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Mind Matters: Best Strains For Depression

Depression is hard. It’s not just “the blues,” and it’s not just a “bad mood.” Depression can make every task and facet of life seem difficult. When it comes to depression, there are myriad pharmacological interventions out there. While many folks certainly find relief through these medications, there is a growing shift toward cannabis as […]

Facts About Marijuana: Your Burning Questions, Answered

Marijuana is a funny (and fun!) thing. It can be as easy or as involved as you want. It works, whether you know the whys and hows or not. You don’t need to have a Doctorate in Weedology to reap the benefits and bask in the joy of it. But knowing more about it, its […]

Cannabis Industry’s Impacts on the Future

Flower fans, there is no doubt that marijuana in America is reaching new heights of acceptance. As the legal cannabis industry expands and evolves, many wonder when recreational and medical cannabis will be legal everywhere. It’s been a long journey towards nationwide legalization, and we have a fair way yet to go. There’s no […]

Field Guide to Buying Cannabis Edibles Online

How to Shop for and Buy Cannabis Edibles Cannabis edibles (edibles for short) are products—both THC and CBD—you can eat. Of course, you can’t just munch on a handful of flower or stick some leaves in a blender, which won’t work, for reasons we’ll go into below. However, edibles are highly sought after because […]

Cannabis Tincture: Finding the Right One For You

Weed is wonderful, and it comes in all shapes and forms for all people and can address a host of issues. One of the most versatile and easy-to-use forms of cannabis is tincture. Tincture is not as well-known as you might expect, considering its many applications and accuracy of dosing. We’re here today to explore […]

Angry While High: Can Weed Fuel Anger Issues

Weed has a reputation. Not a bad one, necessarily, but one of mellow, calm, ditz, creativity and giggles. Sometimes even munchies and sleepiness. One thing we often hear is that, unlike booze, weed doesn’t make you angry. The common belief is that weed diffuses rather than sparks aggressive feelings. Is that really always the […]

Top Weed Strains To Heighten Gamer Performance

Gaming and weed, could there be a better combination? Like peanut butter and jelly, it’s hard to believe they haven’t always been joined at the hip—and they almost have! Old school gamers were getting high while on their DOS-based games back in the ‘80s. They were likely stoned while playing Pong back in the […]

The Best Weed for Productivity

Weed and productivity. Many folks used to believe that the two were mutually exclusive. Thankfully, we’ve seen a revolution in the world of cannabis—not only in our understanding of how weed works but also in the development of myriad strains bred to give us specific effects. Today, we will look at how weed can […]

Does Weed Help With PMS Relief?

Before the 1980s, most medical professionals would roll their eyes and assume period-having people complaining of anxiety, irritability, bloating, pain, fatigue, and mood swings at “that time of the month” were whiners. Or worse, “hysterical.” The effects of Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) on our bodies and minds were often the butt of jokes. Many […]

The Benefits of Smoking Marijuana

Weed’s a fantastic thing. It’s not a “one-size-fits-all” substance but an “enough-variety-to-serve-all-needs” deal. Different strains, doses, and methods of enjoyment bring potentially different benefits. No matter what your wants may be, weed has a way of easing the journey. While heading down to The Flower Shop for a sit-down with one of our Wellness […]

The Best Strain for Inflammation and Pain

Ah, youth! Do you remember back in our heady twenties, when we smoked weed because it was fun? When cannabis consumption meant a small puff, a little munch, and laughing at a good movie or splashing in the pool? The journey has taken many of us from that clear, level road to the rocky, […]

Your Guide to the Best Weed Strains

Weed is a funny thing. To hear some people talk, you’d think it was a monolith, a single entity with a lone, unvarying set of physical and mental effects. But if we know anything about cannabis, different strains and personalities can combine to produce wildly different highs. For example, the weed you want […]

Does Marijuana Dehydrate You?

