\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:heading -->\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>1. Flowery Balms: Your Skin’s New Bestie for Those PTA Marathons\u003C/strong> \u003C/h2>\n\u003C!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>When PTA meetings last longer than a movie marathon, you’ll be glad you’ve got our Flowery Balms on hand. Infused with calming goodness, these balms are your secret to staying comfortable. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Parent Hack:\u003C/strong> Dab a little on your temples when that PTA drama starts to boil—it’s like hitting the reset button on your stress. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Why You’ll Love It:\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list -->\n\u003Cul>\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\n\u003Cli>Natural benefits of THC to your skin! \u003C/li>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list-item -->\u003C/ul>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list -->\n\u003Cul>\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\n\u003Cli>Instant stress relief with every swipe \u003C/li>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list-item -->\u003C/ul>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list -->\n\u003Cul>\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\n\u003Cli>Subtle enough for any occasion \u003C/li>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list-item -->\u003C/ul>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Pro Tip:\u003C/strong> This balm is your secret weapon for surviving PTA—and feeling fabulous while you’re at it. Natural benefits: Cannabis topicals interact with the endocannabinoid system (ECS) within the skin. The ECS is a complex network of receptors and neurotransmitters that plays a crucial role in regulating bodily functions such as pain, inflammation, and immune response. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":2264101,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15131029/05979ba3-68da-4183-8d1b-7ea54c0f7a48.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2264101\"/>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:heading -->\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>2. Flowery Edibles: Cubez for the On-the-Go Superparent\u003C/strong> \u003C/h2>\n\u003C!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Meet CUBEZ, your go-to companion for those action-packed afternoons when you’re juggling it all. These discreet, stink-proof bites offer a subtle moment of relaxation, helping you keep your cool without raising eyebrows. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Parent Hack:\u003C/strong> Keep a Cube handy for those unexpected “emergencies” (like the forgotten permission slip)—it’s your secret to staying cool under pressure. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Why You’ll Love It:\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list -->\n\u003Cul>\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\n\u003Cli>Discreet and easy to carry \u003C/li>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list-item -->\u003C/ul>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list -->\n\u003Cul>\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\n\u003Cli>Stink-proof (for real!) \u003C/li>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list-item -->\u003C/ul>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list -->\n\u003Cul>\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\n\u003Cli>Perfect for a quick, calming break \u003C/li>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list-item -->\u003C/ul>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Pro Tip:\u003C/strong> Keep a stash in your bag—because you never know when you'll need a quick treat for yourself. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":2264097,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15130919/ce813314-3723-4128-859d-53949d865f0c-edited.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2264097\"/>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:heading -->\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>3. Handrolls: Because You’ve Earned a Little Luxury\u003C/strong> \u003C/h2>\n\u003C!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>You’re the master of multitasking, so why not treat yourself to something special? Our handcrafted Handrolls are no ordinary joints—they’re rolled with love, care, and appreciation for everything you do. Perfect for unwinding after a long day of “What’s for dinner?” \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Parent Hack:\u003C/strong> Light one up after the kids are in bed and let the relaxation roll in. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Why You’ll Love It:\u003C/strong> \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list -->\n\u003Cul>\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\n\u003Cli>2 Full grams loaded and Handcrafted with care \u003C/li>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list-item -->\u003C/ul>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list -->\n\u003Cul>\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\n\u003Cli>Perfect for winding down \u003C/li>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list-item -->\u003C/ul>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list -->\n\u003Cul>\u003C!-- wp:list-item -->\n\u003Cli>A little luxury that you’ve definitely earned \u003C/li>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list-item -->\u003C/ul>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Pro Tip:\u003C/strong> Pair it with your favorite show and a “do not disturb” sign—because self-care just got serious. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:heading -->\n\u003Ch2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u003Cstrong>Special Treat for Superparents: 20% Off Select Products!\u003C/strong> \u003C/h2>\n\u003C!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>As a thank you for being the superhero you are, we’re giving you 20% off these parent-approved must-haves. Use code \u003Cstrong>B2YB2S\u003C/strong> at checkout and breeze through the school year with a bit more chill. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>So, here’s to you, Parent. May your coffee be strong, your Wi-Fi be fast, and your Flowery products always within reach. Back to school means back to YOU. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Shop now, save, and stay sane, Parents! You’ve got this—and we’ve got you.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":2264107,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/15131232/98ea6875-bed7-41ff-90f0-5022257b26a7.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2264107\"/>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->","You Made It, Parent—Now It’s Time to Treat Yourself! Summer\u0019s winding down, and guess what? You\u0019ve survived the chaos! As the kids head back to school, it\u0019s time to shift the spotlight to the real MVP: YOU. We know your days are packed with lunch-making, navigating that carpool jungle, and decoding third-grade math (seriously, who […]","https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/13142006/06b91270-cd95-48ac-9dac-0fa049d6af5a.png",{"id":18,"date":19,"slug":20,"title":21,"content":22,"excerpt":23,"featured":24},1646669,"2024-03-01 06:39:40","behind-the-buzz-meet-the-industry-legend-who-cultivated-the-original-og-kush-strain-josh-ds-cannabis-legacy","Behind the Buzz: Meet the Industry Legend Who Cultivated the original OG Kush strain - Josh D's Cannabis Legacy","\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1653093,\"width\":460,\"height\":446,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\",\"style\":{\"color\":[]}} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34_CY2vHvEk\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/01063704/Screenshot-2024-03-01-at-6.35.30-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1653093\" width=\"460\" height=\"446\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"600\"}}} -->\n\u003Cp style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Open up a bag in most markets around the US in 2024 and you're bound to find sweet, gassy, candy-nose strains that match the flavors and appearance trending in the community since the mid 2010's. The Gelatos, Cookies, GG4, and many other strains we've come to know and love, all found their roots years ago while smoking on the classics. Before the candy era, Green Weed was the jam. Rewind 20 years and the strain that made us scratch our heads and smile upon exhale was always and forever will be, Kush. Whenever the terms \"OG\", \"Kush\" or \"OG Kush\" are used in the cannabis world, it almost always implies a super high quality flower with strong lineage and flavor. A critical component of the Kush explosion that yielded(heh) over 70+ varieties of Kush. At the time of writing this, over 24,000 songs have used the word Kush in the lyrics and with a genetic birthday of 96' - OG Kush is 28 years old today. But where did it come from? Who can we thank for OG Kush and Bubba Kush? Meet Josh D.