Cannabis has not been analyzed or approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). For use by individuals 21 years of age and older or registered qualifying patient only. KEEP THIS PRODUCT AWAY FROM CHILDREN AND PETS. DO NOT USE IF PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING. Possession or use of cannabis may carry significant legal penalties in some jurisdictions and under federal law. It may not be transported outside of the state of Vermont. The effects of edible cannabis may be delayed by two hours or more. Cannabis may be habit forming and can impair concentration, coordination, and judgment. Persons 25 years and younger may be more likely to experience harm to the developing brain. It is against the law to drive or operate machinery when under the influence of this product. National Poison Control Center 1-800-222-1222.
HIGH TIME
Seven Days’ first Vermont Cannabiz Guide
It’s been less than three years since Vermont legalized the sale of cannabis, aka marijuana, for recreational use; the first legal sale took place on October 1, 2022. Back then, there were just three dispensaries, in Burlington, Middlebury and Rutland. Today there are more than 100, from Cambridge to Chester, Derby to Manchester Center, with more opening all the time.
Not surprisingly, Burlington is home to the highest concentration, with 13 dispensaries. Little Winooski boasts three within half a mile of each other — Winooski Organics, Dome City and Hello, Hi.
The database we used to create this guide added multiple entries in the weeks leading up to publication, possibly new businesses looking to capitalize on the 4/20 holiday. It’s never been easier to buy legal weed here.
The state’s Cannabis Control Board regulates these businesses, and they all have a few things in common. For example, the windows must be impenetrable so no one can see inside. Also:
DISPENSARY DOS AND DON’TS
DO bring your photo ID proving you are 21+.
Dispensary staff will check it twice: once when you walk in and once when you pay.
DO bring cash.
You can’t buy cannabis with a credit card. Many dispensaries do accept debit cards, but they do it by acting as an ATM. Just like an ATM, they charge transaction fees and round up your purchase to the nearest $5 or $10. ey give you the change in cash, but it’s better to start out with it in the first place. If you forget to bring your Benjamins, some dispensaries have on-site ATMs.
DON’T touch the merchandise.
You can sniff the crop before you buy, but a budtender or a retail associate must help you with your purchase.
DO try shopping online ahead of time. Some dispensaries let you shop online using a banking app; you can pick up your products in person.
DON’T light up as you walk out.
It’s illegal to use
Pretty much
Find Your Best Buds
All dispensaries are required to sell only Vermont-grown or processed products. That includes weed, edibles, tinctures, topicals, etc. Most of them have a menu, either displayed on a screen or in print, with varying levels of detail. Some o er discounts and loyalty programs.
Di erences extend beyond just location, though: Some dispensaries, such as Zenbarn Farms in Waterbury Center, grow and sell their own cannabis. Others also o er equipment to help you grow your own — the Hidden Grove in White River Junction is located inside White River Growpro.
Many sell similar products but o er di erent vibes — think wellness spa, trippy bakery or rustic hippie-chic emporium. We compiled this guide to help you explore them. Read on to learn about some of the basics of cannabis culture, including how to use this mind-altering substance responsibly.
Though these dispensaries are all open at the time of publication, it’s hard to say which will have staying power. Already two dispensaries in Burlington have closed, including the one that notched the state’s first sale. In other words: Toke up and enjoy it while it lasts. ➆
AROMA
The general smell or taste of a certain plant or flower, such as “earthy,” “skunky” or “citrus.”
BONG
A large pipe, usually made of glass, that uses water to di use and cool the smoke as you breathe it in.
BLUNT
Cannabis wrapped in a tobacco leaf cigar or cigarillo paper. Blunts often burn longer than joints and are usually found in larger social gatherings.
BUBBLER
A handheld pipe, usually made of glass, with a water reservoir at the bottom that cools and di uses the smoke before it is inhaled.
BUD
Marijuana flowers. These flu y parts of the plant are harvested, dried, and used for recreational or medicinal purposes, as they contain the highest concentrations of active cannabinoids — often 10 to 25 percent THC.
