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Freddy’s Fuego in Washington State kills it — its flower is packed with flavor, potency, and smooth smoking experience that can make you say, “Alright yeah, that was worth the money.” We recently spoke with Freddy’s Fuego’s founders Ben Davis and Tim Haggerty about the history of the company, and the strains that made them

Lorena Cupcake, voted “best budtender in Chicago,” has answered hundreds of questions from cannabis shoppers and patients during their time as a budtender. And now they’re turning that experience into a monthly advice column, Ask a budtender. Got a question for Cupcake? Submit your questions to askabudtender@weedmaps.com. Dear Cupcake, I use edibles regularly. Over time,

For the discerning cannathusiast, dry, crumbly, aging nugs are more than an inconvenience, they are a crime against nuggetry altogether. Nug jars, stash boxes, and branded plastic baggies are perfectly suitable for stoners who smoke through their stashes weekly, since the main culprits of cannabis degradation are humidity, exposure to light, and less-than-stellar storage materials.

With so many great cannabis brands releasing exciting new products in new markets, it can be hard to keep track of every release or event. So we’re rounding up a few significant happenings in the industry. This week, we look at releases by Posibl, a Jeeter X Highsman collaboration, a dispensary opening from Embarc, and

Purple weed strains have long intrigued cannabis lovers, and who could blame them? They offer a spectrum of visual stimulation, from deep and brooding violet to lighter shades that pirouette on the lilac end of the spectrum. What makes weed purple? Originally, purple strains weren’t nearly as common. They were most often associated with indica

In this game, we have to show love to the people who have been putting in the work since way before cannabis was legal in any state. Those people who bred the original strains, were at the original events, and have truly made giving the world good weed their life’s mission. Exotic Genetix is definitely

Valentine’s Day is just days away, and if you haven’t found the perfect gift for your sweetheart, then look to your local dispensary.  From delicious edibles to arousing strains, here are seven last-minute ideas for you and your partner.  Hervé Macarons The infused macarons from Hervé look sweet and luxurious, and they’re something unique that

[embedded content] Advertising in the cannabis industry is hard. Inconsistent rules call for creative solutions and some unintended consequences (like commandeering the broccoli emoji’s identity). Watch Weedmap’s reluctant weed mascot, Brock Ollie, above and read on to learn more about cannabis censorship and what it means for the cannabis industry at large. If you work

Stoners have been found in cartoons since before Popeye first slurped “spinach.” Cannabis is part of our collective culture, it’s mapped into our DNA. Even if you’ve never consumed it, you’ve likely seen some part of yourself reflected in one of the many relatable stoner-implied characters from your favorite funnies. But since it takes one

This month of The Drop, Danté Jordan’s column rounding up all the can’t-miss strains and dabs from the best brands and growers, looks at anticipated releases from Wonderbrett, G Funk, and more. Another month, another round of new cannabis strains for you to enjoy. Here are the strains hitting dispensary menus in February. Source Cannabis: