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10 | Going Green by Charlotte Cruz

30 | We Dig This: Daniel Tosh by Josh Kaplan

34 | So Cal Travel: Palm Springs by Charlotte Cruz

44 | Growers Grove by Jade Kine

48 | This Month in Weed History by Bud Lee

54 | Recreational Tokers Catch A Break by David Downs

58 | Live Music Preview by Dillion Zachara

62 | Strain Review: NYC Diesel by Michael Dillion

64 | San Diego Restaurants by Jay Evans

66 | My Week As A Marijuana Farmer by Bud Lee

68 | KushCon II by Scott Lerner

72 | Cannabis Industry Report by AnnaRae Grabstein of Steep Hill

78 | Dailybuds.com Dispensary Directory

14 The Health Report: AcupunctureThe benefits of this ancient Chinese form of medicine is used worldwide to cure all types of ailments. Read the first of this three part series on the benefits on this non traditional medicine.

52 Hemp Frozen DessertsYou scream, I scream we all scream for Hemp Ice Scream. The latest and most delicious form of hemp is now a non dairy frozen treat.

54 Recreational Tokers Catch a Break Happy New Year to recreational cannabis users from your government. Possession of less than an ounce is now an infraction instead of a misdemeanor.

68 KushCon IIWe built it and they came!!! Over 35,000 people with hundreds of vendors filled the Colorado Convention Center for three days in December. By far, the largest and greatest cannabis convention on earth!

74 New Year’s EntertainingFrom our resident Chef Herb – classic elegant recipes to help ring in the New Year.

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h appy New Year from Kush Magazine and dailybuds.com! This past year has been a roller coaster ride for many in the cannabis industry. We have witnessed cities trying to regulate the cannabis industry and even try to shut many of the dispensaries down. We have seen California attempt to legalize cannabis and other citizens voted for or against medical marijuana usage in their state.

The city of Los Angeles tried to shut down and eliminate hundreds of collectives with a harsh ordinance only to have a Superior Court judge this past December, issue an injunction against the enforcement by the city of many of the portions of the ordinance. In San Diego, while the county and city are trying to pass strict zoning regulations to “zone-out” the dispensaries, a local citizen’s group, the California Cannabis Coalition is trying to draft its own ordinance, placing it on the ballot for the next election, letting the voters determine zoning for medical marijuana dispensaries.

However, what is certain is that the cannabis industry is here to stay. This past December, Kush Magazine and dailybuds.com hosted KushCon II in Denver, Colorado (see article p. 68). With over 300,000 square feet and close to 400 vendor booths, this was definitely the greatest cannabis convention ever. Dozens of marijuana activists from all over the country converged for three days to discuss all aspects of cannabis. Hundreds of vendors promoting everything from smoke ware, hydroponics, security systems, clothing, edibles, infused beverages, storage containers, hemp products, cannabis and more gathered to display all of the numerous areas the marijuana industry has filtered into. With no medicine on site, the show was attended by over 35,000 participants who wanted to learn about the latest and greatest that the industry has to offer. One lucky conventioneer won a $46,000 GrowBot. Close to $100,000 in prizes were given away by KushCon, not to mention coupons and discounts that the vendors at the show were giving to attendees.

The convention also provided non-stop entertainment with concert performances by Mickey Avalon, Asher Roth, The Flobots, Aaron Lewis of Staind, Mix Master Mike, The Dirty Heads, Gregg Rolie lead singer of Santana and Journey, and War.

So with a new year upon us, we at Kush hope wish all of you a peaceful, healthy and prosperous new year.

Kush Editorial Board, www.dailybuds.com

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“zone-out” the dispensaries, a local citizen’s group, the California Cannabis Coalition is trying to draft its own ordinance, placing it on the ballot for the next election, letting the voters determine zoning for medical marijuana dispensaries.

However, what is certain is that the cannabis industry is here to stay. This past December, Kush Magazine and dailybuds.com hosted KushCon II in Denver, Colorado (see article p. 68). With over 300,000 square feet and close to 400 vendor booths, this was

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by CHARLOTTE CRUZ

The season has changed and that

means that a lot else changes, too. It’s time for layers and sweaters, coats and

socks. Summer has gone and even the Indian variety is done for the year. It’s getting cold. When it’s time to adjust your life to the falling mercury, we do the usual things: We pull out the down comforters and flannel sheets; we think about the fireplace; we buy new clothes or dig out the old ones and retire the tank tops to make room for longer sleeves; we turn on the heat.

While we all want to be comfortable in this cooler weather, the changing climate also opens up the energy conversation and that means finding ways to stay warm without depleting resources, both natural and financial. There are ways to be eco-friendly and reduce the gas bill that are simple and inexpensive. This winter, stay warm and stay green.

BUNDLE UPWearing an extra layer or two of clothing while you are inside your own house is a simple way to reduce the amount of time you run your heat. Since we lose a lot of heat from our heads, a warm hat will keep heat locked in and make your whole body feel warmer. On a day when you want to run the heat at 74, try setting it at 68 and let your body do the rest. A little layering goes a long way!

WEATHERIZEIf you own your home, weatherizing is one of the keys to keeping heating costs down. By checking for cracks in windows, doors and foundation, you can fill them in and reduce drafts. Weather stripping and caulking gaps in drafty areas is well worth the time and money and will likely pay for itself within a season or two. If you rent, talk to your landlord if you notice drafts coming in and suggest a little weatherizing to save you some money and him weather damage.

TURN IT DOWNBefore you go to bed, make sure that your heat is lowered a few degrees. Your body and the extra blankets will keep you comfortable and if you have ever fallen asleep with your heat too high, you know that waking up with hot air on you can cause scratchy throats and dry sinuses. It’s not only better for you; it’s better for your bill and better for the environment.

REPLACE BULBSSince there are fewer hours of sunlight in the winter months and you will likely be keeping lights on longer. If you haven’t already, CFLs are a must-do replacement for regular light bulbs. The long-lasting bulbs can save you hundreds over the course of a year and take less energy and emit as much or more light. A great idea any time of year!

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‘TIS THE SEASON FOR SLIPPERY FALLS, SNOWBOARDING SPILLS AND LIFTING HEAVY BOXES. INJURY IS DECEPTIVE since often we don’t realize that perhaps we overdid it in the new post -thanksgiving workout. Sometimes a muscular

injury can linger as a dull ache or pain when actually tissue, tendons or nerves may actually be damaged. As disciplined

or motivating “pushing through the pain” may seem, often we do more damage than good by aggravating an injury.

Sports injury, perhaps the most common form of injury, includes: medial & lateral epicondylitis, frozen

shoulder, plantar fascitis, acute olecranon bursitis, acromioclavicular joint separation, rotator cuff tendonitis,

osteoarthritis of all joints, meniscal tears, bicepital tenosynovitis, lumbar disc herniations, anterior & posterior

cruciate ligament tears, patellofemoral syndrome, Osgood Schlatters syndrome, and more.

Pro sports teams and clubs often have acupuncturists on staff to decrease healing time and treat

lingering injuries. Acupuncture has been used for centuries to treat acute injuries and was and still is used

commonly in martial arts to speed up healing. Repetative physical activity is one of the easiest ways to

injury yourself; that’s why so many exercise programs emphasize muscle confusion and of course, the

importance of stretching. But if you do go overboard and find your tennis elbow has turned into no-more-

tennis elbow, acupuncture may be an excellent way to aid the healing process and get you back to serving

up aces.

Acupuncture plays the role of inducer in the healing process and the effect are accomplished because

acupuncture decreases inflation and swelling, relaxes the muscles and improves blood circulation. Some

athletes with sprains have even reported a 3-day healing time as opposed to 1-2 weeks that the healing

process takes with the absence of acupuncture.

Chronic injuries can be effectively treated with acupuncture as well. If that knee you “messed up”

playing high school football still bothers you when it rains and “goes out” every once in a while, your injury

may never have properly healed. Chronic injuries are a deficient condition, meaning that the affected

area is losing strength and stability. What acupuncture does is treat the surrounding muscles and areas

near the injury to increase stimulation while simultaneously reducing pain. Chronic injuries often take

longer to treat (8-10 sessions is generally the consensus on when you will start to see improvement in

a lingering injury area.) but if it’s a coin-toss between lifelong pain and discomfort, 8-10 sessions and

regular follow-ups don’t sound so bad.

As with every injury, it is always a good idea to get an MRI or x-ray to know exactly where the

damage is. Many acupuncturists and chiropractors provide these services but you may need to

see your doctor. In any case, the not knowing can cause more harm in the long run so it’s

better to be err on the side of caution when it comes to your body. It is after all, the only one

we’ve got!

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are so many types of comedy styles: the observational everyday stuff from George Carlin, Jerry Seinfeld, and Chris Rock. There’s the self-deprecating

comedy of Rodney Dangerfield, or the machine gun insults of Don Rickles. There are the physical comics, such as Jim Carrey, John Belushi, or Conan O‘Brien. Deadpan comics like Steven Wright or Mitch Hedberg (another tragic loss to hard drugs), or witty intellects like Woody Allen or Groucho Marx. For the darker side of “black” or “blue” comedy, there are many greats to enjoy: Bill Hicks, Redd Foxx or Eddie Murphy to name a few. With so many greats to draw from, there is only one relevant comic right now who effectively uses a bit of everything - his name is Daniel Tosh, and if you haven’t heard of him by now, you’re either failing “Pop Culture 101”, or your head is under a rock.

Daniel Tosh hosts a show on Comedy Central called TOSH.O that recently toppled the Jon Stewart Show, and the Colbert Report, with 2.2 million viewers. So what if most of the viewers are college kids playing drinking games (a shot for every “bleep” cut from Tosh’s often vulgar, irreverent rants), or males in the 18-34 year old age bracket… That’s who he appeals to, and it seems to be working. The show is based around the internet, and commenting on the wacky things that take place there. He has special exposes’ on these “non”-celebrities that somehow gain 15 minutes of “fame” based on the number of hits they’ve received on YouTube.com. Whether you’ve seen most of them or not, Tosh has a gift for taking these people and highlighting their talents, or lack thereof. His segment entitled Web Redemptions does just that, giving those who have sang, danced, or biffed their way into our lives, a chance to redeem themselves, and they often do.

Tosh’s skits are another hilarious part of his show. Because it’s a web based show, he will often combine his own graphics and bits into the original videos, making his comedy multi faceted. For his live show, expect a more traditional stand-up act - mic stand, and bottle of water on a stool. A traditional set up, with not so traditional punch lines. Some of his stuff can be eye, and ear popping, but his all American appeal, along with his cardigan sweaters and casual jackets allows him to get away with a lot - tongue in (or out) of cheek.

To get a taste of Tosh’s comedy, check out Comedy Central’s listings, and their website at www.ComedyCentral.com/tosh.o… and see about getting tickets to his “green-screen” tapings here in Culver City. For those who caught Tosh early December at the Gibson, you already know how sick this mother-fucker is - hilarious, but still sick.

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we settle in to

winter, which by

all accounts is a

very mild situ-

ation here in sun-kissed So Cal,

weekend or even day trip get-

aways become a vital part of wait-

ing to retire the socks and shoes

for permanent flip flops. I forgot

just how much of a cruel game it

is to find the matching socks after

laundry and since I will never win,

I know that I have to find a diver-

sion and a way to make it through

to Coachella, which is my own

personal demarcation of spring.