BUDTENDER
The attendant working behind the counter at your local dispensary. A budtender may be able to answer your questions about strains and cannabis products, as well as make suggestions based on your needs.
CALIFORNIA SOBER
A term that describes people who don’t drink alcohol but do smoke pot.
CANNABINOIDS
The chemical compounds unique to cannabis that act upon the human body’s cannabinoid receptors. The best-known and most abundant cannabinoid is tetrahydrocannabinol, aka THC, which produces the plant’s psychoactive e ects. CBD is another of more than 85 known cannabinoids.
CANNABIS
The plant genus that produces three species of flowering plants: Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica and Cannabis ruderalis Cannabis sativa and Cannabis indica are used to produce both recreational and medical marijuana. Cannabis ruderalis is rarely farmed due to its lower THC content and small stature. Cannabis is native to Asia but
THE WORD ON WEED
Cannabis terms from A to Z
Never bought pot before? Feeling a little intimidated by the insider lingo? We’ve compiled a glossary of terms, mostly courtesy of our friends at the website Leafly and the Providence Journal, to help you more confidently order off the menu at your local dispensary.
grows almost anywhere and has long been cultivated both for the production of hemp and to be used as a drug.
CBD
The abbreviation for cannabidiol, one of the roughly 85 cannabinoids found in cannabis. Recently, CBD has been credited with treating pain, complications from multiple sclerosis, inflammation, epilepsy and anxiety — without the psychoactive e ects associated with THC.
CHILLUM
A small, reusable pipe, aka a “one-hitter.”
CONCENTRATE
A potent consolidation of cannabinoids that are made by dissolving marijuana in its plant form into a solvent. The resulting product has very high THC levels — generally more than flowers or hashish. This umbrella term includes products such as oil, hash, shatter and wax, made through extraction processes, which can be vaporized or smoked.
DAB
A slang term used to refer to a dose of cannabis concentrates “dabbed” onto a red-hot surface and inhaled. The act of “dabbing” refers to partaking in dabs.
DISPENSARY
A general term used to refer to any location where a patient or consumer can legitimately and safely access cannabis.
EDIBLES
Marijuana-infused products ranging from cookies and brownies to candies and drinks. It can take up to two hours to feel the effects, which will then last for six to 12 hours.
FLOWERS
The reproductive organ of the female plants, cannabis flowers are the hairy, sticky, crystal-covered bits that are harvested and dried to be used as medication. When they are allowed to be fertilized by male plants, these flowers will produce cannabis seeds. If not, they will continue to produce the resin that contains their active cannabinoids until they are harvested or begin to die.
HEMP
A fibrous product derived from the male cannabis plant that can be used in the manufacture of rope, paper and beauty products. It has a vast array of other uses, though hemp has no value as a drug. It is legal in Vermont.
HYBRID
A genetic cross of one or more separate strains of cannabis. Hybrids can happen unintentionally, but they are usually bred specifically to combine desired traits of the original plants. Most marijuana on the market today is some form of hybrid.
INDICA
One of the two main types of marijuana. Indicas are advertised as calming and sedating, muscle relaxants, and best for nighttime use. Compared to their sativa counterparts, the plants are shorter, bushier and have a more compact flower structure.
KIEF
A collected amount of trichomes, the sticky crystals in the marijuana flower that contain the vast majority of the plant’s cannabinoids. Kief is extremely potent. Sometimes mistakenly referred to as “pollen,” it’s the primary ingredient in hashish production.
Kush
A line of cannabis plants — all indicas — that hails from the Hindu Kush mountains in Afghanistan and Pakistan. Specific breeds and plants are unique, but their popular aroma is generally described as “earthy.”
Marijuana
The general term for female cannabis plants or their dried flowers, which contain the high percentage of cannabinoids.
Pot
A slang term for marijuana.
Pre-roll
A pre-rolled marijuana cigarette, aka a joint.
ruderalis
A low-THC cannabis variety used by breeders for its CBD-rich genetics. Unlike sativa and indica, which use light cycles to flower, ruderalis is an “autoflowering” variety, meaning it flowers with age. Originating in Russia, ruderalis is a hardy plant that can survive harsh climates.
sativa
One of the two main types of marijuana. Its strains tend to grow taller than five feet, are lighter in color and take longer to flower. When consumed, sativas tend to produce more cerebral effects, as opposed to physical and sedative ones. They’re advertised as energizing, antidepressant and best for daytime use.
seedling
A marijuana plant with no observable flowers or buds.
strain
A specific variety of a plant species, developed to produce distinct desired traits in the plant. Strain names often reflect the plant’s appearance, its promised buzz or its place of origin.
thC
An abbreviation for tetrahydrocannabinol — the best-known and most abundantly available cannabinoid in marijuana plants. THC is also the component in marijuana that is responsible for the psychoactive effects, or the “high.” Also known as delta-9tetrahydrocannabinol, it was first isolated in 1964 and is thought to serve as a natural defense for the plant against pests. Research has shown THC to be an effective medical treatment for a range of conditions, including pain, nausea and lack of appetite. There is no lethal dose of the compound in its natural form, but it can cause anxiety and paranoia.
tinCture
A liquid cannabis extract usually made with alcohol or glycerol that is often dosed with a dropper. Tinctures can be flavored and are usually placed under the tongue, where they are absorbed and take effect quickly. Tinctures can also be mixed into a drink.
toPiCal
Lotions, creams and balms infused with marijuana that can be applied externally to treat pain or skin conditions.
triCho Me
The resin production glands of the cannabis plant. In Greek, the word means “growth of hair,” and while these sticky little protrusions can make plants appear a little hairy, they are not hairs, nor are they “crystals,” which is how they are often described. THC, CBD and other cannabinoids are all produced in these glands.
triM
Leftover leaves of a harvested marijuana plant. THC can be extracted from trim for concentrates.
vaP orizer
A device used to consume marijuana. It heats either flowers or marijuanainfused oils to a temperature that produces a cannabinoid-laced vapor to inhale. Vaporizing, or vaping, is healthier than smoking since there is no smoke to ingest, but this method still produces near-instant effects.
Weed
A slang term for marijuana. ➆
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Berning Questions
A Q&A with cannabis specialist Paddy Donnelly of Bern Gallery
Paddy Donnelly, lead cannabis specialist at Bern Gallery Smoke Shop & Cannabis, fits the stereotype of someone you might expect to hold the job — he’s a bass player for several local jam bands with a laid-back, friendly demeanor. His customers, though? They’re not stereotypical at all.
“One of the first things I learned was that there is no one type of person that comes in the door here,” he said of the clientele at the dispensary on Main Street in Burlington. Donnelly sees it all, from just-turned-21 college students to octogenarians.
Their needs vary, too. He hooks people up with the right product to pregame a Higher Ground show and listens attentively to customers who come in with stories about chronic pain. “I’ve had a consultation with a customer that ended after two hours with both of us bawling,” Donnelly said. “It can get heavy as hell, and you have to be ready for that. It’s a unique job.”
Bern Gallery, founded in 2004 as a pipe shop, specializes in glassware that’s both functional and inspiring. There’s a glassblowing studio on-site, and the gallery offers lessons. Bern Gallery won the Seven Daysie award for best place to
buy a pipe in 2018, 2019 and 2022 — back when it was advertised “for tobacco use only” — and the Daysie for best dispensary in 2023 and 2024.
Donnelly arrived at the shop in 2016. A self-described “jam-band kid” who studied environmental science and music at Saint Michael’s College, he landed a summer job there and stuck around full time after graduation.
When it became clear that the state was going to legalize cannabis for recreational use, Donnelly hit the books again. He took a budtending course through Oaksterdam University, an industry trade school located in Oakland, Calif. It offers classes in horticulture, business, manufacturing and budtending. “When you google something you want to know about cannabis, it’s really hard to know what’s good
information. It was great to be exposed to scientific and historical data about the plant that way,” he said.
Donnelly, 29, rattles off the names of strains and terpenes faster than some people can recite the alphabet, but his approach to helping people find products is simple: “I assume nothing and try to meet people where they’re at.”
