While the afternoons still feel like Summer, the chilly mornings and calendar changing to September reveal that autumn is on its way to Portland. The days of smoking joints while hiking Forest Park trails and delighting in edible desserts during picnics in the parks are coming to an end.
It won’t be long before rainy weather and chilly days keep us indoors, and we’ll crave the coziness of soft blankets and hot tea. And when those days come, cannabis is the perfect thing to crank up the cozy meter.
Immerse Yourself in a Movie
Besides the cooling temperatures, another telling sign of autumn is the progressively shorter days. By the end of September, the sun will set around 7:00 p.m – right around the time our daily
duties are winding down and with plenty of time before bed – darkness will arrive, and we’ll have the perfect atmosphere for the ideal movie night.
While movie nights are delightful on their own, cannabis can make them even more magical. Whether you choose a comedy, thriller, or sci-fi flick, cannabis has a way of immersing you in the story as if you’re living it rather than watching it.
You may think edibles are the ideal cannabis movie night addition, but their slow activation time may mean you won’t feel the effects until the film is over. That is, unless you consume the edible a couple of hours before the movie begins, but that can be tricky to align.
Meanwhile, the quick activation time of smoking dried cannabis flower makes it ideal for movie nights. Take a puff once the film begins, and soon you’ll be immersed in the plotline within minutes. You can savor your joint or bowl by smoking periodically to maintain or customize your experience. For instance, perhaps during a particularly intense scene to help take the edge off, or in preparation for the conflict the characters will face next. Another idea is turning it into a game by taking a hit every time the protagonist saves a life, says a catch phrase or something else.
We recommend the euphoric effects of the indica Grapefruit Sunrise or the hybrid Gelato Cake strains, which are bound to boost your experiences in the most wonderful way – or live dangerously and try both!
Cannabis Infused Baked Goods
There’s something about autumn that makes us crave delicious baked goods. It’s hard to beat the smell and warmth of freshly baked cookies or bread during a cloudy, drizzly day – Except, perhaps, if the treat were infused with cannabis.
An easy way to turn any baked good into an edible is by replacing regular butter with cannabutter.
Making cannabutter is simple and another great indoor activity for autumn. All you need to do is decarboxylate (decarb) your dried cannabis flower, mix it with regular melted butter, then strain it and refrigerate it to cool before use.
To decarb your cannabis, simply break the flower into small pieces and spread them on a baking sheet. Preheat your oven to 240°F, then bake the cannabis for about an hour, though it may take longer if your cannabis is moist. It should be a golden brown when done.
Next, grind the decarbed cannabis into a powder and melt some regular butter on the stove. Then add the cannabis to the butter. We recommend a one-to-one ratio of cannabis to butter, but for milder effects, feel free to reduce the quantity of cannabis.
Allow the butter and cannabis to simmer on low for 2-3 hours, stirring occasionally to prevent burning. Once complete, strain the liquid into a container, which you’ll store in your fridge to cool. You can discard the remaining plant material.
Ta-da! Now you have cannabutter. Once cooled, use it in place of regular butter for any baking recipe, whether cookies, cupcakes, or, of course, some classic brownies.
Cannabis Patch for Stressful Moments
In addition to spending more time indoors, September is when kids return to school, and pumpkin spice is everywhere, reminding us that the holiday season is just a few short weeks away, with Halloween approaching. Such combinations can bring about stressful feelings, and as much as we’d love to lounge during a movie night or bake scrumptious treats, sometimes we just don’t have the time.
Thankfully, there are transdermal cannabis patches. As the cannabis industry expands, so does the creativity of cannabis products. In this case, there are now patches that stick to the skin and deliver time-released cannabis without you having to do anything. As a bonus, this method allows the compounds and cannabinoids in cannabis to enter directly into the bloodstream. This not only provides quicker effects, but by bypassing the lungs and liver, it gives these organs a break from the effects of smoking and edibles.
Like other cannabis products, transdermal cannabis patches come in a variety of options, but don’t require any grinding, rolling, lighting, eating, or drinking. In fact, the patches deliver all the effects of cannabis throughout an entire day, without requiring any time or effort beyond the five seconds it takes to put on. Did we mention they’re also water-resistant, and include the full-spectrum cannabis oil, which means you get all the beneficial compounds of the plant.
All of these effects and more make transdermal cannabis patches a great and easy option, whether you’re looking for stress relief, to save time, or simply want to be more discreet – especially since sweater-weather makes the patches easier to hide than tank-top season.
Final Thoughts
One of the best things about everything we’ve discussed today is that there are no bad choices. If anything, the list could be longer! There are countless ways cannabis can enhance autumn activities.
Regardless of which you choose, you can be sure that we at Greeley Gallery have what you need, including a wide selection of cannabis flower, edibles, beverages, tinctures, transdermal patches, and much more.
We value our community and maintain strong relationships with all our vendors, ensuring that you can trust our products to be of high quality and trustworthy. You can find us in north Portland, on the corner of Greeley Ave and Rosa Parks Way, near Arbor Lodge Park. We hope to see you soon!
Written By: Katrina Paulson
