaspoons THC olive oil, divided -1 teaspoon THC butter -1/2 teaspoon salt -Freshly ground pepper to taste -Snipped fresh chives for garnish DIRECTIONS Place cauliflower florets and garlic in a steamer basket over boiling water, cover and steam until very tender, 12 to 15 minutes. (Alternatively, place florets and garlic in a microwave-safe bowl with 1/4 cup water, cover and microwave on high for 3 to 5 minutes.) Place the cooked cauliflower and garlic in a food processor. Add buttermilk, 2 teaspoons THC oil, THC butter, salt and pepper; pulse several times, then process until smooth and creamy. Transfer to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the remaining 2 teaspoons THC oil and garnish with chives, if desired. Serve hot.

Pear French Toast Ala mode Ingredients -1/4 cup packed brown sugar -2 tablespoons THC butter -1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon - pears, peeled, cored, and sliced -3 eggs -1/4 cup milk -1 teaspoon vanilla -3 tablespoons brown sugar -1 teaspoon ground cinnamon -1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg - 6 1-inch-thick slices French bread -2 tablespoons THC butter -Light or regular vanilla ice cream Directions In a medium skillet combine 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons THC butter, and 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon; cook and stir over medium-low heat until margarine is melted and sugar is dissolved. Add pears; cook about 5 minutes or until tender, stirring occasionally. In a medium mixing bowl use a fork to beat eggs slightly. Beat in milk and vanilla. In a small mixing bowl stir together the 3 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir into egg mixture. Dip bread into egg mixture, coating both sides. In a large skillet melt the remaining 2 tablespoons THC butter. Add bread; cook over medium heat for 4 to 6 minutes or until golden brown, turning once. Add more margarine as needed. To serve, top each bread slice with pear mixture and ice cream. Makes 6 servings

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Dispensary Listing DISPENSARIES SAN DIEGO CENTRAL COUNTY COASTAL Agape Collective

1421 Garnet Ave. San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 272-HERB (4372)

Altitude Organic

2110 Hancock St. Ste 201 San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 220-7100

Bella Flora

2056 1st Ave San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 487-1268

Beneficial Care Collective (BCC)

740 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 702-2110

California’s Finest Cooperative 1133 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 238-4200

Canna Collective San Diego, CA 92107 (619) 523-1974

Cloud 9 Co-Op

5029 W. Point Loma Blvd. San Diego, CA 92107 (619) 225-9128

Doc Greens Co-op 4655 Mission Blvd. San Diego, CA 92109 (619) 206-3359

Fresh Selection Cooperative

841 Turquoise St., Ste G San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 746-4207

Gourmet Green Room 5121 Santa Fe St. San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 273-9300

Grand Organics Cooperative

4502 Cass St., Ste 202 San Diego, CA 92109 (858)490-9222

Green Earth Herbal Collective 936 Garnet Ave. Pacific Beach 92109 (858) 270-4342

Green Flash Medical CoOp,Inc. 903 Island Ave San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 615-0000

Green Gardens

1251 Rosecrans St. Suite B San Diego,CA 92106 (619) 489-2440

Greenleaf Wellness 1747 Hancock St. Ste B San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 574-9500

Green Light Collective 4967 Newport Ave. San Diego, CA 92107 (619) 408-0198

Green Zion

2160 Las Lomas Street San Diego, CA 92107 (619) 255-6726

Horizon Collective

1012 Prospect St., Ste 300 La Jolla, CA 92037 (858) 456-1779

Horizon Collective

3405 Kenyon St., Ste 201 San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 221-2932

House of OG

861 Hornblend St. Pacific Beach, CA 92109 (858) 270-9900

La Jolla Medicine Co-Op 737 Pearl St., Ste 202 San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 459-0116

La Playa Collective

1571 La Playa Pacific Beach, CA 92109 (858) 224-5580

Light the Way

3421 Hancock St, San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 260-0450

Made Fresh Daily Collective

4780 Mission Bay Drive San Diego, CA 92109 (619) 546-0552

Ocean Beach Collective 4852 Voltaire St. San Diego, CA 92107 (619) 226-3300

One on One Gaslamp Patient’s Ass. 923 6th Ave San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 237-0499