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:quote {\"align\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"italic\",\"fontWeight\":\"200\"}},\"backgroundColor\":\"vivid-cyan-blue\",\"textColor\":\"white\"} -->\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-text-align-center has-white-color has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background\" style=\"font-style:italic;font-weight:200\">\u003Cp>\" Original Kush, best known as \u003Ca href=\"https://weedmaps.com/strains/og-kush\">OG Kush\u003C/a>, is the don dada of cannabis. It's the #1 most popular strain on Weedmaps, the reigning \u003Ca href=\"https://weedmaps.com/news/2020/03/wm-strains-madness-a-flower-is-crowned/\">Strain Madness champion\u003C/a>, and the true backbone of West Coast cannabis culture today.\"\u003C/p>\u003Ccite>- \u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Weedmaps\u003C/strong>, \"OG Kush changed weed culture. These 7 strains continue its legacy.\u003C/em>\u003C/cite>\u003C/blockquote>\n\u003C!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"800\"}},\"fontSize\":\"large\"} -->\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:800\">\u003Cstrong>Let's go back\u003C/strong> to 96'\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"600\"}}} -->\n\u003Cp style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">The 90's was a bustling time for cultivators, breeders and community members as it was the first time that folks could really come out of the shadows and become active members of their patient community by using Prop 215 in CA which enabled patient care cultivation. Pair this monumental legislation along with a social buzz at the time around innovation and continuous improvement while writers at High Times, and other notable figures of the time like Jorge Cervantes and Ed Rosenthal sought out the best cultivation equipment and styles for all to see and explore. The indoor cultivation scene was just taking off with new lighting options, hydro systems, and nutrients that allowed cultivators to dial in more than ever before. Josh D saw this early on and took the lead, then never looked back.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"800\"}},\"fontSize\":\"large\"} -->\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:800\">\u003Cstrong>Who is Josh D?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"600\"}}} -->\n\u003Cp style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">So who is Josh D, and how exactly did he create OG Kush? Well, Josh was living in Hollywood, CA in 96' and in search of a roommate for an apartment in the valley (near the Hollywood sign). Josh had a green thumb and a passion for cultivation and after mastering the legacy side of the biz - went on to become a tastemaker. At the very same time, Matt \"Bubba\" Berger was cultivating some Kush in Gainesville, FL which he had acquired in a trip to Amsterdam. The cuts that were circulating in Florida at that time were often called Kryptonite, or Krippy. Josh had been holding onto seeds and had some rare ones from Marc Emery out of Canada that he was waiting to pop. So once Josh and Matt hooked up, it was a matter of time until the cultivated something special together.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1649774,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/29075329/Screenshot-2024-02-29-at-7.52.59-AM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1649774\"/>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"600\"}}} -->\n\u003Cp style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Matt \"Bubba\" and his friend decided to move out to California in search of something new and once they connected with Josh - they knew they had just found the perfect roommate. From then on, Josh began cultivating alongside Matt and eventually pheno hunted what we know as OG Kush and Bubba Kush, legendary strains that have transformed cannabis culture to mainstream coolness in a way that very few strains have been able to do. They did this together in a 10-lighter that later became the template for many other OG cultivators down the line. The small operation exploded as the popularity of OG kush took off exponentially. And if you were a homie in the valley trying to get started with a 4-lighter and a dream, chances are you knew Josh, too.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"align\":\"center\",\"id\":1649769,\"width\":535,\"height\":713,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large is-resized\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/29075101/IMG_2069-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1649769\" width=\"535\" height=\"713\"/>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"600\"}}} -->\n\u003Cp style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">We had a chance to hang with Josh and wife Erika at our HQ in Wynwood and also at our cultivation facility in Homestead and we couldn't have had a better time. Josh is a real one and can spit stories about celebrities refusing to perform unless they got their OG to smoke, setting up stealth 4 lighters for people who were trying to come up, and watching the transformation of growing in stealth to the modern era of posting stories on the gram. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\",\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"800\"}},\"fontSize\":\"large\"} -->\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:800\">\u003Cstrong>Growing Methodology\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"600\"}}} -->\n\u003Cp style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">Indoor growing? That was wasn't really a thing in LA (SF Valley, Hollywood) in the mid 90's until Josh began experimenting. Making friends and having fun doing what he loves was important, but nothing else was more influential in the strains massive draw and success than the style in which Josh cultivated. Josh grew indoor, hydro in rockwool blocks. At a time when indoor cultivation and hydro was just taking off in CA, Josh looked to the dutch flood and drain systems as inspiration for his early setups. He felt the soil and big buckets were messy and inefficient. He worked to develop and tweak his setup until he finalized his special nutrient recipe, HPS light canopy PPF, and other environmental factors that allowed him to consistently produce OG Kush in a way that commanded an absolute premium. This was at a time when units moved for 5 points or more, the demand was surreal. But Josh has always been a growers, grower. He crafted a way to make the historically difficult to grow and low-yielding Kush into a pheno that produces big, aromatic, flavorful buds. Josh is growmie, and someone who has responsibly kept the rare and fantastic lineage of OG Kush alive, often gifting cuts to friends and brands for the sake of keeping it going. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"800\"}},\"fontSize\":\"large\"} -->\n\u003Cp class=\"has-large-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:800\">\u003Cstrong>What are we most excited about with this launch? \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"600\"}},\"textColor\":\"black\"} -->\n\u003Cp class=\"has-black-color has-text-color\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">At The Flowery we pride ourselves in forming meaningful connections with influential and transformative players in the industry and we could not be more excited or honored to partner with Josh D to bring OGKS (OG Kush Story) flower to Florida. \u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>We'll be launching this on Sunday 03/03 with the first batch and will be offered exclusively in 14g - a half oz of flavorful top colas.\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"600\"}}} -->\n\u003Cp style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">We hope you enjoy the flower, the story, and our \u003Ca href=\"https://youtu.be/34_CY2vHvEk?si=gNLtJ1EoVweGh8zU\">real talk video\u003C/a>!