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Helen is a strong supporter of cannabis legalization and a true believer in the many benefits of the plant. She has gained a deep knowledge of how cannabis is grown. With her experience in researching cannabinoids and terpenes Helen offers valuable insight into cannabis strains reviews. She’s been working as a blog writer for MSNL since 2016 where she’s glad to contribute her knowledge of cannabis from the curious stoner’s and experienced cultivator’s point of view.

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What are the different Gelato strains?
Launched in 2014 by the Cookie family, Gelato is a hybrid cross of the two highly popular parent strains, Thin Mint Cookies and Sunset Sherbet. The Gelato strain has since grown to adopt a legendary status in its own right. But with a wide variety of phenos having been produced over the years, which is the best? What are the...
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Top 10 Best Outdoor Cannabis Strains 2022
Spring has officially arrived and if you are a fan of sun-grown outdoor cannabis, that means it’s planting season. Growers throughout the Northern Hemisphere are preparing the ground for what they hope will be a successful and bountiful harvest in the fall (or the summer if light dep is the name of your game). Whether you already have your favorite...
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The Latest on Cannabis Legalisation in UK - Your Top Questions Answered
As the world’s focus remains on global health, and politics, another movement has been flying under the radar. That being, UK legalisation of cannabis. After years of complications with medical cannabis programs UK officials are now considering cannabis legalisation for adult and recreational use. So, what's the latest legalization news UK residents need to know when it comes to growing...
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Your Ultimate Guide to Cookie Strains - Top Facts & History
The cookie strains are some of the most notorious in the world. In fact, there’s an entire west-coast brand dedicated to the name. Over the years, cookies strain weed has been synonymous with crave-worthy aromas, pleasurable effects, and top-notch yields for growers, too. So, where exactly did the lineage come from, how did the gene become so popular and what’s...
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Is there such a thing as a weed hangover?
Anyone who’s ever had a night of hard core drinking knows that when they imbibe in too much alcohol, they’re likely going to feel the effects of a hangover the next morning. How big that hangover is will depend on how much they’ve had to drink, and how well they took care of themselves before going to bed. What many...
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Mango and Weed: Can Mango Make You Even More High?
There are many myths behind the smoking of marijuana. One of those is that eating mangoes, either while high or just before consuming, can enhance the effects felt. But is this true? Continue reading →
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The Ultimate Cheese Strain Guide
Cheese strains join the list of some of the most peculiar classifications of weed. Similar to gassy strains, or skunky strains, cheese weed strains are in a class all of their own. However, unlike only being notable for a unique aroma, cheese strains standalone as their very own genetic and come with quite the past. So, what makes UK cheese...
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What Are Cannabis Landrace Strains?
At their most basic, landrace cannabis strains are those that are indigenous to a specific region. Over time, they have adapted to certain climates. When they are grown in those climates, these plants are extremely consistent. These strains are not hybrids, but typically pure indica or sativa strains. Continue reading →
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Top 10 Stoner Movies of All Time
Stoner movies may never win an Academy Award but for potheads, there’s no better way to spend an evening. There are really just two requirements for our top ten list: they need to be funny and there needs to be a lot of pot-smoking. These top movies have both. Reefer Madness This movie, made in the 1930s, was originally meant...
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Easy To Make Christmas Marijuana Edibles Recipes
The excitement of Christmas is in the air! As you’re wondering how to make this year a bit more festive, you may want to head to the kitchen. Christmas marijuana edibles recipes are the perfect gift for friends and family. And, they can make wrapping all those presents much more fun! Below are some treats, both sweet and savoury, to liven up your holidays this year. Continue reading →
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How to make cannabis infused pumpkin pie
Thanksgiving is a great time filled with lots of family and friends and of course, a ton of food. To make it even better, why not infuse some of that food with some high quality cannabis? This pumpkin pie recipe is a great way to do it and a sweet type of edible that all your friends will enjoy! Ingredients The ingredients needed for this cannabis...
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The Ultimate Guide To Halloween Party Edibles
You can’t talk about Halloween and not mention the sweets that come along with the holiday. For cannabis enthusiasts, there’s an even better way to enjoy them! There is no shortage of recipes for cannabis-infused edibles that are sure to make this holiday even better for you. So, whether you’re handing out regular candy to the little ones, or you’re...
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What is Kush? Everything You Need To Know about kush strains
Kush is a word that’s highly popular across the cannabis industry. In fact, it’s one of the most widely used adjectives to describe top-shelf weed. But do you truly know the kush meaning or what’s the difference between cannabis kush strains? If not, no worries - we’ve put together the ultimate guide to cannabis kush including an in-depth guide to...
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The Highest THC Strains 2023
Every marijuana smoker knows about THC. It’s the main psychoactive cannabinoid in the marijuana plant that many are looking for. The main thing smokers, vapers, and dabbers enjoy about high THC strains is those mind-blowing highs. High THC strains can have you sitting on the couch lost in your own mind-bending thoughts. Or can have you giggling uncontrollably as you...
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Top 10 Highest Yielding Cannabis Strains
Yield is what cannabis growers call their harvest. Indoor growers tend to measure it per metre of growing space. Outdoor growers tend to measure it in grams per plant. There are a lot of factors which can influence yield. This makes it very difficult to give broad estimates of how much bud you can expect to collect. As a rough...
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Growing Weed Cheap 101 - Everything You Need To Know
When first deciding on whether or not to grow your own weed, you might be shocked to see the prices of some initial supplies. But like any hobby or activity - there’s always a budget way to do so. Whether you want to grow indoors, or outdoors, there are simple tips you can follow to grow marijuana cheap. How? Keep...
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