Ocean Beach Wellness 4851 Newport Ave. Ocean Beach, CA 92107 (619) 226-2653

Organic Aid

6904 Miramar Rd # 105 San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 566-5556

Pacific Beach Medical Co-Op

4676 Cass St. San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 581-3265

Platinum Lounge 1327 Morena Blvd San Diego CA 92110 (619)276-7528

Point Loma Association 3045 Rosecrans St. Ste 214 San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 226-2308

Purple Holistic Gardens 2950 Garnet Ave San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 272-GDPS (4377)

Quantum Leaf Collective 2854 Main St. San Diego,CA 92113 (619)318-6453

Rosecrans Herbal Care 1337 Rosecrans St. San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 255-3813

San Diego Herbal Alternatives

5830 Oberlin Dr., Ste 304 San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 450-HERB (4372)

San Diego Holistic Healing

5544 La Jolla Blvd., Ste A San Diego, CA 92037 (858) 412-3105

San Diego Organic Collective 2731 Shelter Island Dr. San Diego, CA 92106 (619) 501-7400

San Diego Organic Wellness Association 1150 Garnet Ave. San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 750-2401

sdtmc

1189 Morena Blvd. San Diego, CA 92110 (619) 275-7500

Seaside Herb Company 961 Turquoise St San Diego,CA 92109 (858)488-1731

Sons of Beaches

3841 Mission Blvd. San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 488-9420

The Beach Collective 4852 Voltaire St Ocean Beach, CA 92107 (619) 226-3300

The Happy Co-op

5703 Oberlin Dr., Ste 201 San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 550-0445

The Helping Cloud

3690 Murphy Canyon Rd San Diego, CA 92123 (760) 845-7914

The Herb House

3415 Mission Blvd. Mission Beach, CA 92109 (858) 412-5915

The Kind Co.Op

3910 B W.Point Loma Blvd. San Diego,Ca.92110 (619)221-2901

Therapeutic Healing Collective 3251 Holiday Ct., Ste 201 San Diego, CA 92037 (619)717-8060

Trade Sponge Collective 5752 Oberlin #112 San Diego,CA.92121 (858)952-5739

Trichome Healing Collective 752 6th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 338-9922

Tri City Holisitic

915 W Grape San Diego,Ca.92101 (619)487-1598

West Coast Farmacy 2215 Kettner Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 238-3538

SAN DIEGO NORTH COUNTY ABACA Medical Collective San Diego, CA (760) 529-9630

Answerdam Rx

950 E. Vista Way San Diego, CA 92173 (619) 634-3178

Milli’s Cannabis Collective North SD county (877) 625-6209

SAN DIEGO NORTH COUNTY INLAND Coastal Green Collective 9212 Mira Este Ct #208 San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 480-1242

Infinity Wellness Center 9465 Black Mountain Rd San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 689-1600

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Dispensary Listing Miramar Wellness Center Allgreen Cooperative 9446 Miramar Rd # D San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 689-9098

3740 5th Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 269-1824

Nature’s RX

Alternative Care Group

3538 Ashford St., Ste E San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 495-0420

3930 Oregon St., Ste 260 San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 795-1887

Pasilaly

Alternative Resources Center & Collective

208 W. Aviation Rd. Fallbrook, CA 92028 (760) 451-9060

San Diego Green House Medical Marijuana 9513 Blackmountain Rd # E San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 309-2309

Socal Wellness

1990 S. Santa Fe Ave. Vista, CA 92083 (760) 509-4800

The Dank Bank

7281 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 589-0117

The Happier Co-Op

9625 Black Mountain Rd., Ste 309 San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 271-1138

The Healing Dragon

2506 S. Santa Fe Ave., Ste B8 Vista, CA 92084 (760) 599-8700

The Pharm

9625 Black Mountain Rd Ste 300 San Diego CA 92126 (858) 356-5556

4410 Glacier Ave. # 106 San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 280-2722

Alternative Therapy Herbal Center 3251 4th Ave., Ste 420 San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 825-0955

Amsterdam on Adams 3439 Adams Ave. San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 808-9818

7933 Balboa Ave. San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 277-1088

Farm Associated Collective,Inc.