We’ve all been there. High as a kite, majorly munch-mouthed, eyes raw and itchy, and so danged dry in the pie hole that we’re whistling dust. Maybe a little dizzy, perhaps a titch light-headed, we reach for the nearest beverage, looking to quench what we perceive as thirst. But is it thirst? […]

How to Test Marijuana Potency at Home

We’ve all had it happen. You get home with your weedy new treat, excited at the prospect of a solid, happy trip, only to find yourself untouched by the product. Or, the opposite happens. The mellow little bump you’re expecting winds up being a freight train of stoned-ness, leaving you cross-legged on the deck […]

Does Weed Affect Your Period?

There’s a fair bit of talk about how cannabis use can help us manage menstrual cycle pain. However, symptom relief isn’t the only matter to be considered when it comes to how weed may affect the menstrual cycle. Chief amongst commonly expressed concerns? Marijuana’s reputed effects on the menstrual cycle and the possibility of changes […]

Weed and Menstrual Cramps: Relieve Your Period Pain

Dealing with “that time of the month” means one very uncomfortable, painful time for many women: dealing with menstrual cramps. Period cramps look different for everyone. Some females experience intense throbbing in the lower belly, while others experience acute aches in their lumbar region. Sometimes, it can be a doubled-over, squeezing pain that is entirely […]

How to Store Cannabis Seeds

Imagine you live in a place where growing cannabis at home for personal use is A-okay with TPTB. How would that be? Well, for a growing number of Americans (no pun intended), that place and time is not some fantastical dream in a nebulous future. It is right here, right now. Now, we’re not about […]

Why Do My Armpits Smell Like Weed?

So, maybe you’re lucky. Perhaps you’ve climbed off that treadmill or come home from that camping trip with your love and NOT put off a unique aroma that’s danker than the dankest of weeds. Is this you? Are you’re sweeter than roses and as fresh as the morning dew? Well, you’ll still want to read […]

The Best Dispensary in Phoenix

Phoenix: there’s no other place like it. We have it all here—endless sunshine, world-class recreation, breathtaking desert views, and the best dispensary in Phoenix. Yep. The BEST. That may seem like a bold claim, but it’s the honest truth. We’re here to tell you precisely why you need look no further than The […]

The Guide to Smoking Weed on Your Period

Since there have been mammals, there’s been menstruation. It’s normal, natural, and a vital part of perpetuating us as a species. Sadly, it’s become such a taboo subject that period-havers sometimes struggle to find information about periods and how to make them more bearable. Luckily, we’re all about taboo-smashing and straight-talking here at […]

The Truth About Marijuana and Anxiety

Anxiety and weed. Weed and anxiety. There’s been a lot of talk for a long time, and not a lot of it seems particularly definitive. Yes, many claim that marijuana is a miracle cure for anxiety and PTSD. However, some conflicting claims pin heightened anxiety on cannabis use. So, which is it? Does weed […]

How to Roll a Blunt or Joint Perfectly

We all remember that one person, don’t we? The person with impossibly nimble fingers. How they’d shake weed into paper, whisper the magic words, and presto-chango! The perfect roll! Our sad little pinners and exploding loose boys couldn’t begin to compare. Well, it’s time to nudge Mr. Wowser McMagicfingers aside. We’re going to teach you […]

Weed Wisdom: The Difference Between Indica, Sativa, & Hybrid

Whether you’re new to the wonderful world of weed, an old hand back on the scene, or anywhere in-between, treating yourself to cannabis these days is easy-peasy! As more and more states embrace medical and recreational use, your options are improving by the day. And as they improve, you have choices to make. The most […]

Unlock Your Imagination with the Best Weed for Creativity

Weed has a reputation for being a gaping, sofa-shaped hole that sucks in motivation and spits zombification back out. An energy sink that leaves you glued to the TV with your hand in the snack bowl. While that sort of body-slam high can be entertaining, it’s an often-inaccurate assessment painting all strains with the same […]

Is Marijuana a Stimulant or a Depressant?

Is weed a stimulant? Is weed a depressant? There’s a lot of talk about how cannabis is classified. Opinions vary depending on who you ask and their personal experience. However, it’s an important question if you’re looking for specific mind and body effects. Let’s dive in and see what we can find out! […]

Growing Pains: Does Weed Stunt Your Growth?

