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Art by Joshua Boulet Northwest artist Joshua Boulet has traveled the world, always with sketchpad in hand. He has created nearly a dozen iconic Holiday Issue covers for Oregon Leaf, Northwest Leaf and Alaska Leaf (be sure to look up a few of the old ones in our free archive). Boulet’s unique artwork never fails to lift our spirits and stand out in stores every December.
Editor’s Note Thanks for picking up The Holiday Issue of Oregon Leaf!
The holidays can be a tough time for many of us, which is why I love sharing and smoking Cannabis so much! Whether gifting a beautiful jar of locally grown fire flower instead of a soon to be discarded gift card or getting stoned with half the family to facilitate a peaceful holiday dinner – Cannabis is a major helped this time of year. I’ve found that showing up with my gift bags full of edible, dabbable and smokable goodies makes me quite popular with friends and family, and they usually share! So, remember this as we head into Christmas territory— nothing can change the politics of the in-laws, but getting really baked will definitely make them more tolerable. To celebrate the holidaze, we have a packed special issue full of great stories for you to enjoy, starting with our amazing cover art by Joshua Boulet. Follow him on Instagram @JoshuaBoulet. Inside this special issue, we have a holiday gift guide that includes a bunch of great reviews and insight into new products. We also take a look at the potential origins and ties between magical mushrooms and the legend of Santa Claus, in the debut of our very first psychedelic column! Over the coming year, we’ll be exploring psychedelia and are excited to look into the potential of other banned drugs that have medicinal and recreational properties. As always, thanks for picking up and reading the Leaf, and please remember to share it with your friends and family! Happy Holidaze!
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Corrections The letters W and I were missing from the story on Grown Rogue in the Nov. 2018 issue. In the same issue, Million Elephants was mispelled Milllion. >> More information at GrownRogue.com / @Million_Elephants_Co. Requests for correction may be sent to nwleaf@gmail.com
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MICHIGAN BECOMES 10TH STATE TO LEGALIZE CANNABIS MICHIGAN IS BECOMING THE TENTH state in the nation to approve recreational use of Cannabis for adults. “Adults will no longer be punished for consuming a substance less harmful than alcohol, and rather than having to resort to the illegal market, they will be able to access it safely and legally from licensed businesses,� said Matthew Schweich, deputy director of the Marijuana Policy Project. Schweich directed the successful legalization campaign.` BY STEVE ELLIOTT / TOKESIGNALS.COM
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Oregon Collecting More Cannabis Taxes Than Expected WITH PLUMMETING prices, oregonians are buying more weed than expected. so much more, in fact, that the state budget has $12.5 million more than state economists predicted a few months ago. The average price of a gram of Cannabis on Oregon’s retail market has dropped from $10 in late 2016 to just above $4 in mid-2018, according to state figures, reports Salem Reporter. Oregon consumers are projected to pay $176 million in state Cannabis taxes during the current budget cycle, which will end in mid-2019. “Since Oregon levies, it’s recreational marijuana tax based on the price of the product, the fact that actual tax collections have exceeded expectations is all the more impressive given the ongoing drop in prices,” state economists wrote in a revenue forecast in November. “For every ounce sold or every edible purchased, Oregon is receiving less tax revenue per item due to the price decline.”
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Missouri Goes Medical MISSOURI VOTERS approved medical marijuana at the polls in november. the state is likely to have 192 medical Cannabis dispensaries by 2020, reports Springfield News-Leader. The state’s medicinal Cannabis system was modeled in part on medical marijuana laws in Colorado and Oregon, according to New Approach Missouri spokesman Jack Cardetti. “They were very effective,” he said. Each of Missouri’s eight Congressional districts will be allowed a minimum of 24 dispensaries under Amendment 2. “We don’t want patients having to drive across the state,” Cardetti said. “We want it to be close by.” Local communities are allowed to regulate dispensary locations through existing planning and zoning laws, Cardetti said, covering “time, place and manner.” Local municipalities or counties cannot, however, ban dispensaries, he said.
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CANNABIS SALES FINALLY PICKING UP IN CALIFORNIA The Golden State’s adultuse Cannabis market got off to something of a slow start, but recent data suggest that Californians could be overcoming any reticence. Sales totaled about $350 million in the third quarter, according to Matt Karens of Greenwave Advisors, speaking with The Motley Fool. That represents a 24 percent increase from the second quarter. The growth is due in part to an increase of about 10 percent in pot shops, plus higher average sales per shop. Karens said the average monthly sales for recreational shops increased by $50,000 quarter over quarter, to about $300,00 in the third quarter.
