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Weed and scary movies are a match made in Halloween heaven 😶‍🌫️ + 🎃 We're getting into the spirit with a little help from Seattle's legendary @ScarecrowVideo one of the last great old-school video stores. After sparking up a cross joint from @OnlyDaySavers our editors hit the aisles to dig through decades of horror classics and pair their favorite Halloween flicks with strains from Leafly's extensive database. Whether you're into slashers, supernatural scares, or campy cult classics, we've got a spooky strain to match your movie night. Head to the link to check out all our Halloween movie and strain pairings and find the perfect flower for a wicked good time! bit.ly/4iqIB0x

For our new Growers Spotlight series, we caught up with Forrest and Patricia from Sun Roots Farm in Covelo, Mendocino, to talk about one of Mendo's most legendary strains: Jah Goo! 💨 Grown on their wild, regenerative homestead, Sun Roots' Jah Goo embodies the nature-first cultivation traditions that have made the Emerald Triangle legendary. Forrest and Patricia take us deep into the world of Jah Goo, exploring the strain's legendary roots, the unique terroir of Covelo, and the specific microclimate that allows this Mendo classic to flourish.

What does your perfect high look like? We hit the streets outside Comic-Con to ask cosplayers, superfans, and a other-dimensional characters to build their ultimate weed experience. Now it’s your turn to play: What strain are you smoking, where are you sparking up, and who’s in your dream blunt rotation?

The midterms are coming up, and our favorite plant is on the ballot in states across the country. From legalization and criminal justice reform to medical access and industry regulations, decisions made at the polls can have lasting consequences for consumers, patients, and businesses. We’ve put together a 2026 Midterm Voter’s Guide breaking down the cannabis-related measures on the ballot, what a YES or NO vote means, and what’s at stake. Before heading to the polls on November 3rd, hit the link for the low-down on what's happening in your state: bit.ly/4soNkVi

HARVEST ROAD TRIP 2026! We sent Lindsay MaHarry deep into California's legendary Emerald Triangle to see what some of the world's most celebrated growers and breeders have been cultivating this harvest season. From fields of rare heirloom sativas at Heartrock Mountain Farm to towering plant divas in the glorious jungle of Sticky Fields and fat blunts with legendary grower-rappers Mendo Dope who gave us a tour of their award-winning garden and an exclusive listen to their upcoming 20th-anniversary album, Mendocino County did not disappoint. From there, we're hauling ass up the Avenue of the Giants to Humboldt County, where some much needed dabs in soaking tubs, and a fairy wonderland await at The Front Porch Inn in Arcata. Stay tuned for Part Two, where we link up with Humboldt Seed Co and a crew of weed baddies to caravan into the Island Mountain hills of Humboldt's outlaw country, explore old-school hippie compounds, and harvest giant colas under the full Harvest Moon. For more, hit the link! bit.ly/486QdR4

Happy International Budtender Appreciation Day to the unsung heroes holding down the front lines of the cannabis industry! 💚 Budtenders are the backbone of this industry. They're educators, advocates, and trusted guides who connect millions of people with the plant every day. Today, we're giving flowers to the people behind the counter who keep cannabis culture alive, share their knowledge, and help patients access the medicine they need. Today, we're giving flowers to the people behind the counter who keep cannabis culture alive, share their knowledge, and help patients access the medicine they need. Tag a budtender who deserves their flowers! 💐

Welcome back to Leafly's Counter Culture! This week, we're heading to Bremerton, Washington, where Senior Content Editor Anna Elliott chops it up with Nicky from Budeez about all things weed. From favorite strains to hot takes on the culture, we're getting the inside scoop from the people on the front lines of the industry: the budtenders behind the counter 👋 Hit the link to see Nicky's picks! bit.ly/4il2WFP

Before prepackaged flower became the norm, deli-style was a staple of early legalization. Big jars behind the counter allowed you to actually see and smell the flower, choose your amount, and watch it get weighed out in front of you. Today, only around half of adult-use states still allow some form of deli-style service. In Arizona, we got to experience that tradition firsthand at Ponderosa, following Animal Tree from legendary cultivator Sonoran Roots’ grow rooms all the way to the deli jar. Now, Ponderosa is entering a new chapter as its dispensaries become JARS, merging Sonoran Roots into the JARS family and uniting two major Arizona cannabis operators under one roof. We’re looking back on our time with Ponderosa as it was, and looking forward to seeing what JARS and Sonoran Roots build together from here! For more on Sonoran Roots, JARS, and strains like Animal Tree, hit the link! leafly.com/strains/lists/cur…

