The Entourage Effect

Cannabis is a very complex plant; at its surface we see a green (or purple) bud covered in sticky and  lustrous resin called trichomes. However, though it may appear to be the case, trichomes are not a homogenous entity. Each glistening trichome head is packed full of unique terpenes, cannabinoids, and flavonoids which give each…

Cannabis irradiation

If you find yourself asking, “what is Cannabis Irradiation?” don’t worry, you are not alone. You likely won’t find an LP advertising that their products are irradiated. However, we at Maricann believe that everyone who buys cannabis in Canada should understand what this procedure is, and its uses and drawbacks. To understand how the irradiation…

Grow Tips: Trellising

Why Trellis? When trellis is used on your cannabis plants/plant you’ll be encouraging more uniformity and a straight main stem. Pruning becomes a breeze when trellis is used because everything is more spread out and it’s branches and buds have more symmetry. Trellis allows the extra support required for optimum bud development and plant health.…

Maricann’s Street Art Contest

Attention all street artists! Do you think you have what it takes to leave YOUR mark on OUR facility? Our new state-of-the-art facility is almost finished and we at Maricann are looking to find the 2 best street artists from Ontario to help us #ReSparkOurCulture by coming together to ignite creativity. Each artist will be…

Grow Tips: Choosing the Proper Genetics

Know before you grow! Know your product goal! Is your goal Potency? Flavour? High yields? Medicinal effects? Know your environment! Is it suitable for tall plants or more compact shorter plants? The product you produce starts with your goals and your environmental capabilities! Know what could happen if you choose the wrong genetics! Some possibilities…

Cannabis Legends: Dana Larsen

To kick the week off on Maricann’s Cannabis Legends, we spotlight yet another famous Canadian Cannabis advocate. We’ve got one more left in the series so check back tomorrow for our final Cannabis Legends post. Introducing Dana Larsen. Dana Larsen is best known for his work on cannabis reform and to put an end to…

Cannabis Legends: Michelle Rainey

Now we’d like to shift the focus to Canadian’s in Maricann’s Cannabis Legend series. Today we’re putting the spotlight on a Canadian icon and one of the first Canadians to receive a medical cannabis license in the country. Introducing Michelle Rainey. Michelle is one of Canada’s most recognizable cannabis crusaders. She helped establish the B.C…

Cannabis Legends: Jack Herer

Historically, Cannabis has had an insurmountable number of struggles; it’s taken a great deal of effort from those who truly believe in the benefits of cannabis to make our beloved industry possible. At Maricann, we wanted to pay tribute to those who have relentlessly advocated for the cannabis industry and ultimately made it possible to…