Palm Springs is a lot closer

than Vegas and if a trip to a casino,

some sun and maybe even a little

golf are your idea of a getaway,

then don’t bother taking the long

road to Nevada. Palm Springs

is a great little town with all the

charm of Sonoma and without

the mind-bending traffic of Las

Vegas. It’s one of those getaways

that make you feel like you re-

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ally are out of town without hav-

ing to spend a fortune traveling.

And since it is so close, you can

perhaps splurge a do a little more

shopping or a little more playing

than you might elsewhere.

Palm Springs recently launched

an ad campaign that touts that

they are better than Vegas and

some of the points they make are

very valid: They don’t blow up

their 50-year-old architecture. En-

joy spectacular backdrops unob-

structed by giant neon cowboys or

fake Eiffel Towers. These are truths

about Palm Springs and further-

more, there’s no Going Home traf-

fic on the 15 that adds 2-4 hours to

your trip.

With winter highs in the 70’s

and 80’s, it’s easy to see why so

many people live there during

these months. While we may not

have too much to worry about

(other than the sock dilemma),

finding perfection 2 hours away is

a perk of living in the Southland. I

recently took up golf, or something

where you hit a white ball with

a golf club, and Palm Springs is a

place to enjoy spectacular courses.

Since I’m so new at it, I stick to the

driving ranges and putting greens

for now. Palm Springs has at least

10 driving ranges where you can

go swing the club in the sunshine.

Even if you don’t play, everyone

likes to hit things in the sunshine.

It’s one of the things we do best.

The casinos in Palm Springs

are very much like Vegas, full of

entertainment options, stretching

buffets and gambling. Agua Cali-

ente, Morongo and Spa Resort are

some of the bigger casinos and

you can often catch a great live

show, music or otherwise. And

just like Vegas, time stops in these

meccas and you can get lost until

the wee hours of the morning at a

blackjack table or in a dance club.

Staying in Palm Springs is easy.

There are countless budget hotels

and options for every price range.

If you go with a group, it’s always

fun to rent a pool home for a cou-

ple of nights and spend the day

barbecuing and lounging by your

own private pool.

If it is adventure you seek, Palm

Springs has a lot of great hiking

and mountain biking trails. Near-

by Mt. San Jacinto, Indian Can-

yons, Joshua Tree National Park,

Coachella Valley Preserve, Painted

Canyon, Ladder Canyon and other

desert landscapes make for some

amazing foot travel. Go later in the

day so you can catch a sunset on

your descend and make sure you

have a camera.

So while Coachella is still a few

months away, it’s never too soon

to enjoy the warmer weather, the

endless sunshine and a day or two

out of your regular routine.

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One of the most prevalent misconceptions regarding how to fertilize cannabis is that more is better. Whether you’re asking for advice at your local hydroponic store or searching online grow forums – you’ll notice that almost everyone seems to agree that the goal of fertilizing Cannabis is to “force” as much nutrients into the plant as possible. So it doesn’t surprise me that 9 out of every 10 growers I meet today over-feed their crops to some degree, many of them significantly. Some of them are otherwise very proficient growers with many years of experience and good looking product to show off, but when it comes time to burn a joint of their pretty herb, the visual appeal is forgotten in a cloud of harsh, heavy smoke that really irritates the throat and lungs. Smoking Cannabis is supposed to be a pleasant experience from the first whiff of a new bag to the last tasty toke off a joint. By understanding what fertilizer is, when the plant wants it and how to know the appropriate amount to feed, growers can yield as much or more than they ever have while improving the quality of their crop significantly.

First things first – what we call “plant food” is more appropriately called fertilizer or nutrients. A plant’s “food” supply is actually sugars – simple carbohydrates made through photosynthesis. Plants make their own food out of light, air (CO2) and water. Fertilizer - the stuff that we’re supplying in those fancy bottles with big claims on the labels - is actually more like multivitamins for humans than it is to actual food. Now, if you take a good cross section of traditional tips regarding Cannabis fertilization and boil them down, you’ll get something that goes like this: find the maximum feeding level for your plant by adding increasingly larger amounts of fertilizer until mild symptoms of overfeeding occur (like leaf curl or burned leaf tips), then back off slightly to the point where the symptoms are no longer seen.

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The theory here seems to be that the ideal feeding level for plants is very close to the toxic level. This is simply not true and most growers who start backing away from these high fertilizer levels with their crops find no reduction in yield, but always find a marked increase in quality. In many cases, yields actually increase as the plants are given less fertilizer. When crops are regularly subjected to high concentrations of fertilizer, they can adapt to tolerate the conditions without showing symptoms of burn, but can also be stunted in less obvious ways. Loss of yield and quality from overfeeding are far more common than most growers and consumers are aware of.

Let’s consider the analogy of fertilizer to multivitamins in light of this theory. If the previous theory were true, then even if one multivitamin per day provides all the nutrition a person needs, they should take more and more multivitamins each day until they start to notice signs of toxicity. After taking 4, 5, 6 multivitamins per day, the person starts to get ill so they reduce the amount they take down to 3 multivitamins per day to relieve the symptoms of vitamin toxicity so it’s not immediately noticeable. This is obviously not the proper way to determine the right amount of nutrients to give to you or your plants. Many negative health effects may develop over time, stunting growth and impairing function in ways that aren’t acute on a day to day basis, but which can become serious over time.

How did the “more is better” advice become so popular? Having worked in both the medical marijuana and hydroponics industries for over a decade, it’s clear that most of the advice floating around about how much to feed your plants inevitably comes from the nutrient manufacturers. While slight variations of nutrient formulas are often repeated in online forums as the assertion of the grower, the overall feeding levels are typically in line with manufacturer recommendations. Few growers are carefully tracking yield according to variety and feeding only what is necessary for peak growth independent of these guidelines. If there aren’t any acute signs of toxicity in the plant, the “more is better” mentality seems to make both the

grower and the nutrient company happier. The grower feels good about there being more than enough nutrition for optimum growth out of fear of underfeeding (which almost never happens – even at half the rate of common heavy feeding standards) and the nutrient company is always happier when the growers are using more products.

In the competitive market of medical Cannabis vendors, the review process that buyer’s use to judge pot now includes physically testing a sample, often by multiple reviewers, before a decision is made to carry a product. Harsh burning, overfed Cannabis is frequently turned away, even when it is otherwise resinous and attractive on the outside. Even “rinsing agents”, if used improperly, can cause Cannabis to burn harshly (more on that in next month’s Growers Grove). The exponential influx of new growers into the medical Cannabis market in the last 5 years has created a market with much greater quantities of Cannabis being produced by an increasingly larger percentage of inexperienced growers. For direction, growers look online for advice and ask the nutrient manufacturers for advice on fertilizing their crops. This has led to the widespread over-fertilization of many medical Cannabis crops.

Recently, in many parts of the medical Cannabis community, a heightened awareness of these trends is placing more pressure than ever on growers to hit a high quality standard. In the past, mediocre crops simply sold for less than excellent crops. Now, in many places, only the excellent crops sell. Avoiding over-fertilization is one of the key aspects of separating a sample of Cannabis from many others that all look good. The most effective way to do that starts with an understanding of how growers measure nutrients. Nutrient Solutions: EC, PPM, TDS...WTF?

In many modern gardens, the plants are watered and fed simultaneously by using a nutrient solution. Nutrients are diluted in water to a particular concentration, adjusted for pH, and then applied to plants. In recirculating hydroponic systems, the nutrient solution from a main reservoir is pumped to the plant’s roots continuously or at regular intervals. Even in many soil gardens, fertilizers are applied via nutrient solution. This allows the growers to have maximum control over exactly how much fertilizer is being applied to the crop. Digital meters can instantly test the concentration of fertilizer in the water as well as the pH of the water.

EC stands for Electrical Conductivity. All meters measuring fertilizer concentration are measuring it by its electrical conductivity. The EC scale is typically displayed as a range of 0.1 to 3.0 - the higher the number, the more concentrated the nutrients in the water. In Europe, growers almost exclusively use EC for measuring nutrient concentrations in water. In the US, where we love our standard system of feet and yards and miles, we’ve also found a way to complicate this very straightforward system of measurement as well. Instead of simply using EC as a standard scale, growers in the US usually prefer to measure nutrient concentration in TDS, or Total Dissolved Solids. The TDS is represented as a number between 0 -2000 and is often referred to as PPM, or Parts Per Million. TDS and PPM are, at least for our purposes here, interchangeable terms. The total dissolved solids (TDS) are shown as a certain number of parts per million (PPM). That number is based on how much electrical conductivity (EC) the water has. So far, so good.

But there’s a major problem that many new growers overlook when discussing how many parts per million worth of fertilizer they feed their crops. The manufacturers of the different nutrient meters that growers use to calculate fertilizer concentration use different conversion factors in their assumptions – that means that different meters can display different TDS numbers at the same EC value. This is very important when considering any fertilizer recommendations that are given in TDS. Hanna brand meters assume a conversion factor of 0.5. That means for every 1.0 of EC measured, the Hanna meter will assume 500 ppm of nutrients in solution. Truncheon meters assume 700 ppm of nutrients in the same solution. So an EC value of 2.0 could display as 1000 ppm on one meter and 1400 ppm on the other meter. That’s a pretty huge difference. If grower A gives grower B a new variety and recommends a feeding level for that variety, grower B needs to make sure they are using the same brand of meter as grower A. If not, the same numbers may actually mean different amounts of fertilizer. (Technically, EC values are best represented as 1.0 mS, which stands for milli-Siemens but you’ll see it referenced as “1 EC point” or “an EC value of 1.0” in common grower vernacular. For simplicity’s sake, I typically refer to it this way as well.) Fertilizer Preferences: Sativas vs. Indicas

Sativas are originally adapted to equatorial climates where rainfall is usually plentiful. As a result, modern sativa varieties often drink larger amounts of water than indica varieties in a given period of time. For example, let’s imagine 2 different

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plants both receiving the same nutrient solution of 1000 ppm worth of fertilizer. If an indica plant is consuming a gallon of water per week and a sativa plant is consuming 2 gallons of water per week, then the sativa is actually receiving twice as much fertilizer overall because the fertilizer is suspended in the water and the plant has no choice but to drink. For this reason, sativa varieties should be given lower concentrations of fertilizer due to the fact that they typically drink more water.

Indica varieties can tolerate higher concentrations of fertilizer in the root zone, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that they enjoy it. Indica plants have simply adapted to regions that are more arid. As soils get dry, the nutrients become concentrated in the remaining amount of water. The last few drops of water in a dry soil will be extremely concentrated with fertilizer. (That’s why you never want to apply nutrient water to extremely dry soils – always re-wet the media with unfertilized water if they get really dry.) This adaptation gives indicas the ability to withstand higher levels of fertilizer in the root zone than sativas but it’s still very important to note that tolerance is not preference. Just because a variety can tolerate the 2000 ppm solution you’re determined to give it, doesn’t mean that it is performing at its peak or yielding as much as it could. It might be yielding the nutrient companies a big return, but your crop is probably just overfed. What We Want vs. What Our Plant Wants

When it comes to Cannabis, what we want is resin – the sticky psychoactive stuff. When plants are properly fed, they produce plenty of flowers and resin. The plants want to produce as many flowers as possible – it’s in their best interest and it’s what we want as well. The difference between our desires and the plant’s is that the plant is trying desperately to reproduce with its flowers and we’re trying to stop it from reproducing so that the buds swell with resin instead of seeds. The point here is 2 fold. First of all, you don’t have to cram as much nutrients into your plant as possible for it to yield well - the plant wants to get big on its own. Secondly, when a plant is given more fertilizer than it needs to produce its structures, it just keeps storing nutrients as a survival mechanism. If the female plant goes un-pollinated, it’s just going to keep storing nutrients in an attempt to hopefully survive a mild winter and re-grow in the spring. Despite being an annual plant, un-pollinated females will frequently live through a mild climate winter (like many places in California) and sprout new vegetative growth when the days start to get longer. So, overfed plants simply keep storing up excess fertilizer in the hopes of later re-growth. At a certain point, the extra fertilizer doesn’t contribute to the development of flower structures or the production of resin, it’s just building up. The plant doesn’t know that we want it to burn cleanly after we harvest it; it’s just thinking about how to live long enough to make a seed.

