Basic Calgary Cannabis Bylaws & Regulations
With the legalization of cannabis, there has been a whirlwind of changes both in Calgary’s community and our culture. Use has become more widespread, but with the passage of legalization falling further and further behind us, awareness of the laws surrounding cannabis and its uses is less present in day-to-day discussions. Today we’re going to…
An Intro to Homemade Edibles
So, if you’ve tried chocolate, gummy, or drink, and decided that you enjoyed them, you may be asking yourself: what’s next? While tempering chocolate can be difficult for a beginner, applying simple baking techniques can take the hassle out of making your edibles. More people have come into our cannabis dispensary in Calgary asking about baking techniques…
The Best Way to Store Your Cannabis
Cannabis is a finicky flower. The path it takes from plant to consumer is a complex labour of love in the final product — a beautiful fragrant nug. A major part of that process is proper storage and the preservation of the plant once you bring it home. Storing Your Bud Flowers – The Basics…
At Bud Bar, We’re Here to Help!
Whether someone’s new to cannabis or a seasoned vet, sometimes we can need a little guidance. This is where our Budtenders come in! While Budtenders are certainly not all-knowing weedcyclopedias, we sure do try, and our goal is to help direct you to the best bud to suit your needs. Sometimes that’s an ol’ faithful…
Guide To Reading Cannabis Package Labels
Cannabis packages have a lot of numbers and very little explanation for what’s going on with them. Health Canada sets the standards for what needs to be present on these heavily regulated packages right down to the logo size and even the colours that it can be. While we can easily recognize the bright yellow…
Cannabis Growing Methods
Have you ever wondered why some brands can have such a distinct variation in prices? Often there are an array of factors that can influence the cost of bud! Elements like small-batch craft growing, strain genetics and growing methods can greatly influence the final product’s quality and price. Most often, an incredible amount of love…
Explaining Cannabis Beverages & Nanoemulsion
New to the world of edibles are a wide range of beverages! Most of these drinks are made by licensed producers using a technology called nanoemulsion, which ensures that cannabis extracts can mix into water without the liquid settling into layers. This type of edible is highly bioavailable, and that means you get high faster!…
What To Do When You’ve Had Too Much
We’ve all experienced it: the moment where we know that we’ve made a grave mistake. Maybe you hit that bong too hard; perhaps that edible was stronger than you anticipated. All have the same result of getting wayyyy too high. It’s never a fun experience. Don’t worry, you aren’t powerless; your high can be controlled!…
Tips for Cleaning & Maintaining Glass Pipes & Bongs
Nothing is more beautiful than a twinkling piece of glass. Elegant and sleek, a glass piece is an investment to last a lifetime, barring cats and unhappy accidents. It’s important to take good care of them! Maintaining your glass is easy! Regular maintenance includes a quick clean every week or two, changing water between sessions,…
Dry Herb Vaping – What You Need To Know
Want to get more out of your flower? Are you tired of those harsh hits from your pre-roll or bong? Using a dry herb vaporizer to smoke your bud will allow you to save money over time, experience a better flavour profile, and expose your lungs to fewer irritants while enjoying your favourite flower! Simply put, dry herb…