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THE LEAF
Cannabis news, education, and more from Harborside.


Vegan, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Edibles
Urbn Leaf's Top Picks for Vegan, Gluten-Free, Sugar-Free Edibles Edibles have grown into one of the top-selling categories in dispensaries across the nation . Options range f rom peanut butter and granola to gummies and chocolates, there is truly a product for every palate . As legalization spreads more consumers are turning to these sweet treats and drinks to give their lungs a break. We've found c ustomers looking for more options that align with their dietary lifest

Urbn Leaf
Oct 25, 20233 min read
DIY - Cannabis-Infused Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil is one of the best oils for creating strong marijuana infusions. The high saturated fat content makes coconut oil capable of absorbing more THC, terpenes, flavinoids, and cannabinoids. Aside from cooking up new infused dishes, cannabis-infused coconut oil can also be used to make your own salve or bath soak. Recipes for those coming soon. This 4-step recipe is so easy anyone can make their own infused oil at home with just a few ingredients! If you give it a try,

Urbn Leaf
Oct 25, 20232 min read


Stoned History: The Prohibition Era
For the first time in history, we’re celebrating 4/20 all month long. We’ll be honest - we weren’t planning on celebrating our favorite holiday in quarantine, but here we are holding it down in 2020 where weed is easier to buy than toilet paper. Cannabis hasn’t always been the glamorous super plant it’s known to be today. You see, there’s been a lot of back and forth over the decades that has led to new legislation, mixed emotions, and a division of ideologies that have spark

Urbn Leaf
Oct 25, 20233 min read


Edible Cookie Parfaits with Big Pete's Treats
The last few months of staying home have pushed us to get more creative in the kitchen. Late night munchies have been in full effect. Last week we created a fruity, chocolatey, edible parfait that we knew needed to be shared with the world. This recipe is perfect for an afternoon snack or a late night treat, just remember when consuming to start low and slow. You can always eat more but you can never eat less and if you accidentally eat too much try taking some CBD to balance

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Oct 25, 20232 min read


Stoned History: The Dawn of the D.A.R.E. era
1980’s Making our way from the 70’s into the 80’s the War on Drugs was at an all-time high. During this decade, America faced a huge drug hysteria started by the Reagans and incarceration rates skyrocketed as a result. You could be arrested for simply having a joint in your possession. This was the dawn of the ‘Just Say No’ era and famous D.A.R.E. program (depending on your age, you might remember this from school). In 1989, 64% of the American population polled susceptibi

Urbn Leaf
Oct 25, 20232 min read


7 Ways to Consume Cannabis Without Smoking
Covid-19 has taken the world by storm these last few months. We’d be lying if we didn’t acknowledge that life is just different now. As this respiratory-driven disease makes its way around the world, keeping your lungs strong and healthy is definitely a top priority. Smoking cannabis can be a little harsh on ones lungs, so we wanted to highlight a few other ways to ‘feel good’ without sparking up. Topicals For those who want relief, but don't want to feel high - topica

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Oct 25, 20234 min read


Stoned History: The Summer of Love
Pungent yet refined, a skunky piney aroma fills the air – this is the story of how California came to get its “signature ” stoner scent. It was the summer of 1967, a s a massive influx of long haired, flower adorned, barefoot rebelling youth known as “hippies” flocked from all over the world to San Francisco , California . O n the streets of Haight- Ashbury chants of “Make Love, Not War” could peacefully be heard as strong smells of cannabis closely lingered

Urbn Leaf
Oct 25, 20233 min read
San Diego May Allow Medical Cannabis Dispensaries..
San Diego has become the first city in California where legislation has been introduced to allow currently operating medical cannabis dispensaries the ability to sell to everyone 21 and older until the industry’s statewide recreational use regulations have been finalized. The proposed ordinance also establishes rules and guidelines for recreational cannabis outlets, which are expected to open sometime in the first half of 2018. These rules are practically identical to the r

Urbn Leaf
Oct 25, 20232 min read
Cannabis farmers seek legal way to grow
San Diego County has farmers who have worked in the region’s rural residential and commercial agricultural zones for generations. Many of these residents would like to continue this tradition — not by growing avocados or tomatoes — but by lawfully growing cannabis and hemp on their existing properties. This may prove difficult given that upcoming actions by the county Board of Supervisors may ban local cultivation altogether or relegate it solely to medical dispensaries. Eit

Urbn Leaf
Oct 25, 20233 min read
Edibles are gobbling up California’s marijuana market
The industry that barely existed 10 years ago — apart from a few bakers making pot brownies in their home kitchens — now shows no sign of slowing down. “There’s a brand boom going on right now, particularly in preparation for adult use legalization here,” said Troy Dayton, CEO of The Arcview Group, a research and investment services firm focusing on marijuana businesses. “Not all of them are going to do well, but there’s just so many different types of edibles hitting differ

Urbn Leaf
Oct 25, 20234 min read


Edibles Manufacturers Find Flaw with Proposed CA Reg...
The California Bureau of Marijuana Control recently released their proposed regulations for medical cannabis in 2018. Among the various regulations proposed for delivery services, applications for business, and more are some very poignant restrictions on potency. These proposed regulations allow for packages containing 100 mg of THC at the most. The text goes further to say that each package should contain obviously marked pieces dosed at 10 mg each. This regulation would for

Urbn Leaf
Oct 25, 20232 min read
What's the Difference Between THC and THCa?
Here's What You Need to Know When it Comes to THC & THCa. What Exactly is THCa (Tetrahydrocannabinolic Acid) When cannabis grows it builds a profile full of cannabinoids unique to each plant. THC is the most well-known cannabinoid as it’s responsible for the psychoactive effects we get when consuming cannabis, but did you know that cannabis doesn’t directly produce THC? Instead, it creates all cannabinoids in an acid form, synthesizing tetrahydrocannabinolic acid (THCA) and c

Urbn Leaf
Oct 25, 20232 min read
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