We know 420 as the time to smoke some weed, a secret code for do you smoke weed? (are you 420 friendly?) also it is the largest holiday in the cannabis world but where does the story come from?  Some say it’s the police code for someone consuming cannabis in public, or the number of chemicals in cannabis (nope its 312), or even after Bob Dylan’s song “Rainy Day Woman #12 and 35” (everybody must get stoned – 12 x 35 = 420), Some have said it’s Bob Marley’s bday or his death day (it’s neither)… but here is the story ..read more

Charlotte’s Web (aka Hippie’s Disappointment - CBD dom) (50/50 hybrid) Legendary CBD dominant cultivar with a cool back story.  On October 18, 2006 Matt & Paige Figi and their son Max were blessed with twins sisters Chase and Charlotte (nicknamed Charlie). At 3 months old Charlie had a seizure, eyes flickering, taken to hospital for full checks, no idea what was going, by the time she was 2 the seizures had become constant, after numerous trips to the ER and the family was told she had Dravet Syndrome (severe intractable epilepsy). Dravet syndrome is a rare catastrophic, lifelong form ..read more

MAC1 aka Miracle Alien Cookies Aka Mother of All Cookies aka Mother of All Cannabis is a 50/50 hybrid known for its frosty appearance. Highly resinous buds! Sour Cherry Yogurt flavor. It was created in 2016 by legendary Old School breeder Capulator.  How the story goes is - many years ago Capulator traveled to South America (Columbia) in search of some landrace seeds. He was able to get his hands on some Columbian Gold seeds. Successful trip. Some time around 2012 he crossed the Columbian Gold with Starfighter (bred by Alien Genetics). Four years later in 2016, Cap decided to germina ..read more

Our story begins in 2009, when Don Peabody aka Joesy Whales and decided to take up smoking dope again, as he had taken a 20-year tolerance break due to being a crane operator who was required to piss test. So, no cannabis, poor guy. The first thing he did was sign to the ICMag online cannabis forum (International Cannagraphic Magazine) he went by the name Grizz and started to make new friends. At this this time it was tough to get good genetics as most breeders were not sharing but he managed to befriend two growers on the forum (Greyskull and Zoolander) and they offered some clones to Joesy a ..read more

The Natural History of Cannabis Episode 3 – Ken Estes and Grand Daddy Purple A very inspiring origin story and a legendary cultivar within cannabis. Ken’s story of how he got into cannabis is one of triumph over tragedy. A Motorcycle accident at 18 years old paralyzed him from the waist down. But the plant helped him and he has since helped countless others.  ..read more

This week we take a look at Sam the Skunkman, one of the people responsible for some of the biggest and best cultivars we have today. However, some may have a different view of Sam because of some shady incidents. Tune in and draw your own conclusions and find your favourite Natural History products at your local Plantlife location.  ..read more

Let’s talk about the Natural History of Cannabis. How it all started. There are some awesome OG cannabis stories that we will explore in this new show but for the first episode we will get into the legit history of cannabis.  There have been numerous cultures over the history of humans that have used cannabis medicinally or recreationally. Today we explore the good and bad when it comes to cannabis history. Also, what's on the way from Natural History? Some sweet Meatbreath ..read more

The Cannabis 101 Podcast is your guide through the legalization and consumption of cannabis in Canada and beyond. It’s not just about getting high, it’s about getting healthy. Catch Hour One on Tuesday and Hour two on Wednesday.  One Hitters is a chance to get to know the guests of the Cannabis 101 Podcast just a little bit more. I find out their cannabis history and what and how they like to use the plant. Josh Wong is the President of RGB Cannabis and we had some real fun with One Hitters. From the most famous person he's been high with, to the bucket list place he'd like to get hi ..read more

The Cannabis 101 Podcast is your guide through the legalization and consumption of cannabis in Canada and beyond. It’s not just about getting high, it’s about getting healthy. Catch Hour One on Tuesday and Hour two on Wednesday.   One Hitters is a chance to get to know the guests of the Cannabis 101 Podcast just a little bit more. I find out their cannabis history and what and how they like to use the plant. Ashley Newman is building a cannabis empire with Queen of Bud. We had some fun discussing her first (sleepy) dance with Mary Jane to an unplanned high FaceTime with Seth Rog ..read more

The Cannabis 101 Podcast is your guide through the legalization and consumption of cannabis in Canada and beyond. It’s not just about getting high, it’s about getting healthy. Catch Hour One on Tuesday and Hour two on Wednesday.   With this being the last episode for at least a few months, I wanted to make it special. Mission accomplished. First up it's Ashley Newman, the women behind Queen of Bud. She's in on the retail and LP game with beautiful store front locations, filled with great cannabis that they grow is the best way. We discussed the diversity of cannabis as well as how our co ..read more