\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"600\"}}} -->\n\u003Cp style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"600\"}}} -->\n\u003Cp style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\">\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->","Open up a bag in most markets around the US in 2024 and you\u0019re bound to find sweet, gassy, candy-nose strains that match the flavors and appearance trending in the community since the mid 2010\u0019s. The Gelatos, Cookies, GG4, and many other strains we\u0019ve come to know and love, all found their roots years ago […]","https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/01175559/JoshD_800x800.png",{"id":26,"date":27,"slug":28,"title":29,"content":30,"excerpt":31,"featured":32},1491977,"2024-01-12 14:05:08","the-flowery-staten-island-ny-opening","The Green Borough is About to Get Greener","\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Staten Island, NY – New York residents and visitors are about to experience a fresh breeze of sticky herb as The Flowery, a Florida-based company renowned for its commitment to top-quality cannabis, is pleased to announce its debut into New York’s recreational market with the grand opening of its first dispensary location in Staten Island. The Flowery is partnering with local social equity licensees to assist in bringing an elevated consumer experience to New Yorkers, an exciting promise to the local community. It will be the borough’s first legal cannabis dispensary. The highly anticipated event marks a significant milestone in the state’s evolving cannabis landscape.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":1496041,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/12171945/Screenshot-2024-01-12-at-5.19.15%E2%80%AFPM.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1496041\"/>\u003Cfigcaption>The Flowery Staten Island\u003C/figcaption>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Anticipation is soaring as the inaugural location is set in the flourishing and culturally significant market of Staten Island, a community long recognized for its enthusiastic support of cannabis. The first dispensary location is located at 3022 N Veterans Rd, Staten Island, NY. The company is especially proud to highlight and elevate its relationship with its local partners and community to rally behind The Flowery initiative: curating quality cannabis in all its expressions alongside a great in-store and online experience, grounded in education and customer service.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":1495021,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/12135155/IMG_5572-scaled.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1495021\"/>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>The Flowery remains committed to carefully assembling a menu representative of the best available products in the market while actively working to assist cultivators and other well-known cult brands to improve their practices and assist in their entry into the market. Their vision and commitment are expected to be very well received as New York is going through a significant shift to increase access to compliantly tested products. To further enhance convenience, The Flowery will be introducing its Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) delivery program in the near future, which will allow customers to\u003Ca href=\"http://www.thefloweryny.com\"> shop online\u003C/a> and have their orders delivered to their doorstep.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>The company's expansion into New York reflects its meticulous selection process for markets aligning with its dedication to quality. The Flowery's mission in New York aims to set a new standard for product quality and overall experience while supporting the cultural shift in popular opinion about the plant. It also seeks to preserve its underground history and development.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>As anticipation grows for the Staten Island location’s opening, The Flowery assures its followers that more details about New York operations will be shared soon. Stay tuned for announcements that will benefit and reestablish the bar for the cannabis community in New York.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->","Staten Island, NY – New York residents and visitors are about to experience a fresh breeze of sticky herb as The Flowery, a Florida-based company renowned for its commitment to top-quality cannabis, is pleased to announce its debut into New York’s recreational market with the grand opening of its first dispensary location in Staten Island. […]","https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/11163642/Flowery_Wallpaper_Poster1-1.jpg",{"id":34,"date":35,"slug":36,"title":37,"content":38,"excerpt":39,"featured":40},1105117,"2023-09-13 16:18:21","designer-cannabis-terp-sweats-legendary-doja-exclusive-now-launching-in-florida","Designer Cannabis & Terp Sweat: Legendary Doja launching in Florida!","\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>When you think of cannabis brands with a global presence, a strong Insta following and a knack for smoking on the latest and greatest - @Doja.Pak, AKA Doja Exclusive almost always comes to mind. Famous in all cultivation circles, Doja has been known to source the best of the best. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Known for working with rare and official breeders who later pheno hunt even further until they find one that meets the Doja standard. Doja represents a category dubbed Designer Cannabis and partners with cultivators to find and produce top tier cannabis.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"30px\"} -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":1105622,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/13162306/Doja-Pak-Forbes.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1105622\"/>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:100px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:quote {\"textColor\":\"vivid-green-cyan\"} -->\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-vivid-green-cyan-color has-text-color\">\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\" We represent the independent players and hustlers. We stand for GOOD weed and the culture that surrounds it. We are the last hit on the joint of some fire you can’t wait to twist up again. \"\u003C/strong> - Doja Exclusive\u003C/p>\u003C/blockquote>\n\u003C!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"30px\"} -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Doja famously showcases his QC by showing a perfect roll and burn of his latest flower, usually a 2 or 3g straight bar roll with serious terp sweat. Doja and few others have really brought 2-gram organitip handrolls to the limelight in recent years, shifting consumer interest from classic cone shaped prerolls to hand crafted 2 and 3g bars.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>It seems like everyone who knows, knows Doja, too. From patients and fans navigating instructions to a secret sesh, to collaborating with massively popular brands like Preferred Gardens, Wizard Trees, Backpack Boyz and more - Doja is on point.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"10px\"} -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n\u003Cp class=\"has-medium-font-size\">\u003Cem>The Flowery is proud to welcome Doja Exclusive to our house of brands and will be launching famous strains;\u003C/em> \u003Cstrong>11:11, Helium, and Permanent Marker.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->","When you think of cannabis brands with a global presence, a strong Insta following and a knack for smoking on the latest and greatest \u0013 @Doja.Pak, AKA Doja Exclusive almost always comes to mind. Famous in all cultivation circles, Doja has been known to source the best of the best. Known for working with rare […]","https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/13140004/DOJA-LOGO-2021-1_page-0001.jpg",{"id":42,"date":43,"slug":44,"title":45,"content":46,"excerpt":47,"featured":48},1063829,"2023-08-31 16:57:32","sherbinskis-world-famous-gelato-strains-now-in-florida","Sherbinskis: World-famous Gelato strains, Now Available in Florida","\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":1085093,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Ca href=\"https://theflowery.co/shop?suppliers[]=Sherbinski\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/07141326/Sherbinski-Blog-Header1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1085093\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:verse -->\n\u003Cpre class=\"wp-block-verse\">\u003Cstrong>Gelato\u003C/strong>: (Noun) \u003C/pre>\n\u003C!-- /wp:verse -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:list {\"ordered\":true} -->\n\u003Col>\u003Cli>Italian or Italian-style ice cream. (ex.\"raspberry tart topped with vanilla gelato\")\u003C/li>\u003C/ol>\n\u003C!