Seven Days sat down with Donnelly and asked him about his work and some of the questions he often winds up answering for customers.
What do you say to someone who is coming to a dispensary for the first time?
There’s not a one-size-fits-all for anyone. I just try to forget all the buzzwords and ask them how they want to feel. Even if you don’t know everything about cannabis, [I try] to identify where the need is: Are you trying to relax after work? Do you need help sleeping? Are you trying to add social lubricant to a situation? After trying cannabis, we recommend that people record their experiences with different products, then we can use that to inform further recommendations. Ideally, come in with an open mind.
What’s the difference between indica and sativa?
If you want the history of it, in the 1800s there was a botanist in Holland named Jean-Baptiste Lamarck who saw a cannabis plant from India, which looked very different from the cannabis he’d seen in Europe. In Europe, they were used to non-resinous, or nonsticky, hemp plants that were tall and skinny, but the plant from India was really resinous, and it was short and bushy. He also found psychoactive effects he didn’t associate with the European variation, sativa. He called it “indica” because it’s from India, not because of the effects it has. People associate indica plants with being “sleepier” highs compared to sativa, but that’s a more culturally created definition. The “indica versus sativa” dichotomy prevents us from seeing the broad spectrum these plants can occur in. I always say the best way for us to seek out certain effects is to 1) try it, and 2) analyze its actual terpene content. At this point, everything’s been crossbred, and I find the “indica versus sativa” classification to be an oversimplification.
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Paddy Donnelly
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HOW HIGH?
Donnelly’s situational suggestions
TO SLEEP BETTER
I recommend products that contain a cannabinoid called CBN. It’s the most sedating cannabinoid, so by putting that in different products, we can make really effective sleep aids.
TO FOCUS
Anything limonene- or terpinolenedominant, because those are bright, focusing compounds. A lot of people don’t want to smoke at the library, so that’s where I’d recommend a tincture. We have a tincture product called Brighten from the company SpringDrops that is not only a terpene combination that’s really uplifting and focusing, but it is heavy in CBG, which is another cannabinoid that lends itself to focus.
BEFORE GOING TO A CONCERT
It’s personal, but some people like to get a little more psychedelic at concerts, and that’s where I recommend a stronger head high, like something pinene-dominant. That’s if you really want to get lost in the sauce and taken over by the power of the music. For instance, you could try our Pineapple Kush, which is strong in the head and will suck you into what you’re doing.
BEFORE A PARTY WHERE YOU WANT TO BE SOCIAL
I might recommend a cannabisinfused drink, which is generally not too overwhelming or sedating and good for a social high. Cartridges are also popular, because you’ll often get more of a streamlined effect, and a lot of the “fuzziness” we associate with smoking is often not there with a concentrate.
BEFORE A BIG HOLIDAY DINNER
I’d recommend something on the relaxing side, not just because of the frenetic family energy, but as far as “getting the munchies,” you’ll get that more with a physical high. I recommend the Halle Berry from Forbins Finest or our Gorilla Glue #4. These are cozy, relaxing vibey highs that are appetite stimulants.
FOR ACHES AND PAINS
A lot of people prefer a topical product for this because sometimes when you’re dealing with pain, you might still have to go to work or you just might not be the type of person that’s using cannabis to feel the mind-altering effects.
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One of the first things I learned was there is no one type of person that comes in the door here.
PADDY DONNELLY
What are terpenes?
These are chemical compounds that occur all over the plant kingdom, not just [in] cannabis. We test for about 35, but to my understanding, there are hundreds of terpenes that occur in nature. This is just one chemical family that we have insight into. When you go up and smell some roses, you’re smelling terpenes — that’s their defense mechanisms against pests. In cannabis, we say “the nose knows” because if you like the way something smells physically, there’s a pretty good chance you’ll like smoking it. This is an area where everyone is a little different, so pay attention to how things feel for you.
Terpenes are the key to understanding the effects of cannabis on the body if you want to know more beyond the “I’m high” feeling. While THC is the compound primarily responsible for the psychoactive effects of cannabis, it is only one of a myriad of cannabinoids working together in the plant. The cannabinoids are like the motor for the high, and terpenes are the steering wheel. They drive the character of the high, whether it’s more focused or relaxed or something else. When we say uplifting, relaxing, anxietyinducing, anxiety-relieving, etc. — we are largely describing the impact of a cultivar’s unique terpene profile.
For instance, strains that have high concentrations of limonene will often have a more focused and energized effect. Strains with high concentrations of beta caryophyllene will typically carry a physically calming, decompressing effect. I know for me, personally, pinene is associated with cerebral, “in the head” effects — and typically gives me anxiety. As it stands, terpene profiles are among the best metrics we have to match a certain bud to a certain vibe. It’s important to remember that everybody’s body is different, and there are no one-sizefits-alls in the canna world.
Are terpenes why weed smells skunky?
No, that’s actually because of the sulfur compounds, which we’re still learning more about.
Why do we know so little about cannabis?
Because of the federal status of cannabis, it took us a long time to be able to research it. Even though we’ve been cultivating and consuming for a long time, that information about it has been so obfuscated. Now we’re finally starting to really understand the plant.
What’s the difference between hemp and cannabis?
They’re the exact same plant. Once it hits a 0.3 percent concentration of THC, we call it cannabis. Hemp typically doesn’t have enough THC to create a traditional high. That’s the only difference.
When people go into a dispensary, can they always expect to find a menu? Yes, often in multiple forms. A lot of places have an iPad-based menu, but we have screens up top with the rolling menus, and we also have a paper menu. We like the experience of flipping the pages and seeing it laid out.
How should I store my weed?
Everyone’s home situation is different, but keep it out of reach of children and animals, whether that’s in a lockbox or up and away where it’s not visible. You can figure that out. Beyond that, the most important thing is that improperly storing weed can lead to it degrading. If you just take a bud out of a bag and put it on a counter and wait a couple of days, it won’t be the same bud. The chemical compounds that make for a unique high are extremely volatile, and they need to be kept well to stay intact. It’s important to keep your weed out of the sunlight. UV rays are a huge killer of cannabinoids and terpene content. Jars are really the best way to do it — something dark that’ll block UV light and is airtight. ➆
This interview was edited and condensed for clarity and length.
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MORE THAN JUST JOINTS
Seven Vermont cannabis products we enjoy
BY SEVEN DAYS STAFF
To treat aches and pains, try applying some of HIGHLY ROOTED’S WHIPPED BODY BUTTER. The Morristown manufacturer’s salve is made with coconut oil, jojoba oil, shea butter and cannabis oil. A jar, available at select dispensaries, contains equal parts THC and CBD. Founders Michelle and Troy Chapman have made it their mission to use cannabis to help cancer patients manage pain.
There are so many di erent ways to use cannabis — you can smoke it, eat it, drink it, rub it on your body — and Vermont dispensaries sell a dizzying array of THC products. A group of Seven Days sta ers picked a few of their favorites to highlight here. They’re all available at multiple dispensaries. Think of this list as a jumping-o point for your own exploration. Word to the wise: Products change often, and producers switch up their strains constantly. If you find something you like, it might be di cult to find it again. All the more reason to keep trying di erent things. ➆
Some people prefer vaping cannabis to smoking it. Vapes have a rechargeable battery and universal threading, so all cartridges, or “carts,” are interchangeable. These devices travel well and are self-contained, discreet and mess-free. Some cartridges are called “distillates,” meaning the producer has distilled the cannabis down to THC alone. Sta writer Ken Picard prefers hash rosin cartridges, which contain not just THC but also terpenes and cannabinoids that together create what’s called the “entourage e ect” of consuming the full plant. Another appeal of rosin or resin products is that many are made without chemical solvents. This STONE LEAF CANNABIS PAPAYA SPLIT VAPE CARTRIDGE came from Garcia’s Cannabis Collective in Burlington, but you can also visit the source — Stone Leaf’s dispensary is located next to Harpoon Brewery and SILO Distillery in Windsor.
WE ALSO ENJOY: A strain called Candy Fumez by Sugarshack Melts, made by Rutland’s Ridgetop Botanicals. Picard called it “consistently nice.”
Another way to ingest cannabis that doesn’t involve inhaling: Squeeze a few drops of a tincture under your tongue. Geebees of Irasburg sells a solventless HASH ROSIN OIL TINCTURE made with Strawberry Apricot and Pineapple Kush, available at select dispensaries. It contains 300 milligrams of THC.
Our reviewers are sweet on Winooski chocolatier Emma Rose’s creatively packaged confections. “They taste the most natural of any edibles — not too strong on the cannabis taste and not too much like a regular chocolate,” production manager John James said of ROSIE’S DARK CHOCOLATE & PEPPERMINT CANNABIS-INFUSED MINI BARS. They come in a box of four foil-wrapped bars segmented into five 5-milligram pieces. Rosie’s also makes caramels, peanut butter cups and bonbons.
Burlington’s Bern Legacy has a lot of fans — Seven Days readers voted it best local cannabis grower in the 2024 Seven Daysies competition, and its YELLOW CAB strain is popular with Seven Days employees, too. “It’s easily some of the best weed in the area,” music editor Chris Farnsworth said. “Just a great hybrid strain.”
The Bern Gallery Smoke Shop & Cannabis in Burlington is also a great place to buy a pipe or bong to smoke it.
WE ALSO ENJOY: e full-spectrum gummy from Hyde Park’s Northern Craft Cannabis. Said Picard, “I like the Lemon Drop flavor, which comes in a jar of 20 5-milligram gummies. It punches above its weight.”
WE ALSO ENJOY: Bern Legacy’s Pineapple Kush and Candy Chem. Also find great glass selection at Zenbarn Farms in Waterbury Center and Capital Cannabis in Montpelier.
It’s di cult to categorize TAUNIK’S CALL OF PEAKS PLUS, a THC-infused sparkling green tea beverage made in Hinesburg and available at dispensaries around the state. Said creative director and associate publisher Don Eggert: “I enjoy it because it’s a totally reimagined aromatic drink that I’ve never had before. It feels like I’m drinking an upscale canned cocktail. It’s not soda, tea or beer — it’s all of it, and it works.” Eggert recommends sipping your first slowly and making sure you don’t have to drive anywhere for a while. “I don’t really taste the weed so much, but I sure do feel it, and fast. Your mileage may vary, but even the CBD version leaves me in an altered state!”
Joints, aka pre-rolls, do still have fans. Farnsworth is partial to NANA GLUE from UPSTATE ELEVATOR OPERATORS, a company a liated with Green State Dispensary in Burlington, where he purchased this one. “It’s an indica, so it has a nice body high,” he said. “Good for going to bed with a book.”
WE ALSO ENJOY: Donny Bananas indica, also from Upstate Elevator, and Mango Haze from Hardwick’s High Altitude. Farnsworth also recommends shopping for pre-rolls at Green Leaf Central, located in downtown Burlington on orsen Way, named for the late Seven Days staff photographer Matthew orsen.
Vermont cannabis DISPENSARIES
You can’t buy it at Costco, and Amazon won’t ship it to you: If you want to buy cannabis for recreational use (or “adult use”) in Vermont, you have to visit one of these dispensaries blooming all over our beautiful state. Your buds at Seven Days have compiled all of the publicly available info, as of April 11, 2025, and organized it by region. We haven’t visited all of these locations, some of which just opened, but we encourage you to visit a few and see what all the buzz is about. ➆
166 Railroad St., St. Johnsbury 802-424-1760 northeastkannabis.com
Simpson Brook Dispensary
466 Route 114, East Burke 802-535-2898 simpsonbrookfarm.com
Sonny’s
1243 Scott Hwy., Groton 802-575-0012 sonnysdispensary.com
RANDOLPH
ROYALTON
Polestar Cannabis
24 Pleasant St., Randolph 802-565-5168 polestarvt.com
Something Wicked
Cannabis Company
269 Main St., Bethel 802-369-8863 somethingwickedcannabis.com
STAY SAFE
Reminders about using cannabis responsibly
BY SEVEN DAYS STAFF
Not to be a buzzkill, but like alcohol or other drugs, using cannabis carries real risks — especially if you’re under age 25. That’s when your brain finishes developing. Waiting until you’re at least 21 will reduce the harmful e ects of cannabis on your brain. To help you partake responsibly once you’re of age, here’s some stu you should think about before lighting up or noshing on an edible. We sourced this info from the flyer the Cannabis Control Board provides to dispensaries.