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Six Oregon Cities Vote to Allow Cannabis Businesses VOTERS IN SIX OREGON cities have lifted or rejected recreational cannabis businesses, according to herald and News. Ontario, Joseph, Klamath Falls, Gates, Sumpter and Clatskanie voted to allow recreational marijuana businesses. For all those except Gates and Sumpter, that meant overturning existing bans on recreational marijuana. The election demonstrates that opposition to Cannabis may be lessening in some rural areas, according to Don Morse, director of the Oregon Cannabis Council. “Places like Klamath Falls have come to accept the fact that Cannabis is a major part of their economy and that banning it is just ridiculous,” Morse said. “So, they’re choosing to accept it and to get the tax benefits that come with it.” BY STEVE ELLIOTT / TOKESIGNALS.COM
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he Cannabis industry is witnessing a consumer education challenges that arise in life! revolution just like our food system. Today a majority of If you want to help Cannabis culture progress take the time to our national food system is focused primarily on how ask questions, both budtenders and friends. Don’t be afraid to consistently big and shelf-stable a vegetable is with little ask, how are all these flowers cultivated? Do any use more ethical regard for flavor or nutrition content/health safety. In other words, standards than average? If you have a competent budtender you growing profits, not nutrition. should be able to get some insight. If there is no information, you However, there is a growing number of conscious consumers either have to research the farm yourself (look for their website/ who demand basic organic practices to be followed and even Instagram page.) reward those who will go above and beyond to create a healthy Generally, the companies that are going above and beyond to and nutritious product. ensure the good health of their consumers will (or Just as we have seen a large movement to bring should) publicize this intention/mission in some way. “WE ARE WHAT health consciousness back to our food system, we Keep in mind that just because a flower smells good WE EAT... are witnessing the evolution of a similar movement doesn’t mean it was grown ethically. In fact, if flower WHAT WAS YOUR smells especially strong I’m normally hesitant until I with Cannabis. However, progress is slower and not CANNABIS FED as far along due to lack of consumer understanding know about who and how it was grown. Also, keep ALL ITS LIFE? among many other factors; primarily that food is a in mind that there are many factors at play when necessity where Cannabis is a luxury. I have faith you analyze the smoothness of a flower. Dry, cure though. Most people understand the benefit of eating food that’s method and storage (as well as other factors) could also affect the organically and ethically created, I think we can also embrace the harshness of smoke. same enthusiasm for a plant we are inhaling. We have the strictest pesticide testing in the US right now, which We are what we eat – so are our plants and what they’re eating. does help protect consumers’ health. It’s important to note that just What did your Cannabis get fed all its life? There is no right way because a flower is grown with a salt-based or synthetic fertilizer to grow Cannabis, but some are methods are healthier, smoother, doesn’t mean it shouldn’t be sold on the market but just like in a and have a cleaner effect.I urge readers to pay attention to what grocery store it should be possible for consumers to distinguish you are consuming and how it makes you feel. Take time to check products produced with higher health standards. in and listen to your body. At this point, just as it was with our food system, the onus As humans, we must maintain and invest in our body if we falls on consumers to disseminate between products. Thankfully hope to maintain and progress the world around us. We don’t there is aid for Cannabis consumers from helpful budtenders or have time to wait for someone else to motivate our personal standardized accreditations like Dragonfly Earth Medicine (DEM progress. Your drive has to come from within. If you can’t find that Pure) or Clean Green Certification. Make sure to pay attention inner motivation, then make time and space to love yourself and to what you’re consuming and support organizations that cultivate your inner driving energy, as we need willpower for most demonstrate progressive intentions!
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ove him or hate him, Elon Musk is a true iconoclast living in our modern world. Cut in the mold of the genius inventors of old like Galileo, Sir Isaac Newton or Thomas Edison – Musk is also an entrepreneur and investor whose inventions have made him a major celebrity in the realms of finance, science politics and environmental causes. But all it took was one hit off a joint on the internet to cause this shining star to plummet back to earth for a bit. That incident took place on Joe Rogan’s “Joe Rogan Experience” podcast in early September. The nearly 3-hour long conversation was a wide-ranging one: moving from Musk’s ideas for inventions to his new infrastructure and tunnel construction company (The Boring Company) to his philosophical views on life. Some of the conversations got very deep, with Musk talking personally about his thinking process and personal philosophies. Despite having all of this deep and terrific content associated with the podcast, it was Musk taking one puff off of a blunt that dominated the headlines. Interest in whether Musk consumes Cannabis or not seemed to peak in August of this year when he tweeted that “Am considering taking Tesla private at $420. Funding secured.” This statement, of course, caused a stir. Is Elon Musk a closet consumer? Just a short time later, Musk confirmed in an interview with
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The New York Times that he didn’t mean to use Then someone off camera passes the blunt to him that well-known Cannabis reference when talking and Musk proceeds to take a big of hit off it, but about listing his soon-to-be-public companies ultimately cigar inhales the smoke. stock prices. But rather, “I was not on weed, to be And that’s it. The conversation about Cannabis clear. Weed is not helpful for productivity. There’s a basically ends there, save Musk stating that friends reason for the word stoned,” he said. “You just sit are texting him – incredulous that he’s taken a hit there like a stone on weed.” off a joint. However, post Joe Rogan podcast, he seems to But the fallout was far from over. have reversed his stance on Cannabis. Immediately, Tesla’s stock price dropped 9 If you watch or listen to the conversation (the percent, and a slew of articles started to appear, video of the session is available on YouTube), it’s deriding his decision to take one puff, as if he’d more than two hours into the conversation before just committed a crime. (Cannabis is legal in Cannabis ever enters the conversation. It seems to California where the podcast was filmed and come out of nowhere. Musk asks about an object where the two men live.) Headlines around the on Rogan’s desk, which Rogan world would soon give all DESPITE HAVING ALL (a longtime Cannabis user) says of us a glimpse into how the he uses to store joints. He then mainstream media perceives OF THIS DEEP AND removes one from the container. persons of significant standing TERRIFIC CONTENT “So, is that a joint?” Musk when they openly consume ASSOCIATED WITH asks, genuinely curious and Cannabis. Perhaps we’re not as looking as excited as he’s looked THE PODCAST, IT WAS enlightened as we think we during the entire two hours. “It’s MUSK TAKING ONE are in these United States marijuana inside tobacco, you PUFF OFF OF A BLUNT when it comes to Cannabis. ever had that?” Rogan responds – then the curiosity becomes THAT DOMINATED THE We still have a long way to go. And while we’re certainly more pronounced as Musk states HEADLINES. getting closer every day to casually “I think I tried it once.” normalization, it is “brave acts” like the one Musk “You probably can’t because of stockholders, just did back in September that will get us there – right?” says Rogan with a sly smile as he lights the step by patient step. blunt. Musk casually states, “Well, it’s legal right?”