As for adding weight, excess fertilizer actually contributes very little and besides, that’s not the weight you want. When the plants aren’t forced to cope with storing excess fertilizer, they use all their energy and available resources to build as many flower sites as possible (hoping for seeds) and then use their energy to fill the empty seed pods with resin (as a defense mechanism to keep animals from eating them). What we want is resin weight, not fertilizer weight. If you take 2 nugs of equal size and shape, but one is clearly more resinous, then that nug will always weigh more. An excess of fertilizer in the bud contributes little in the form of weight but can essentially ruin otherwise excellent pot. Again, the plant wants to grow big flowers and swell with heavy resin. Growers need to stop thinking about fertilizing in terms of force feeding the maximum amount and start thinking about it as “covering your bases”. It’s very easy to get lost in all

the hype and claims on the nutrient bottles – at times it seems as though you need every product in the store. Don’t get overwhelmed. The best gardens I’ve seen are the product of well managed environments – not the result of a magic bottle.

When plants are provided with ample, but not excessive nutrients, in a good environment, their genetic potential is easily realized. If you love to feed your plants, try reducing your fertilizer strength by 20% on a few representative plants and see the results for yourself. If they start doing substantially better, you may want to try another small scale trial of fertilizer reduction and reduce the concentration even more. Not only will you start saving money on nutrients immediately, I bet those are also the plants you smoke first. For those aiming for the highest standard of quality in their medicine, less is more when it comes to fertilizer. In Next Month’s Growers Grove:

We’re going to take a closer look at some common garden styles and the EC values that work best in those conditions. Many factors can be involved in finding just the right nutrient concentration for your crop. Among these are Cation Exchange Capacity, pH and the concentration of fertilizer in the garden’s runoff water. With these considerations in mind we’ll look at healthy standards We’re also going to take a closer look at rinsing agent products to better understand when and how to use them (if at all) and how to know when it’s time to rinse. Methods for improvement of outdoor soils and a discussion of outdoor fertilizers will also be covered. Until then, Happy Holidays from the Grove!

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this month in weed history

Birthday Shoutouts!January Greatness Is It Possibly In the Stars?

This Month in Weed History usually spotlights a particularly memorable moment involving our beloved Marijuana plant - whether it be in the continuous battle we all share for its inevitable legalization, the marking of a milestone in that battle, or the celebration of its virtues. We will often remember great moments in its history, by highlighting great concerts (and/or musicians that may have been part of that moment, sometimes with joint in hand). With so many musicians backing the cause, we’ve compiled a list this month. Not that they all smoked Marijuana per say, but their music sure sounds great “…on weeeeed.” Sharing the Capricorn /Aquarius symbols, this list of January stand-outs is eye-opening. Maybe there is something to the moon and stars…?

The greatest thing about comprising this list was thinking about how much weed each and every one of these people may, or may not have smoked during their days on tour, or in the studio. Each artist may have had influences, (or been under the influence) yet not necessarily. In this analysis, it brings to light another subject: the diverse genres and artists making music, and if there is a common thread to great music and the mind-altering affects of Marijuana? Is it possible to think that the use of a common drug may have an effect on whether a person makes great music? Hmm, it seems preposterous, yet so similar in theory to astrology….

There’s only one “King,” and ours was born Elvis Aaron Presley, in Tupelo Mississippi, on Jan. 8th, 1935. Should we just stop there? How can we stop, with so many more...

Janis Joplin Jan.19th 1943 Jimmy Page Jan. 5th 1945 David Bowie Jan. 8th 1947 Rod Stewart Jan. 10th 1945 Eddie Van Halen Jan. 26th 1955 Steven Stills Jan. 3rd 1945Steve Perry Jan. 22nd 1949Michael Hutchence Jan. 22nd 1960Justin Timberlake Jan. 31st 1981 Dolly Parton Jan. 19th 1946Ronnie Milsap Jan. 16th 1943 Placido Domingo Jan. 21st 1941 LL Cool J Jan. 14th 1968 Sade Jan. 16th 1959 Pat Benatar Jan. 10th 1953 Kenny Loggins Jan. 7th 1948 Alicia Keys Jan. 25th 1981Phil Collins Jan. 30th 1951Joan Baez Jan. 9th 1941 Sarah MacLauchlan Jan. 28th 1968Naomi Judd Jan. 11th 1946 Aaliyah Jan. 17th 1979

and sliding on his knees into the category, (not for his acting abilities, but for his real musical skills with the Blues Brothers) John Belushi - Jan. 24th 1949.… Wow, this list covers many genres - food for thought….

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Birthday Shoutouts!January Greatness Is It Possibly In the Stars?

This Month in Weed History usually spotlights a particularly memorable moment involving our beloved Marijuana plant - whether it be in the continuous battle we all share for its inevitable legalization, the marking of a milestone in that battle, or the celebration of its virtues. We will often remember great moments in its history, by highlighting great concerts (and/or musicians that may have been part of that moment, sometimes with joint in hand). With so many musicians backing the cause, we’ve compiled a list this month. Not that they all smoked Marijuana per say, but their music sure sounds great “…on weeeeed.” Sharing the Capricorn /Aquarius symbols, this list of January stand-outs is eye-opening. Maybe there is something to the moon and stars…?

The greatest thing about comprising this list was thinking about how much weed each and every one of these people may, or may not have smoked during their days on tour, or in the studio. Each artist may have had influences, (or been under the influence) yet not necessarily. In this analysis, it brings to light another subject: the diverse genres and artists making music, and if there is a common thread to great music and the mind-altering affects of Marijuana? Is it possible to think that the use of a common drug may have an effect on whether a person makes great music? Hmm, it seems preposterous, yet so similar in theory to astrology….

There’s only one “King,” and ours was born Elvis Aaron Presley, in Tupelo Mississippi, on Jan. 8th, 1935. Should we just stop there? How can we stop, with so many more...

Janis Joplin Jan.19th 1943 Jimmy Page Jan. 5th 1945 David Bowie Jan. 8th 1947 Rod Stewart Jan. 10th 1945 Eddie Van Halen Jan. 26th 1955 Steven Stills Jan. 3rd 1945Steve Perry Jan. 22nd 1949Michael Hutchence Jan. 22nd 1960Justin Timberlake Jan. 31st 1981 Dolly Parton Jan. 19th 1946Ronnie Milsap Jan. 16th 1943 Placido Domingo Jan. 21st 1941 LL Cool J Jan. 14th 1968 Sade Jan. 16th 1959 Pat Benatar Jan. 10th 1953 Kenny Loggins Jan. 7th 1948 Alicia Keys Jan. 25th 1981Phil Collins Jan. 30th 1951Joan Baez Jan. 9th 1941 Sarah MacLauchlan Jan. 28th 1968Naomi Judd Jan. 11th 1946 Aaliyah Jan. 17th 1979

and sliding on his knees into the category, (not for his acting abilities, but for his real musical skills with the Blues Brothers) John Belushi - Jan. 24th 1949.… Wow, this list covers many genres - food for thought….

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With so many great Hemp products out there to spotlight, Hempful Hints spends great effort bringing you new and exciting ones to enjoy. We’ve told you about the many health benefits, and some outstanding products optimizing the strengths of this wonder-plant, and now we want to take a break - not your normal 420 break, but one with a different satisfaction. This break is more the type to enjoy with your kids, or during the holidays with family. We’re talking about the Cool Hemp product line, which includes Frozen Desserts, Energy Cookies, and even Cool Hemp Protein Powder, Hemp Balm, and Hempseed. Let’s stay focused on the sweet stuff though....

Owners Christina and Robbie Anderman make their non-dairy frozen desserts using 100% organic products, including the innovative use of Hemp oils to reproduce the creaminess of “ice cream”, or in this case, frozen dessert. Cool Hemp Frozen Dessert comes in Chocolate, Maple, and Natural. Rich in nutrition, a small 125 ml portion of Cool Hemp provides you with half your daily need of the Essential Fatty Acids Omega 3 and 6, as well as being high in iron and calcium. It’s yummy too!!!! What better to accompany a frozen dessert than a delicious cookie, right? Cool Hemp’s wheat-free, vegan cookies are a great source of fiber, Iron, Thiamin, and Niacin, and come in Raisin, and Chocolate Chip (of course).

Not only is their plant certified by the OCPP/ Pro-Cert which governs all organic foods in our country, but their product line is Kosher - and that is governed by a much higher power. Their packaging is earth friendly with the vision of using hemp fibre packaging in the future. Even their community farm is solar-powered, with wood and solar heat, and they use only recycled or tree free hemp paper. Since they are a Canadian based company, most of their products are only available in Canada. However they do have a limited number of products available online for purchase. For more info on acquiring these Cool Hemp products, go to www.CoolHemp.com. Your taste buds will thank you!

Living Harvest located in Portland, Oregon also provides great frozen hemp desserts called Tempt™ made from hemp milk (filtered water and hulled hemp seeds) available in 5 delicious flavors --Vanilla Bean, Mint Chip, Coffee Biscotti, Chocolate Fudge and Coconut Lime. These yummy non-dairy desserts provide all the benefits of the hemp seed featuring the essential fatty acids of Omega 3 and 6. Living Harvest also sells Hemp Milk in five flavors including original (sweetened and unsweetened), vanilla (sweetened and unsweetened) and chocolate. To see a complete list of these earth friendly products check out http://www.livingharvest.com/products/. While their frozen desserts are not currently available for ordering online, their milk, protein powders and hemp oils are.

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alifornia’s schizophrenic cannabis laws change slightly for the better on January 1, when simple possession of under an ounce of recreational marijuana is reclassified from a misdemeanor down to an infraction. More than 60,000 Californians were arrested this year for simple possession of up to 28.5 grams of the plant. They used to face a $100 fine and a misdemeanor mark on their “criminal record” that lasts for two years. But they could also fight the misdemeanor in court, requesting a jury and public defender. It cost the debt-laden state tens of millions of dollars in court costs.

According to defense attorney Omar Figueroa, founder of the Cannabis Law Institute, that changes on January 1, 2011

because of new state law SB 1449 from San Francisco State Senator Mark Leno. Possession of under an ounce without a medical

cannabis card will become an infraction, subject to the same $100 fine. Police can still arrest you, but they cannot book you if you have

valid identification and promise to appear in court. Once issued the infraction, defendants simply sign the citation in lieu of appearing in

court, and send in their money. They can also contest the ticket in front of a judge, but they lose the option of a jury trial and a public de-

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alifornia’s schizophrenic cannabis laws change slightly for the better on January 1, when simple possession of under an ounce of recreational marijuana is reclassified from a misdemeanor down to an infraction. More than 60,000 Californians were arrested this year for simple possession of up to 28.5 grams of the plant. They used to face a $100 fine and a misdemeanor mark on their “criminal record” that lasts for two years. But they could also fight the misdemeanor in court, requesting a jury and public defender. It cost the debt-laden state tens of millions of dollars in court costs.

