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PINEAPPLE OASIS From wallpaper that’s on theme to the story behind the name, Pineapple Buds has a charming personality; the couple behind the scenes, Kyra Horvath and Laine Keyes, have been together way back from growing in barns to their 10,000-square-foot deep-water commercial cannabis space located in the wine capital of BC. With farmgate on the horizon, Pineapple Buds is in the right place at the right time. By David Wylie An oasis in a desert landscape, Pineapple Buds has been growing sweet craft cannabis using flowing water in the arid landscape of southern BC. Founders Kyra Horvath and Laine Keyes have set up a commercial deep-water growing system in the South Okanagan to raise beautiful, colourful, sweet-smelling plants. The couple matches in their blue scrubs with ‘Pineapple Buds’ embroidered neatly on the left chest. Their passion for the craft is evident
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throughout our tour of the bright and tidy facility—from the cozy office with pineapple wallpaper to the tropical environment of the mother room to the freshness of the spacious grow rooms. They are known for tropically inspired offerings, including Pineapple Party and Hawaiian Pineapple. Popular with BC craftminded cannabis consumers and budtenders, Pineapple Buds reaches the market through Joint Ventures’ BC Black label.