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OSCARMARTINEZ First EXPERIENCE WITH CANNABIS? First time for me was at my local skate park in Santa Ana, CA, I was around 14 or 15. I smoked a couple of joints with some locals. It was an unforgettable experience to say the least, especially after shaking off the initial state of being a little too ripped to get back on my skateboard right after consuming.
How long have you been a budtender? What’s your favorite part of THE JOB? I have been a budtender for about four years in Oregon. I’d say my favorite part about being a budtender is being able to help educate people about how to be their own advocate when it comes to choosing what’s right for them. I also try to educate consumers about what companies are out there fighting to keep the industry in good shape.
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What’s your favorite way to use cannabis? I love to roll it up! That’s truly my favorite way to smoke. I’ve tried it all, from blunt to joint to spliff to corn husks! It doesn’t matter to me as long as it is rolled right. What are your favorite cannabis strains? Favorite effects and terpene profiles? To tell you the truth, I don’t really have a favorite strain. I’m a bit of a leaf hound. I’ll really smoke whatever strain is appealing to my nose at the moment. I’ve really never smoked weed for specific effects. But I do try to find strains that let me down easy. I don’t dig Cannabis that gives me a hangover or that ‘logy’ feeling. I’d say I like haze strains or flower with a citrus nose.
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Tucked away in the sleepy neighborhood of John’s Landing, Exhale PDX is one of Portland’s perfect neighborhood spots. With a newly remodeled store, well-curated selection and great deals for customers – this is a shop that shouldn’t be missed. We’ve found this access point is home to some of the most knowledgeable and long-tenured budtenders in Portland, our Budtender of the Month is a stand out example.
“MY FAVORITE PART ABOUT BEING A BUDTENDER IS BEING ABLE TO HELP EDUCATE PEOPLE ABOUT HOW TO BE THEIR OWN ADVOCATE WHEN IT COMES TO CHOOSING WHAT’S RIGHT FOR THEM.”
How do you feel about the current testing requirements by the OLCC? When it comes to testing, it is what it is. I’m just glad there are companies out there recognizing the inconsistency of some labs and doing their best to maintain a reliable, credible partner when it comes to testing. I definitely never have conveyed a strains effects based on THC or CBD since those are just one of the factors going into conveying a strains overall experience. What makes your shop’s approach to customer service different? We really spend a good amount of time researching Cannabis and the varied products that are constantly coming on the market in Oregon. All of us at Exhale PDX work hard to listen and understand what the customer is asking for and to give them the best experience possible at our shop.
How do you find the right strains for a customer? For me, it’s all about asking the right What are some of your hobbies/interests questions. I get as much information, outside the Cannabis industry? as far as what sort of experience I love playing my guitar and I collect they’d like to have. Then we can talk vinyl. Other than that I like about some of the strains to spend time with my dog that might work for them. and skateboard as much I also recommend for the as possible. These are consumer to consider exhale pdx pretty much my interest and what smells good to them, 1010 SW Gibbs St, hobbies outside the industry your nose is always a Portland, OR at the moment. (714) 357-3686 good guide.
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What are some of the biggest evolutions in your relationship with the plant since then? In college, I used Cannabis with alcohol just about every time. I didn’t truly know what effects were attributable to Cannabis and which were alcohol-related. In my junior year, my best friend died and that put me on a downward spiral of alcoholism and binge drinking (even worse than the normal college experience), and other drugs. I eventually dropped out of school. My life hit a bottom I hadn’t experienced before, and I got clean and completely sober. I started going back to school and began using Cannabis apart from alcohol. I realized Cannabis helped with my ADHD, allowed me to focus and help me succeed in my nursing program. I began doing medical missions work and met a dentist from Oregon in 1998. Oregon had just passed medical Cannabis and physician-assisted suicide laws. I moved to Oregon to be a part of progressive healthcare policy and not feel like I was a criminal for using a plant that helped me. Over the 20 years of growing medical Cannabis, I began to fully understand the plant, the therapeutic potential and saw the relief it provided to the patients whom I grew for. I have been on a never-ending path with the plant ever since, and now truly believe it is a wellness drug that we should all ingest in one form or another. This is evident by current literature that suggests many common illnesses and disease processes are likely related to Cannabinoid Deficiency Syndrome which has been documented in some medical literature.
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What do you miss most about the MEDICAL CANNABIS days? The beauty of the early and then later medical Cannabis days was the generosity of the Cannabis community. At the time, we were all fighting against the corporate power structure that was in place that was trying to prevent access to the plant through laws, propaganda and hyperbole. Those of us who were a part of the early journey had seen the positive effects it had on us. The community was generous, sharing and caring and we supported each other. What do you enjoy about our current system? I appreciate knowing where products came from, who grew or manufactured them, what sort of company culture and values they stand by, and have confidence to know they have been tested and are free of unwanted chemicals or other contaminants. What advice do you have for other entrepreneurs? Do what you love. Be passionate about what you are doing. Stay true to the values you hold about the plant. This is a spiritual karmic plant that we all must respect. Don’t sell out to greed, stay committed to your ethics and hold on for the rocky ride. This industry is not for the weak. There are still many difficulties and challenges ahead. We have cleared the path, but paving it into a solid road is still yet to come. What is your favorite setting to enjoy Cannabis? On a mountain peak, snowboarding in the Cascades or elsewhere; in a park with my dogs, out riding my bike or skateboard, at many different venues or chilling at home. The plant provides me with so many benefits and experiences that I enjoy it everywhere.
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has owned and operated his cultivation business, Cascade High, since Oregon passed Measure 91 in 2014. By growing with a mantra of social consciousness, Schwartz relies only on water, soil, air and light. He maintains an infectious positivity and spends his time developing the business, being a father and a husband, and enjoying the medical benefits of quality Oregon flower everywhere he can.
when did you first begin using Cannabis? The first time I used Cannabis I was 18, at my high school graduation party. My parents had taught me drugs were bad and as an athlete, I didn’t want to mess up my eligibility.