-- /wp:list -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"32px\"} -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>The word Gelato can mean different things to different people. Many would associate it with world renowned Italian ice cream, but Gelato actually takes on a distinct meaning in the cannabis community representing a shift in quality and culture. The Gelato strains symbolize the fusion of craft cultivation and music cultures that Sherbinskis perfectly captured and the \"rapper weed\" strain reflects a moment when designer genetics gained prominence in mainstream media. Future, Berner, The Lox, Young Dolph, and many other rappers have featured this strain. In 2017 Calvin Harris, Frank Ocean and Migos released 'Slide' with the lyrics \"..while I sit back and smoke gelato\" - on a radio released song. It was buzzin', you had to be there.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"40px\"} -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:quote {\"style\":{\"typography\":{\"fontStyle\":\"normal\",\"fontWeight\":\"700\"}},\"textColor\":\"luminous-vivid-orange\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n\u003Cblockquote class=\"wp-block-quote has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\" style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:700\">\u003Cp>\" Playing around in my garage, we made a strain named Gelato. And it changed the world. \"\u003C/p>\u003Ccite>Mario Guzman, Founder of Sherbinskis\u003C/cite>\u003C/blockquote>\n\u003C!-- /wp:quote -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"40px\"} -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:40px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>The early days were much humbler. Mario Guzman, AKA Mr. Sherbinskis actually started out in California in the sunset district in the early 2000's, at a time when there weren't many dispensaries in the US, yet. Mario naturally gravitated toward the urban farmer movement where he later created the world famous \u003Cstrong>Gelato\u003C/strong>. \u003Cem>\"Playing around in my garage, we made a strain named Gelato. And it changed the world.\"\u003C/em> - Mario Guzman, Founder of Sherbinskis\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>The Sherbinskis brand perfectly embodies California craft cannabis and joins The Flowery by launching world famous cultivars in the Florida medical market. Both brands are rooted in community, quality, and culture, forging a natural partnership that we're glad to share with our patients!\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"16px\"} -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:16px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":1085109,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/07141523/Sherbinski-Blog-Spread1.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1085109\"/>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:heading {\"level\":1,\"textColor\":\"luminous-vivid-orange\"} -->\n\u003Ch1 class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\">\u003Cstrong>We sat down with the father of Gelato for an interview focused on the brand, the origin story, and why they chose Florida.\u003C/strong>\u003C/h1>\n\u003C!-- /wp:heading -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"80px\"} -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:80px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>What is unique to the Sherbinskis brand today?\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Well, to start, we’ve come a long way; from starting the brand when California was a medical-only program 2-decades ago, and working through the legalization process to where we are now, it has been a journey.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>And yet, we see that the global cannabis market is in its infancy. Even after coming all this far, our vision is to expand the global footprint of Sherbinkis and the mission behind it. We will do this through great people here in the USA and beyond.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>We are taking all our collective experience and genetics to join hands with new and old partners to carry us to the future of the global cannabis market. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Now that Gelato has become a global household name, we are embracing its popularity and actively building relationships around the world with those who share our same ethos: the artisans, creatives, artists, and passionate cultivators who champion and advocate for the plant. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"30px\"} -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Will you, Mario, be personally be involved in the launch in this market?\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Yes, absolutely. I’d like for people in our industry here in Florida to get to know me better. I was one of the first individuals in the USA to advocate for the plant. In times when most growers were operating behind the scenes, I wanted to stand up and proudly defend what most of us believed was right. I will continue to spread this message, and I want people to know more about me, my views on culture and art, and community, and what makes me tick. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>There is so much opportunity for collaboration with the local community in those areas that I can’t begin to list the ideas.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"31px\"} -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Mario, what made you decide it was the right moment to bring Sherbinkis to Florida?\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>We have been excited about the possibility of growing Sherbinskis in Florida for quite some time, but for us, it’s not just about rushing to enter new markets; it is key to finding the right cultivator first and foremost. It’s really about finding good people, so that together we can develop Sherbinskis in the state of Florida.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>It is through our relationship with The Flowery that we knew we had something special. Their cultivation expertise, their retail professionalism, and their understanding of the industry. They have brought some of the best brands to market, and we are excited that Sherbinskis is in great hands in Florida.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"textColor\":\"luminous-vivid-orange\"} -->\n\u003Cp class=\"has-luminous-vivid-orange-color has-text-color\">\u003Cstrong>Lemon Mochi & Pledj are the two strains launching on Friday 09/08. \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":1063974,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Ca href=\"https://theflowery.co/shop?suppliers[]=Sherbinski\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/31132256/PinkPanties-Sherbinskis-Macro-shot.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1063974\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>What is the significance of the orange color in Sherbinskis? \u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>I chose orange for multiple reasons. It represents the sun and the light that allows cannabis to grow and that gives us life. Orange is one of the most spiritual colors, if you pay attention, Buddhist monks use it, and it’s a reminder of letting go of materialism, of meditative practices, and of being compassionate. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"30px\"} -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>Is there something to the history of Sherbinskis that few might know?\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>I’ve always been vocal about cannabis, so our journey has been quite public from the beginning; but I’m not sure if people know that I am the son of a Mexican immigrant in northern California, where I grew up. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>This is where I got my love for cannabis from the beginning; living and growing in that community where you felt the energy of the plant — it was natural to fall in love with the culture and the medicinal values that it brings.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>At the same time, I saw how the laws back in the day were misaligned to the nature of cannabis. I saw how minorities especially were treated, and the toll the war on drugs took on them. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Just like people were farming fruit and vegetables, cannabis was and remains a big part of the community. Legalization has come a long way but much more must be done.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"5px\"} -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":1085102,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/07141440/Sherbinski-Blog-Spread2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1085102\"/>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"5px\"} -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:5px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>\u003Cem>What else can we expect? Any plans for new genetics?