6070 Mt. Alifan Dr.#202 San Diego,Ca.92111 (619)481-4111

First Choice

2858 Adams Ave. San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 521-1102

Frosty Farms Collective. 8865 Balboa Ave., Suite G. San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 279-8300

Glass Jar Collective

Healing Arts

4009 Park Blvd Ste 16 San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 727-4400

San Diego, CA 92120 (619) 516-4325

Higher Level

4443 30th St. Suite 105 San Diego, CA 92116 (888) 987-MEDS

Holistic Care Center Collective 2603 University Ave San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 846-8645

Indigenous Agricultural Cooperative

2405 Harbor Drive San Diego, CA 92113-3638 (619) 338-0420

Good Karma Collective

Living Green Pharmacy Cooperative

California Care Collective

Green Crop Co-op

8340 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Ste 213 San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 768-1347

California’s Best Meds 6186 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 582-4035

Cannabis Creations Wellness Cooperative

SAN DIEGO CENTRAL COUNTY INLAND 30th Street Patient Collective

Chi Holistic Collective

4494 30th St., Ste B San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 282-6600

3590 Fifth Avenue San Diego,CA 92103 (619)550-3990

Absolute Collective

Collectively Speaking, Inc.

5125 Convoy Street San Diego, CA 92111-1224 (858) 573-2773

2629 Ariane Dr. San Diego, CA 92117 (858) 750-2450

6957 El Cajon Blvd., Ste 109 San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 466-4200

Green Goddess

7364 El Cajon Blvd, Suite 203 San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 697-7891

Green Joy

4633 Convoy St. #104 San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 268-4488

Green South, Inc. 4233 University Ave San Diego, CA 92105 (619) 942-1433

Green Tree Solutions

8055 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Ste 107 San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 278-2128

Green Works

6334 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 286-NUGG (6844)

6631 Convoy Ct. San Diego,Ca.92111 (858)571-7630

San Diego Green Care 5995 Mission Gorge Rd, Suite C Collective

2041 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 269-0845

Best Buds Collective

Platinum Rx

Higher Healing

4015 Park Blvd., Ste 203 San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 294-6847

2505 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92104 (858) 356-7967

2801 4th Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 630-2727

Earth Medical Collective Inc.

6302 Riverdale St. San Diego, CA 92120 (619 563-2343

Medical Miracle Collective

4009 Park Blvd, Suite 19 San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 293-3600

Members Only Healing Collective 3795 A 30th St San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 550-1271

Mother Earth Co-Op Collective 904 Ft Stockton Dr. San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 794-4618

Oasis Herbal Center 3441 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 280-0015

Pacific Green Pharms Inc.

2828 University Ave Suite 107 San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 255-1736

4488 Convoy St., Ste D San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 278-8488

San Diego Holistic

4535 30th Ave., Ste 114 San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 281-8695

San Diego Medical Collective

1233 Camino Del Rio South#275 San Diego,Ca.92108 (619)298-3500

San Diego Sincere

7750 Dagget St # 203 Kearny Mesa, CA 92111 (858) 565-1053

SD Coastal Collective 7990 Dagget St. #G San Diego,Ca.92111 (619)488-3068

SDDC Collective Corp 3152 Univeristy Ave. San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 280-7332

SibannaCAlternative, Inc. 3150 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 663-9489

SoCal AMC

8340 Clairemont Mesa Blvd # 213 San Diego, CA 92111 (760)716-5266

Southern Lites Collective, Inc.

