We get it. We can’t buy from every small business all the time and right now times are tough, but there are other ways we can support independent and local without spending a cent.
Here’s how…
]]>Small businesses create jobs, support livelihoods and improve communities. They are the backbone of the economy and the community is a crucial factor in helping these businesses thrive.
We get it. We can’t buy from every small business all the time and right now times are tough, but there are other ways we can support independent and local without spending a cent.
Here’s how…
👍 Follow small businesses in your community on social media. Engage, comment, like, tag and share their content often.
📣 Recommend them to your friends and family.
⭐️ Write positive reviews about them and your experience.
📱 Sign up for their newsletter or text messaging.
🛒 When you do need to go shopping, consider shopping small instead of big box.
💚 Be caring, kind and supportive. These are tough times for everyone and at the end of the day, we are all human.
Ridgeburn is located across from The Home Depot at 1638 Cyrville Road Unit 6A in Ottawa, Ontario. We welcome anyone and everyone to our shop! You can follow us on instagram HERE for all the latest updates!
Under the current Ontario Step 1 Restrictions, we are open for in-store shopping and curbside pick up. View our menu HERE
]]>One of the worst feelings in the world is showing up to a function and not being prepared. In the world of cannabis, it’s the same thing. Today, we caught up with our Shop Manager, Fletcher to walk us through his stash must haves and his tips and tricks for always being prepared.
Ridgeburn: We get a lot of curious and new consumers at our shop. How do you educate and help them create the perfect stash?
Fletcher: I would love to say it's self-explanatory, but I’m going to say it anyway, because once upon a time I was in the same boat. First and foremost, you need to make sure you have your weed, flower, herb, bud, cannabis - which ever one of these names resonates with you. Now that we have the obvious one out of the way, let’s get to what you should have with you, so you don’t look awkward at a party, concert or any type of social gathering (if covid wasn’t in play).
Let’s dive a little deeper into papers, because whether you’re new or very experienced, everyone has their favourites! One of my personal favourites, that you can always find at our shop is “Zig Zag Wetproof”. If you're an outdoors person and you so happen to be caught in the rain, you might be wet but your “bud” stays lit and dry.
There are so many different brands of papers and different types. A few examples are hemp papers, cones, hemp cones, palm leaf cones and ultra-thins. You can even use a tobacco leaf - we call those blunts! But I know you’re smart, so you already knew that one. They can come in different sizes as well, such as single-wide, 1 ¼”, 1 ½-, double wide and king. I always recommend you try them all, so you know which paper you personally enjoy the most.
Ridgeburn: Awesome, you definitely know your bud! Now that we have our cannabis and rolling papers, how do we get it lit?
Fletcher: As you’ve figured out by now, to be able to enjoy your “bud” you need to roll it and have a source of fire or light. Whether you’ve rolled a joint, have a pipe, a bowl from a bong, are smoking a bubbler or hitting a dab rig, you need to be able to light it to be able to reap its benefits.
If you’re smoking a dab rig for example, you’d need a torch. If you were smoking a joint, pipe, bubbler or bong you’d need a lighter or matches. If none of those interest you at all and you’re more of a health conscious person, you could light a hemp wick and then light your bowl, pipe or joint with the hemp wick.
Using a hemp wick is also a good way to keep all the great tasting flavours! Another method you can enjoy your “bud” without any of these items for camping or on the go is a dry herb vaporizer. Some products I would recommend are Yocan, Gpen, Pulsar, Pax, Arizer, or Davinci. They take about .25g -.33g in their bowls which is enough for about 3-4 decent hits before you have to empty the bowl and reload for another hit. Some of the popular brands like Pax, Gpen & Yocan offer not only flower options to smoke but also concentrates (Now, I won't get ahead of myself - we will cover concentrates on another day!)
Ridgeburn: Wow! Thanks, Fletcher! Let's have a quick recap!
Fletcher: Sure! Let’s review them one more time. If you want to roll a joint, make sure you have yourself some papers, filter and a lighter.
You can also smoke using a different method such as a pipe, bong or bubbler. Don't forget, if you want to maintain the flavour of your cannabis, always keep hemp wick in your stash as well.
If you are an on-the-go person and don’t want to carry any of those items except your “bud”, bring with you a dry herb vaporizer.
All of these items and more are easily accessible at our shop and if you do require any help making any decisions or have questions about the products we carry, please do feel free to ask myself (Fletcher) or any of our friendly budtenders at Ridgeburn Cannabis Shop.
]]>Now that cannabis is legal, there are a lot of new terms kicking around like Cannabinoids, The Entourage Effect, Trichomes and TERPENES. As we continue to learn and study this amazing plant and its powers, we learn more and more that Cannabis shouldn't just be focused on THC alone.
Let us introduce you to the GAME CHANGER that is known as Terpenes, or as we fondly call them - Terps!
Terpenes are natural oils that are secreted from almost everything providing aromas and tastes. That's right folks, the smell that blows your mind when you first open your new product are the Terpenes and they are way more important than you think.
It's been scientifically proven that terpenes are much more than just the tastes and aromas in your cannabis and finding the right terpenes for you can actually help improve your high as well as possibly produce other effects.
For example, one of the more recognizable terpenes, Limonene not only has a pleasant zesty and citrusy taste and smell but also has the potential to elevate your mood. In addition, it could also provide stress relieving effects among other benefits. That's just one of the 100 possible terpenes you can find in your cannabis!
All Terpenes have their own signature scent, taste and possible effects. It all really just comes down to you as an individual and finding what works best for you because terpenes can affect each person in a different way!
Next time you make a purchase at Ridgeburn, ask us about terpenes or explain what kind of effects you are looking for and our knowledgeable, friendly budtenders will be able to help find the right strain for you.
Don't forget, when it comes to cannabis, gone are the days of HIGH THC being the most important aspect. Focus on how you want to feel because the best way to do so is, and we quote a certain popular cereal icon “Just Follow Your Nose”.
]]>As of Friday June 11, 2021, in-store shopping is permitted under the Ontario Stage One Reopening Plan.
For your convenience, curbside pick up is still an option. All you need to do is order online HERE, choose the pick up option and give us a call when you arrive. Otherwise, come on in and see the shop, chat with our friendly budtenders and stock up your stash!
Here is what we are doing to keep you safe:
We can't wait to welcome you back inside the shop! Follow us on Instagram for regular updates!
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