According to defense attorney Omar Figueroa, founder of the Cannabis Law Institute, that changes on January 1, 2011

because of new state law SB 1449 from San Francisco State Senator Mark Leno. Possession of under an ounce without a medical

cannabis card will become an infraction, subject to the same $100 fine. Police can still arrest you, but they cannot book you if you have

valid identification and promise to appear in court. Once issued the infraction, defendants simply sign the citation in lieu of appearing in

court, and send in their money. They can also contest the ticket in front of a judge, but they lose the option of a jury trial and a public de-

fend-

er. The

infraction

will not appear

in state and federal

criminal databases.

But there are plenty

of caveats. Possession of any

amount of concentrated cannabis,

commonly called “hash” can result in

up to a year in prison. Possession of more

than one ounce of recreational plant cannabis

can land convicts in jail for up to six months and

result in fines of up to $500. Selling someone any

amount of cannabis can also result in up to four years in

state prison for the more than 14,000 recreational cannabis

vendors caught this year. Possession of under an ounce on school

property can result in ten days jail and up to $500 in fines for adults.

Those under 18 caught with marijuana at school can be fined up to $250

for the first offense and get ten days incarceration and $500 in fines for the

second offense.

Federal law also bars college students who’ve been convicted of “any [drug] of-

fense” from receiving financial aid. Applicants for aid must disclose any convictions. But if

a student fails to disclose, the federal government lacks the resources to check its hundreds of

thousands of applicants each year. Even if they looked, they would not be able to find an infraction

in federal or state databases. Most job applicants will not have to fear disclosing an infraction either.

Possession of under an ounce inside a vehicle in California would be considered an infraction, but

if the driver was found to be under the influence of cannabis it counts as a misdemeanor - or in cases of an

injury accident, a felony - that will go on DMV and criminal records, and cause car insurance rates to rise.

Of course, qualified medical marijuana patients are

exempt from criminal penalties that would limit possession

of up to eight ounces, or cultivation of six mature medical

cannabis plants, unless higher quantities are recom-

mended by a physician.

Figueroa says the downgrade of cannabis

to an infraction should result in less tickets

being issued, and is part of a larger trend of

decriminalization in California, despite the failure

of legalization initiative Proposition 19 this year.

“Probably not a whole lot will change at first, but

over time officers will issue less tickets as they use their

discretion. It’s already not a serious crime to them, Figueroa

says. “This is a little blip, but it’s part of trend that leads to the 2012

election with a new initiative.”

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Andy Clockwise1.1.2011 @ Soda Bar Andy Clockwise is really a delightful musician that has remained somewhat under the radar throughout his career... and maybe it’s best that way. It’s always nice to feel like an artist/band is your “little secret”. The LA based Australian, who describes his sound as “schizo-pop”, has release several albums since embarking on his career in 2002, the latest being The Socialite, which is yet to be released in the US. Clockwise and his band toured with Julian Casablancas in 2009, and this show at Soda Bar is definitely one worth the time and money. www.andyclockwise.net

This page: Bone Thugs N Harmony Right from Top: Chris

Cabbarra of Das hboard Confessional, The Pharcyde,Mad Rad, K. Flay, The Album Leaf, 30 Seconds to Mars,

The Dance Party

Pharcyde 1.7.2011 @ 4th & B South Central LA’s own, The Pharcyde come together for a post New Years show to send you in to 2011 with a little extra 90’s swagger. Boasting a live band for this show, the boys should be in top form. Most active and well known in the 1990’s with hits like “Running”, “Drop”, and “Passin Me By”, original members Imani, Bootie Brown, Fatlip, and Slimkid3 will get back together for an unforgettable night of classic hip hop. Get to 4th & B on January 7th for a tremendous night of hip hop. www.thepharcyde.com

Champagne Champagne, Mad Rad1.11.2011 @ Soda Bar Both hailing from Seattle, Champagne Champagne and Mad Rad have been making names for themselves on the indie hip-hop scene for years. Self made and self motivated, these guys are relatively unknown outside of the Northwestern United States, but it won’t stay that way for long. Often referred to as “hipster hop”, they put on an incredibly fun and energetic show that will be sure to provide your money’s worth. Great opportunity to see some quality up-and-comers on the hip hop scene at Soda Bar on a Tuesday evening. www.myspace.com/champagnechampagne, www.madradmusic.com

Thirty Seconds To Mars 1.11.2011, 1.12.2011 @ House of Blues Still touring in support of their album This Is War, Jared Leto’s band Thirty Seconds to Mars is making their way around the

world and stops at HOB in SD for two consecutive shows. And while many of us have been critical of Leto’s screamo

band, they are slowly gaining more respect and

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legitimacy amongst music snobs across the land. They even did a song with Kanye West! It’s said to be a legit live show that may leave you laying in bed afterwards pondering love lost, or when the earth will end. So if you’re into that kinda thing, this is your ticket! www.thirtysecondstomars.com

The Album Leaf 1.18.2011 @ Casbah On January 18th, San Diego gets a special hometown treat at the Casbah with The Album Leaf and friends. The Album Leaf is the solo project of Jimmy LaValle, a San Diego based songwriter who began recording solo material just a year after forming the band Tristeza. Inspired by jazz, classical, and post-rock musical genres, LaValle formed his songs in an eclectic manner, utilizing everything from ambient noise to field recordings and radio transmissions. His debut album, An Orchestrated Rise to Fall,was released in 1999, and now LaValle’s fifth and latest album, A Chorus of Storytellers, is being released on February 2nd of this year. Touring in support of the most recent release, The Album Leaf plays with a full 6-piece band that will be sure to swoon your socks off at the Casbah on this lovely January evening. www.thealbumleaf.com

Bone Thugs N Harmony 1.20.2011 @ House of Blues Bone Thugs are still keepin’ it real, releasing albums, and touring the country. Their most recent album Uni5: The World’s Enemy, is the fuel behind their current tour, and while these latest efforts may not be what we most know and love them for, the beauty of a concert is you get a little taste of new and old. These guys are legends that put on a solid performance, where if you don’t smoke marijuana, you’re probably the weird one. A comfy concert for any kush fan or hip hop head. www.bonethugsnharmony.com

Dashboard Confessional 1.22.2011 @ House of Blues In November, Dashboard Confessional re-released their first album, The Swiss Army Romance in honor of their 10 year anniversary. How “emo” of them, you may say. And that certainly is the term to describe this group... the professional emo band that so many lonely bros have listened to while sulking in their bedrooms. Song titles like “Pretty Pathetic”, “Screaming Infidelities”, “Rapid Hope Loss”, or “Don’t Wait” all demonstrate this melancholy brand of emotion poured out of lead singer Chris Carrabba’s soul. Millions of break-ups have surely been sound-tracked by DC albums. Despite their indie/alternative vibe, they have always been the mainstream band of the ‘sensitive jock’ who is in touch with his feelings. Formed in Boca Raton at the beginning of the century, they continue to fill the world with sad music that for some reason makes you feel a little better about yourself... an outlet by comparison perhaps. Maybe you haven’t had such a great start to the year? Well here’s your chance to go let those pent up feelings loose with a bunch of other emos. www.dashboardconfessional.com

Wallpaper, The Dance Party, K. Flay 1.26.2011 @ Casbah Hailing from Oakland, Wallpaper makes loud, fun, booty-bass rap that’s best explained simply through listening (“#Stupidfacedd” & “Indian Summer” are highly recommended). Joining him on this bill are The Dance Party and K. Flay, making for a bill that has a lot of people salivating. Get ready for a sweaty, dirty dancing kind of night... and definitely don’t leave your rug-cutting sneakers at home or you’ll feel pretty darn silly. www.coolgenius.net

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New York is known for a lot - pizza, crowded streets, taxis, the subway, art, clubs and bars open until 4am, live music, Broadway, and a million other things. But it seems that over the years, kush isn’t typically included on that list. California to the west, Canada to the north, and even Mexico to the south seem to take all of the credit for good medical marijuana strains. Well a little Diesel strain that could, has come chugging along from NYC, trying to bend some of these common stereotypes.

NYC Diesel is a fine hybrid strain of medical marijuana, commonly grown from seeds originating in the Big Apple. Like early settlers, these seeds have naturally made their way out west. Many of the most common NY Diesel seeds originate from a cannabis seed bank called Soma Seeds. The hybrid is a cross of Mexican Sativa & Afghani (indica), with some variations being closely related to the Sour Diesel strain. The indica/sativa balance is somewhere right around 50/50, but can go 60/40 either way depending exactly where you get it. THC levels are certainly a bit higher than average, registering at a percentage somewhere in the high teens. Strong, but definitely a good, manageable kind of strong.

In terms of physical characteristics, NY Diesel has a wonderful amount of orange and red hairs scattered over a light green landscape bedazzled in shiny white trichomes, oozing with THC. It’s pretty dense and can often be real sticky, but at its best is soft and light as a pillow, smoking with a consistent smoothness. The taste is often compared to that of sweet, ripe grapes with hints of citrus. The smell weighs more heavily on the citrus side, sending you into a world of grapefruit and sugar coated lemons. It’s pretty easy to see that this is going to be a good experience just from the appearance and smell alone... it satisfies all of the necessary senses quite nicely.

The buzz is just about perfect, somewhere in the middle of passing out on the couch with two pounds of munchies and finding the inspiration to clean the house, make an ambitious to-do list, and wash the car. With a typical amount of ingested THC, it should last around 90-120 minutes. It’s a really good daytime buzz, with a cerebral quality fit for solving problems and being productive at a relaxed, manageable pace. Also works pretty well for being social, rather than one of those kush strains that makes you want to shut off your phone, curl up with a movie, and just enjoy your own company. This can easily lead to one of those highly talkative and insightful highs where you wish you’d taken notes on all your great ideas the next day. Strong bouts of giggle fits are also not uncommon.

In New York, it’s not quite as easy to obtain a gram or eighth of weed as it is in states where medical marijuana is legal. When I visited the city a few months ago, my friend told me about his selection and process to obtain. While many names were the same as what I can find at my dispensary, he was paying more than double my price and delivery was the most common method of getting it. His plights made me 110% more grateful of being in one of the pot-friendly states. In Colorado, an eighth of NYC Diesel should not run much more that $50-$60, and seeds are relatively easy to find. If taking the ambitious and botanical growing route, you’re probably making a good call. Yield is said to be particularly high, with a flowering period around 9-10 weeks.

Rightfully so, NYC Diesel is no stranger to awards. It has long been a favorite amongst avid smokers in Amsterdam, and the Soma seeds have placed in the Cannabis Cup 3 times (2001, 2003, 2004). I suggest you get a little taste of New York in your diet, and considering the hassle and cost of travel these days, why not just dabble in NY Diesel kush? Be sure to pick this up and sample where it’s available. Chances are you’ll be going back for more.

The buzz is just about perfect...

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San Diego’s Restaurant WeekJanuary 16th - 21st

WE DIG THIS

Writing assignments can get tedious sometimes, but when given an opportunity to write about fine food and spirits, my interest and taste buds perk up. Being a big fan of food since early childhood, I’ve found that there are many out there like me, and although some don’t outwardly display their love for food and drinks as I might, there are enough of us willing to be seen eating in public. Sometimes the great restaurants are nice enough dim the lights, so we can lick our chops without total shame. If you’re a foodie like me, then the San Diego Restaurant Week is right up your alley. Taking place from January 16th - 21st, at way too many restaurants to mention (over 180), the quality, variety, and value is there for the taking.