Description: Is it true – does weed stunt your growth? See what the studies have shown regarding the link between early marijuana use and growth. “Don’t smoke, you’ll stunt your growth!” We’ve all heard that age-old apocryphal warning, delivered at the end of a crooked finger and repeated so many times it must […]

Pipe Dreams: How to Use a Weed Pipe

If you’re like most folks, your first experience with smoking marijuana involved papers, a roach clip, and picking weed off your lips. For some, joints are still the preferred method of indulging. But many of us venture beyond rolling and into the wonderful world of smoking weed out of a pipe. Pipes come in a […]

Buying Weed for the First Time: A Quick Dispensary Guide

Let’s get it out in the open: Legally buying weed for the first time feels weird at first. We never thought the day would come when the reefer madness crowd would finally give way to the manifold voices of reason. Had anyone even suggested legalizing weed, we’d have thought they were high! But times change […]

Expungement in Arizona

Arizona’s overwhelming approval of Prop 207 in AZ in November 2020 opened the doors to new economic opportunities for businesses in the Grand Canyon state. But Prop 207 doesn’t just affect businesses. It legally provides cannabis users an opportunity to use cannabis flower and related products, including vapes, concentrates, tinctures, and edibles. More importantly, […]

Adults, Youth, Cannabis & Brain Structure

There’s some reefer madness going on when it comes to misinformation about the effects of weed on teens. For decades many concerned adults have wondered: Is smoking weed at a young age harmful? Do THC effects on the brain cause addiction? At The Flower Shop, we believe in providing accurate information about cannabis and our […]

Smoking Safely in AZ Heat

Is summer in Arizona the best time to smoke weed? Yes! Well, it’s honestly great all year round. But did you know that baking under the summer sun can keep you from totally baking under the summer sun? See how smoking in summer can help you chill out in more ways than one, plus […]

Discover CBD and All of Its Benefits

Hemp didn’t always get a bad rap. Herbalists have long used it to promote wellness. Farmers once grew it as a source of fiber to make rope and cloth. However, in the 20th century, politics got in the way. Governments cracked down on everything cannabis-related, and we lacked the science to back up just […]

Mastering the Art of Rolling a Joint

The joint is perhaps the most classic form of marijuana consumption amongst consumers, not to mention a celebrated communal pastime for cannabis enthusiasts all over the world. While there are celebrated joint rolling masters that walk amongst us mere mortals, most of us range from average joint rolling skills to clueless on the joint rolling […]

Amazing Weed Strains for the Summer

Some of the most popular pot strains you’ll find at The Flower Shop this summer are currently coming into season, while other good weed strains won’t be on shelves again until the cooler months roll back around. With Arizona heat in play, many people will gravitate naturally towards the amazing weed strains coming into rotation. […]

Economic Benefits of Marijuana Legalization

Arizona has embraced marijuana legalization, more commonly referred to today as cannabis. Legalization of marijuana has positive effects on the economy and our communities, and the economic benefits of marijuana legalization are considerable for our state. Since 2010, the Arizona cannabis industry has created thousands of new jobs and generated millions in tax revenue. The […]

Is Dad a Cannabis Enthusiast? We’ve Got the Goods.

Everyone knows a dad who likes to indulge from time to time. Maybe it’s your dad, your friend’s dad, your dad’s dad, or your baby daddy. Whatever the case may be, a cannabis enthusiast is a cannabis enthusiast and should be recognized (and rewarded) appropriately on his special day. That’s why we’re coming in blazing hot with some of […]

High on Pot: How Long Will It Last?

How long does it take to kick in? How does a person high on weed feel? All great questions with unfortunately no one-size-fits-all answer. But, courtesy of Healthline, we do have some general bits of essential information that can help guide you through the journey. Cannabis contains over 113 chemical compounds called cannabinoids, one of those being tetrahydrocannabinol, […]

CBD & THC Tincture Drops: Benefits, Uses and Dosage

Cannabis is incredibly versatile. It can take on a range of forms and offers a wide variety of benefits. One form that carries several purposes and perks is tinctures, a convenient, user-friendly, smoke-free, fuss-free, cannabis-infused product. But what are the primary tincture uses? What are the benefits of tincture drops? Are they suitable for you? […]

