In the dozen years since Oregon legalized cannabis, the industry has exploded in innovation. The number and types of cannabis products on the market are truly astounding, but so are the incredible advancements and novelty dedicated to perfecting them. For instance, there’s no method more classic than smoking dried cannabis flower, and these days there are hundreds, even thousands, of specially cultivated strains, bred to perfection, for you to choose from. (Be sure to check out our rotating selection of high-quality herbs at our North Portland dispensary.)
And for a more refined smoking experience, there’s vaping. Rather than flower, vaping involves smoking cannabis oil, which is heated to lower temperatures, just hot enough to create a vapor, rather than smoke, that is inhaled. Vaping provides the same satisfaction and benefits of the cannabinoids and terpenes as smoking flower, but without the combustion smoke, smell, or risk of inhaling particulates. Many people choose to vape because it’s more discreet and doesn’t require bongs, pipes, or even a lighter. All you need is a charged vape.
In our fast-paced and ever-expanding cannabis market, there are nearly endless vaping options to choose from. Yet, in our many years of experience, we at Greeley Gallery have identified three locally produced vaping options that stand out among the sea of choices.
Farmer’s Friend
Seeing as Greeley Gallery is a recreational and medicinal cannabis dispensary, Farmer’s Friend is an obvious favorite of ours. In 2016, Farmer’s Friend received the first medical processor license in Oregon for cannabis extracts, concentrates, edibles, and topicals.
Located right here in Portland, Oregon, Farmer’s Friend’s continued dedication to producing high-quality cannabis products through using clean source material and preserving the diversity of cannabinoids and terpenoids means consumers receive the full-spectrum cannabis benefits without any unnecessary ingredients.
While we offer a rotating selection of cannabis products at our North Portland dispensary, Farmer’s Friend vape products are a staple. For dedicated consumers, Greeley Gallery offers refillable 1-gram glass cartridges that label the strain name and packaging features, along with the top 3 minor cannabinoids and 8 primary terpenes.
There is also the Farmer’s Friend 2-gram All-In-One disposable vapes, which feature an LED display that shows voltage, preheat time, smoking time, and battery power, providing a more personalized vaping experience.
Portland Heights
A close second is Portland Heights, a cannabis brand that is the perfect combination of high quality and simplicity. Founded in the heart of their namesake city, Portland Heights first made a name for themselves with their sleek, no-frills cannabis pre-roll slim joints and blunts – of which you’ll find on our website and on the shelves of our North Portland dispensary. Their Moonrock slims even won first place in the 2023 High Times Cannabis Cup of Oregon.
However, Portland Heights has since expanded its premium, locally sourced cannabis product line by introducing HIBAR. The HIBAR is a 1.5-gram, single-use vape that offers discrete, consistent, and reliable cannabis consumption while on the go.
While the HIBAR is nonrefillable compared to a typical vape pen, it offers users a more controlled experience thanks to its digital display showing battery life, temperature, and quantity levels. The HIBAR even features a preheat option for our cooler Pacific Northwest mornings, providing a smoother vaping experience.
Johnny Oilseed
Our third choice on the list is Johnny Oilseed, both a master of its cannabis craft and a pioneer in producing unique, thick, and oil-rich cannabis strains for recreational and medicinal cannabis consumers.
Johnny Oilseed perfectly encapsulates its creator, Johnny Yu. In a 2021 interview, Yu told Leaf Magazine that he’s “a simple man who enjoys cannabis, his dogs, cycling, and riding motorcycles.” However, considering he grew up in Texas, then visited India and Myanmar before spending his entire 20s in Korea, and finally settling in Portland, Oregon in 2016, Yu seems as “simple” as the psychedelic artwork decorating Johnny Oilseed products and merch, which we’re big fans of, by the way. Speaking of, don’t forget to check out Greeley Gallery’s apparel.
Anyway, Yu told Leaf that part of his love of cannabis is that “Cannabis has always heightened my experiences along my journey.” So, when Oregon legalized cannabis in 2014, Yu headed to Portland and got busy bringing Johnny Oilseed into fruition.
Johnny Oilseed, now based in Hillsboro, specializes in CO2-extracted cannabis oils in strain- and effect-specific options that are both potent and have the perfect viscosity. Every option begins with cleanly grown marijuana from local Oregon cannabis producers, before undergoing an extraction and winterization process during development, and then is spun through a rotary evaporator to reach maximum purity. The result is a clean, thick oil full of a specified terpene profile for a full-bodied vaping experience.
You can find Johnny Oilseed vapes at our North Portland dispensary or online.
Final Thoughts
As we strive to do at Greeley Gallery, the brands featured today encapsulate the essence of the cannabis community in Portland, Oregon. That, of course, is high quality, diversity, versatility, and an unwavering commitment to delivering the best possible experience for each customer. Farmer’s Friend, Portland Heights, and Johnny Oilseed exemplify the best of cannabis, and we’re happy to have their products on the shelves of our North Portland dispensary.
Whether you’re a newbie or experienced cannabis consumer, or have recreational or medicinal cannabis goals, stop by Greeley Gallery and check out our selection. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff is always happy to answer questions or make recommendations. Be sure to tell them the code word “Greeley Love,” and receive a FREE hat or beanie with your purchase!
You can find our north Portland dispensary on the corner of Greeley Ave and Rosa Parks Way. Click the links below for directions.
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Written By: Katrina Paulson