Based on three different sized pocketbooks, the pre fixed menu items are priced at $20, $30, and $40. These prices are across the board at all restaurants, leaving the choice up to you - Italian, Chinese, American, Japanese, Indian, Thai? What do you feel like tonight? There are so many choices….

This is San Diego’s 7th annual Restaurant Week, and the reviews are in…. People are confirming that the restaurants in San Diego have great food! This special week to highlight this fact has just become part of the norm here. These restaurants have dropped their prices and created some new menu items in hopes of inducing your patronage. So, if you were going to go eat out that week anyways, you may as well check the website to score these deals on dank meals…. www.SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com. Do you really need a better reason to go get dinner? I think I hear the collective rumble of stomachs across San Diego.

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San Diego’s Restaurant WeekJanuary 16th - 21st

WE DIG THIS

Writing assignments can get tedious sometimes, but when given an opportunity to write about fine food and spirits, my interest and taste buds perk up. Being a big fan of food since early childhood, I’ve found that there are many out there like me, and although some don’t outwardly display their love for food and drinks as I might, there are enough of us willing to be seen eating in public. Sometimes the great restaurants are nice enough dim the lights, so we can lick our chops without total shame. If you’re a foodie like me, then the San Diego Restaurant Week is right up your alley. Taking place from January 16th - 21st, at way too many restaurants to mention (over 180), the quality, variety, and value is there for the taking.

Based on three different sized pocketbooks, the pre fixed menu items are priced at $20, $30, and $40. These prices are across the board at all restaurants, leaving the choice up to you - Italian, Chinese, American, Japanese, Indian, Thai? What do you feel like tonight? There are so many choices….

This is San Diego’s 7th annual Restaurant Week, and the reviews are in…. People are confirming that the restaurants in San Diego have great food! This special week to highlight this fact has just become part of the norm here. These restaurants have dropped their prices and created some new menu items in hopes of inducing your patronage. So, if you were going to go eat out that week anyways, you may as well check the website to score these deals on dank meals…. www.SanDiegoRestaurantWeek.com. Do you really need a better reason to go get dinner? I think I hear the collective rumble of stomachs across San Diego.

by JAy evenS

Do You Need A Better Reason To Get Dinner?

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As A YOUNG CHILD, BROUGHT UP IN THE ERA OF THE

“SAY NO TO DRUGS” CAMPAIGN (ironically enough, led by the

Queen of cocaine trafficking), I never thought that Marijuana would

get to the point of “quasi-legality” that it has in California. With dispensaries

popping up faster than McDonald’s, and the idea of legalization finally seeing some

light at the end of the tunnel, Marijuana’s overall acceptance is finally heading in the

right direction. Having many friends in all aspects of the Marijuana industry, from growing

and sales, to Hydro shops and fertilizers, to water pipe makers and distributors, to KUSH

magazine, means I’ve been around my fair share of buds. I’ve always been intrigued by

the plant, it’s many stigmas, it’s place in pop-culture, and it’s natural beauty,

so when a friend asked me to spend a week on his farm to help the cause,

my first instinct was “Hell Yeah!!”. But then my childhood instincts envisioned

helicopters, hordes of DEA agents raiding us, and being sent down the river

on a major distribution rap. Whoa!

This was all pretty surreal for a kid from the Valley, raised

in a very liberal, but non-using household. With memories

of TIME and NEWSWEEK magazine articles, depicting huge

growths, (some gorilla-styled growing in National Parks of all

places) right under the authorities noses, and the very different

legal ramifications that using or possessing Marijuana can hold in

this great country of ours - it‘s still amazing how liberal California is, compared to

most states. Some laws are so absurd that people are rotting away in jails for possessing as

little as a roach. The thought of this happening has incensed me for years. I wasn’t sure if

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I was ready to cross that bridge…. (the figurative one, not the literal

one…) but these fears were put into perspective once I found out that

the Sheriff of the town is also a farmer. Hmmm?!? That’s a new one,

right? Not for this area, it isn’t. So convinced that I would be safe, I

ventured up north to a very lush part of our beautiful state. Out of

respect for the whole process, I will refrain from describing exactly

where I went, but let’s just say I did cross a bridge on that trip, both lit-

erally and figuratively. I was no longer just casually watching this story

unfurl from the sidelines - I was entering the world of the growers…

….I was going to add “Marijuana Farmer” to my long list of jobs I’ve

tackled in this lifetime……………

Arriving at the farm after dark was a bit creepy, but as

morning arose for the first day of work, I was amazed at the beautiful

location and surrounding plants - about 90 of them. Tucked just 15

minutes from “civilization”, this fifty acre farm had a house, running

water, a natural pond used for watering, and most amenities of the av-

erage home, including cable TV. This wasn’t the makeshift hillside vil-

lages I’d seen on NBC’s Dateline. This was a real, very normal farming

operation, probably not too much different from a pig or sheep farm.

With barely enough time for breakfast, we were off in a 4X4 go

cart, and heading out into the forest to feed these enormous 9‘-10’

plants, 7’ in diameter. Holy Shit! I was in the middle of a real Marijua-

na farm, and helping feed and water these massive plants, with amaz-

ing budding nuggets of gold and purple, emblazoned with glistening

green and purple leaves. Between all the trips to Cannabis Cups in

Amsterdam, and all of California’s best weed, I had never seen any-

thing quite like this. This was like Mecca for a pothead. Round and

round, all day. Circling the plants like some over-zealous nut. Feeding

nutrients in 5 gallon buckets, and watering plant after plant, day after

day. It was quite grueling work for the first three days. The work of a

Marijuana farmer is no walk in the park. It takes a lot of hard labor

and diligence to bring that many plants of that size to their budding

fruition. With many tasks to attend to, including chopping firewood

for the impending winter, we worked around the heat of the mid-day

sun, thus breaking up the work with well needed breaks, while con-

serving our energy. With most of the hard work done in the first three

days, the last few days were mostly spent watering. This was much

easier than the feeding process.

I always perceived Marijuana as the least dangerous “evil”-

drug, and even though it was tagged as being a “gateway-drug” to far

more dangerous evils, it was also processed with the farcical images of

Reefer Madness, The Freak Brothers, and of course, the iconic Cheech

and Chong. Was Marijuana so bad? Was it so evil? Would it lead me

down the path to hardcore drugs and a life in the gutter? Would my

trip to the Marijuana farm put me behind bars? No, none of these

stigmas or fears were going to come true. And as time has gone on,

I’ve learned to use Marijuana for its virtues. I’ve seen the present

wave of Marijuana acceptance take shape. To think that one could

go get a prescription, (quite easily), and go shop for weed, just like

in Amsterdam…. Was this really happening in my hometown of Los

Angeles? Had the inmates taken over the asylum? No, the realities of

Marijuana’s benefits had finally grinded through enough generations

where its stigmas just wouldn’t stick anymore. This was amazing! The

talk of legalization that was once just a comedic skit, has become an

actual issue on the ballot, and is in the process of being passed. Wow!

Never in my lifetime would I have thought. With our obvious edge

in liberal thinking, the Golden State has carried the torch for the rest

of the country in regards to this very sticky subject. Let’s hope that the

rest of our country follows suit.

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WITH OVER 35,000 PEOPLE IN ATTENDANCE, more than 400 booths, dozens of world-class keynote speakers, and some of the biggest names in the music industry, KushCon II was the greatest medical marijuana event in his-tory. And surveying the entirety of over 300,000 square feet at the Colorado Convention Center, the message of the medical marijuana revolution was never more evident: the movement is here, and it is here to stay.

KushCon II showcased both the current state and future of the cannabis industry, embracing education, diversity, and continual expansion and advancement as its fun-damental cornerstones.

Diversity was present in every aspect of KushCon II, and it is one of the quali-ties that the revolution has sincerely embraced. People attended the event from all over the country—medical states, such as Arizona, Colorado, California, Hawaii, Montana, Michigan, and Rhode Island, as well as non-medical states such as Mis-sissippi, Texas, and Arkansas. There were people of all ages, kids to senior citizens, people of all different races, occupations, and economic classes, current medical

patients and curious newcomers. There were businesses ranging from dispensaries to software engineers, cooking classes to legal advisors, security firms to edible manufacturers as well as glass blowers to

prominent politicians. One drug testing company, for example, whose booth was continuously busy, is an independent research com-

pany that uses their laboratory to identify the particular chemical composition of a particular strain of marijuana. Employing PhDs as well as lab technicians, their scientific research

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allows dispensaries to more accurately prescribe medicine to fit patient’s needs.

Advancement in technology also has come to both the way dispensaries run their businesses to the ways in which patients medicate. The software cre-ated by one vendor brings the hi-tech cloud concept to local dispensaries, ensuring that their business records are in strict compliance with state laws. There were nu-merous beverage and edible companies bringing state-of-the-art manufacturing and distillation processes, in conjunction with lab testing of their products, offering to provide the purest and most suitable medicine to their patients.

The technology present at KushCon II equaled the diversity of the patrons in atten-dance. Professionals from a wide variety of industries are now bringing their expertise to the medical marijuana industry, expand-ing the possibilities of the cannabis world like never before. And as the technology expands, so does the user base; and as the amount of the users expands, so does the technology, and the move-ment they give to one another is taking the industry to unprecedented levels.

Musicians from equally diverse backgrounds and genres also high-lighted the evenings of the three days of KushCon II. Day one saw rappers Mickey Avalon and Asher Roth perform alongside local reg-gae group, The Flobots, followed by acoustical performer Aaron Lewis, Mix Master Mike, and The Dirty

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Heads on the second day. The perfor-mances on the final day of the event featured Latin-inspired grooves by Rock-and-Roll hall-of-fame inductee Gregg Rolie and California funk delivered by 70s legends, War. Fittingly, it was the cannabis revolution that united such a seemingly disparate group of musicians.

To accompany this list of artists spanning multiple genres and generations was the most ex-tensive panel of speakers ever assembled to speak about the medical marijuana revolution. Over 65 men and women—business owners, entrepreneurs, politicians, horticulturalists, and activists—spoke for more than 12 hours about the current and future state of the cannabis industry, covering financial, social, political and health issues in Colorado, California and beyond. This panel brought a desire to educate the public concerning the many issues of the movement, combating complex problems with tangible solutions that only serve to encourage the spread of usable and empowering knowledge. Once again, the diversity and breadth of the panel of speakers truly showcased the multiple facets of KushCon II.

Simply, the breadth and scope of KushCon II was unlike anything the cannabis industry has ever seen. Never before has there been such a diverse group of people gathered under one roof to be a part of the growing medical marijuana insurgency. The organization and dedi-cation to the cause by the patrons, participants, Kush Magazine, dailybuds.com performers, and speakers, has rightly shown the seriousness of this movement. It has without a doubt exposed to all, the economic power of cannabis. KushCon II has shown that the synergy of diver-sity, education, and advancements on every level have been and will continue to be the sources from which the medical marijuana revolution will expand into uncharted territories.

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1 kush L.A.

Today’s boutique medical cannabis grower invests significantly in grow room construction, increasingly expensive electricity, high quality nutrients, and state of the art equipment to produce their highly valuable crop often worth 10’s of thousands of dollars. Strangely, the same grower may rely on antiquated techniques to determine harvest time when more precise methods are readily available.