Know The Differences Between Medical and Recreational Marijuana

The short (and obvious) answer is what the product is used for — one is used for medicinal purposes, and one is used more leisurely. But beyond that, as legalization stretches across the country and general marijuana use becomes more and more common, it’s important to understand the chief differences between medical and recreational weed […]

The Future of Medical Marijuana in a Legal Marijuana Market

As of this writing, 36 states have legalized medical marijuana businesses, and 15 states have also approved sales for adult recreational use. So what does the future of medical marijuana look like, especially where cannabis is also legal for recreational use? Will medical marijuana be phased out? In a fully legal marijuana market like […]

What You Need to Know About Delta-8 THC

By now, you’ve likely heard the buzz about Delta-8 THC. While Delta-8 would be a cool name for a strain, it’s actually a chemical compound found in both hemp and cannabis plants. Delta-8 THC is a newly identified cannabinoid, just like CBD. Its more potent cousin, Delta-9 THC (commonly referred to as THC), is the […]

The Hazy History of 420, Cannabis Culture, and Marijuana Events

For cannabis connoisseurs of all kinds, April 20th has become the international day of marijuana appreciation — a chance to celebrate the plant that continues to change the world. Come springtime, you can find countless things to do on 420. There are typically festivals, fairs, expos and various meet and greets, among other types of […]

Cooking With Pot: The Best Way to Eat Marijuana

Just like relationships, cooking with pot requires the right chemistry and attraction. Before preheating the oven or stove pot to bake with marijuana, learning how to cook cannabis is the first kitchen skill to master. Especially, since most people want to know can eating weed get you high? Eating raw or uncooked weed is not […]

FAQ: Marijuana Employment Laws & Marijuana in the Workplace

Now that voters have passed Prop 207 and recreational marijuana is legal in Arizona, it has led to a bit of confusion when it comes to marijuana employment laws and implications, including drug use policies, drug testing, medical marijuana cardholders, and general employee education. Below, we provided some common questions and answers in the hopes of clearing […]

The 420 Story: How April 20 Became a Weed Holiday

The origin and meaning behind 420 has been debated over a doob for decades. So how did 420 come about? Is it simple slang or is it something far deeper or even insidious? If you guessed slang, you’d be right. While there are lots of different stories ranging from police and penal codes for marijauna […]

Women Get Things Done

The cannabis industry is headed for booming growth which means plenty of opportunities for new women-run weed ventures just like The Flower Shop Dispensary, AZ. Arizona has a number of its own rising stars, from growers to dispensaries to cannabis-related support services. However, like many other industries, breaking into cannabis presents its own set of […]

Hybrid vs. Indica vs. Sativa: Various Kinds of Marijuana Strains

The cannabis industry is thriving. This is in part because just recently, recreational marijuana use became legal in five more states, but also because it’s become so well-known as a versatile form of medication. Different kinds of marijuana strains provide different kinds of benefits both psychologically and physiologically; depression, anxiety, arthritis, epilepsy, inflammation, chronic pain, diabetes prevention and regulation. […]

The Impact on Dispensaries with the Coronavirus Pandemic

The coronavirus pandemic has affected the global economy more than any other event in the past decade. Unemployment exploded, businesses collapsed, and stay-at-home orders pressured millions of households to change their lifestyles drastically. So how did the coronavirus impact the dispensaries industry overall? Well, in some ways, it’s been advantageous, but in others, it’s presented […]

Good Weed vs. Bad Weed: How to Sniff Out the Difference.

Sure, everyone loves a good bargain. But at what price? Just because some weed comes cheap doesn’t mean it’s good. As cannabis legalization expands and weed becomes more readily accessible across the states, and is recognized more and more for its health benefits, demand is significantly increasing. Many are considering purchasing cannabis for the very […]

Women in Cannabis

The cannabis industry is one of the hottest and most promising markets for entrepreneurs of all types, especially women. In particular, one rising star comes to mind from Arizona’s female-lead dispensary, The Flower Shop. Maybe you’ve heard of it? Greta Brandt currently serves as President for The Flower Shop of AZ as well as […]