As we meet in the midst of a genuinely glorious reprieve from the frigid temperatures and snowy weather of the last few weeks, it’s hard to focus on anything other than spring. Granted, it is the end of February; we still have much cold and gray ahead of us. However, there are so many indications of the warmer times ahead, and not just the current reading on our outdoor thermometers. Mardi Gras always feels like a glimmer of hope for brighter—and longer—days, and this year, the STL Home Growers are hosting a canna-friendly event to celebrate the holiday. Talk about giving new meaning to the term “laissez les bons temps rouler.”
The kind folks at The Garden Shop also have spring on the brain and are getting growers ready for the upcoming planting season with their inaugural cannabis-themed Sip & Soil event. The co-hosts share how they hope to merge the shop’s traditional gardening focus with indoor and outdoor cannabis projects well beyond this one event. One takeaway: It will be an emerging resource for those interested in the cultivation side of cannabis.
Kimberlee Kesterson and Jessica Carroll, co-founders of the 4,200 member-strong STL Cannamoms, also share insights about how they have made it their mission to create a community for cannabis caregivers while breaking the sigma associated with consumption and parenthood.
We also want to hear from you: Are there other aspects of the St. Louis cannabis community that you’d like to see covered? Drop us a line and let us know what you think.
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🌿 CANNA-FRIENDLY MARDI GRAS
STL Home Growers to host STL Canna Gras
The STL Home Growers group is giving new meaning to the phrase “let the good times roll” with its cannabis-friendly Mardi Gras celebration, STL Canna Gras. The event, from 11 a.m.–5 p.m. March 1 and 2, is being billed as a celebration of all things cannabis, where attendees can connect with industry experts, vendors, and a range of products in a relaxed atmosphere. Tickets to the event are $14.99 and can be purchased on Eventbrite.
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Free Seed Day brings together growers on March 15
Expert growers, cultivation newcomers, and anyone interested in this side of cannabis culture are invited to partake in Free Seed Day, an annual event that brings together folks from all areas of the St. Louis cannabis scene. As the name suggests, there will be free seed giveaways during the event, and attendees can expect live music, education sessions, networking opportunities, a vendor market, and a bud and dab bar. For more info, visit the Cannifest website or Instagram.
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STL Pot Chef’s Ultimate Infused Showdown
Just in time for 4/20, STL Pot Chef is putting together a showcase of the area’s top cannabis culinary talent: the second annual Ultimate Infused Showdown. The event will bring together St. Louis’ talented cannabis chefs for an infused culinary competition, producing delicious dishes across four categories. Attendees can expect an indoor-outdoor setup, including a 420 rooftop and a heated patio, and will even have the privilege of helping to crown the competition winners. The showdown will be held at HandleBar in The Grove (4127 Manchester) on April 19 from 1–5 p.m. Tickets range from $45–$75 and can be purchased through STL Pot Chef’s website.
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