All posts tagged "emerald cup"

Cannabis

Beyond the Terpenes: Volatile Compounds in Cannabis

The way cannabis smells isn’t always indicative of the dominant terpenes. Long-time Emerald Cup Judges Swami...

Culture

How Asian Americans for Cannabis Education is Changing the Narrative

Ophelia Chong co-founded Asian American Cannabis Education to break outdated stigmas surrounding cannabis and highlight the...

Industry Events

And the Winners Are…Emerald Cup Awards 2023

Following last year’s epic ceremony in Los Angeles, the very best of California’s cannabis industry descended...

Culture

We Were There: Triple OG Hippies Reminisce

Emerald Triangle legends Nikki and Swami look back on the days of sex, drugs and rock...

Joint Opinions

Surviving as a Craft Cannabis Farmer

In today's market, small cannabis farmers must think outside the box if they want to have...

Industry Events

2022 Emerald Cup Draws Diverse Crowd

This year's legacy cannabis event was headlined by hip-hop star E-40, which helped increase ticket sales...

In The Magazine

Hall of Fame: Nikki Lastreto and Swami

Nikki Lastreto and Swami are cornerstones of California’s craft cannabis community.

In The Magazine

Hall of Fame: Willie Nelson

The country music outlaw has been an outspoken cannabis advocate for decades—and out-smoked a few notable...

Industry Events

Is Cannabis Legalization Killing Weed Events?

Long lines, difficult sales and looming authorities at the first COVID-era Emerald Cup Harvest Ball reveal...

Culture

How Frenchy Cannoli Saved the Emerald Triangle

The cannabis industry pioneer and hashishin won the hearts of all he met while bringing awareness...

Strains

Strain Review: A Tropical Sleigh Ride of THC

Giddy yap, giddy yap, giddy yap, let’s go!

Cultivation

5 Basic Tips for Finding the Best Cannabis Genetics

A fundamental first step for growing marijuana from seeds.

Culture

Be Part of History With These Digital 420 Celebrations

With music from Wiz Khalifa to Melissa Etheridge, sessions with Berner, B Real and Tommy Chong,...

Concentrates

Inside Kalya Extracts, the Emerald Cup-Winning Hash Company

The extractor behind the award-winning Ahti Hash talks about his new project Kalya Extracts.

Concentrates

Sauce Boss: Judging the Best of California’s Concentrates

Behind the judging process for the Emerald Cup 2019’s BHO category.

Industry Events

The Best Strains of the Emerald Cup 2019

We reveal the cultivators and strains that stood out among the crowded field of the best...

Industry Events

A Much-Needed Morale Boost for California Cannabis at the 2019 Emerald Cup

It wasn’t quite group therapy, but the premier outdoor cannabis competition provided a venue for California’s...

Joint Opinions

2019 Emerald Cup: Kicking Into High Gear

With the prestigious Emerald Cup, the world’s best cannabis is on display.

Industry Events

Jimi Devine’s Emerald Cup Survival Guide

It’s that time of year again where we start to mentally, physically and spiritually prepare ourselves...

Joint Opinions

Vaping Flowers: Not All Vaping Is The Same

Vaporizing cannabis flowers helps a seasoned Emerald Cup judge stay on her game.