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  • Patient of the Month: Betsy Ingraham-Marineau

    May 13, 2025, 1:54 pm By Amanda Day
    In the lush lands just outside Portland, Betsy Ingraham-Marineau lives in a cozy cabin tucked below the home where she grew up. She was raised on a 4.3-acre patch of land where her parents — both potters — encouraged creativity and self-expression, sowing…
  • Patient of the Month: Reagan Moore

    May 13, 2025, 1:35 pm By Maryland Leaf Staff
    Be sweet, little Honey — that’s the nickname given to Reagan Moore by people close to her. She has the first half of that phrase tattooed on her as a reminder of who she is and to honor the lessons in humility and generosity passed down from her late…
  • Shop Review: Oregon Bud Company

    May 12, 2025, 2:10 pm By Oregon Leaf Staff
    Whether kayaking on Yaquina Bay or hiking the verdant trails in nearby nature preserves, Newport, Oregon, offers no shortage of coastal adventures and excitement. And what’s a better accessory for adventure than a big bag of bud or a handful of tasty…
  • Leaf Profile: Jessica Mills, MJ Esthetics/skINFUZED

    May 12, 2025, 1:23 pm By Wes Abney
    Jessica Mills is licensed esthetician, manicurist, medical Cannabis patient and single mother who has built a business while raising her two sons. She began using Cannabis to treat an epilepsy disorder and has dedicated a large part of her life to sharing the…
  • Budtender of the Month: Sarah Hong

    May 12, 2025, 1:16 pm By Wyatt Early
    Sarah grew up in Maryland and has been a longtime Cannabis enjoyer and cat lover. She found her home at Chesacanna after getting her first exposure to the industry at a different dispensary. During peak COVID times, Sarah found relief through Cannabis and got…
  • Shop Review: Dank of America

    May 12, 2025, 1:01 pm By Northwest Leaf Staff
    In the quiet corners of Whatcom County, a little green dream has taken root and grown into something much more than just a Cannabis dispensary. Dank of America, with locations in both Blaine and Bellingham, isn’t just a place to pick up your favorite flower…
  • Shop Review: San Pancho by OFL

    May 12, 2025, 12:28 pm By Matt Jackson
    Although only open since December of last year, San Pancho dispensary in San Francisco’s Mission District has already been creating a stir. The store’s name is taken from a nickname for the city, which plays on the shortened form of Francisco in Spanish…
  • Rehashed: The 2025 Oregon Leaf Bowl

    May 11, 2025, 1:22 pm By Oregon Leaf Staff
    It’s that time of year again — flowers are blooming, birds are chirping, and many of Oregon’s top Cannabis producers have put their finest work in the ring for a chance to be crowned the best in the state.  That’s right folks, it’s Leaf Bowl season.…
  • Budtender of the Month: Jordanna Shank

    May 11, 2025, 12:14 pm By Matt Jackson
    May’s Budtender of the Month was suggested by Mandee and Jason at Smoken Promises. They’ve been traveling up and down the state talking with budtenders and told California Leaf they immediately recognized the passion and curiosity Jordanna brings to the…
  • Glass Artist of the Month: Firefly Glass, Nick Nowak

    May 10, 2025, 3:17 pm By Northwest Leaf Staff
    Nick Nowak first lit the torch in 2007, just 18 years old and driven by curiosity. Back then, it was all about soft glass beads — small, delicate creations that marked the start of a much bigger journey. Over time, what began as a fascination evolved into a…
  • Herb n’ Legends: How many tokes to the center of a Canna Pop?

    May 10, 2025, 2:33 pm By Matt Jackson
    When it comes to Cannabis usage, not all endocannabinoid systems move at the same speed.  We all know people who blast off from 5mg of THC and those for whom the dose has to be more like an elephant tranquilizer. We also know that things like live resin…
  • Elevate Your Fate: A Cannabis-Infused AcroYoga Journey

    May 10, 2025, 2:20 pm By Northeast Leaf Staff
    The sweet, sticky scent of sun-cured Mexican flower filled the air as we passed the dutchie to the left, barefoot and beaming under the watchful gaze of Mama Frida, peering through the aerial hoops. With each exhale, the worries of the world drifted further…
  • Shop Review: Haven Dispensary

    May 10, 2025, 2:11 pm By Wyatt Early
    When traveling across the state from our home base in Baltimore, I regularly pass by many dispensaries. Haven is one of those stores that has always caught my attention off the side of Crain Highway. From its robin’s egg blue color to the sheer impressive…
  • Recipes: Hitting the Road

    May 9, 2025, 3:46 pm By Northwest Leaf Staff
    So, you are hitting the road. Cool. It’s May, time to get some sun, some fun and some delightful Cannabis to make everything just right. Whether you are on a bike, a boat or a chair in your living room, be safe, be kind and be the best you that you can be.…
  • The Adventures of Meow Wolf

    May 7, 2025, 1:29 pm By Northwest Leaf Staff
    Trying to explain Meow Wolf is like trying to describe a dream while you’re still half in it. Venturing through this immersive art environment is a journey that resists easy description. It’s not quite an art installation. It’s not a theme park. It is a…
  • Vinyl, Vibes and Vision: Cannabis Listening Lounges

    May 6, 2025, 12:56 pm By Northwest Leaf Staff
    There’s something magical about a cozy lounge, a stack of vinyl records and the gentle crackle of music drifting through the air. While still hypothetical in many states, the idea of a proper sesh paired with top-notch sound is beginning to take shape. A…
  • Taste and Toke: Culinary Adventures with Cannabis

    May 6, 2025, 12:15 pm By Northwest Leaf Staff
    Food can be a portal, transporting you across time and space with a whirlwind of flavors, aromas and textures. When used with intention, Cannabis enhances this adventure, deepening your perception and heightening tastes and sensations. THC is more than an…
  • A Cannabis Camper’s Guide to the Great Outdoors

    May 6, 2025, 11:47 am By Amanda Day
    What’s better than a wake-and-bake? A wake-and-bake by a lake! Mary Jane and Mother Nature are fine friends, and more campsites are opening their doors to Cannabis enthusiasts these days than ever before. But despite many states legalizing recreational use,…
  • SF Space Walk

    Apr 18, 2025, 1:31 pm By Matt Jackson
    The 420 spirit is already alive and moving in the streets of San Francisco as the city launches a whole week of Cannabis-themed happenings to celebrate the second year of SF Space Walk. The event is the brainchild of journalist and event promoter David Downs,…
  • Glass Artist: Nathan Belmont

    Apr 17, 2025, 2:52 pm By Northwest Leaf Staff
    Nathan Belmont’s adventure as a glass artist began in 2004 in Hawaii, where he first fell in love with the art of glassblowing. His passion for the craft has only grown over the years, and he is now based in Eugene, Oregon, where he continues to create…

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