OG 18 from Preferred Organic Therapy. (Jake Browne, The Cannabist)

OG 18 (marijuana review)

OG 18 is touted as one of the most potent strains of cannabis in the world, but this marijuana might be a letdown for those expecting a strong Kush high.

G6 #3 strain marijuana review

G6 #3 (marijuana review)

This reviewer was in a rather Sublime state of mind the day he tested out G6 #3 from Medicine Man, one of Denver’s larger dispensaries. And that feeling stayed with him after he smoked two bowls and found himself deeply relaxed yet mentally alert.

Dirty Girl marijuana strain grown by Tiller Natural Washington state

Dirty Girl (marijuana review)

An outdoor sativa that is the child of two famous strains, Dirty Girl got in my head and brought on an unusual paranoid — yet cerebral — high.

Deadhead OG strain review

Deadhead OG (marijuana review)

A slightly different cut than what I was used to, but Deadhead OG nonetheless was a nice supplement to the final Grateful Dead Tuesday party.

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Ouch! Washington state feels pot pinch since Oregon went legal

Towns along the Washington border have felt competition from Oregon’s nascent state-regulated marijuana market more keenly than anywhere else. Revenue in those counties has seen a steep drop since last fall, even as overall Washington pot sales continue to climb.

UW Purple marijuana strain

UW Purple (marijuana review)

This potent indica’s effects are like a roundhouse kick to the face. The Washington state nod to a local university is heavy on fuel and cheesy funk.

Outer Space strain marijuana review

Outer Space (marijuana review)

A sweet cerebral smoke that is good for work and creativity — sans the anxiety or raciness that accompany many sativas.

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Cherry Pie strain (marijuana review)

The Cherry Pie strain is an uplifting sativa hybrid that could make a grown man cry — as well as get a few things done around the house.

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Ingrid (marijuana review)

The Sleepytime tea of weed, Ingrid is a soporific strain that knocks me out faster than a heavy chunk of Ambien.

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Strawberry Cough (marijuana review)

Anyone who has heard five minutes of hack comedy about being high has heard the old adage about not shopping whilst stoned. Speaking as someone who loathes every part of the consumer experience, from an abundance of mediocre products competing for attention to the malaise of strangers going through the…

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Sage N Sour (marijuana review)

Sage N Sour is a sativa that comes with a strong feeling of hyper-focus that is a perfect choice if you’re getting serious about cleaning the house.

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Facebook crackdown: N.J. medical marijuana dispensaries targeted

Three of New Jersey’s five medical marijuana dispensaries have had their business pages shutdown by Facebook, cutting off what advocates call an integral place for customers to learn about which plant strains best treat their illness and where to find discounts.

Colorado pot grows used as much energy as 35,000 homes in 2014

Energy-sapping marijuana cultivation a growing worry

Pot’s not green. The $3.5 billion U.S. cannabis market is emerging as one of the nation’s most power-hungry industries, with the 24-hour demands of thousands of indoor growing sites taxing aging electricity grids and unraveling hard-earned gains in energy conservation.

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Trainwreck (marijuana review)

Though this marijuana strain’s name implies a heavy couch-lock effect, Trainwreck provides a cerebral high perfect for conversation and creativity.

Juicy Fruit (marijuana review)

Juicy Fruit (marijuana review)

Marijuana review: Juicy Fruit is a fruity hybrid whose smell and taste reflect its name, and whose quality reflects the current market drought in Colorado.

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Aspen OG (marijuana review)

What first appeared to be a sub-par cut of a favorite frosty nug turned into something pleasantly satisfying. A well-grown cut of Aspen OG is typically frosty and white — like the snow-capped peaks of Snowmass and Buttermilk in the middle of ski season.