Welcome to October, Stargazers! Spooky season is here, and apparently the planets decided to get in on the chaos. Venus is retrograde in Scorpio, Mercury joins the retrograde party later this month, and old flames, unfinished conversations, money drama, and buried feelings could all come crawling back from the dead. Our in-house weed astrologer @maryyyprankster has your cosmic survival guide for the month, from the New Moon in Libra on October 10 to Scorpio season kicking off October 23 and a Full Moon in Taurus bringing everything to a head on October 25. In the meantime, find your October strain match and see what the stars have in store. To read your personalized October horoscope +strain pairing, hit the link! leafly.com/news/strains-prod…

What makes a great weed piece? Leafly editor Morgan Rosendale put some of the best in the game to the test, comparing everything from design and clean-ability to how they actually hit. In this round, three contenders go head-to-head, but this is just a taste of the full lineup. Hit the in our bio for our complete guide to the best weed pipes, complete with all the info you need to crush your next sesh: leafly.com/news/strains-prod…

For our new Grower’s Spotlight series, we caught up with Jason Gellman of @ridgelinefarms to talk about the strain everyone’s buzzing about: Blueberry Caviar A cross between Ridgeline’s legendary Lantz and Compound Genetics’ Grape Gas, Blueberry Caviar is the latest breakout from one of Humboldt’s most celebrated growers, and the noise it's making is BERRY LOUD. The strain has become a personal favorite of Woody Harrelson and was pheno-hunted in collaboration with @berner415 for Cookies, who has chosen it as the foundation for an entire new Blueberry line. It’ll be hitting the shelves in the next couple months! Hear Jason talk about why Blueberry Caviar is so special, and check out Leafly for more iconic strains!

Who’s in your dream video game blunt rotation? We hit @pax West—one of the biggest gaming conventions in North America, where tens of thousands of gamers descend on Seattle for a weekend of new releases, cosplay, panels, and generally beautiful nerd chaos—to ask the important questions. Specifically: If you could share a blunt with any video game characters, who are you inviting? From Mario to Kratos, the people had THOUGHTS. For more on the intersection of weed and gaming, hit the link! leafly.com/news/lifestyle/wh…

In this episode of Leafly’s Legendary Strains, we sent Lindsay MaHarry high into the hills of Southern Humboldt to visit Canna Country Farms, a multigenerational, family-run farm breeding some of the most unique genetics in California, including #26. Also known as the Ocimene Queen, #26 crosses Forbidden Fruit with Canna Country’s proprietary Cherimoya strain, producing galaxy-hued nugs, tropical terps, and an absolutely wild 46% ocimene dominance. According to SC Labs, less than 1% of the 250,000 samples they’ve tested contain concentrations that high. A dazzling profile paired with her social, zingy 📷 that’s made #26 a personal favorite of our host. And then there’s that color. For more on #26, Canna Country Farms, and high-ocimene flower, hit the link! leafly.com/news/strains-prod…

Welcome to September, Stargazers! Virgo season is here, bringing some much-needed back-to-school energy after a long, hot summer. The month kicks off with a New Moon in Virgo, while Venus slips into Scorpio, Mercury heads into Libra, and a fiery Full Moon in Aries closes things out. This month also kicks off our new cosmic advice video series from our in-house weed astrologer @maryyyprankster! Her advice? Get organized, clear out what’s been weighing you down, and make some room for whatever comes next. In the meantime, find your September strain match and see what the stars have in store. To read your personalized September horoscope + strain pairing, hit the link! leafly.com/news/strains-prod…

A good grinder is an essential that, if you're like us, you’ll use every day. You might as well get a good one. Leafly editor Morgan Rosendale put a group of our favorites to the test, looking at how they grind, how they feel, how they hold up, and what makes each one worth adding to your stash. These are the best weed grinders we’ve tested in 2026. Hit the link for the full list! leafly.com/news/strains-prod…

Welcome to Counter Culture, our new series where budtenders nationwide drop their top picks of the moment: The Headstash, The Sleeper, and The Can’t-Miss. In this episode, we meet Robin, a budtender at Treasure Valley Cannabis Co to discover what Oregon is smoking on. Check the link to see the picks ✨ leafly.com/strains/lists/cur…

Welcome to Counter Culture, where budtenders nationwide drop their top picks of the moment: The Headstash, The Sleeper, and The Can’t-Miss. In this episode, we meet Liberty, a budtender at Best High in Denver, Colorado, to discover what the Centennial State is smoking on. Hit the link to see the picks ✨ leafly.com/strains/lists/cur…