\u003C/em>\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Back when I created Gelato, I was pleasantly surprised by how the global cannabis community embraced it. I want to continue evolving the Gelato lineage, work with the breeders that made it their own, and ultimately make the best medicine we can offer.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>We will take our time, but you can expect to see a lot of Sherbinskis on the horizon. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:spacer {\"height\":\"50px\"} -->\n\u003Cdiv style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\">\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:spacer -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"backgroundColor\":\"white\",\"textColor\":\"vivid-red\"} -->\n\u003Cp class=\"has-vivid-red-color has-white-background-color has-text-color has-background\">\u003Cstrong>Be sure to watch our \u003Cem>\u003Ca href=\"http://bit.ly/3Zb5Fqf\">Real Talk\u003C/a>\u003C/em> video interview series with Mario. We hope you enjoy!\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":1090760,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=334727145674698&ref=sharing\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/08120542/Sherb-Play-Me.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1090760\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->","Gelato: (Noun) Italian or Italian-style ice cream. (ex.\u001draspberry tart topped with vanilla gelato\u001d) The word Gelato can mean different things to different people. Many would associate it with world renowned Italian ice cream, but Gelato actually takes on a distinct meaning in the cannabis community representing a shift in quality and culture. The Gelato strains […]","https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/07141326/Sherbinski-Blog-Header1.jpg",{"id":50,"date":51,"slug":52,"title":53,"content":54,"excerpt":55,"featured":56},538366,"2023-02-13 18:02:46","miami-drive-thru-now-open","Miami Drive Thru - NOW OPEN","\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>The Flowery Miami Store is excited to announce the opening of our brand-new Drive-Thru option! Located at \u003Cstrong>11900 Biscayne Blvd Suite 108 in Miami, Florida\u003C/strong>, our Drive-Thru offers the ultimate convenience for those looking to pickup premium cannabis products from the comfort of their car.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Our Drive-Thru is now fully operational and accepting \u003Cstrong>pick-up orders ONLY\u003C/strong>. You can easily place an order \u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"http://theflowery.co/shop\">online\u003C/a>\u003C/strong> or in-store and simply \u003Cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">mention Drive-Thru in the pick-up notes during checkout.\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":538377,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://api2.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Miami-Drive-Thru-animation-2000w-1024x791.gif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-538377\"/>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:cover {\"url\":\"https://api2.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/flowery_drive_thru_with_text_1_80-scaled.jpg\",\"id\":538378,\"dimRatio\":50,\"isDark\":false} -->\n\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-cover is-light\">\u003Cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim\">\u003C/span>\u003Cimg class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-538378\" alt=\"\" src=\"https://api2.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/flowery_drive_thru_with_text_1_80-scaled.jpg\" data-object-fit=\"cover\"/>\u003Cdiv class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container\">\u003C!-- wp:paragraph {\"align\":\"center\",\"placeholder\":\"Write title…\",\"fontSize\":\"medium\"} -->\n\u003Cp class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size\">\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\n\u003C!-- /wp:cover -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->","The Flowery Miami Store is excited to announce the opening of our brand-new Drive-Thru option! Located at 11900 Biscayne Blvd Suite 108 in Miami, Florida, our Drive-Thru offers the ultimate convenience for those looking to pickup premium cannabis products from the comfort of their car. Our Drive-Thru is now fully operational and accepting pick-up orders […]","https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/13135021/miami_drivethru_smaller.jpg",{"id":58,"date":59,"slug":60,"title":61,"content":62,"excerpt":63,"featured":64},507958,"2023-02-03 11:15:55","cannabis-tinctures-101-everything-you-need-to-know","Cannabis Tincture 101","\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Combusting cannabis can be problematic for people with certain medical conditions. So, today we're going to discuss an alternative to smoking that people have used for centuries in an effort to help you better navigate your plant medicine journey. Let's talk \u003Cstrong>TINCTURE\u003C/strong>.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":542595,\"width\":839,\"height\":559,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://api2.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tincture__0000_Dropper-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-542595\" width=\"839\" height=\"559\"/>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>A ‘Tincture’ is a variety of oil formulations that has been extracted from some organic matter – in our case, high-quality cannabis. Cannabis tinctures have been used for centuries to treat a variety of conditions, such as pain, anxiety, insomnia, inflammation and many others. Though cannabis tinctures were once commonly prescribed by doctors in the US, their use was halted in the early 1900s due to the (shameful) change in the legal status of cannabis.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":542414,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://api2.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tincture_blog2.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-542414\"/>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>How is it Made?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Cannabis tinctures can be made using a few different solvents, predominantly using ethanol extraction and a distillation process. The process involves soaking the plant material in ethanol, which separates the cannabinoids and other beneficial compounds from the plant matter. Once the ethanol has been evaporated, then the material goes through a short path distillation process to free of all impurities. The remaining oil is mixed with a carrier oil, such as MCT oil or vegetable glycerin (or certain flavors and/or terpenes) to produce a tincture. \u003Cstrong>The Flowery uses ethanol extraction and multi stage distillate process with MCT oil and high-grade flower to ensure the best tincture quality possible.\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":542483,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://api2.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tincture_blog3.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-542483\"/>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>How Does it Work?\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Tinctures are easy to use and come in small bottles with dropper tops, allowing for accurate dosing. They can be taken in two different ways: \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>1. \u003Cstrong>Under-the-Tongue (Sublingual Absorption)\u003C/strong>\u003Cbr>Sublingual is a popular way to consume cannabis tinctures. The liquid is placed under the tongue and held for 30 seconds to a minute before being swallowed. This allows the active\u003Cbr>compounds to be absorbed directly into the bloodstream, through the mucous membranes in the mouth, bypassing the digestive system and liver, providing faster onset times and more\u003Cbr>precise dosing compared to oral ingestion. The effects usually last from 2-6 hours, making it useful for managing chronic conditions. It’s important to note that the taste and consistency of the tincture can affect absorption rates, and it may take some personal experimentation to find the ideal dosage and timing.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>2. Oral (Swallowing / Adding to Food or Drink) \u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>When cannabis tinctures are consumed orally, the active compounds in the tincture are absorbed through the digestive system, specifically through the stomach lining. While this method of administration can result in slower onset times compared to sublingual or inhalation methods, it also provides longer-lasting effects. After ingestion, the tincture is broken down by stomach acid and passes through the liver before entering the bloodstream. The liver plays an important role in metabolizing cannabinoids, and this can result in the creation of new compounds with different effects than the original cannabinoids.