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Cannabis for PCOS & Endometriosis SUE CARLTON IS A CANNABIS INDUSTRY-INSIDER AND AN AVID LOVER OF THE PLANT WHO USES MEDICAL MARIJUANA TO RELIEVE SYMPTOMS OF POLYCYSTIC OVARIAN SYNDROME AND ENDOMETRIOSIS. NO CURE IS AVAILABLE FOR THESE SPECIFIC ISSUES, BUT CARLTON SHARES HOW HER MULTIFACETED APPROACH TO WELLNESS AND CANNABIS IMPROVES THE QUALITY OF HER DAILY LIFE.
What forms of Cannabis do you like to use? My preferable form is patches in THC and CBD because I often can’t eat or consume anything from being nauseous. Even when I smoke, it can cause me to gag and suppositories are more of a night time thing. Capsules would be my third choice. Edibles are typically high in sugar or accompanied by oil mediums such as glycerol or MCT which in doses more than a 1 tsp can cause irritation for people like me with IBS.
“I became a medical patient after that to improve my choice of medication, I didn’t want to go back to taking pharmaceuticals.”
What challenges do you experience using Cannabis as a treatment option? Ensuring consistency within products. With a singular compound such as THCA and CBDA, it’s incredibly difficult to make sure that you get the same dosage. Until they compound out each cannabinoid, we aren’t able to provide individualized medications that can be replicable each and every time. Regardless if the flower is grown in the same greenhouse, same strain, same feed, etc., it will always vary within its cannabinoids, flavonoids and terpene percentage, and won’t be consistent. So, it becomes hard for me when I start consuming one product for a few months, they alter the concentrations during their productions and it won’t have the same results.
Why do you use medical Cannabis? With Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome & Endometriosis, I experience symptoms like chronic irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), severe cramps, anxiety and depression, loss of appetite and nausea. When did you start using Cannabis medicinally? When I was 20, I was facing a pharmaceutical addiction from prescriptions prescribed such as Klonopin and Adderall. I would black out almost every day, and luckily, I had a friend in my psychology class at PCC who just started her journey to getting clean. She wanted me to switch from pharmaceuticals to Cannabis by giving me samples of her medical garden. It wasn’t until later that year I had my first ovarian cyst rupture after having a period last for 8 months out of the year. I became a medical patient after that to improve my choice of medication, I didn’t want to go back to taking pharmaceuticals. Has it been challenging to determine dosing? A difficult thing, in all honesty, was last year breaking my hand in two spots; I became heavily reliant on high doses of THC chocolate edibles. I was eating over 1000 mg a day and 200-400 mg of CBD a day to counteract the side effects of THC. The pain was so severe, but after four months I lost 10 lbs. and weighed a 109 at 5’4. I weaned myself off because no matter how much I took in an edible form couldn’t bring my mind or body calmness. It was like building a tolerance and forming an addiction all over. What strains or cannabinoids/terpenes provide the best relief in your experience? I go for a blend. I like to encourage multiple terpene cannabinoid blends because of the natural endocannabinoid system in our own human body. I think of it like a supplement: terpenes, flavonoids and cannabinoids. I like to eat the rainbow. I feel much more satisfied on multiple levels when I create a Cannabis cocktail. It’s not just about one in specific over the other. The plant is beautiful because when fully utilized, a combination of the terps, flavors and cannabinoids can really individualize your medicine.
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T H E S H O P ’ S S L I M D E S I G N F E E LS M O R E L I K E AN U R BAN D E S T I NAT IO N R AT H E R T HA N A N E I G H B O R H O O D S H O P , WI T H A S L IC K LO B BY , I N N OVAT IV E DI S P L AYS AN D COZ Y R AI N B OW - L I T I N T E R IO R . STRAIN 4/5
Tetra carries a nice array of flower from Deschutes Growery, High Noon, East Fork Cultivars, TJ’s Organics and Kleen Karma. Their flower display case is one of the best organized we’ve seen, with an innovative way of showcasing effects and what the structure of the buds look like to customers browsing the selection.
EDIBLES
5/5
Here’s another way that Tetra shines – they’re constantly stocking the latest edibles on the market. We saw items (like the tiny Dynamites) that we’d never seen before. There are a tremendous amount of edibles found at this store – and the staff is quite knowledge
CONCENTRATES 3/5
This is the one area where some might find Tetra to be lacking. If you’re looking for the most high-grade live resin, rosin, shatter or full-melt in town, it may be best to head elsewhere. However, Tetra does carry some items in the concentrates department (like moonrocks.) Overall, just wish they’d stock some of the more high-end brands out there.
ENVIRONMENT
PURPLE CADILLAC by ARNOW BROWNE
Purple Cadillac is a strain boasting deep purple hues and frosty calyxes. Purple Urkle is likely one of the parent strains as aromas of toasted marshmallow infiltrate the room when the jar is opened. The buds are perfectly cured as each node AROMA 4/5 easily snaps off the stem. DENSITY 5/5 I smoked a few bowls out CURE 4/5 of my water pipe and was LOOKS 4/5 very impressed with the FLAVOR 4/5 EFFECT 3/5 flavor and effect. Toasty TOTAL 24/30 marshmallow flavors coat the palette as other flavors fail to keep up. The effects are relaxing, and tiring, great for pain as well. I would recommend this strain to consumers looking for a smooth smoke, and stress relieving high, as smoking this strain is a relaxing way to end the day. 17.33% THC / 0.63% CBD / JUNIPER ANALYTICS
5/5
Tetra is exactly what we like in a Cannabis boutique. The small space is maximized perfectly so that multiple customers can interact and see what they want to get. They’ve maximized every space in the store to provide ample options for display of a wide range of products. It’s a walkable shop, with a great waiting area and near the bustle of Belmont street.
