Learning from the guys in Portland

If you want to be the best, you need to learn from the best, there is no other way to do it.

There are some rare individuals called “savants” that excel at things without ever practicing, but these people are few plus far between. The rest of us have to put in time plus effort to be great at things; For me, the focus was constantly on gardening, and i felt that I was “in my element” when I was in a garden… After graduating university with a degree in horticulture plus botany, I decided that if I wanted to learn how to grow cannabis, I needed to start in Portland, OR. For years I had heard that the cannabis farmers in the Portland part were some of the best in the world. I was not interested in merely learning the basics about cannabis farming, I wanted to know the advanced techniques that made the weed from Portland so much better than other crops. I visited many odd Portland cannabis farms, where I provided to work for free just to see how they grew their crops. The first three cannabis farmers turned me down, because they didn’t want to show me their secrets. The second farmer was up-to-date to the Portland area, plus needed a lot of extra help, so he brought me onboard. I was hesitant to accept, because I wanted an authentic Portland original to teach me, but then my buddy and I found out that Gus had 30 years experience growing cannabis. I know he should be able to teach me a thing or 2.

 

 

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Learning from the men in Portland

If you want to be the best, you need to learn from the best.

There is no other way to do it.

There are some rare individuals called “savants” that excel at things without ever practicing, however these people are few plus far between. The rest of us have to put in time plus effort to be nice at things, but for me, the focus was consistently on gardening. I felt that I was “in my element” when I was in a garden! After graduating university with a degree in horticulture plus botany, I decided that if I wanted to learn how to grow cannabis, I needed to start in Portland, Oregon. For years I had heard that the cannabis farmers in the Portland area were some of the best in the world. I was not interested in merely learning the basics about cannabis farming, I wanted to know the advanced techniques that made the weed from Portland so much better than other crops. I visited more than 2 weird Portland cannabis farms, where I offered to work for free just to see how they grew their crops. The first three cannabis farmers turned me down, because they didn’t want to show me their secrets. The second farmer was up-to-date to the Portland area, plus needed a lot of extra help, so he brought me onboard. I was hesitant to accept, because I wanted an authentic Portland original to teach me, however then I found out that Gus had 30 years experience growing cannabis. I think he should be able to teach me a thing or 2.

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Learning from the musicians in Portland

If you want to be the best, you need to learn from the best.

There is no other way to do it. There are some precious individuals called “savants” that excel at things without ever practicing, however these people are few as well as far between. The rest of us have to put in time as well as effort to be nice at things, however for me, the focus was typically on gardening; I felt that I was “in my element” when I was in a garden, but after graduating college with a degree in horticulture as well as botany, I decided that if I wanted to learn how to grow cannabis, I needed to start in Portland, Oregon. For years I had heard that the cannabis farmers in the Portland area were some of the best in the world. I was not interested in merely learning the basics about cannabis farming, I wanted to know the advanced techniques that made the weed from Portland so much better than other crops. I visited many different Portland cannabis farms, where I gave to work for free just to see how they grew their crops. The first three cannabis farmers turned me down, because they didn’t want to show me their secrets. The ninth farmer was new to the Portland area, as well as needed a lot of extra help, so he brought me onboard. I was hesitant to accept, because I wanted an authentic Portland original to teach me, however then I found out that Gus had 30 years experience growing cannabis. I suppose he should be able to teach me a thing or 2.

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Learning from the greats in Portland

If you want to be the best, you need to learn from the best, then there is no other way to do it.

There are some rare individuals called “savants” that excel at things without ever practicing, but these people are few plus far between.