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":542285,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://api2.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tincture_blog1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-542285\"/>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cstrong>Recommendations for First Time Use\u003C/strong>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>It’s important to note that cannabis tinctures can have varying levels of potency, so it’s essential to start with a low dose and gradually increase until the desired effect is reached. It’s also important to store tinctures safely, out of reach of children and pets. Take your tincture on an empty stomach for optimal absorption and remember to wait at least 60 minutes before taking another dose.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>While cannabis tinctures are considered a safe and natural remedy, it's important to note that consuming too much can some times lead to uncomfortable symptoms such as dry mouth, dizziness, and increased heart rate. In rare cases, consuming large amounts of cannabis can lead to more severe symptoms such as paranoia, anxiety, and hallucinations. If you or someone you know feels like they consumed too much, the first step is to remain calm and remember that the effects will wear off in a few hours. It's important to drink plenty of water and rest in a quiet, comfortable environment. If necessary, seek medical attention, especially if symptoms are severe or if the individual has underlying health conditions.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>In summary – Cannabis tinctures offer a discreet and smoke-free way to customize your cannabis experience, alleviate discomfort, and elevate your mood. With their ease of use and versatility, they are a popular choice for those seeking natural remedies for various ailments. The Flowery’s mission of producing the highest cannabis input, production equipment, extraction process and fine attention to detail was all designed to deliver premium tinctures to the Florida medical market. \u003Cem>Check our tincture selection below:\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://theflowery.co/shop?categories%5B%5D=Tinctures\">SHOP TINCTURES\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image {\"id\":542741,\"sizeSlug\":\"full\",\"linkDestination\":\"custom\"} -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\">\u003Ca href=\"https://theflowery.co/shop?categories%5B%5D=Tinctures\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://api2.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Tincture_blog4.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-542741\"/>\u003C/a>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->","Combusting cannabis can be problematic for people with certain medical conditions. So, today we\u0019re going to discuss an alternative to smoking that people have used for centuries in an effort to help you better navigate your plant medicine journey. Let\u0019s talk TINCTURE. A ‘Tincture’ is a variety of oil formulations that has been extracted from […]","https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/15125952/Tincture_blog_sqjpg.jpg",{"id":66,"date":67,"slug":68,"title":69,"content":70,"excerpt":71,"featured":72},1510,"2022-04-11 18:16:56","growing-up-meet-the-flowery-floridas-only-family-owned-cannabis-dispensary","Growing Up: Meet the Flowery, Florida's Only Family-Owned Cannabis Dispensary","\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Nestled amid the rolling farmlands of Homestead, in the heart of Miami's thriving cannabis cultivation scene, sits a massive facility where, at any given moment, roughly 20,000 marijuana plants are growing. Think Willy Wonka's factory, only with weed.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>The roughly 100,000-square-foot building houses nearly 30 propagation and cannabis grow rooms in various sizes, plus a few spaces dedicated to extractions, hashish processing, and packaging. The facility is run by \u003Ca href=\"https://theflowery.co/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the Flowery\u003C/a>, a Miami-owned and family-operated medical marijuana business.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>The Flowery is one of Florida's 22 vertically integrated medical marijuana operators — meaning it handles every aspect of the cannabis process from seed to sale, as required by the state's so-called vertical integration rule. As \u003Cem>New Times \u003C/em>previously reported, this law has often \u003Ca href=\"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/marijuana/marijuana-law-florida-cannabis-oligopoly-13317664\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">led to the formation of cannabis oligopolies\u003C/a>, in which a small number of big companies wield control over the cannabis market and leave little space for smaller businesses.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>That's why the Flowery has won praise in Florida. Though the small-scale company has been rapidly growing in the past few years — from a single employee to roughly 60, and from a 6,000-square-foot, environmentally-controlled indoor facility to one more than 15 times that size — it has managed to remain mindful of its roots. The company continues to hand-deliver products, including marijuana flower, prerolls, and kief, to patients' homes across the state, from northeast Florida to the keys. The company has prided itself on producing high-quality goods locally, and not relying on backing from large corporations.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>But as the years have passed and cannabis giants like Trulieve and Surterra Wellness have expanded across the state, a number of South Florida mom-and-pop CBD and medical-marijuana businesses have caved to corporate pressure or closed down. In the past two years, at least four smaller businesses in Miami-Dade and Broward –– Lav CBD, HempXtra, Green Treets CBD, and Dr. Stern's CBD –– have shuttered. Meanwhile, Trulieve has grown from three to 12 dispensaries, Curaleaf from one to seven dispensaries, and Liberty Health Sciences from one to five dispensaries.\u003Ca href=\"https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A//www.miaminewtimes.com/marijuana/the-flowery-floridas-only-family-owned-marijuana-dispensary-is-in-miami-dade-14243074&text=%22Had+he+been+able+to+use+medical+marijuana%2C+we+believe+we+would+still+have+him+here+today.%22\">\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>In order to compete with the major players in Florida's multibillion-dollar cannabis industry, the Flowery has begun to deviate from its small-scale roots. Over the past few months, the company has brought on at least 40 new employees, moved into a larger grow facility to manage its operations, and hired a handful of big-shot industry executives — all of whom previously oversaw operations at the cannabis company\u003Ca href=\"https://www.oneplant.life/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> One Plant\u003C/a>, which last year sold to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.crescolabs.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Cresco Labs\u003C/a> for $213 million.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>In a recent interview, the Flowery's new chief operating officer Mike Smuts and its director of innovation, Matti Marshak, explained to \u003Cem>New Times\u003C/em> that even though the company is expanding at a rapid clip — there are plans to open four new dispensaries and hire another 100 employees in the coming years — it's focused on preserving what Smuts calls its \"family vibe.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\"We're really kind of growing up in terms of an organization,\" Smuts says.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://media2.miaminewtimes.com/mia/imager/u/blog/14270399/cloning_bench_the_flowery.png?cb=1649624467\" alt=\"Cloning bench at the Flowery - PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FLOWERY\"/>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>The Flowery's business office is located in a converted warehouse on NW 24th Street in Miami's Wynwood neighborhood that sports a mural of a pink flamingo painted across its storefront. That's where \u003Cem>New Times\u003C/em> met up with Sabina Osman, the company's sales and marketing coordinator and its first-ever employee.