QUICK HIT Tetra has carved out their own niche in Portland. Tetra deserves a spot on the tour for those seeking to have a deep experience within the Portland Cannabis retail scene. Tetra’s budtenders are very personable and knowledgeable and they offer a “Neighbor Discount” if you live within two miles of the store. It’s the service at this cozy-yet-small setup that warrants repeat trips.
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TROPICANNA COOKIES by ELITEXTRX
Tropicanna Cookies is a cross of Forum Cut GSC and Tangie. The resulting BHO is in a sugar wax consistency and smells like a ripe orange factory everytime the jar is opened. The color is a bit darker than I was expecting, however the aroma has TASTE 3/5 me hopeful. I took a EFFECT 3/5 few dabs off my quartz VALUE 4/5 diamond knot and was LABEL 3/5 rather underwhelmed. TOTAL 13/20 Each hit was harsh, and while it had a nice citrus flavor for a second, it quickly faded into a wild coughing fit. It seems as if this extract would have benefitted from more time in the vacuum oven. 73.8% THC / 0.413% CBD / ROSE CITY LABORATORIES
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STRAIN 4/5
While not extensive, the flower menu at Farm Grass Table is locally focused with a clear preference for top shelf, grade A buds. I was pleased to see some highquality Hood River growers on the shelf, such as RootsLife Farms and Bula Farms. The flowers on hand were diverse, ranging from classic landrace sativa strains to new school indica hybrids from top breeders. That said, there could have been some sun grown options as most everything here was indoor cultivated. While not extensive, the flower menu at Farm Grass Table is locally focused with a clear preference for top shelf, grade A buds. I was pleased to see some highquality Hood River growers on the shelf, such as RootsLife Farms and Bula Farms. The flowers on hand were diverse, ranging from classic landrace sativa strains to new school indica hybrids from top breeders. That said, there could have been some sun grown options as most everything here was indoor cultivated.
EDIBLES
3/5
While offering a solid variety, the selection of edibles was relatively concise. They have Oregon favorites, like Lunchbox Alchemy’s award-winning Squib and Dirty Arm Farm’s Adabinol, as well as some unique medibles like Muru’s Cannamixer syrups and Little House Food’s clarified ghee butter. They also carry a handful of CBD edibles, including gummies, chocolates and tinctures.
CONCENTRATES
KONAGOLD
by VIRGIN FARMS
This is a prime example of a classic sativa strain looks and smells quite appealing. The nose is old-school muted muddled fruit typical of classic AROMA 4/5 landrace sativas but DENSITY 3/5 with a subtle hint of CURE 3/5 tangerine. I ground up LOOKS 4/5 and twisted the flower FLAVOR 2/5 EFFECT 3/5 into a joint. The smoke TOTAL 19/30 was a mixed bag, while the high noticeable and produced a nice buzzy energized feeling. The flavor was mild in contrast to the prominent aroma. 17% THC, $12/G
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The concentrates menu could use some attention. There were basically only two companies represented for dabs, NW Kind and Oregon Genetics, and there were no solvent-less options. Outside of that, there were a handful of cartridges from Orchid Essentials, Voyage and Winberry Farms.
ENVIRONMENT 5/5
The environment here stands out and makes up for any shortcomings in other categories. The team here meshes so well that it makes the shopping experience a convenient and enjoyable one. The vibe was high and there was a clear comfort among all the employees. Customers were greeted as soon as they entered the store and given attention and respect throughout the duration of their time shopping. Local arts and crafts adorn the walls providing plenty to soak up as you make your purchase.
QUICK HIT 14/20
T H E VI B E WAS H I G H A N D T H E R E WAS A C L E A R CO M F O RT A M O NG A L L T H E E M P LOY E E S .
Just like with THC and CBD percentages, numbers don’t mean everything. Even if I lived at the other end of Hood River, I’d happily skip shops to come patronize Farm Grass Table. If you’re like me, quality customer service is a huge factor and this dispensary excels where many just outright fail in this area. Between the excellent service, clean and inviting interior, easily accessible location with plenty of parking and good prices to boot, I will surely be back the next time I find myself in Hood River.
SUNSETSHERBET by ROOTS LIFE FARM
Sunset Sherbert is a cross of Girl Scout Cookies and Pink Panties, bred by the Cookie family. This phenotype grown by Roots Life Farm has specks of deep purple hues contrasted by bright orange hairs. Cracking the jar reveals the classic, black pepper funk of Girl Scout Cookies complimented by short bread cookie batter. Each bud is perfectly cured as they snap AROMA 4/5 off the stem with ease. A few DENSITY 4/5 friends and I rolled a couple CURE 5/5 joints of the Sherbet, and LOOKS 4/5 were very impressed with the FLAVOR 5/5 flavor and smoke. The joints EFFECT 4/5 TOTAL 26/30 burned white ash all the way to the end with each hit being just as flavorful as the last. The effects are rather couch locking, as my motivation to cook dinner faded quickly. This strain is a great option for consumers looking to manage pain, insomnia, and anxiety. 27.56% THC, $13/G
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hunted by the crew at Flower Smith LLC, is one of the frostiest strains we’ve seen to date. Opening the jar reveals a pungent cookie funk that permeates through the room. I attempted to break a few nugs down by hand, but my fingers quickly became coated in sticky resin, making it hard to continue without the aid of a grinder. I smoked a few bowls with my buddy and really enjoyed the effect and flavor. Each bowl was smooth, non-expansive and tasty, making you want to go back for hit after hit. The effects lean more on the relaxing/tiring side, as I feel pretty lethargic every time I smoke this strain. I would recommend this particular cultivar to consumers having trouble sleeping, and those looking to quell anxiety.
