Nor-Cal Women in Cannabis: Community-Driven Consumption-Friendly Events
Women-owned companies are present to share flowers, dabs and Cannabis products at these female-focused industry events.
Profiles
Budtender of the Month: Ashton Johnson
It’s more than just the THC; other cannabinoids like CBN, CBG, CBD and CBC can make such a difference in quality of life
Shop Review: Somewhere
Through fostering a relationship between a person and a plant, you start to build a sense of connection and respect”
PDX Healing Massage: A Full-Spectrum Reset
Offering Cannabis massage in a thoughtful, compliant and accessible way.
In Memoriam: Bob Montoya
May God rest his soul – a proud Cannasapian, husband and veteran. May 17, 1959 – December 26, 2025
Shop Review: Elevated Herb
“Flower is what we hone in on and what more than half of our customers are buying,”
Found in Space: Wendy Baker of Space Gem
Space Gem has become one of the most respected edibles brands in California, known for its hash-infused treats.
Budtender of the Month: Juan Martinez
Juan Martinez's Pacific Northwest roots run deep, and his time at Remedy reflects that.
Edibles Profile: Oui’d Chef
Oui’d Chef lets you open the door to the possibilities of infused hummus, focaccia, roasted vegetables or carpaccio.
Shop Review: Solful
When a flower appears at Solful, customers can often find it in many different forms.
Budtender of the Month: Darryl Chimbel
Darryl Chimbel got into the Cannabis industry by attending one of the final in-class programs at Oaksterdam University.
Shop Review: The Apothecarium Nottingham
Ounce deals under $200 and daily specials make shopping approachable.
Patient of the Month: Michael Murphy
“Your body’s built to take in these cannabinoids, and for the most part of our lives, it’s been starved for so long."
Budtender of the Month: Aaron Adkinson
“If I’m trying to express myself in a way that I can fully be myself, Cannabis is a part of that process.”
Shop Review: Deanz Greenz
“Good employees, you gotta keep ’em. You gotta pay ’em what they’re worth.”
How Grön Found its Sweet Spot
Oregon is where we test products and strategies because the consumer base is highly educated.
High Eats: Nacheaux and Mary Jones Soda
Oregon Leaf paired the gastronomic genius of Nacheaux with a can of 100-milligram Mary Jones Orange Cream Soda.
Budtender of the Month: Keven Hopkins
"I feel stores manage a lot better if the managers are budtending, too.”
Shop Review: Green Dreams
Green Dreams features a lot of small-batch and craft farms while also stocking the biggest names in the industry.
Edibles Profile: Rose Delights
The Rose team believes flower rosin conveys “the purest expression” of each strain.