Patients are now armed with laboratory analysis of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD (Cannabidiol), and other cannabinoid potency to choose what cannabis is right for them. More and more, growers and breeders are implementing cannabinoid profiling to determine their ideal harvest time in conjunction with the other tools they have been using up until this point. By conducting potency tests at our lab, we have seen a notable increase in cannabinoid strength in the final two weeks of flowering. There is a peak point where the percentage of THC and CBD starts to decline. The peak of potency is prime harvest time.

Most growers follow the directions from seed companies and clone providers about the specific number of days until prime maturation. This is certainly a good place to begin but at Steep Hill Lab we see notable variation across strains based on variables such as environment, growing medium and nutrients. Flowering time has become one of these factors. Recently we encountered a strain that went from 11.3% THC at day 56 of flowering to 15.9% at 63 days. The grower had been growing the strain for a few years and had always harvested the plants at 56 days on advice from the breeder but after analysis of laboratory results, the grower decided to change their grow cycle to reflect the significant increase in THC with an added 7 days. In this instance, Steep Hill did 4 potency tests over a 12 day period.

In his book, Organic Marijuana Soma Style, breeding guru Soma writes, “Not knowing the correct time to cut plants down is the downfall of many growers out there. In the Amsterdam coffee shops buyers continually turn down marijuana that has been picked too early.”

2 kush L.A.

On the advice of master growers, most growers we meet harvest based on visual indicators from the plant’s trichromes. Ed Rosenthal said in his book, Marijuana Growers Handbook, “At maturity the glands should sparkle like individual jewels in bright light. The individual glands should appear clear under magnification. When the glands turn amber, the buds should be harvested.” Rosenthal’s advice is based primarily on bag appeal which along with economics has historically driven the cannabis market. Using these traditional indicators in addition to laboratory analysis finely tune a product that is meeting more competition than ever.

David Pate, internationally renowned cannabis scientist said, “Visual cues within the trichromes, for determining overall peak flower cannabinoid levels, are probably less effective than accurate scientific analysis. This is certainly a fertile area for investigation of a very important parameter in the life of this plant.”

Growers are learning that using lab testing to harvest at the time of peak potency increases the value of their crop to collectives. In the experience of Rachael Szmajda, purchaser at Harborside Health Center, the largest medical cannabis dispensary in the United States, it is beneficial for growers and breeders to focus on optimizing the cannabinoid profiles of their crops. Szmajada said, “Cannabis of higher cannabinoid content sells faster than the same strain with a lower cannabinoid profile.”

By AnnaRae Grabstein, CEO Steep Hill Lab, California’s premier medical cannabis analysis laboratory and Wilson Linker, Sales Executive at Steep Hill Lab and host of Cannabis Cuts on Pirate Cat Radio.

This graph reflects potency data determined by Steep Hill Lab over the last 12 days of flower for a Northern California indoor grower. The THC profile drastically climbed during the final days of budding. By conducting multiple potency tests at different times throughout the grow cycle, growers can learn about the maturation of their strain.

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Today’s boutique medical cannabis grower invests significantly in grow room construction, increasingly expensive electricity, high quality nutrients, and state of the art equipment to produce their highly valuable crop often worth 10’s of thousands of dollars. Strangely, the same grower may rely on antiquated techniques to determine harvest time when more precise methods are readily available.

Patients are now armed with laboratory analysis of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol), CBD (Cannabidiol), and other cannabinoid potency to choose what cannabis is right for them. More and more, growers and breeders are implementing cannabinoid profiling to determine their ideal harvest time in conjunction with the other tools they have been using up until this point. By conducting potency tests at our lab, we have seen a notable increase in cannabinoid strength in the final two weeks of flowering. There is a peak point where the percentage of THC and CBD starts to decline. The peak of potency is prime harvest time.

Most growers follow the directions from seed companies and clone providers about the specific number of days until prime maturation. This is certainly a good place to begin but at Steep Hill Lab we see notable variation across strains based on variables such as environment, growing medium and nutrients. Flowering time has become one of these factors. Recently we encountered a strain that went from 11.3% THC at day 56 of flowering to 15.9% at 63 days. The grower had been growing the strain for a few years and had always harvested the plants at 56 days on advice from the breeder but after analysis of laboratory results, the grower decided to change their grow cycle to reflect the significant increase in THC with an added 7 days. In this instance, Steep Hill did 4 potency tests over a 12 day period.

In his book, Organic Marijuana Soma Style, breeding guru Soma writes, “Not knowing the correct time to cut plants down is the downfall of many growers out there. In the Amsterdam coffee shops buyers continually turn down marijuana that has been picked too early.”

2 kush L.A.

On the advice of master growers, most growers we meet harvest based on visual indicators from the plant’s trichromes. Ed Rosenthal said in his book, Marijuana Growers Handbook, “At maturity the glands should sparkle like individual jewels in bright light. The individual glands should appear clear under magnification. When the glands turn amber, the buds should be harvested.” Rosenthal’s advice is based primarily on bag appeal which along with economics has historically driven the cannabis market. Using these traditional indicators in addition to laboratory analysis finely tune a product that is meeting more competition than ever.

David Pate, internationally renowned cannabis scientist said, “Visual cues within the trichromes, for determining overall peak flower cannabinoid levels, are probably less effective than accurate scientific analysis. This is certainly a fertile area for investigation of a very important parameter in the life of this plant.”

Growers are learning that using lab testing to harvest at the time of peak potency increases the value of their crop to collectives. In the experience of Rachael Szmajda, purchaser at Harborside Health Center, the largest medical cannabis dispensary in the United States, it is beneficial for growers and breeders to focus on optimizing the cannabinoid profiles of their crops. Szmajada said, “Cannabis of higher cannabinoid content sells faster than the same strain with a lower cannabinoid profile.”

By AnnaRae Grabstein, CEO Steep Hill Lab, California’s premier medical cannabis analysis laboratory and Wilson Linker, Sales Executive at Steep Hill Lab and host of Cannabis Cuts on Pirate Cat Radio.

This graph reflects potency data determined by Steep Hill Lab over the last 12 days of flower for a Northern California indoor grower. The THC profile drastically climbed during the final days of budding. By conducting multiple potency tests at different times throughout the grow cycle, growers can learn about the maturation of their strain.

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RASPBERRY VinAigREttE

IngrEdIEnts-1- 12 oz. jar of raspberry puree -1 cup raspberry vinegar -1 ½ cup THC oil -1 squeeze lemon juice -Salt and Pepper to taste

dIrECtIOns In a bowl, whisk raspberry puree with raspberry vinegar. Slowly drizzle in oil, continue to whisk until dressing looks shiny, about one minute. Whisk in lemon juice, salt and pepper. Make your own combination of greens and veggies, pour vinaigrette over salad. PomEgRAnAtE SPinAch SAlAd

IngrEdIEnts-1 (10 ounce) bag baby spinach leaves, rinsed and drained -1/4 red onion, sliced very thin -1/2 cup walnut pieces -1/2 cup crumbled feta -1/4 cup alfalfa sprouts (optional) -1 pomegranate, peeled and seeds separated -¼ cup medicated balsamic vinaigrette

dIrECtIOnsPlace spinach in a salad bowl. Top with red onion, walnuts, feta, and sprouts. Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the top, and drizzle with medicated vinaigrette. QuinoA cRAnBERRY SAlAd

IngrEdIEnts -1 cup quinoa, rinsed and drained -2 cups water -1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans -1/2 cup dried cranberries -1/4 cup THC olive oil -2 tablespoons lemon juice -salt and pepper to taste

dIrECtIOns Bring the quinoa and water to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Reduce

heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the quinoa is tender, and the water has been absorbed, about 15 to 20 minutes. Scrape into a mixing bowl, and cool to warm, about 20 minutes.

Once the quinoa has cooled, stir in the pecans, cranberries, THC olive oil, and lemon juice; season to taste with salt and pepper to taste. Let stand at room temperature for 1 hour before serving.

gREEn SAlAd with PEARS And goRgonzolA

IngrEdIEnts -1 head of butter lettuce (or Boston lettuce), cored, washed and dried and torn into bite-sized pieces -1/4 cup dried cranberries or cherries -1/3 cup crumbled gorgonzola cheese -2 pears, cored and sliced -1/2 cup candied pecans

drEssIng -2 teaspoons whole grain mustard-2 tablespoons champagne vinegar (or red wine vinegar or balsamic) -1 tablespoon honey -1 tablespoon of minced shallot -1/3 cup THC olive oil -Pinch of salt and pepper dIrECtIOns Toss lettuce, cranberries or cherries, gorgonzola, pears and pecans in a large salad bowl. Set aside and prepare dressing. Alternately, set lettuce leaves on 6 salad plates, and top with cranberries or cherries, gorgonzola, pears and pecans.

Place mustard in a medium-sized bowl. Whisk in vinegar, honey and shallot. Slowly drizzle in THC olive oil, while whisking constantly, to emulsify. Season with salt and pepper. Toss salad with half of the dressing (or drizzle over the plated salads). If more dressing is needed, add it a little at a time, taking care not to drench the leaves. Taste for seasoning and add more salt or pepper if needed. Serve immediately.

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cRown PoRk RoASt with APPlE cRAnBERRY Stuffing And PoRt winE SAucEIngrEdIEnts stUFFIng stUFFIng -¼ cup THC olive oil -3 onions, chopped -1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon -1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper -1/4 teaspoon ground allspice -1 14- to16-ounce package of cornbread stuffing mix -1 cup pecans, chopped -3 apples cored, not peeled and chopped -1/2-cup fresh cranberries, chopped

CrOWn rOAst -1 12 to16 rib crown pork roast -2 teaspoons salt -1 teaspoon ground black pepper

sAUCE -1 cup chicken broth -1/4-cup port -3 tablespoon THC butter COOKIng InstrUCtIOns stUFFIng: In large skillet over medium heat, heat THC oil until shimmers. Add onions and cook about 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, or until translucent. Remove from heat and stir in cinnamon, pepper, and allspice to combine.

In large bowl combine onions, stuffing mix pecans, apples, and cranberries. POrK rOAst: Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Sprinkle roast inside and out with salt and pepper. Add stuffing to inside cavity; do not pack it.

Cook for about 2 hours 20 minutes, or until a thermometer in the thickest part of the meat registers 155 degrees. Remove from oven and cover with aluminum foil. Let rest at least 15 minutes. sAUCE: Place roasting pan over medium heat; add broth and port. Bring mixture to a boil, scraping up bits on the bottom of the pan. Reduce liquid by about half. Add THC butter and swirl to combine

PEcAn cRunchY SAlmon

IngrEdIEnts -3 tablespoons Dijon mustard -3 tablespoons THC butter, melted -5 teaspoons honey -1/2 cup fresh bread crumbs -1/2 cup finely chopped pecans -3 teaspoons chopped fresh parsley -6 (4 ounce) fillets salmon -salt and pepper to taste -6 lemon wedges

dIrECtIOns Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. In a small bowl, mix together the mustard, butter, and honey. In another bowl, mix together the bread crumbs, pecans, and parsley.

Season each salmon fillet with salt and pepper. Place on a lightly greased baking sheet. Brush with THC mustard-honey mixture. Cover the top of each fillet with bread crumb mixture.