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Are you starting to lose seconds on your current nail’s cool down? Tired of the carbon stains burnt into quartz, giving it that “chazzed” look? Still rocking titanium like it’s 1999? Not to worry! Local blacksmiths Happy Daddy teamed up with the also local husband-and-wife duo Black Market Glass to craft a high quality, yet affordable banger for all to enjoy. These bangers are crafted by hand in Portland and are available in both 45° and 90° angles, in both male and female 10mm and 14mm, and with two different bucket sizes of 24mm and 30mm. Unlike the beveled tops, the flat-top design allows for any kind of carb cap to be used, even the bottom of a gram jar of oil if you’re short on a real cap. The design is sleek and function focused, with short necks to keep the large buckets from sticking out too far from the piece. The function and heat retention are excellent, boasting a 4mm bottom and 2mm sidewalls. Combine all these factors and then slap a price tag of only $120 or less on it and you’ve got yourself one of the best stoner gifts you can buy. -Nate Williams
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TEMPTECH $99, TEMPTECH.ORG
It’s important to me to know exactly what temperature I consume my hash at, and this is becoming a common trend. The TempTech laser thermometer is revolutionary because it simplifies the process of reading your banger’s temperature, utilizing an upward facing infrared laser so all can dab at the desired temperature.
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The TempTech has a power switch allowing it to stay on and read your banger’s temperature without holding down a button or aligning sensors. The TempTech ensures your next sesh is more scientific, safe, and delicious. Bonus points for the American-made, 3D-printed casing! -Matthew Meyers
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BIG SHOTGT8000 $40, AVAILABLE FROM MELLOW MOOD PORTLAND
Blazer Products torches are one of the best, if not the best in the game. Originally crafted for Japanese chefs, this torch is durable and long lasting. The chamber itself is larger than most, as it is able to withstand prolonged use before needing a refill. The torch shoots an even, steady flame that is powerful enough to heat up most quartz nails in 15-20 seconds. Different sizes and colors are available nationwide to suit each user’s preference. Blazer Products also have an excellent customer service department and a lengthy warranty that allows customers to send in defective torches for free repair. -Will Ferguson
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Originally developed by local designer Janet Lackey as a street art project, Wokeface was born in 2016 and exploded into an Oregon-wide phenomenon in a mere two years. You can catch her signature “woke third eye” stickers all over Portland and in many cities across the state. Lackey enjoys Oregon Cannabis on a regular basis and her affair with the plant translates into her art. She crafts everything from woke weed leaf t-shirts to pillows and keychains for followers worldwide. Her work is on display in several Portland-area galleries, including the Make House and Goodfoot Pub & Lounge, and at Wokeface.com. So if you’re looking for the perfect holiday gift for your weed-smoking pal and want to support a local artist, Wokeface just might have the perfect thing for you! -Nate Williams
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CARB CAPS
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A carb cap can be as simple as the bottom of a gram jar of oil, a properly fitting and flowing cap will revolutionize the function of literally any banger. These days, there is huge diversity in style and function of each cap. Some are basic clear boro discs with a small handle. Some are scientifically formed to create a tornado of vapor inside the cap itself. Some are hundreds of dollars and are formed in collaboration by top artists. Whether you’re going inexpensive or as heady as you can get, carb caps dramatically improve the function of your banger by regulating air flow and reducing the temperature required to efficiently vaporize you oil. A carb cap is a must for any dabber using a banger and will night-and-day change the efficiency of your tools. -Nate Williams
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PUFFCO PEAK SLEEK AND INNOVATIVE DESIGN
Up until recently, consumers who wanted to consume packaged concentrates like shatter, oil, or crumble by vaporized had to settle for one of two options. A loadable “pen” style vaporizer and sacrifice quality, or go all-in with a rig (and the deal-breaker for many of us – the dreaded torch.) Since many consumers have been reluctant to use a dangerous tool like a torch while consuming Cannabis in their household, this scenario has prevented a great many from the general public from consuming and experiencing the benefits of a high-quality dab. Enter the Puffco Peak to the rescue. A device so simple, and safe, that even grandma can use it. With just one button and four temperature settings, it has a very intuitive user interface and can be learned to use with little difficulty. The Peak is almost impossible to knock over and comes in a variety of different colors and designs. If you want to go the luxury route, check out some of the custom glass designs the blowers around the world are creating specifically for the Peak. -Pacer Stacktrain
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This tasty treat is a great introduction for those who have never tried Cannabis/hemp before and are curious about edibles. I snapped off a few pieces to try and enjoyed the combination of peanut and toffee flavors. There is not really much guidance about dose size or milligrams, as the back of the package tells consumers to weigh the brittle out using a scale. The effects are similar to the CBD caramels, providing me with relief from pain and anxiety, with no psychoactive effects. -Will Ferguson
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Oh me oh my, what do we have here? These Grace Notes truffles are delectable morsels of gourmet chocolate, filled with a tantalizing variety of flavors. The options found on store shelves are orange, clean and sharp peppermint dubbed Wintermint, coffee and cinnamon called Platinum Wheels. And one of the more unique profiles I’ve encountered, in a chocolate of any kind, Hurricane, which consists of rum and passion fruit. -Nate Williams
DEC. 2018
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These CBD-only edibles are made from industrial hemp. Each package has five individually wrapped pieces containing 20mg of CBD each. Effects are relaxing and calming. About 30 minutes after ingesting, I started to feel subtle body euphoria that immediately took away my anxiety. This edible is a perfect choice for those treating pain while staying functional. -Will Ferguson
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The confectioners at Sweet Cannabis have been hard at work formulating new and delicious chocolate bars, bonbons and other tasty treats. First up was the apricot and coconut milk chocolate bar. I was a bit wary of the combination of flavors, but that quickly changed after my first bite. The coconut flavor is dominant up front followed by the bits of chewy apricot mixed throughout the bar. A delicious mix of tart and sweet that I would have never thought to put together. Another of our favorite products from this edible company is their vegan-friendly dark chocolate bar made with potato chips and sea salt. Each bite is complimented by the salty crunch of the potato chip bits, a perfect balance of flavor. The effects were pretty balanced and functional, something I haven’t experienced a whole lot with edibles. Sweet Cannabis also produces single-serving, 5mg THC versions of many of their edibles, providing easy dosing options for anyone with lower tolerances. Great for those needing to manage pain, while remaining functional. -Will Ferguson
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PINEAPPLE GARLAND
I love this combo of flavors. The pineapple is quite sweet, however the dark chocolate offsets it and forms a kind of culinary powerhouse.
