Yesterday, I stopped in at 2020 Solutions at their Guide location for Vendor Days, to finally meet Christopher Isoji White, owner of West Coast Herbs, out of Bellingham. He was there with the other half of their two-man team, Danny, to show off their latest harvest and talk about what makes West Coast so special. To start with, their product is exquisite. With a focus on terpene profile and quality rather than high-yield, they grow everything from seed, and their entire process is done by hand—which is amazing considering it’s only the two of them. What’s more, they’re all ‘veganic,’ meaning their fertilizers and pest control treatments are 100% plant-based, and made in-house. This goes abov

Yesterday, I went to Anacortes to visit North Coast Growers, and got the tour of a lifetime. I met operations manager, Robert Atterberry at the door, and first thing’s first, he sprayed my legs and the soles of my shoes with rubbing alcohol to kill any unwanted invaders. Being a pesticide-free facility, this extra step is part of their "prevention is key" philosophy to pest management. Once inside, I was struck with how sprawling and busy the facility seemed. There were rooms, hallways and staircases in every direction I looked, with music playing and people bustling about moving plants, trimming, talking, laughing. My first impression: This is a busy, high-production facility that cares abo

This week in Washington began with an epic storm. Snowboarders took to the streets (check out this video), schools closed, and Whatcom County declared a state of emergency. But it’s over. The snow in Bellingham is melting and it couldn’t come at a better time. It’s Friday, and with the roads clear, we can get out and stock up for the big weekend. Here’s what's coming up: Mt. Baker’s Legendary Banked Slalom snowboarding event This is the 31st annual Legendary Banked Slalom event, making it the longest running organized event in snowboarding. It’s a sacred holiday for those who love the sport and it’ll go all weekend. Check out this awesome video, which perfectly captures the spirit of the eve

If you’re having friends and family over for Super Bowl Sunday, you’ve got a lot to do. Since we’re here to talk about cannabis, I’ll assume you’ve already got the other stuff handled. Snacks? Check. Beverages? Check. Ice? Check. Take out the trash, give the dog a bath, grab the bottle coozies and air horns from the garage? Done. All that’s left is to do is head to 2020 Solutions for the real supplies! Get the Party Started Why not buck the norm and offer some bottled bubbly that gets you high? These strawberry-lemonade Cannabis Quenchers from VCC Brands have 30 mg THC and 30 mg CBD in each bottle. They give a nice solid body buzz with an energizing high that lasts 3–4 hours (about the lengt