Cannabinoids are in our bodies, in cannabis plants, and in laboratories. This Vermont consumer's guide walks through the endocannabinoid system, how THC and CBD differ, why raw flower needs decarboxylation, and what to know about hemp-derived THC products.

Trichomes are the tiny, shimmering resin glands covering cannabis flowers—and they're where all the magic happens. Here in Vermont at Sunset Lake Cannabis, understanding trichomes helps us time our harvest and craft our concentrates. Here's what every consumer should know.