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12 crystalized pineapple rings 3/4 cup dark chocolate chips 1-2 tablespoons canna-butter Optional: grated coconut, chopped almonds, sprinkles Place the pineapple on parchment. In a small double boiler melt the chocolate chips with the canna-butter. Stir well until just melted and remove from the heat. Drizzle the pineapple with the melted chocolate. Sprinkle with the toppings and allow to set before eating or hanging them on the mantle.
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CANNACARAMEL POPCORN
I find that they are some terrific caramel popcorns on the market these days, so you can take that step out. Pick your favorite candies and drizzle with the melted Cannabutter.
3 cups caramel corn 1/2 cup each red and green M & M’S 1 cup small pretzels or pretzel pieces 3 small white Kit-Kats, broken 1/4 cup butterscotch chips 1/2 cup broken ice cream cone shells 1 cup chocolate chips 1-2 tablespoons canna-butter Optional: assorted sprinkles
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Place the popcorn on parchment paper. Spread out. Sprinkle all the candies on the caramel corn. In the top of a double boiler melt the chocolate with the cannabutter. Remove from the heat when almost fully melted. allow to finish melting, stirring well. Pour the chocolate over all the candy and popcorn, and allow to set till no longer wet.
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TINY TIPSY COCOA CUPS The supreme cuteness of this treat beckoned. You can dip them in hot chocolate, holding them by their tiny pretzel handles. Keep away from kids. Cute as it is, this is an adult’s only snack.
1 dozen regular size marshmallows 2/3 cup chocolate chips 1 tablespoon canna-butter 6 small pretzel knots, broken carefully to form handles.
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Place the marshmallows on parchment paper. Melt the chips and butter in the top of a small double boiler. Remove from the heat before fully melted. Stir. Allow to cool down a bit. Dip the ends of each pretzel handle in the chocolate and press against the side of the marshmallows. Hold in place, about 30 seconds, to adhere. Using a small spoon top each marshmallow with a teaspoon of the infused chocolate. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint, sprinkles or anything festive. Allow to set and enjoy!
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MEDICATED OLIVE OIL // Like the sea salt, the
olive oil is packaged in 5mg packets for proper dosing. I used a packet to make some sautÊed mushrooms and was very impressed with the quality of the olive oil, and the subtle effects I felt from just 5mg. I can see how this would get a bit tricky for those with higher tolerances, however, each packet goes a long way and hits harder than you’d expect.
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MEDICATED BUCKWHEAT HONEY // This honey
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one of the most interesting products I have ever come across. The salt comes packaged in ten 5mg packets and can be used over various types of food to enhance flavor and effect. I experimented with using a few packets on a roasted chicken. The salt made the skin flavorful and crisp while locking in the juices from the roasting bird. The effects are pretty mellow and tiring, a few minutes after eating and we were both almost ready for bed. For new and advanced consumers, 5mg packets make it easy to find and gauge their dose. This is an ideal choice for consumers with severe dietary restrictions and those looking to microdose in a more effective manner.
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has been collected from bees that primarily pollinate buckwheat flowers, resulting in a honey with a slight reddish tint to it. Tearing open a packet reveals the amber-colored nectar, which I then proceeded to add to my chamomile tea. The effects are subtle but present as I felt a slight buzz for an hour or two. It would be nice to see the honey packaged in glass or plastic containers with a measuring spoon to help improve shelf appeal. I would recommend this honey to consumers looking to medicate discreetly and effectively, as this is a versatile product.
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enerations have been entranced So how does this tie into the concept by Santa’s magical holiday flight of garland draped trees or the red and for more than 200 years of rewhite themes of Christmas? It starts with ligious and esoteric psychedelic the humble nature of the mushroom’s mythology. Ask any seven-yearmycorrhizal relationship with pine trees. old the meaning of Christmas The mushroom is symbiotically tied to and you’ll get an earful. the pine tree and cannot survive or be Yet surprisingly little is known about the true cultivated separately. Gathered from origins of the flying reindeer and the magical under the tree, the caps would be hung figure who traveled with them, spreading cheer out to dry like our modern ornaments and goodwill in the form of presents left under before being consumed on a ritual day. pine trees. Who is this Santa Claus, and how Found in regions all over the world, did he fly? the mushroom has been consumed for Without entering the depths of religious thousands of years. history, the concept of Christmas as we know The earliest recorded uses are traced it is less than 200 years old. In fact, the first in Siberia as a shamanic tool, and as commercial Christmas card was only created in a recreational high. But the people 1848, and the “modern” Christmas traditions weren’t the only ones consuming the of decorations and gifts trace fungi. The native reindeer their American roots in the mid would partake as well, 20th century. Today Christmas engaging in their own portrayed is a highly commercialized mix psychedelic experience in art for of ancient and modern tradieach year, as Shamans centuries, tions that all center around a would visit homes with a the visual single figure clad in red and magical treat and often connection of white - Santa Claus. dressed in red and white. the mushrooms But what if Santa wasn’t a The psychedelic effects to our current person, but a mushroom? This of the mushroom vary Christmas is where the legend gets fun, significantly by the region color scheme with the beautiful Amanita and season of harvest is undeniable. Muscaria coming into play. and carry a variety of Perhaps the most iconic image effects that can seem in mycology, they have classically shaped bright contradictory. From depressant and red caps with little white dots all around the sedative effects to delirium and stimulaoutside surface. Portrayed in art for centuries, tion, consuming these “Santa Shrooms” the visual connection of the mushrooms to our is in no way comparable to an average current Christmas color scheme is undeniable. psilocybin trip.