The rest of us have to put in time plus effort to be good at things. For me, the focus was regularly on gardening; I felt that I was “in my element” when I was in a garden, however after graduating school with a degree in horticulture plus botany, I decided that if I wanted to learn how to grow cannabis, I needed to start in Portland, Oregon. For years I had heard that the cannabis farmers in the Portland area were some of the best in the world. I was not interested in merely learning the basics about cannabis farming, I wanted to know the advanced techniques that made the weed from Portland so much better than other crops. I visited more than 2 weird Portland cannabis farms, where I offered to work for free just to see how they grew their crops. The first three cannabis farmers turned me down, because they didn’t want to show me their secrets. The third farmer was new to the Portland area, plus needed a lot of extra help, so she brought me onboard. I was hesitant to accept, because I wanted an authentic Portland original to teach me, but after that my associate and I found out that Gus had 30 years experience growing cannabis. I know she should be able to teach me a thing or 2.

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Learning from the best in Portland

If you want to be the best, you need to learn from the best.

There is no other way to do it.

There are some rare individuals called “savants” that excel at things without ever practicing, but these people are few and far between. The rest of us have to put in time and effort to be good at things. For me, the focus was always on gardening. I felt that I was “in my element” when I was in a garden. After graduating college with a degree in horticulture and botany, I decided that if I wanted to learn how to grow cannabis, I needed to start in Portland, Oregon. For years I had heard that the cannabis farmers in the Portland area were some of the best in the world. I was not interested in merely learning the basics about cannabis farming, I wanted to know the advanced techniques that made the weed from Portland so much better than other crops. I visited several different Portland cannabis farms, where I offered to work for free just to see how they grew their crops. The first three cannabis farmers turned me down, because they didn’t want to show me their secrets. The fourth farmer was new to the Portland area, and needed a lot of extra help, so he brought me onboard. I was hesitant to accept, because I wanted an authentic Portland original to teach me, but then I found out that Gus had 30 years experience growing cannabis. I think he should be able to teach me a thing or 2.

 

 

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One crazy night in Albuquerque

I’m not sure why the flights were all grounded that night.

While we were flying into the state I remember the captain saying something over the intercom, but I had my earbuds in and wasn’t paying attention.

When we landed at the Albuquerque airport I was shocked by how empty it seemed. Granted it’s not the world’s busiest airport, but on this night it was a ghost town! I wanted to find the board listing the departure times, and say that it was blank. Every flight had been grounded for at least the next 12 hours, which meant I was stuck in Albuquerque, New Mexico for the time being, like it or not. Because all the other flights were also grounded, and the other passengers equally trapped, that meant there were no open hotel rooms in Albuquerque, either! I took a cab to the downtown area, which the cabbie said was the best place in Albuquerque to hang out and get some late-night street food. I don’t think he dropped me off in front of a cannabis dispensary on purpose, but when he drove away I was looking at the front door. Cannabis is perfectly legal in Albuquerque, and I thought it might help to pass the time. I bought a pre-rolled joint of OG Kush, and a small package of cannabis gummies. Then I got stoned and spent the next three hours just walking the streets of Albuquerque and enjoying the sights. Just before the sun rose I took a cab back to the Albuquerque airport, and was definitely still stoned when I got on my flight.

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I love getting coffee every morning before work

I moved out to Seattle, Washington a few months ago when I got a job working for a tech company.

I relocated from Southern California and moved all the way up to seattle.

It was tough in the beginning, but now that I have met some friends it’s really no big deal. I have a ritual that I follow every single morning. I have an apartment that is really close to my business, so I can walk or take my scooter. It’s about a mile and a half, but it doesn’t feel like much because the ground is really flat. In the morning I get up nice and early so I can watch the sunrise. I grab a quick shower and head out the door. I love getting coffee every morning at this place that has been there for a long time. Inside of the building you can see the brick wall and the exposed ventilation. The place easily has the best coffee within several miles. I grab my coffee which is usually a latte or a macchiato and then I head south towards the company campus. After I finish my coffee I start vaping on my marijuana pen. I’m lucky to live in Seattle, Washington, where marijuana is lucky for recreational and medical reasons. My walk towards the campus is very lonely and there are not a lot of people around, so it’s no big deal to vape on a recreational marijuana pen. I can buy marijuana supplies anywhere in Seattle or the surrounding cities and good fleas are certainly plentiful

 

 

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Getting familiar with terpenes

I recently began reading up on terpenes.