Start slow.
Whether you’re a seasoned Deadhead or a noob, cannabis a ects everyone di erently. Especially when just starting out, pay close attention to the percentage of THC. Don’t dive in with products such as concentrates that can contain 60 percent THC — that’s a lot, BTW. If you’re smoking cannabis flower that contains 20 percent THC, take a pu and wait 15 minutes to see how you feel before taking another one. Most people will experience e ects of smoked or vaped cannabis within 30 minutes of use.
Give edibles time to take effect.
Don’t expect that cannabis gummy to hit you right away — it can take 90 minutes to four hours to feel it. Consider that before you reach for another one. Overdoing it is no fun.
Cannabis can linger longer than alcohol.
The e ects of cannabis can last more than 24 hours, and it can remain in your bloodstream for 30 days or more. Plan accordingly.
Don’t drive while impaired.
File under: Duh. It’s illegal — and dangerous — to drive a car or a boat or a bike or anything else while under the influence. Don’t do it.
Store cannabis safely.
Ideally, keep your pot and THC-infused products in a closed and locked container away from food and medicine and other things humans, especially little ones, like to eat. Keep it safe from your pets, too. Emergency vet care will eat up your savings faster than a pothead with the munchies will devour Doritos. In case of accidental consumption, call Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222, or 911 in case of emergency. ➆
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7 Green St., Vergennes 802-870-7729 littlecitygreens.com
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180 S. Main St., Rutland 802-855-8357 gasstationvt.com
Located next to J&M Groceries in the Old North End. Corner of Archibald and Intervale Ave.
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The two main types of cannabis that power the products in this guide are indica and sativa. But within those two groups are numerous strains that growers have developed to produce distinct desired traits. Strain names often reflect the plant’s appearance, its promised buzz or its place of origin, and these monikers can get pretty creative.
Most Vermont dispensaries sell multiple strains from different growers around the state. How well do you know your local cannabis supply? Take this quiz to find out.
Guess which of these weed strain names are the real deal and which are phony baloney. The answers are printed upside down below the quiz. No cheating!
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Located next to J&M Groceries in the Old North End. Corner of Archibald and Intervale Ave.
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Located next to J&M Groceries in the Old North End. Corner of Archibald and Intervale Ave.
Located next to J&M Groceries in the Old North End. Corner of Archibald and Intervale Ave.
Located next to J&M Groceries in the Old North End. Corner of Archibald and Intervale Ave.
Located next to J&M Groceries in the Old North End. Corner of Archibald and Intervale Ave.
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Answers: 1. Real, grown by Clean Cannabis in Hardwick; 2. Real, grown by Zenbarn Farms in Waterbury Center; 3. Fake; 4. Real, grown by Fierce Cultivation in Berkshire; 5. Fake; 6. Fake;
7. Real, grown by Green Mountain Kana in Chelsea; 8. Fake; 9. Fake; 10. Fake; 11. Real, grown by
Forbins Finest in Barre; 12. Fake; 13. Real, grown by Mr Tree of South Burlington; 14. Real, grown by Magic Mann in Essex; 15. Real, grown by Pinnacle Valley Farms in Randolph; 16. Real, grown by Humble Skunk in Westford; 17. Fake; 18. Real, grown by Emerald Visions in Alburgh; 19. Fake;
20. Real, grown by Smoke Ranch Redemption in Guilford
Quiz: Which of these cannabis strain names are real?
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