But the interesting effects that come with Amanita Muscaria are the perceptual phenomenon of synesthesia, micropsia and macropsia, or the “Alice in Wonderland” syndrome in which objects become larger or smaller, and where perception can be radically altered. Could this be what led to the visions of reindeer flying, and gifts left from Shaman’s dressed in red and white? With Santa’s workshop known to be in the arctic circle, is it possible that our modern version of Christmas is all based on a psychedelic trip? Sadly, science and history both point to a more mundane truth. Much of Christmas dates to a poem in 1822 by New Yorker Clement Moore, later titled “T’was the night before Christmas.” While there are many illusory connections between the historic uses and colors of Amanita Muscaria, there is no direct evidence of shrooms leading to Christmas legends. With a little imagination, it’s pretty easy to envision Santa flying around in a celestial trip, spreading good cheer in a psychedelic high. So, should you consider trying to fly with the reindeer this Christmas? While Amanita Muscaria can be found around the Northwest, the mushrooms are classified as poisonous. This is mainly due to toxins that can be present in varying ratios in the caps, though fatalities are extremely rare. Ancient customs involved drinking the urine of either a shaman or reindeer, which acted as a filter and increased potency. But we’ll leave the Santa-mushroom-fetish conversation for a different day, although it might make for a fun conversation with a glass of eggnog this Christmas.
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When did you begin growing Cannabis and when did you first start to get into breeding? I started growing bag seeds, 20 years ago outside in Texas, I was just a kid. I grew up in foster homes and life was so overwhelming at times. I hit my friend’s bong for the first time and I knew I found something that made me feel good – [Cannabis] was like a warm blanket. The growing started getting serious as soon as I got to Oregon. When I first arrived, all I was growing was Strawberry Cough and G-13. What made you want to get into breeding? It was the failures of others. These seed companies promised all sorts of success, but the results were anything but. I had kids to feed, bills to pay, I needed the seeds to be good and I needed the bud to be of the highest quality. I was tired of coming up short to the point that I was questioning my [growing] abilities. It’s interesting to think that potentially solid growers are blaming themselves – or their methods – when it’s actually just faulty genetics. What do you have to say? Genetics are key! I acquired some really good cuts, elites, and right away shit changed. I went from struggling to pulling down high-quality herb overnight. The quality was so good my whole existence changed in one harvest. When I started breeding six years ago, it was never about production or numbers, it was about quality first and foremost. I started breeding to make flavors. I love artisan craft; Cannabis cultivation is a place for an artist. What defines “elite” in your mind? In my opinion, an elite strain stands the test of time and is not a fly by night genetic. It’s flower should also fetch the highest dollar on the market. What cultivars have you created for Prolific Coast Seeds to offer within your seed bank? I’m working with business owners from the East Coast who are entering into the hemp scene. We are going to open a large hemp processing and large-scale hemp breeding facility in North Carolina. As for my THC-dominant strains, I currently love the Honey Tree, k-Smorz, Meow and Cake Bomb. My personal favorites are either the Hot Lava or the Meow.
How do you think the competitive nature of the Cannabis market has changed the community in the wake of recreational legalization? Yes. Nobody wins if we don’t help each other out. The true reflection of your character is what you do when you lose. When you lose, everyone’s going to look, but nobody remembers second place. Everyone will eventually forget your loss, but it’s important to own up to your shortcomings in order to improve. I’ve made every mistake and did it twice just make sure. Post-Cannabis normalization, dollars went a long way, but you cannot buy or replicate passion and heart. You have to dedicate yourself one-hundred percent. Least favorite aspect of breeding? Culling seed and getting the seeds out of the bud. It’s so tedious. I flash back to junior high with a ton of bag seeds. It totally sucks and there is no easy way around pulling seeds! That’s why this is a labor of love. When it comes to creating new “elite” Cannabis genetics, what traits and terpenes do you hunt for? The first thing I look for is smell and terpenes - terp is life. When I was building out the first studs, working with Fire OG, Casper OG, Scott’s OG, and Chem 4, I wanted something funky and really loud. Males are just as important as females when making crosses. It’s a shame that gets lost in so many peoples’ work. I just never wanted the offspring of my parentage to be weaker or less interesting than the parents. I feel that the studs should be adding layers and depth. Not just idle pollen donors. Where can people find your genetics? You can find Prolific Coast Seeds at these seed banks: Artizenshop, Thinktank Seedbank 2, Speakeasy Seedbank, Neptune_Seed_Bank and Blockchain Novelties.
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Koma is the outspoken owner, head grower and breeder behind Prolific Coast Seeds, with more than a decade of experience growing. Koma began creating strains six years ago. After overcoming numerous adversities, Koma is a recognized figure within the breeding scene. He has made serious strides within Cannabis subculture and is known through the praise of highdemand genetics, like Cakebomb.
What improvements you would like to see within the current Cannabis breeding scene? People should start accepting responsibility for their behavior – especially on social media. When breeders make mistakes, like dropping bad seeds; they should take responsibility for it. When will people own up to their failures? Fifteen years ago, people were very
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