The Garden Journal
Cannabis, explained
like a friend would.
Guides, history and the occasional tangent from the Marvin's Garden team in Atlantic City. No jargon, no lectures.
First-Timers
Your First Dispensary Visit in New Jersey: What to Expect
Never been to a dispensary? Here's what to bring, how ordering works, New Jersey's purchase limits, and the rules to know before your first visit.
5 min read
Cannabis 101
Terpenes 101: The Aromas Behind Your Favorite Strains
Myrcene, limonene, pinene and friends: a plain-English guide to the terpenes that give cannabis its smell and flavor, and where else you'll find them.
4 min read
Cannabis 101
Hemp vs. Cannabis: What's Actually the Difference?
Hemp and cannabis are the same plant species, so why are they treated so differently? A clear look at THC limits, the law, and what a licensed dispensary sells.
4 min read
New Jersey
How New Jersey Legalized Cannabis: A Short History
From the 2010 medical program to the 2020 ballot question and the first adult-use sales in 2022, here's how legal cannabis came to New Jersey.
4 min read