8081 Balboa Ave Suite M San Diego CA, 92111 (619) 283-9333

Spectrum of Kindness Cooperative

8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #I San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 569-0162

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Dispensary Listing Sports Arena Farmacy

Truely Green

Tailored Health Care

Sunset Coast SD CoOp

Unified Collective

DOCTORS

3665 Ruffin Rd.Suite 115 San Diego,CA.92123 (858)939-1062 7770 Vickers St. San Diego, CA 92111 (858) 495-3265 (DANK)

The Fire Station

1816 Howard Ave. San Diego,CA.92103 (619)255-8264

The Good Place CoOperative

6063 Mission Gorge Rd. San Diego,Ca 92120 (619)283-2641

The Gift of Green

3200 Adams Ave., #208 San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 516-1899

The Green Door Collective

3021 Adams Ave. San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 584-2837

The Green Dove Collective

5482 Complex St Ste 112 San Diego, CA 92123 (858) 222-3613

The Greenery Caregivers 4672 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 296-1300

The Helping Cloud

3690 Murphy Canyon Rd. San Diego, CA 92123 (949) 382-8590

The Holistic Cafe 415 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 269-7200

The People’s Collective 2869 Adams Ave. San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 677-2776

4758 Federal Blvd San Diego, CA 92102 (619) 368-9496

1555 Palm Ave #K San Diego CA 92154 (619) 240-7246

2815 Camino Del Rio South, #2A 420 Cannabis Cards San Diego, CA 92108 3780 Hancock St. #G (619) 299-6600 San Diego,CA.92110 We the People Collective (888)554-4404 7200 El Cajon Blvd. Alternative Care Clinics San Diego, CA 92115 4452 Park Blvd., Ste 314 (619) 318-3671 San Diego, CA 92116 (866) 420-7215 West Coast Farmacy 6956 El Cajon Blvd . Anti-Aging Medical San Diego, CA 92115 Marijuana Evaluations (619) 465-4217 1516 W. Redwood St., #105 San Diego, CA 92101 SAN DIEGO EAST (619) 222-5483 COUNTY (619) 543-1061

BC Health

1667 Euclid Ave San Diego CA 92115 (619) 534-4991

Calmed 420

Green Palace

Canna Care Consultants

7227 Broadway Unit#305 Lemongrove,CA 91945 (619)321-8766

Green Power

9960 Campo Rd., Ste 107 Spring Valley, CA 91977 (619) 321-8766

Herbal Health Options 9612 Dale Ave., #2 Spring Valley, CA 91977 (619) 464-6200

Pacific Alternative Care (The PAC) 7882 La Mesa Blvd. La Mesa, CA 91942 (619) 303-4079

The Green Lantern

8783 Troy St Spring Valley CA 91977 (619) 654-0861

SAN DIEGO SOUTH COUNTY GSC Wellness

1603 Palm Ave San Diego,CA 92154 (888)877-6455

4443 30th st. Ste# 101 San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 222-3839 921 South Coast Hwy Oceanside,CA.92054 (760)439-7498

Discount Quality Evaluation Center

2667 Camino Del Rio South #311 San Diego, CA 92108 (877) 366-5416

Donald C. Clark MD

2515 Camino Del Rio S.#340 San Diego,CA.92108 (619)688-1331

East County ME (619) 405-0251

Greenleaf Care

7710 Balboa Ave. Ste 228C Kearney Mesa, CA (888) 774-7076

Greenleaf Care

3039 Jefferson St., Ste F Carlsbad, CA 92008 www.greenleafcare.com (888) 774-7076

HEMP 420

2815 Camino Del Rio South #275, San Diego CA 92108 (619) 294-4367(hemp)

Marijuana Medicine Evaluation Centers

Kannabis Meds

(760) 230-8027 www.kannabismeds.com

NHS SD

(619) 243-4587

Pacific Threshold

5205 Kearny Villa Way #100 San Diego, CA 92123 (800) 268-4420

www.pacificthreshold.com (619) 277-9336

MC2: Medical Cannabis Consultants

(619) 647-1912

2667 Camino Del Rio South Suite #111 San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 297-3800

Medical Marijuana of San Diego

5703 Oberlin Drive, Suite 203 San Diego, Ca 92121 888-215-HERB (4372)

MediCann San Diego 945 Hornblend St. San Diego, CA 92109 (858) 274-4000

Medimar

2121 5th Ave., Ste 100 San Diego, CA 92101 (877) 627-1644

Modern Medicine USA

2425 Camino Del Rio South #125 San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 819-2550

San Diego 420 Evaluations

45 3rd Ave. # 104 Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 420-2040

SCHOOLS Legal Cannabis Institute 9808 Waples Street San Diego, CA 92121 (858) 864.8787