Bake for 10 minutes per inch of thickness, measured at thickest part, or until salmon just flakes when tested with a fork. Serve garnished with lemon wedges. .

choco-PREtzEl StickS with A kick

IngrEdIEnts -12 ounces white or semi-sweet or chocolate chips/melting disks -24 pretzel rods (8-oz. package) -4 tsp THC vegetable oil -2 cups of your favorite candy, nuts or topping -8 clear plastic bags -8 ribbons

COOKIng InstrUCtIOns Line three baking sheets with wax paper and set aside. Melt chocolate over a double boiler or in the microwave. dOUBlE BOIlEr Place chocolate and THC vegetable oil in a heatproof bowl over a pot of simmering water. Water should barely simmer, not boil. Stir the chocolate frequently with a rubber spatula until melted, approximately 5 to 10 minutes.

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MICrOWAVE Place chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl and microwave at 50 percent power for anywhere between 2 and 4 minutes (cook times vary with different models). Heat in 20-second intervals, stirring in between. Finish heating when most (but not all) of the chocolate is melted. Stir continuously until chocolate is smooth, shiny, and completely melted.

Remove the bowls of melted chocolate from the double boiler/microwave. Working in the chocolate bowl, dip in each pretzel. If the chocolate level is shallow, use a silicone pastry brush or rubber spatula to help smooth the chocolate over three-quarters of the pretzel. Be sure to leave a small portion of the pretzel uncovered by the chocolate to serve as the handle. Shake off excess chocolate so the pretzel has a thick – but not too thick – layer of chocolate.

Place each dipped pretzel on a wax paper-lined baking sheet and sprinkle with your toppings. Refrigerate for 15 minutes or until chocolate is completely set.

Gently peel the pretzel rods off of the wax paper and place 3 to 4 rods in each cellophane bag. Tie each with a ribbon and refrigerate until ready to give.

Almond ButtER cookiES

IngrEdIEnts -Cooking spray -3/4 cup all purpose flour -1/2 cup whole wheat pastry flour, or regular whole wheat flour -3/4 teaspoon salt -1 teaspoon baking soda -1/4 cup unsalted THC butter, softened -3/4 cup smooth, unsalted almond butter -1/3 cup packed light brown sugar -1/3 cup granulated sugar -1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -1 egg -36 raw whole almonds

dIrECtIOns Preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Spray two baking sheets with cooking spray. In a large bowl whisk together the flours, salt and baking soda. In another large bowl beat together the THC butter, almond butter and sugars until fluffy. Add the vanilla and egg and beat until well combined. Gradually stir in the flour mixture, blending well.

Shape the dough into 3/4 inch balls, and place on the baking sheets. Place an almond in center of each cookie and press down lightly. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

tAStY thc PRAlinE cookiES

IngrEdIEnts -8 ounces THC butter -1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed -2 teaspoons vanilla -2 cups sifted all-purpose flour -2 cups finely chopped pecans -sifted confectioners’ sugar, optional dIrECtIOns Cream THC butter and brown sugar; stir in vanilla. Gradually work in flour. Mixture will be crumbly. Add chopped pecans and work into dough. Pinch off dough and roll in hands to form balls about 1 inch in diameter.

Place on greased baking sheets; bake pecan cookies at 325° for 15 to 20 minutes, until firm and browned on bottoms. If desired, roll pecan cookies in confectioners’ sugar while still warm.

tRAditionAl holidAY iRiSh cREAm (no thc)

IngrEdIEnts -1 cup heavy cream -1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk -1 2/3 cups Irish whiskey -1 teaspoon instant coffee granules -2 tablespoons chocolate syrup -1 teaspoon vanilla extract -1 teaspoon almond extract dIrECtIOns In a blender, combine heavy cream, sweetened condensed milk, Irish whiskey, instant coffee, chocolate syrup, vanilla extract, and almond extract.

Blend on high for 20 to 30 seconds. Store in a tightly sealed container in the refrigerator.

Shake well before serving.

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Agape Collective1421 Garnet Ave. San Diego, CA 92109(858) 272-HERB (4372)

Altitude Organic2110 Hancock St. Ste 201 San Diego, CA 92110(619) 220-7100

Bella Flora2056 1st AveSan Diego, CA 92101(619) 487-1268

Beneficial Care Collective (BCC)740 Broadway San Diego, CA 92101(619) 702-2110

Bird Rock Co-Op5640 La Jolla Blvd.San Diego, CA 92037(858) 337-2429

California’s Finest Cooperative1133 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92101(619) 238-4200 Canna CollectiveSan Diego, CA 92107(619) 523-1974

Cloud 9 Co-Op5029 W. Point Loma Blvd.San Diego, CA 92107(619) 225-9128

Doc Greens Co-op4655 Mission Blvd. San Diego, CA 92109(619) 206-3359

Fresh Selection Cooperative 841 Turquoise St., Ste GSan Diego, CA 92109(858) 746-4207

Front Street Herbal Health1602 Front St.San Diego, CA 92101(619) 764-5451

Gourmet Green Room 5121 Santa Fe St. San Diego, CA 92109(858) 273-9300

Grand Organics Cooperative4502 Cass St., Ste 202 San Diego, CA 92109(858)490-9222

Green Earth Herbal Collective 936 Garnet Ave.Pacific Beach 92109 (858) 270-4342

Green Flash Medical CoOp,Inc. 903 Island AveSan Diego, CA 92101(619) 615-0000

Green Gardens 1251 Rosecrans St. Suite B San Diego,CA 92106 (619) 489-2440

Green Heart2469 Broadway AveSan Diego, CA 92102(619) 487-9940

Greenleaf Wellness 1747 Hancock St. Ste BSan Diego, CA 92101(619) 574-9500

Green Light Collective 4967 Newport Ave. San Diego, CA 92107(619) 408-0198

Green Zion2160 Las Lomas StreetSan Diego, CA 92107(619) 255-6726

High Tide Caregivers Co-Op6902 La Jolla Blvd. Ste B La Jolla, CA 92037(858) 729-9927

Horizon Collective 1012 Prospect St., Ste 300 La Jolla, CA 92037(858) 456-1779

Horizon Collective 3405 Kenyon St., Ste 201 San Diego, CA 92110(619) 221-2932

House of OG 861 Hornblend St.Pacific Beach, CA 92109(858) 270-9900

La Jolla Medicine Co-Op 737 Pearl St., Ste 202San Diego, CA 92037(858) 459-0116

La Playa Collective1571 La PlayaPacific Beach, CA 92109(858) 224-5580

Light the Way 3421 Hancock St,San Diego, CA 92110(619) 260-0450

Made Fresh Daily Collective4780 Mission Bay Drive San Diego, CA 92109(619) 546-0552

Ocean Beach Collective 4852 Voltaire St. San Diego, CA 92107(619) 226-3300

One on One Gaslamp Patient’s Ass.923 6th AveSan Diego, CA 92101(619) 237-0499

Ocean Beach Wellness 4851 Newport Ave.Ocean Beach, CA 92107 (619) 226-2653

Organic Aid6904 Miramar Rd # 105 San Diego, CA 92121(858) 566-5556

Pacific Beach 420 2705 Garnet Ave. San Diego, CA 92109(858) 270-0420

Pacific Beach Medical Co-Op 4676 Cass St. San Diego, CA 92109(858) 581-3265

Point Loma Association 3045 Rosecrans St. Ste 214San Diego, CA 92110(619) 226-2308

Purple Holistic Gardens 2950 Garnet AveSan Diego, CA 92109(858) 272-GDPS (4377) Rosecrans Herbal Care 1337 Rosecrans St.San Diego, CA 92106(619) 255-3813

San Diego Herbal Alternatives 5830 Oberlin Dr., Ste 304 San Diego, CA 92121(858) 450-HERB (4372)

San Diego Holistic Collective (SDHC)4635 30th St. # 114San Diego, CA 92116 (619) 392-3580 San Diego Holistic Healing 5544 La Jolla Blvd., Ste A San Diego, CA 92037(858) 412-3105

San Diego Organic Collective 2731 Shelter Island Dr. San Diego, CA 92106(619) 501-7400

San Diego Organic Wellness Association1150 Garnet Ave. San Diego, CA 92109(858) 750-2401

sdtmc1189 Morena Blvd.San Diego, CA 92110(619) 275-7500 Sons of Beaches3841 Mission Blvd. San Diego, CA 92109(858) 488-9420

The Beach Collective4852 Voltaire StOcean Beach, CA 92107(619) 226-3300

The Happy Co-op5703 Oberlin Dr., Ste 201 San Diego, CA 92121(858) 550-0445

The Helping Cloud3690 Murphy Canyon RdSan Diego, CA 92123(760) 845-7914

The Herb House3415 Mission Blvd. Mission Beach, CA 92109(858) 412-5915 The Kind Co.Op3910 B W.Point Loma Blvd.San Diego,Ca.92110(619)221-2901

Therapeutic Healing Collective3251 Holiday Ct., Ste 201San Diego, CA 92037(619)717-8060

Trade Sponge Collective5752 Oberlin #112San Diego,CA.92121(858)952-5739

Trichome Healing Collective 752 6th Ave. San Diego, CA 92101(619) 338-9922

Tri City Holisitic915 W GrapeSan Diego,Ca.92101(619)487-1598

West Coast Farmacy 2215 Kettner Blvd. San Diego, CA 92101(619) 238-3538

Wisdom Organics5423 Linda Vista Rd. San Diego, CA 92110(619) 272-0240

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ABACA Medical CollectiveSan Diego, CA(760) 529-9630

Answerdam Rx 950 E. Vista WaySan Diego, CA 92173(619) 634-3178

Holistic Care Center Collective2603 University AveSan Diego, CA 92104(619) 846-8645

Milli’s Cannabis CollectiveNorth SD county (877) 625-6209

SAN DIEGO NORTH COUNTY INLANDCoastal Green Collective 9212 Mira Este Ct #208 San Diego, CA 92126 (858) 480-1242

Infinity Wellness Center9465 Black Mountain RdSan Diego, CA 92126(858) 689-1600

Miramar Wellness Center9446 Miramar Rd # DSan Diego, CA 92126(858) 689-9098

Nature’s RX3538 Ashford St., Ste ESan Diego, CA 92111(858) 495-0420

Pasilaly 208 W. Aviation Rd. Fallbrook, CA 92028(760) 451-9060

San Diego Green House Medical Marijuana9513 Blackmountain Rd # ESan Diego, CA 92126(858) 309-2309

Socal Wellness1990 S. Santa Fe Ave. Vista, CA 92083(760) 509-4800

The Dank Bank 7281 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115(619) 589-0117

The Happier Co-Op9625 Black Mountain Rd., Ste 309San Diego, CA 92126(858) 271-1138

The Healing Dragon2506 S. Santa Fe Ave., Ste B8 Vista, CA 92084(760) 599-8700

The Pharm8670 Miramar Rd # ASan Diego, CA 92126(858) 356-5556

SAN DIEGO CENTRAL COUNTY INLAND

30th Street Patient Collective4494 30th St., Ste BSan Diego, CA 92116(619) 282-6600

Absolute Collective 2801 4th Ave. San Diego, CA 92103(619) 630-2727

Allgreen Cooperative 3740 5th Ave.San Diego, CA 92103(619) 269-1824

Alternative Care Group 3930 Oregon St., Ste 260San Diego, CA 92104(619) 795-1887

Alternative Resources Center & Collective 4410 Glacier St. # 106San Diego, CA 92120(619) 280-2722

Alternative Therapy Herbal Center 3251 4th Ave., Ste 420San Diego, CA 92103(619) 825-0955

Amsterdam on Adams 3439 Adams Ave. San Diego, CA 92116(619) 808-9818

Best Buds Collective2405 Harbor DriveSan Diego, CA 92113-3638(619) 338-0420

California Care Collective8340 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., Ste 213San Diego, CA 92111(858) 768-1347