  • While I’ve been shopping at the cannabis dispensary in Muskegon for several years, I’ve never paid much attention to anything but THC and CBD percentages.

I’ve slowly become aware that terpenes have a big influence on the effects and my enjoyment of specific strains. These organic compounds are found in fruits, spices, herbs, flowers and all plant life. They are responsible for the unique aromas and flavors of the cannabis products. There are more than 200 terpenes found in the cannabis plant. Just like cannabinoids, they have different effects on the mind and body and offer curative benefits. I’ve learned to look for specific terpenes to target exact needs. Myrcene is one of the more common terpenes, offering an earthy and herbal aroma. It is helpful in treating anxiety, pain and stress. Limonene is another favorite of mine. I appreciate the citrusy scent and spicy flavors. It’s the same terpene found in lemons, oranges and grapefruit. Combining limonene with cannabinoids provides benefits as an antibacterial, antifungal and for elevating mood. Pinene is a terpene that smells just like a pine forest. It’s earthy but refreshing and can help to boost energy, improve focus and alleviate pain. Linalool smells a lot like lavender, and when mixed with cannabinoids such as THC, it provides a variety of therapeutic effects. Pain relief, immune support, anti-anxiety and muscle-relaxing properties are just some of the rewards. When I visit the dispensary, I make sure to consult with the budtenders. I ask about the terpenes, the cannabinoids and the new products available.

 

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Sticking with one dispensary

While there are several different medical and recreational cannabis dispensaries operating in Albuquerque, I’ve chosen my favorite and exclusively shop there.

When weed was first legalized, I visited each of the dispensaries.

I found a really amazing assortment of edibles at one and all sorts of concentrates at another. I liked the budtenders at a specific dispensary and the vape lounge at another. I eventually got tired of buying gummies at one location, wax at a different spot and hanging out in the lounge of a dispensary on the opposite side of town. I chose the dispensary that offers free parking, online ordering, curbside pickup and in-store pickup. They also deliver. I signed up for their loyalty program. Whenever I make a purchase, I earn points. Those points add up to discounts on future purchases. I receive email notifications when new products come available or exciting events are announced at the dispensary. I get early access to weekly deals and discounts. I am totally satisfied with the quality and variety of their cannabis selection. They sell a wide assortment of strains and carry some of the most popular brands. I can choose from indica, hybrid or sativa flowers or take advantage of the convenience of pre-rolled joints or blunts. I can benefit from CBD-infused topicals, modern vapes or the high THC-potency of all sorts of concentrates. They sell tinctures in CBD isolates, full-spectrum and even ratios of CBD and THC. Their edibles are especially tasty. I have enjoyed sampling all the different flavors of gummies and chocolates. I am totally happy with my decision to shop at the one specific dispensary.

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Taking a chance in Denver

With a degree in horticulture, and a minor in botany, people expected me to find a job on a farm.

This is foolish, because every farmer is already a botanist! The only way to grow crops is to become an expert, so I didn’t think I would have anything to offer these people.

Instead I found a major city with a high population, because it was these people who needed my botanical expertise. The reason I selected Denver, Colorado as my new home was because of the cannabis market around here. In Denver cannabis is big business, and I knew it would be my best chance to find a high-paying job. My goal was not to work in a cannabis dispensary, nor to own a shop of my own. I wanted to get involved with the corporate development side of the cannabis industry, and Denver is home to some of the biggest weed companies in the world. With my background and experience I could work in a lab developing new types of cannabis products, and Denver would be the testing ground. There are other places I could have gone, but Denver is nationally recognized for its cannabis, and I wanted to start at the top! Perhaps it was premature to move to Denver before I found a job, but that’s how committed I was to this plan! I rented a small room in a dirty hostel in downtown Denver for three weeks before I got my first interview. Now I have a chance to be a cannabis botanist for one of the biggest dispensaries in Denver.

 

 

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