DELIVERY Grass of the Earth (760) 730-2110

Kali Kind Meds

POK Planet of Kind SDNC Delivery

(619) 269-1111 www.sdncdelivery.com

The Chroni*cal (619) 546-8700

The Organic Nurse (800) 419-4810

LAWYERS Lake APC, Attorneys at Law 835 5th Ave. Ste 200A San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 795-6460

Law Office of Kimberly R. Simms P.O. Box 1041 Cardiff, CA 92007 (760) 420-1846

Law Offices of Melissa Bobrow 964 Fifth Ave, Ste 201 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 800-5434

Law Offices of Michael Cindrich 110 West C St. Ste 1300 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 262-2500

OTHER BUSINESSES Bud Reviews

budreviews.com

Cheba Hut Restaurant 6364 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 269-1111

(619) 587-1730

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Dispensary Listing Chip Specht

General Contractor (619) 708-3735

Custom Hydroponic

3915 Oceanic Drive # 601 Oceanside, CA 92056 (888) 498-4420

Grow 4 Less 320 Trousdale Dr Ste L Chula Vista, CA 91910 (619) 425-GROW (4769)

List of Advertisers Absolute Collective p 83

Living Green Pharmacy p 51

Alternative Care Group p 35

Medical Miracle Collective p 39

Altitude Organic San Diego p 34 American’s for Safe Access p 71 Anti-Aging p 13 Bella Flora p 35

NHS Delivery p 22 OB Wellness p 9 One on One Gaslamp Patients Asso. p 53

Beneficial Care Collective p 48

Organic Aid p 7

(888) 391-4522 growbot.com

Bud Reviews LLC p 18 & 19

Platinum RX p 16

Cal Med 420 p 47

Point Loma Association p 30

Grow Rooms 101

California’s Best Meds p 27

(760) 751-2689 www.growrooms101.com

California Cannabis Coalition p 70

Kush Koupons

Chi Holistic p 39

Grow Bot

www.KushKoupons.com

Laylah’s

5712 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego,Ca.92115 (619)241-2948

OG Dankster Buds San Diego, CA (760) 730-0269

Peace Pies

4230 Voltaire St Ocean Beach CA 92107 (619) 223-2880

Stone Alchemist Creamery Gourmet Medicated Ice Cream (760) 532-7707

Sun Rider Foods

6732 Carthage St. San Diego,CA.92120 (619)287-2030

Trim Pros

(619) 947-1146

Chef Herb p 70

San Diego 420 Evaluation p 41 San Diego Herbal Alternatives p 38 San Diego Medical Collective p 16

Cloud 9 Co-op p 49

San Diego Organic Collective p 82

Discount Quality p 25

San Diego Organic Wellness Asso. p 26

Farm Associated Collective p 23 Frosty Farms Co-op p 22

SD Coastal p 24 SDNC Delivery p 37

Ginger Grow p 80 Green Earth Herbal Collective p 9 Green Goddess p 39

sdtmc p 52 So Cal AMC p 62

Green Heart p 3

The Beach Collective p 59

Green Joy p 29

The Fire Station p 48

Green Leaf Wellness p 10 Green South p 24 Grow 4 Less p 22 GSC Wellness p 43

The Green Dove p 63 The Herb House Collective (backcover) The Kind Co Op p 29

Healing Arts p 81

The Pac p 52

Helping Cloud p 33

The Pharm p 57

Higher Level p 5

Therapeutic Healing Collective p 11

Infinity Wellness p 21 Kush Koupons p 2 La Playa Collective p 31 Law Office Of Kimberly R. Simms p 24

Tri City Holistic p 30 Trichome Healing Collective p 17 Unified p 15

Legal Cannabis Institute p 46 Light the Way p 4

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