The Artist Tree Brings Its Acclaimed California Cannabis Dispensary to the East Coast, With Plans to Open Long Island’s Largest Dispensary in Farmingdale, New York The experiential cannabis retailer known for blending art, events, and premium cannabis brings its award-winning concept to Long Island this October FARMINGDALE, N.Y. (August 2026) — The Artist Tree, California’s premier cannabis dispensary and community art space, today announced its first East Coast location, opening in Farmingdale, New York this October. The expansion marks a major milestone for the brand, which has built a loyal following across California by pairing premium cannabis products with rotating art installations from local artists. The Artist Tree has become one of California’s most recognizable cannabis retailers by transforming dispensaries into welcoming cultural destinations. Rather than focusing solely on transactions, each location celebrates creativity through rotating art installations, thoughtfully designed retail spaces, educational shopping experiences, and community-driven events that make cannabis approachable. The Artist Tree Farmingdale will operate as a local art gallery, with quarterly exhibits highlighting Long Island’s vibrant artist community. All art will be for sale, and 100% of art sale proceeds go directly back to the artists. “New York represents one of the most exciting cannabis markets...
Topicals are becoming a popular product amongst cannabis lovers who want to passively get all the benefits of cannabis without consuming it. Here’s how they work and everything you should know before picking the perfect topical for you! Understanding Cannabis Topicals Topicals are unlike any cannabis products because they are not ‘consumed’ like most cannabis products, but they offer a lot of benefits that regular cannabis products offer. They also offer additional benefits, acting as skincare products. Cannabis topicals range in potency and strenght, there are options for both beginners and experienced individuals. They can be infused with a variety of different cannabinoids, the most common formulations include: THC topicals CBD topicals Ratio blends with THC and CBD or other cannabinoids General Benefits of Cannabis Topicals Topical use (for individuals who want to avoid smoking) Discreet (can pass as regular skincare) No psychoactive effects Easy application Offer potential therapeutic benefits Prolonged effects (some can last up to 6 hours) Some can contain additional, nourishing ingredients (shea butter, coconut oil, beeswax, etc.) How Cannabis Topicals Work? Cannabis-infused topicals differ from the majority of other cannabis products. Just like the name suggests, they are applied topically, directly onto the skin. While THC...
If you don’t like smoking or vaping and edibles feel too unpredictable, tinctures might just be your thing. They’re one of the oldest ways people have consumed cannabis (tinctures were listed in the U.S. Pharmacopeia until 1942), and they’re having a real comeback right now among people who want precise dosing without smoke or vapor. What Is A Cannabis Tincture? A tincture is a liquid cannabis extract, usually suspended in alcohol, MCT oil, or glycerin, that comes in a small glass bottle with a dropper. That dropper is the MVP here because it lets you measure an exact dose down to the milligram, instead of estimating how much you’re inhaling or hoping a gummy is evenly dosed. Most bottles list the milligrams of THC (and sometimes CBD) per milliliter, so a full dropper gives you a known, repeatable dose every time. How THC Tinctures Work This is where tinctures differ from almost every other cannabis product, and it comes down to holding it under your tongue instead of swallowing it right away. The tissue under your tongue is thin and full of blood vessels. When you hold a tincture there for 60 to 90 seconds, a portion of the cannabinoids...
Terpenes are one of the essential parts of every cannabis product, but a big part of the cannabis community has no idea why they are so important. Here’s everything to know about them and how they can impact your cannabis experience! Understanding Terpenes Terpenes are naturally derived compounds found in various plants, including cannabis. These compounds are natural flavorants and aromatics that give cannabis its signature scent. Terpene content can vary, depending on the genetics of the cannabis plant. Some cannabis plants have one or two dominating terpenes, and some are more balanced and have layered flavors. There are over 200 different terpenes that can be found in the cannabis plant alone, but it’s speculated that there are thousands of different types across other plants. The most common terpenes and their signature aromas include: Limonene (citrus, bitter-sweet aroma) Pinene (crisp, woody, pine tree aroma) Myrcene (musky, earthy, and sometimes exotic aroma) Humulene (earthy or woody aroma) Linalool (floral, herbal aroma) Caryophyllene (woody or spicy aroma) Limonene Limonene is a terpene with zesty, citrusy, bitter-sweet notes that are popular both in the cannabis industry as well as the essential oil industry. Some popular strains that are high in limonene include Super...
