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Certified Ganjier (cannabis sommelier) Angelique Zerillo, and Lynn Wachtler, MSN, RN, FNP-BC, are the Co-Founders of The North Bloom, aka Bloom, an educational cannabis magazine published by Bloom Multimedia LLC and printed in the Midwest. The publication is a free and distributed quarterly throughout the Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area in dispensaries, grocery stores, and other local businesses. Bloom, launched in November 2024 as an age 21+ publication serving as Minnesota’s first print publication, connects consumers with comprehensive plant education, wellness practices, and community-based stories. Co-Founder of The North Bloom, Angelique Zerillo The Mag’s Mission The magazine’s commitment to education extends…
For much of the past decade, cannabis vaporization has lived in an uncomfortable middle ground. It promised a cleaner alternative to combustion, fewer odors, less ritual, and greater discretion, yet often delivered an uneven experience. Burnt hits, clogged cartridges, fading flavor, and lingering questions about what was happening inside the device undermined confidence among both recreational consumers and medical patients. As the cannabis market matures, that imbalance is beginning to correct. Vaporizer hardware, long treated as a commodity, is undergoing a technical reset driven less by novelty and more by engineering discipline. The next wave of innovation is focused on…
Generations younger than Y, due to convenience and ubiquitous disposable vape carts and pre-rolls, have not only lost the ancient art of stoner mechanics, but many of them can’t even roll a joint. (Why should they, when they can drink their weed out of a can?) Gather round, young stoners, while I tell the tale of cannabis minus adaptogens and how to roll like an OG. Now, there are so many devices that do everything from grinding up weed to packing it in a pre-roll. But still, it all starts with the right paper. What Paper Size is Best? Rolling…
Veterans in the United States are turning to cannabis to manage symptoms like chronic pain, sleep disruption, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress. Roughly four in ten veterans living with chronic pain report using marijuana for symptom relief, and many point to benefits in sleep and stress management. Yet access to safe, consistent care extends far beyond product legality. For large numbers of veterans, especially those on fixed incomes, dealing with homelessness, or navigating complex health systems, the real barriers lie in the cost and availability of tools required to use cannabis medicine safely. That was central to a recent conversation with…
Valentine’s Day gifts tend to fall into familiar categories: flowers, chocolate, maybe a last-minute card grabbed on the way home. Cannabis has expanded that playbook. Today’s market offers thoughtfully designed products that lean into mood, ritual, and shared experience, without the wink-wink novelty that once defined “romantic” weed gifts. From low-dose edibles and nonalcoholic THC spirits to intimate wellness products and design-forward hardware, these picks reflect how cannabis now fits into modern relationships, whether that means a date night, a quiet night in, or a little intentional self-care. Betty’s Eddies Berry in Love Betty’s Eddies is introducing its limited-edition Berry…
For decades, the flooring aisle has offered a familiar tradeoff. Natural wood brings warmth and longevity but at rising cost and environmental strain. Vinyl promises affordability and convenience, yet increasingly raises questions about what it introduces into the home. As homeowners, schools, and designers reconsider those choices, hemp is beginning to surface as a credible alternative. Hemp-based flooring sits at an unusual intersection. It is neither synthetic nor traditionally timber. Instead, it relies on the fibrous stalk of Cannabis sativa, a plant historically grown for rope and textiles, now reimagined for the built environment. Greg Wilson, founder and co-owner of…
Greentank, a global leader in advanced vaporization technology, today announced its Greentank 2026 product launches, unveiling three new all-in-one devices engineered to elevate performance, flexibility, and consumer experience across the inhalable category. The 2026 lineup introduces the GT Palm Pro, GT Fuse, and GT A20 MAX, each designed to meet evolving market demands while giving brands new tools to differentiate in an increasingly competitive landscape. Together, these launches reinforce Greentank’s commitment to building next-generation hardware platforms that prioritize consistency, versatility, and innovation. “2026 marks a major step forward for our product ecosystem,” said Greentank. “These devices are built to give…
China has had a relationship with cannabis cultivation for thousands of years. Therefore, it is no surprise that in modern times, Chinese folks in the industry are crushing it, especially in New York City. As the current Lunar New Year of the Wood Snake transitions to the year of the Fire Horse, several leading Asian-owned dispensaries have cause to celebrate, and their customers can join in on the joy! Doo Kim, Korean co-owner of Mighty Lucky dispensary, said “Chinese astrology played a big role” in her upbringing. The store, on New York’s Lower East Side, near Chinatown on The Bowery,…
By the time he was 12, Dallas Vann had already endured an exorcism. By 17, he was drinking every day. By 35, he had stacked up three DWIs, six wrecked cars, and a month in jail. Now he has two years of sobriety, a rising stand-up career, and a morning ritual that starts with cannabis and coffee, taken like medicine. He came to cannabis young, in a household he described without flinching. “One of my first jokes was about my dad, my stepdad, and my brother all going to prison on the same day but for different reasons, and that’s…
A legacy alcohol powerhouse is testing its instincts in a market that rewards nerve, timing, and a willingness to unlearn the old rules. Known for Samuel Adams beer, Twisted Tea, Angry Orchard cider and Truly hard seltzer, the storied Boston Beer Company has applied decades of beverage expertise to a market that is both nascent and notoriously complex. What began with tea has expanded into cocktails and gummies, all within a regulatory environment that demands nimble thinking and fresh technological approaches. A Legacy of Liquid Meets New Plant Science Boston Beer’s foray into cannabis stems from a bet on demand…