California Green Room 5234 El Cajon Blvd.San Diego, CA 92115(619) 582-5420

California’s Best Meds 6186 University Ave.San Diego, CA 92115(619) 582-4035

Cannabis Creations Wellness Cooperative 2505 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92104(858) 356-7967 CMC7364 El Cajon Blvd, Suite 203San Diego, CA 92115 (619) 697-7891

Collectively Speaking, Inc. 5125 Convoy StreetSan Diego, CA 92111-1224(858) 573-2773 Earth Medical Collective Inc. 7933 Balboa Ave. San Diego, CA 92111(858) 277-1088

Farm Associated Collective,Inc.6070 Mt. Alifan Dr.#202San Diego,Ca.92111(619)481-4111 First Choice2858 Adams Ave.San Diego, CA 92116(619) 521-1102

Frosty Farms Collective. 8865 Balboa Ave., Suite G. San Diego, CA 92123(858) 279-8300

Glass Jar Collective 4015 Park Blvd., Ste 203San Diego, CA 92103(619) 294-6847

Good Karma Collective 2629 Ariane Dr. San Diego, CA 92117(858) 750-2450

Green Crop Co-op6957 El Cajon Blvd., Ste 109San Diego, CA 92115(619) 466-4200

Green Heart Co-op2469 BroadwaySan Diego, CA 92102(619) 487-9940

Green Joy 4633 Convoy St. #104 San Diego, CA 92111(858) 268-4488

Green South, Inc.4233 University AveSan Diego, CA 92105(619) 942-1433

Green Tree Solutions 8055 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. Ste 107 San Diego, CA 92111(858) 278-2128

Green Works6334 University Ave. San Diego, CA 92115(619) 286-NUGG (6844)

Healing Arts4009 Park Blvd Ste 16San Diego, CA 92103(619) 727-4400

Higher Healing 5995 Mission Gorge Rd, Suite C San Diego, CA 92120(619) 516-4325

Higher Level 4443 30th St. Suite 105San Diego, CA 92116(888) 987-MEDS

Indigenous Agricultural Cooperative2041 El Cajon Blvd San Diego, CA 92104(619) 269-0845

Living Green Pharmacy Cooperative6302 Riverdale St.San Diego, CA 92120(619 563-2343

Medical Miracle Collective 4009 Park Blvd, Suite 19San Diego, CA 92103 (619) 293-3600

Members Only Healing Collective3795 A 30th StSan Diego, CA 92104(619) 550-1271

Mother Earth Co-Op Collective 904 Ft Stockton Dr.San Diego, CA 92103(619) 794-4618

Oasis Herbal Center3441 University Ave.San Diego, CA 92104(619) 280-0015

Pacific Green Pharms Inc.2828 University Ave Suite 107San Diego, CA 92104(619) 255-1736

Platinum Rx 6631 Convoy Ct. San Diego,Ca.92111 (858)571-7630

San Diego Green Care Collective4488 Convoy St., Ste DSan Diego, CA 92111(858) 278-8488

San Diego Holistic4535 30th Ave., Ste 114San Diego, CA 92116(619) 281-8695

San Diego Medical Collective1233 Camino Del Rio South#275San Diego,Ca.92108 (619)298-3500

San Diego Sincere7750 Dagget St # 203Kearny Mesa, CA 92111(858) 565-1053

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SDDC Collective Corp3152 Univeristy Ave.San Diego, CA 92104(619) 280-7332

SibannaCAlternative, Inc. 3150 El Cajon Blvd.San Diego, CA 92104 (619) 663-9489

SoCal AMC8340 Clairemont Mesa Blvd # 213San Diego, CA 92111(760)716-5266 Southern Lites Collective, Inc.8081 Balboa Ave Suite M San Diego CA, 92111(619) 283-9333

Spectrum of Kindness Cooperative8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd. #ISan Diego, CA 92123(858) 569-0162 Sports Arena Farmacy3665 Ruffin Rd.Suite 115San Diego,CA.92123(858)939-1062

Sunset Coast SD CoOp7770 Vickers St.San Diego, CA 92111(858) 495-3265 (DANK) The Fire Station 1816 Howard Ave.San Diego,CA.92103(619)255-8264 The Gift of Green3200 Adams Ave., #208San Diego, CA 92116(619) 516-1899

The Green Door Collective 3021 Adams Ave. San Diego, CA 92116(619) 584-2837

The Green Dove Collective 5482 Complex St Ste 112San Diego, CA 92123(858) 222-3613

The Greenery Caregivers 4672 Park Blvd. San Diego, CA 92116(619) 296-1300

The Helping Cloud3690 Murphy Canyon Rd.San Diego, CA 92123(949) 382-8590

The Holistic Cafe415 University Ave.San Diego, CA 92103(619) 269-7200

The People’s Collective2869 Adams Ave.San Diego, CA 92116(619) 677-2776

Truely Green 4758 Federal Blvd San Diego, CA 92102(619) 368-9496

Unified Collective2815 Camino Del Rio South, #2ASan Diego, CA 92108(619) 299-6600

We the People Collective 7200 El Cajon Blvd. San Diego, CA 92115(619) 318-3671

Wellness Center Collective411 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92105(619) 795-7725

West Coast Farmacy 6956 El Cajon Blvd .San Diego, CA 92115(619) 465-4217

SAN DIEGO EAST COUNTY

BC Health 1667 Euclid Ave San Diego CA 92115 (619) 534-4991

Green Power9960 Campo Rd., Ste 107Spring Valley, CA 91977(619) 321-8766

Herbal Health Options9612 Dale Ave., #2 Spring Valley, CA 91977(619) 464-6200

Pacific Alternative Care (The PAC)7882 La Mesa Blvd.La Mesa, CA 91942(619) 303-4079

The Green Lantern 8783 Troy St Spring Valley CA 91977 (619) 654-0861

SAN DIEGO SOUTH COUNTY

Tailored Health Care 1555 Palm Ave #K San Diego CA 92154(619) 240-7246

DOCTORS

420 Cannabis Cards 3780 Hancock St. #GSan Diego,CA.92110(888)554-4404 Alternative Care Clinics 4452 Park Blvd., Ste 314 San Diego, CA 92116(866) 420-7215

Anti-Aging Medical Marijuana Evaluations1516 W. Redwood St., #105San Diego, CA 92101(619) 222-5483(619) 543-1061

Calmed 4203045 Rosecrans St., Ste 215San Diego, CA 92110(619) 222-3839

Canna Care Consultants921 South Coast HwyOceanside,CA.92054(760)439-7498

Discount Quality Evaluation Center 2667 Camino Del Rio South #311San Diego, CA 92108(877) 366-5416

Donald C. Clark MD 2515 Camino Del Rio S.#340San Diego,CA.92108(619)688-1331

East County ME(619) 405-0251

Greenleaf Care 7710 Balboa Ave. Ste 228CKearney Mesa, CA (888) 774-7076 Greenleaf Care 3039 Jefferson St., Ste FCarlsbad, CA 92008 www.greenleafcare.com (888) 774-7076

HEMP 420 2815 Camino Del Rio South #275, San Diego CA 92108 (619) 294-4367(hemp) Marijuana Medicine Evaluation Centers 5205 Kearny Villa Way #100 San Diego, CA 92123 (800) 268-4420

MC2: Medical Cannabis Consultants 2667 Camino Del Rio SouthSuite #111San Diego, CA 92108 (619) 297-3800

Medical Marijuana of San Diego5703 Oberlin Drive, Suite 203San Diego, Ca 92121888-215-HERB (4372)

MediCann San Diego945 Hornblend St.San Diego, CA 92109(858) 274-4000

Medimar 2121 5th Ave., Ste 100San Diego, CA 92101 (877) 627-1644

Modern Medicine USA2425 Camino Del Rio South #125San Diego, CA 92108(619) 819-2550

San Diego 420 Evaluations 45 3rd Ave. # 104Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 420-2040

SCHOOLS

Legal Cannabis Institute 9808 Waples StreetSan Diego, CA 92121(858) 864.8787

DELIVERY

Grass of the Earth(760) 730-2110

Kali Kind Meds (619) 587-1730

Kannabis Meds (760) 230-8027www.kannabismeds.com

NHS SD (619) 243-4587

Pacific Thresholdwww.pacificthreshold.com(619) 277-9336

POK Planet of Kind (619) 647-1912

SDNC Delivery(619) 269-1111www.sdncdelivery.com

The Chroni*cal(619) 546-8700

The Organic Nurse(800) 419-4810

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Law Offices of Melissa Bobrow964 Fifth Ave, Ste 201San Diego, CA 92101(619) 800-5434

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Cheba Hut Restaurant6364 El Cajon BlvdSan Diego, CA 92115(619) 269-1111

Chip SpechtGeneral Contractor(619) 708-3735

Custom Hydroponic3915 Oceanic Drive # 601Oceanside, CA 92056(888) 498-4420

Grow 4 Less320 Trousdale Dr Ste L Chula Vista, CA 91910(619) 425-GROW (4769)

Grow Bot(888) 391-4522growbot.com

Grow Rooms 101(760) 751-2689www.growrooms101.com

Laylah’s5712 El Cajon Blvd.San Diego,Ca.92115(619)241-2948

OG Dankster Buds San Diego, CA(760) 730-0269

Peace Pies 4230 Voltaire St Ocean Beach CA 92107 (619) 223-2880

Stone Alchemist CreameryGourmet Medicated Ice Cream(760) 532-7707

Sun Rider Foods6732 Carthage St.San Diego,CA.92120(619)287-2030

Trim Pros(619) 947-1146

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Alternative Care Group p 32

Altitude Organic San Diego p 41

American’s for Safe Access p 50

Anti-Aging p 22

Bella Flora p 39

Beneficial Care Collective p 32

Bud Reviews LLC p 26 & 27

Cal Med 420 p 38

California’s Best Meds p 12

California Cannabis Coalition p 56

Cloud 9 Co-op p 33

CMC A.K.A GREEN GODDESS p 18

Custom Hydroponic p 37

Discount Quality p 19

Farm Associated Collective p 45

Frosty Farms CoOp p 40

Ginger Grow p 31

Green Point Insurance p 56

Grow 4 Less p 40

Grow Rooms 101 p 56

Green Earth Herbal Collective p 3

Green Gardens p 49

Green Joy p 37

Green Leaf Wellness p 4

Green South p 40

Healing Arts p 15

Helping Cloud p 61

Higher Level (backcover)

Infinity Wellness p 43

Law Office Of Kimberly R. Simms p 38

La Playa Collective p 51

Legal Cannabis Institute p 36

Light the Way p 83

Living Green Pharmacy p 25

Medical Miracle Collective p 38

NHS Delivery p 38

OB Wellness p 3

One on One Gaslamp Patients Asso. p 28

Organic Aid p 23

Platinum RX p 42

Point Loma Association p 53

San Diego Herbal Alternatives p 11

San Diego 420 Medical Center p 9

San Diego Medical Collective p 42

San Diego Holistic Collective p 82

San Diego Organic Collective p 5

San Diego Organic Wellness Asso. p 13

sdtmc p 22

SD Coastal p 53

SDNC Delivery p 57

So Cal AMC p 17

The Beach Collective p 21

The Fire Station p 16

The Green Dove p 29

The Herb House Collective p 24

The Kind Co Op p 28

The Pac p 16

The Pharm p 20

Therapeutic Healing Collective p 2

Tri City Holistic p 18

Trichome Healing Collective p 63

Unified Collective p 65

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