Compassion Program provides free cannabis products to expand access to medical cannabis patients LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA — July 31, 2026 — The Artist Tree announced today that it is expanding its Compassion Care Program to its Dixon dispensary, making free cannabis products available to qualifying medical cannabis patients and military veterans in the local community. The Dixon location joins The Artist Tree’s West Hollywood, Fresno and Laguna Woods dispensaries in offering the program, which was created to help reduce the financial barriers that can prevent patients from accessing cannabis for medicinal use. The Artist Tree developed its Compassion Program in 2025 to reflect the company’s deep roots in medical cannabis. Nearly 20 years ago, the company’s founders opened some of Los Angeles’ earliest medical cannabis dispensaries after helping their grandmother obtain cannabis during her treatment for stomach cancer. Since then, The Artist Tree has remained committed to increasing access to cannabis and promoting the medical and therapeutic uses of the plant. “We are incredibly proud to bring our Compassion Care Program to Dixon,” said Lauren Fontein, co-founder and Chief Compliance Officer of The Artist Tree. “We have seen how meaningful this program is for patients who rely on cannabis but...
Cannabis science moves fast, and the cannabinoid landscape has expanded well beyond THC and CBD. One of the newer additions to that conversation is HHC, a compound that’s been showing up on dispensary shelves and in online stores with increasing frequency, usually marketed as a legal, milder cousin of THC. If you’ve seen it on a label and weren’t sure what to make of it, here’s what you need to know and why we don’t carry it. What is HHC? HHC stands for hexahydrocannabinol. It’s a cannabinoid that technically does exist in the cannabis plant, but in such minuscule quantities (a small fraction of a percent of the plant’s dry weight) that extracting it directly from cannabis at any real scale just isn’t practical. That means that almost none of the HHC sold commercially comes from a plant at all. It’s made in a lab. How HHC Is Made Manufacturers start with CBD, which hemp produces in abundance, and convert it into THC, then push it through a chemical process called hydrogenation, essentially adding hydrogen atoms to the molecule until it becomes HHC. That’s why it’s called semi-synthetic—it starts with something natural (CBD), but is ultimately made in a lab...
THC is one of the most prominent cannabinoids found in the cannabis plant. Here’s everything you should know about it before choosing your next THC-infused product. Cannabinoids Cannabinoids such as Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) or Cannabidiol (CBD) are phytocannabinoids, naturally derived chemical compounds. There are over 100 different phytocannabinoids found in cannabis plants, all offering unique effects. Other notable cannabinoids include: Delta-8-THC Delta-10-THC Cannabinol (CBN) Cannabigerol (CBG) Cannabichromene (CBC) THC vs. CBD Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol, Delta-9 THC, or just THC, is the main psychoactive component of cannabis, while Cannabidiol or CBD, is the non-intoxicating cannabinoid that doesn’t produce a ”high”. Effects and Benefits of THC THC-infused products are used for both recreational and medical purposes due to their relaxing, uplifting, or euphoric effects. When consumed, THC reaches the bloodstream and interacts with cannabinoid receptors to cause intoxication or the so called ”high” effect. The dose, method of consumption, and personal tolerance to cannabis can influence the effects of THC, as well as the presence of other cannabinoids. A blend of THC and CBD can offer balanced, psychoactive effects. Side Effects of THC can occur if a higher dose of the cannabis product is consumed, including heightened anxiety and disorientation. Popular THC Products and How...
