Rehashed: The 2025 Oregon Leaf Bowl
Oregon's Cannabis producers competed for top honors in the fourth annual Oregon Leaf Bowl.
Culture
Herb ‘n’ Legends: The Green Gateway
Framing Cannabis as the first stone in the chain ignores easier-to-find substances like wine or nicotine.
15 Years of the Leaf
Our first issue of Northwest Leaf was published in June 2010, made possible by a $1,600 loan and a dream.
The Summer Heat List
Hot trends in the Cannabis scene across the country.
Rehashed: The 2025 Oregon Leaf Bowl
Perhaps the best part of the adventure is seeing new and old friends alike and making authentic human connections.
Herb n’ Legends: How many tokes to the center of a Canna Pop?
One of the biggest blind spots in the effort to create a standardized dose of THC is tolerance.
Glass
Glass Artist: Marina Glass
Marina Glass isn’t just making art; she’s building a movement one flame, one figurine, one connection at a time.
Glass Artist of the Month: Firefly Glass, Nick Nowak
"I’ve always found animals to be something I love creating."
Glass Artist: Nathan Belmont
Nathan believes that the community deserves his very best & he works tirelessly to contribute to it in meaningful ways.
Glass Artist: Kyle Wilson – KNW Glass
“I remember seeing live glassblowing at a music festival… was just absolutely mesmerized.”
Leaf Glass Special 2025: Turtle Time and Fiona Phoenix Fire
One can’t help but to stop and marvel at the art they create together.
Leaf Glass Special 2025: Team Japan
Team Japan has created some of the most impressive and groundbreaking glass art in the world.
Learn
Recipes: Berry Boost
Oregon-based Pruf Cultivar’s Jack Herer, with its stunning 26% THC content, was used in these berry-centric creations.
Regenerative Impact: 5 Daily Acts to Help Heal Earth
You don’t need a huge garden or a green thumb to become a cultivator of life.
Saving Sophie: Radical Love, Remarkable Science
How a Mother’s Faithful Persistence Sparked a Revolution in Pediatric Cancer Immunotherapy.
High Crimes: The Wild World of Cannabis Robberies
Policy change is needed to protect our industry and the people risking their safety to provide for others.
Recipes: Hitting the Road
These treats were infused with the sativa-dominant Electric Blue #3 strain, with flavors of berry, skunk and pine.
Recipes: Savoring Spring
We used Astral Works from Pruf Cultivar for these treats. It's uplifting, not stoney, helping you get stuff done.
Legalization
Legal Adult-Use Cannabis In Maryland
As the 20th adult-use state, projections show the rec market in Maryland will generate over $600 million in its 1st year
The Edibles Have Finally Arrived in Maryland
Will this be the year that the Maryland General Assembly and the governor finally agree?
Cristina Buccola is Fighting for a Level Field
NY-based Cannabis attorney Cristina Buccola updates us on NY's new law and progress of social equity in legal states.
We Are The World: The United Colors Of Cannabis
"Despite this hopeful news, Cannabis still remains a Schedule I substance under international treaties."
A Global Pot Perspective
With the U.S. on the verge of historic change, let’s see how the rest of the world is handling marijuana-law reform.
Cannabis as a global commodity?
While most U.S. companies see the future of Cannabis as a commodity coming from federal legalization, the real barrier.
Profiles
The 2025 Leaf Impact Special: Impact Profiles
“In Cannabis, the only thing that makes you successful is having a strong community.”
The Tide Turns Green: COAST Cannabis Co. Lands in Maryland
The beach has a lot of parallels to using Cannabis… it provides a euphoric feeling that can be shared amongst friends.
Patient of the Month: Brittany Ruth
"Working in the industry, and I can say I help people — that’s the best thing ever.”
Cush’ for Kush: Tahir Johnson
“I look at Cannabis as my contribution to the revolution … I was taught you lift up others as you climb.”
Hemp Press: Sustainable Printing
Every choice brands make to protect nature is a step toward a richer, more meaningful connection with Earth.
Patient of the Month: Betsy Ingraham-Marineau
Cannabis has encouraged me to build a personalized, holistic approach to wellness.
Specials
2024 Washington Concentrates Special
The top extracts in Washington selected by the Northwest Leaf staff for our annual Concentrates Special.
2024 Oregon Concentrate Special
The Oregon Leaf staff unveils the top extracts in the state for our annual Concentrates Special.
2024 Northeast Concentrates Special
The Northeast Leaf staff reveals the top extracts in the region for our annual Concentrates Special!
2024 Maryland Concentrates Special
Check out the top extracts in Maryland in our annual Concentrates Special!
2024 California Concentrates Special
California Leaf unveils the top extract products in the state for the annual Concentrates Special.
Alaska 2023 Concentrates Special: Cartridges
The Alaska Leaf staff highlights the top Cannabis cartridges for our 2023 concentrates special.
