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Colorado Cannabis Legislation
Cannabis legislation is an ever-changing field. There are more than 50 individual state and territory laws, each with their own bills, statutes, and regulations. Then there are the federal laws; the complexity can sometimes be overwhelming. In Colorado, we are lucky to have a forward thinking community of local and state politicians interested in furthering the education, advancement, and healthy proliferation of cannabis throughout Colorado. But how is the rest …
Military Appreciation Month: Veterans Discount for Cannabis
May is a notable month for many reasons, but we pay particular attention to the fact that May is Military Appreciation Month. First introduced by the late Senator McCain in 1999, May has been prominently revered by all servicemen & servicewomen, active or not, as a month to commemorate the efforts of all members of the US Department of Defense. The brave men and women who risk their lives to …
April Spotlight: Infused Pre-Rolls & Dialed In Gummies
April is well underway, and we have had some great promotions so far! This 4/20 make sure you don’t miss out on our new in-house creation — infused pre-rolls! From Cheeba Chews to Dialed In and Koda, if you’re looking for some 4/20 deals, Seed & Smith is first on the list for your 4/20 haul. To see all of our April deals, check out our 4/20 Calendar on our …
Cleaning Your Paraphernalia: Tips for Sparkling Glass
Everyone’s favorite holiday is right around the corner… 4/20! April 20th is a sacred day to smokers worldwide, and even with an origin story that is a bit unknown, it’s a day cannabis lovers everywhere rejoice. In the last 10 years, the cannabis industry has seen tremendous growth and legalization, leading to innovative cannabis products. New types of edibles, a variety of concentrate types, marijuana infused beverages, and more. Along …
Cannabis Marketing on Twitter
It’s no secret to those of us on social media that there are certain restrictions placed on cannabis that don’t apply to other products. Due to the differing legal status of cannabis across the US on a state-by-state basis, there are certain restrictions for cannabis marketing on social media. As a company with several cannabis dispensaries in Colorado, these restrictions can be very annoying!
These restrictions prevent us from …
Cannabis Storage: Preserving Taste and Potency
Cannabis packaging comes in all shapes and sizes, from pouches, bags, jars, plastic containers, and everything in between. If you know how to store cannabis in the most optimal conditions after being cured in the correct manner, it can have a shelf life of up to 2 years! Now, it is easy to overlook the delicacy of the cannabis plant, especially when it has been trimmed, dried, cured, and packaged …
Cannabis Terpene Guide: Your Quick Cheat Sheet
What Are Terpenes?
By now, you’ve heard about terpenes. Even individuals who are not frequent cannabis consumers are becoming aware of terpenes–those magical compounds found in plants. As a cannabis user, you might have heard a friend say, “Eat a mango before you smoke to really supercharge your high,” only to find out that mangos contain a fair amount of naturally occurring myrcene. Myrcene is just one terpene of the …
Cannabis and Athletic Recovery
In July of 2021, the world was gearing up to watch one of the fastest humans compete in the 100M race at the Tokyo Olympics. Expectations were certainly high as Sha’Carri Richardson was coming off of a first-place finish at the US track and field trials in Oregon just weeks before. With expectations comes a certain degree of pressure and scrutiny, nothing unusual to world-class athletes like Sha’Carri. After testing …
Dry January or T-Break?
Dry January or T-Break January? How to live your healthiest life in the first month of the year!
What is Dry January? This is a relatively new term that has been floating around the last several years alluding to the abstinence from alcohol for the 31 days of January. In 2012, the British charity group Alcohol Change UK launched the Dry January initiative as a way to promote “ditching the …
Denver’s Best Cannabis Grow Tour Reopens!
Seed & Smith’s iconic cannabis grow tour has reopened to the public after a temporary hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, our team reevaluated the cannabis grow tour to see how we could improve Colorado’s best marijuana grow tour experience. We wanted to discover how we could showcase more of our products, amplify the tour stop at our extraction lab, and ultimately provide greater education to any …
Cannabis Edibles are Constantly Evolving
Cannabis edibles are constantly evolving in a race to see who can create the most delectable yet buzz-worthy treats. Ever since Mary Rathburn, affectionately known as Brownie Mary, started selling her “pot brownies” in the California area in the 1980’s, the edible industry has taken off. Now, you can find all sorts of edibles on shelves, from baked goods and gummies to beverages and tinctures.
While edibles are now …
3 Cs of Concentrates: Color, Clarity, and Consistency
Whether as a complement to flower or as a substitute, concentrates have evolved from basic extracts into a variety of live resin, rosin, and specialty extracts such as water hash. Cannabis enthusiasts everywhere have fine-tuned their own preferences, through flavor, taste, or effects of a particular strain. These connoisseurs can discern high quality cannabis through a combination of factors including trichome volume, THC levels, physical appearance, aroma, and genetics. Fact: …
Strain Spotlight: Lemoon Cake
Strain Name & Effect
It sounds fancy, doesn’t it? Lemoon Cake has burst onto the scene at Seed & Smith and has quickly become a staff favorite. When a bag of Lemoon Cake enters the room, you can’t miss it. The reason you ask? That fabulous pungent smell for one! This strain has quickly become known and loved by not only the Seed & Smith team but cannabis connoisseurs everywhere. …
Strain Spotlight: Kush Mints
Strain Name & Effect
If you’ve been paying attention to the cannabis industry this year, you’ve probably heard of Kush Mints. Originated by Seed Junky Genetics in Southern California, Kush Mints has exploded in popularity and can now be found here at Seed & Smith. We carry this popular strain in flower, dabbables, and in our Live Series DART pods!
Genetics & Cultivation
Kush Mints consists of …