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\"I started out helping with compliance and a lot of licensing with the department of health,\" Osman shares. \"You basically have to communicate with the department of health on everything — it's so highly regulated.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Until 2016, when Floridians voted to legalize medical cannabis, state law required medical marijuana growers to \u003Ca href=\"https://www.cannabisbusinesstimes.com/article/florida-firsts/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">have at least 30 years of experience in the plant nursery business\u003C/a>. So the Flowery partnered with former Virginia Gardens police chief Steve Garrison, who owned Bill's Nursery, a longtime almond farm in Homestead, to kickstart its operation.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Garrison had been inspired to break into the medical marijuana industry after his son Matthew sustained a brain injury during the Iraq War. In January of 2017, as Garrison was persisting in his years-long push to obtain a state license to grow medical marijuana, his son died of an overdose of his sleep medication. (The cause of death was \u003Ca href=\"https://www.wlrn.org/news/2021-09-13/the-flowery-former-police-and-military-family-now-growing-medical-marijuana\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ruled heart failure\u003C/a>.) When the state failed to issue ten new pot-growing licenses by October 2017, as it had promised, Bill's Nursery \u003Ca href=\"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/miami-medical-marijuana-nursery-sues-florida-for-license-9848193\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sued in federal court\u003C/a>. The Garrisons have long maintained that medical cannabis could have helped their son.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\"The VA [U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs] loaded him up with pharmaceuticals,\" Steve Garrison tells \u003Cem>New Times\u003C/em>. \"Had he been able to use medical marijuana, we believe we would still have him here today.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Finally, in 2019, the family was awarded a Florida Medical Marijuana Treatment Center license through a settlement agreement. Osman recalls receiving news of the approved license on April 19, 2019 — mere hours shy of the 4/20 celebrations.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\"They [state officials] were messing with us,\" she jokes.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>The Flowery has since grown from the small-scale operation where Osman herself hand-delivered medical marijuana to clients to an outfit led by some of the highest-profile marijuana executives in the business. None of that has changed the company's spirit, says Garrison, who at age 77 still visits the facility nearly every day; his three surviving children and two grandchildren are active in the Flowery's day-to-day operations.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\"Everyone sold out to the Canadians,\" Garrison tells \u003Cem>New Times\u003C/em>, referring to the number of Canada-based firms that have \u003Ca href=\"https://www.sun-sentinel.com/news/politics/fl-reg-medical-marijuana-canada-20180731-story.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">obtained medical marijuana licenses in Florida\u003C/a>. \"We got offers, but it'd be awfully hypocritical if we took the money and ran. We said we were doing this because it is the right thing to do and to help people. We've taken investors because we have no choice — the burdens the DOH [Florida Department of Health] puts on you are serious. We have bled cash for the past six or seven years. Eventually, this will be a moneymaking operation, but we are proud that we are able to ease pain and suffering.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Asked about the prospect of becoming the next Trulieve or Curaleaf, the Flowery's chief executive officer, Elad Kohen, exclaims \"Hell no! We are doing everything we can to be the exact opposite.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:image -->\n\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image\">\u003Cimg src=\"https://media1.miaminewtimes.com/mia/imager/u/blog/14270400/the_flowery_plants_courtesy.jpg?cb=1649624462\" alt=\"The Flowery's cloning room (left) and indoor grow facility (right) - PHOTO COURTESY OF THE FLOWERY\"/>\u003C/figure>\n\u003C!-- /wp:image -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>The Flowery is on track to open its first brick-and-mortar dispensary in June, in a converted bank in the middle of what Smuts refers to as Miami's \"Green Mile\" on Biscayne Boulevard — a stretch between NE 105th and NE 125th streets in North Miami that boasts a number of medical marijuana dispensaries. An \"Opening Soon\" banner is draped across the front doors of the store, located across the street from the popular Steve's Pizza joint. Smuts says the company intends to convert the former bank's drive-through ATM lanes into a drive-thru ordering and pick-up service.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Medical patients with a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/how-to-get-a-medical-marijuana-card-in-florida-11065137\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">medical marijuana card in Florida\u003C/a>\u003Ca href=\"https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/how-to-get-a-medical-marijuana-card-in-florida-11065137\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"> \u003C/a>can expect a \"high-end\" experience at the dispensary, which will be decorated with colorful, neon lights. The store will have a garden, a large claw machine, self-ordering kiosks, and even a speakeasy-type experience wherein customers can enter a secret door in a phone booth to find \"hidden products.\" Weed offerings, such as flower and kief, will be on display on wooden tables and touted on plasma TV screens.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\"I don't know if you've ever been to a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.surterra.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Surterra\u003C/a> or anything like that,\" Marshak says, referring to the sanitized and fluorescent vibe of rival chain dispensaries.\"But think exactly the opposite.\"\u003Ca href=\"https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?url=https%3A//www.miaminewtimes.com/marijuana/the-flowery-floridas-only-family-owned-marijuana-dispensary-is-in-miami-dade-14243074&text=%22We+got+offers+but+it%27d+be+awfully+hypocritical+if+we+took+the+money+and+run.%22\">\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Over the next two years, the Flowery expects to open at least four additional dispensaries across Florida, in Inverness, Clearwater, Ocala, and Venice. The company is also working on a partnership with West Coast cannabis brands such as 710 LABS, Backpack Boyz, and Packwoods.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Despite the accelerated growth, the Flowery's principals insist on remaining true to their roots. Smuts goes so far as to compare the company Flowery to David in the biblical tale of David and Goliath, noting that they've already come a long way from being the underdogs in the industry.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>The mindset, he maintains, has always been quality over quantity, and they're continuing to work to create better flower, new flavors, and to add to their menu with products like edibles and \u003Ca href=\"https://weedmaps.com/learn/dictionary/solventless-cannabis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">solventless hash\u003C/a>. When asked what will separate the Flowery from its competitors, he doesn't hesitate.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\"Our product will speak for itself,\" he says. \"The pot will be different.