John Lord, owner of Livwell Enlightened Health Denver marijuana chain

Inside story on the accidental origins of Colorado cannabis giant LivWell

New Zealander John Lord never really wanted to sell pot. It just sort of worked out that way. Now, one of Denver’s early pioneers of commercial marijuana growing and sales is among the most influential in an industry that’s quickly topping $1 billion in annual revenues.

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.

Ep. 41 – She’s a social media pro; He plans for national expansion

Featured guests: Rise Above Social Strategies founder Lauren Gibbs and Mindful director of government and public affairs Erik Williams. [podcast] We’re talking about problems legal marijuana businesses are having with social media and sudden shutdowns of their accounts on Instagram, Twitter and others; Willie Nelson’s new line of Willie’s Reserve…

Amazon, Margaret Cho are developing ‘Highland,’ a sitcom about a weed shop

Amazon and Margaret Cho are getting into the weed business. Rather, the e-commerce giant and the stand-up comic are developing a sitcom about the weed business — a show called “Highland,” about dysfunctional family running a marijuana shop, according to a new report in Variety.

Mini joints: This Colorado mountain shop’s idea is a huge success

In February, High Country Healing’s Andrew Salini was smoking with a few friends when one of them rolled a smaller joint — a mini joint, if you will. The trio passed it around, and Salini marveled at how something that looked so small was able to satisfy the group.