With the advent of specialized procedures developed in recent years (Fischedick, 2010; Livingston, et al, 2020), testing aromatic Cannabis flowers for terpene composition has become a proactive demonstration of quality…
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Research adds ACDC, plus another Trainwreck to HG420 database
Yes, there are probably thousands of strains out there. No, you don’t have to try them all. Instead, try finding a familiar strain, then others with similarities and differences you…
Correcting substitutions in Cannabis
Based on the book “TerpTypes: a consumer’s reference of Cannabis terpene profiles” (Jeff Cole, 2021). Substitutions are nothing new. These substitutions were discovered in Commercially-produced Cannabis marketed by professional growers…
Washington pot lab may be the first in state to lose its license
Washington pot lab may be the first in state to lose its license State officials are investigating suspicious test results, with a focus on the lab’s numbers measuring the potency…
Seeds in Your Sinsemilla
So you tried a new dispensary. You controlled yourself and cautiously bought just a gram. Good thing too, because you also discovered over half a gram of seeds in your…
Maine Will Begin Recreational Cannabis Sales This Month
Maine will launch its recreational use cannabis programs in early to mid October of this year. COVID-19 pushed the initial start date back from spring of this year. Because of…
Cannabis to see a House vote on the ‘MORE’ Act
Cannabis consumers should pay attention to the United States House of Representatives for what’s left of September. The House Committee on the Judiciary has approved the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and…
The Hog is deeply fragrant and dankly interesting
“The Hog” – reviewed personally by Jeff Cole (Seattle, WA) Producer: 603296353 Seattle Green Bud Branding: Saints (0.7 gram pre-rolled joints) Total THC: 15.21%; Higher Ground score: 87% (Excellent) After…
The Ideal Cannabis Label
The label is the Producer/Processor’s owned advertising space. Reviewers scrutinize and Consumers recognize! Higher Ground Contributors might even show a copy of it in their review. You want to look…
Better Cannabis Product Reviews
What makes a better cannabis product review? Is it the information, or is it the entertaining anecdotal comments? You’re in good company if you feel that a great review has…