\"\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Cbr>\u003Ca href=\"https://media1.miaminewtimes.com/mia/imager/u/original/14270400/the_flowery_plants_courtesy.jpg\">\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003Ca href=\"https://media2.miaminewtimes.com/mia/imager/u/original/14270399/cloning_bench_the_flowery.png\">\u003C/a>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->","Nestled amid the rolling farmlands of Homestead, in the heart of Miami\u0019s thriving cannabis cultivation scene, sits a massive facility where, at any given moment, roughly 20,000 marijuana plants are growing. Think Willy Wonka\u0019s factory, only with weed. The roughly 100,000-square-foot building houses nearly 30 propagation and cannabis grow rooms in various sizes, plus a few spaces dedicated […]","https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/10200052/IMG_2942-scaled.jpeg",{"id":74,"date":75,"slug":76,"title":77,"content":78,"excerpt":79,"featured":80},1484,"2022-03-09 18:06:47","the-flowery-hires-executive-team-that-oversaw-one-plants-exit","The Flowery Hires Executive Team That Oversaw One Plant's Exit","\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>The Flowery, a Florida-based medical marijuana company and cannabis producer, announced today four new additions to its executive leadership team: Mike Smuts as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Brian Roberts as Director of Cultivation, Harry Rosenfeld as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-szymanski-30a2357a/\">Kevin Szymanski\u003C/a> as Director of Supply Chain and Logistics. These four executives were formerly part of the key group that oversaw \u003Ca href=\"https://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/news/2021/01/14/cresco-labs-to-acquire-bluma-wellness.html\">One Plant\u003C/a>’s operations and ultimate sale to Cresco Labs for 213MM in 2021. This power move by The Flowery further reinforces the company’s vision and commitment to becoming the standard for quality products and the State’s sweetheart brand.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>“Mike, Brian, Harry, and Kevin are accomplished and passionate industry veterans with exceptional track records of success that will accelerate the company’s growth as a quality and culture leader in the Florida market. We couldn't be happier to have them on board. We have some very big plans brewing and we are building the absolute ‘A’ team to execute it,” said The Flowery’s CEO, Elad Kohen.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\"I couldn't be more stoked (or grateful) to join a team whose driving force is rooted in high-grade ganja and authentic cannabis culture as The Flowery,\" said Mike Smuts, COO. “The market has yet to see a company that truly delivers a top-shelf product as well as a cohesive and authentic experience in both their digital and brick and mortar client experience. Our commitment to quality over everything, genetics with real provenance, and our exclusive partnerships with the country's top brands will make the flowery the premier cannabis destination in the sunshine state.”\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>With over 12 years of experience in cannabis vertical operations in single and multistate markets, Mike Smuts has learned a great deal. Among his accomplishments was establishing Denver's first downtown retail locations and establishing some of Florida's first MMTCs, which are now some of the top cannabis companies in the state. The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services also appointed Mike to its Medical Marijuana Committee in 2019. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Roberts, another veteran in the cannabis industry, started his journey in 2004, learning everything he could about cultivation from several mentors and popular forums at the time. Along the way, Brian developed a deep passion, experience, and the required technical attention to detail required to grow world-class cultivars. In 2018, Brian made the move and joined the Florida medical program.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Rosenfeld brings 36 years of forensic accounting experience to the team. He has worked for both public and private companies. He played a key role in taking Burger King and Bluma Wellness public. Szymanski brings 30+ plus years of experience, having previously worked at companies including UPS, FedEx, and Coca-Cola, among others. He was also part of the team that built One Plant Florida, now Cresco Labs. Having his expertise on board will help push The Flowery's processing to a world-class level. It will also allow the company to expand its delivery operation.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->","The Flowery, a Florida-based medical marijuana company and cannabis producer, announced today four new additions to its executive leadership team: Mike Smuts as Chief Operating Officer (COO), Brian Roberts as Director of Cultivation, Harry Rosenfeld as Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Kevin Szymanski as Director of Supply Chain and Logistics. These four executives were formerly […]","https://cdn.theflowery.co/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/10200054/962A5520-scaled.jpg",{"id":82,"date":83,"slug":84,"title":85,"content":86,"excerpt":87,"featured":88},1523,"2020-12-09 18:23:57","the-flowery-opens-as-floridas-first-certified-veteran-owned-medical-marijuana-treatment-center","The Flowery Opens as Florida's First Certified Veteran-owned Medical Marijuana Treatment Center","\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Florida's medical marijuana patients have been lamenting the lack of high-quality cannabis in the Florida market since it became legal several years ago. The newest Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC), \u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3007508-1&h=3322364826&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftheflowery.co%2F&a=The+Flowery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Flowery\u003C/a>,\u003C/strong> is delivering on its promise to produce the highest-quality medical marijuana flower while introducing unique genetics to Florida's medical marijuana market. Florida's medical marijuana patients have been lamenting the lack of high-quality cannabis in the Florida market since it became legal several years ago. The newest Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC), \u003Cstrong>\u003Ca href=\"https://c212.net/c/link/?t=0&l=en&o=3007508-1&h=3322364826&u=https%3A%2F%2Ftheflowery.co%2F&a=The+Flowery\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Flowery\u003C/a>,\u003C/strong> is delivering on its promise to produce the highest-quality medical marijuana flower while introducing unique genetics to Florida's medical marijuana market. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>The Flowery was built by Floridians for Floridians. It is a private, Family owned and operated business that cultivates small-batch flower, and hand delivers it directly to patients. According to early consumers, The Flowery is already producing the highest-quality flower in Florida, right out of the gate. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>The Flowery is a local operation, not controlled by major corporate or private equity backing. The Flowery family has been farming in Florida for five generations, going back to 1921. The Flowery now looks to build on its nearly 100 years of advanced cultivation to bring local know-how to Florida cannabis. Their tenacity and exceptional growing knowledge already yielded some of the best medical cannabis seen in the Florida market to date.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>The Flowery believes that high quality marijuana-based medicine starts with high quality genetics and exceptional flower. Ensuring only the best processes are utilized delivers an unparalleled medical marijuana product. They employ a pesticide-free and a tightly managed, environmentally controlled indoor facility to grow their cannabis, but feel the most important single item is the love and attention for the plants (the plants even listen to music as part of their daily care routine). Highly sought-after genetics, fostered with the know-how, love and care of The Flowery family is the bedrock of The Flowery's approach to this budding industry. \"We are 'farmacists,' not pharmacists,\" says founder Donovan.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Cultivating high quality medicine is personal for The Flowery. As a family of veterans, The Flowery is committed to serving those who have served our country. The Family is driven by first-hand experience of the ravages of PTSD, and the potential for medical marijuana as a treatment. At the time of his passing, medical marijuana was not yet a legal option for one veteran family member who lost his battle with PTSD. The family believes that if their medical marijuana were available to him, he might be alive today.\u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->\n\n\u003C!-- wp:paragraph -->\n\u003Cp>Whether you are a patient, a doctor, an enthusiast, or an interested observer, The Flowery would like you to join the family. As a locally owned newcomer, The Flowery is excited to engage with the community. \u003C/p>\n\u003C!-- /wp:paragraph -->","Florida\u0019s medical marijuana patients have been lamenting the lack of high-quality cannabis in the Florida market since it became legal several years ago. The newest Medical Marijuana Treatment Center (MMTC), The Flowery, is delivering on its promise to produce the highest-quality medical marijuana flower while introducing unique genetics to Florida\u0019s medical marijuana market. 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