Cannabis Plant Life Cycles: How Pot of Gold Grows Quality Cannabis

The cannabis plant life cycle includes starting from seed or clone, early growth, vegetative growth, flowering, and harvest with post-harvest care. While growers may use different starting methods, mother plants, and growth mediums, all cannabis plants move through the same core stages from start to finish. Pot of Gold has spent over a decade refining each stage to produce clean, consistent, and flavorful cannabis. 

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AI & Cannabis: How People Are Using Generative Tools to Learn About Cannabis

Cannabis consumers and enthusiasts are increasingly turning to generative AI tools, like ChatGPT and other AI chatbots, to learn about strains, products, consumption methods, and the science behind cannabis. These tools provide fast, personalized, and interactive answers, helping both beginners and seasoned users make informed decisions in Washington’s rapidly growing cannabis market. 

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How Cannabis Terpenes Influence Your Experience: Myrcene, Limonene & More

Cannabis terpenes shape flavor, aroma, and effects. Myrcene promotes relaxation and sleep, limonene uplifts mood and focus, while pinene, linalool, and caryophyllene offer alertness, calm, and pain relief. Terpenes work together in an entourage effect, helping users choose strains and products that match their desired wellness or recreational experience. 

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Disposable Vapes Explained: Vape Mechanics, Safety & What to Know

Disposable vapes are compact, single-use cannabis devices that heat oil or distillate to produce smooth vapor. Easy, discreet, and portable, they feature a battery, coil, cartridge, and mouthpiece. For safe use, buy from licensed dispensaries, monitor dosage, and dispose of batteries responsibly. Perfect for beginners or on-the-go microdosing. 

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Trends to Watch: What’s Next for Cannabis Edibles in 2026

Explore the top cannabis edible trends coming in 2026. From precise dosing and wellness-focused gummies to gourmet flavors, sustainable packaging, and smart infusion technology, discover what Redmond shoppers can expect. Hashtag Redmond offers lab-tested edibles and tips to enjoy these innovative products safely and confidently. 

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2025 Wrapped: Top Cannabis Products for Redmond Shoppers

2025 brought Redmond shoppers a wide range of standout cannabis products. Explore the top flower strains, edibles, concentrates, and vapes that delivered quality, flavor, and consistent effects. Learn what made these products favorites this year and how Hashtag Redmond helps you enjoy them safely and confidently. 

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Terpenes, Flavors & Synergies in Concentrates

Terpenes influence the smell and taste of cannabis concentrates, but flavor and effects come from synergy between terpenes, cannabinoids, and other aroma compounds. Solventless processes tend to preserve more of these compounds, resulting in richer flavor and a more balanced experience.

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Cannabis for Fitness: THC, CBD & Workout Recovery Demystified

Cannabis is emerging as a fitness ally, with CBD supporting recovery by reducing inflammation, soothing sore muscles, and promoting sleep, while low-dose THC can relieve pain, relax muscles, and boost motivation. Athletes use topicals, tinctures, edibles, and microdoses to safely enhance workouts, recovery, and overall performance. 

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How Did MAC Get Its Name?

MAC, short for Miracle Alien Cookies, was created by breeder Capulator after a single surviving seed from an Alien Cookies cross germinated—a “miracle” that saved the strain. Combining the sweet, earthy genetics of Alien Cookies with this unlikely origin, MAC became a balanced, frosty favorite among growers and consumers. 

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Dose, Onset, Duration: Why Edible Effects Vary So Much

Edible effects vary based on dose, onset, and duration. Because THC is digested and converted into 11-hydroxy-THC in the liver, edibles hit later—but feel stronger and last longer. Onset can take 30–90 minutes, with effects lasting 4–8 hours. Start low, go slow, and choose lab-tested products like those at Hashtag Redmond for consistent, safe results. 

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Cooking with Cannabis at Home: Tips, Tricks and Mistakes to Avoid

Master the art of making cannabis edibles at home. Learn how to choose the right strains, decarboxylate properly, infuse oils, and control doses for safe, delicious results. This guide also covers flavor tips, common mistakes, and dispensary-grade products to help you create consistent, effective edibles every time. 

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From Seattle to Redmond: Why So Many Choose Hashtag Redmond

Just across the bridge from Seattle, Hashtag Redmond stands out for its Hashtag Certified products, welcoming atmosphere, and woman-owned, community-driven leadership. With trusted quality, expert staff, and a wellness-focused approach, it’s no wonder Redmond has become a favorite destination for Puget Sound cannabis shoppers. 

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How Did Crepe Ape Get Its Name?

Crepe Ape gets its name from its parent strains, Grape Ape and Pancakes. The name is a playful twist that reflects its sweet, dessert-like flavor and relaxing effects. With roots in both fruity and breakfast-inspired genetics, Crepe Ape offers a mellow high and a memorable name that blends fun wordplay with flavorful lineage. 

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What Happens Next If Cannabis Is Rescheduled?

Federal cannabis rescheduling from Schedule I to III would reduce tax burdens by eliminating Section 280E, improve banking access, and enable more research—but won’t legalize cannabis nationwide or allow interstate sales. Washington consumers may see lower prices, better financial stability for retailers, and a more mature, regulated market.

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Five Perfect Cannabis Gifts for the Holidays

Looking for the best cannabis gifts for the holidays? Try clean, mindful edibles, discreet focus-friendly vapes, gentle sleep jellies for beginners, rare craft flower for connoisseurs, and powerful THC/CBD topicals for pain relief. These picks offer quality, approachability, and thoughtful benefits for every type of consumer. 

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Cannabis “Cola” vs. “Bud” vs. “Nug” - What’s the Difference?

A cannabis cola is the main cluster of buds that forms at the top of a female cannabis plant. It contains the highest concentration of trichomes, cannabinoids, and terpenes, making it the most potent and valuable part of the plant. Growers often use training techniques to create multiple colas for bigger yields and higher-quality flower. 

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How Climate Change Is Changing Indoor Cannabis Cultivation

Climate change is not a distant threat — it's actively reshaping indoor cannabis cultivation. From skyrocketing energy demands to shifts in temperature, humidity, and CO₂, growers are being pushed to innovate or adapt. Forward-thinking cannabis growers will help to define the future of a more sustainable cannabis industry. For consumers and cultivators alike, this is a moment to pay attention: the way weed is grown today may not be how it's grown tomorrow. 

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Medical vs. Recreational Cannabis Regulations in Washington: What You Need to Know

In Washington, recreational cannabis users 21+ can buy up to 1 ounce of flower or 7 grams of concentrates but pay a 37% excise tax plus sales tax. Medical patients with a state-issued card avoid both taxes, can purchase up to 3 ounces of flower or 21 grams of concentrates, and access DOH-certified products with stricter testing—making cannabis more affordable and reliable for wellness.

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Market Forecast 2026: CBD, RSO & Distillate — What’s Gaining Traction?

By 2026, CBD continues leading the wellness market with functional blends and microdoses, RSO grows among therapeutic users seeking high-potency relief, and distillate gains traction for its versatility in edibles, vapes, and topicals. Together, these trends reflect a cannabis market focused on precision, convenience, and consumer-focused innovation. 

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Terpenes, Flavors & Synergies in Edibles

Terpenes are aromatic compounds in cannabis that shape both the flavor and effects of edibles. From calming myrcene to uplifting limonene, these natural oils work with cannabinoids in a synergy called the entourage effect—enhancing taste, mood, and overall wellness in every bite. 

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