Aaron Justis
Cannabis Expert
Education
- Oaksterdamn University
- Rock Valley College, Illinois
Professional Achievements
- Recognized by Marijuana Venture magazine on their prestigious "40 Under 40" list of rising stars, 2016
- Served on the board for the National Cannabis Industry Association (NCIA), California Cannabis Industry Association (CCIA), and Greater Los Angeles Collective Alliance (GLACA)
- Buds & Roses named Best Southern California Dispensary in the GreenState Cannabis Awards, 2018
- Buds & Roses voted Southern California's best seed and clone provider, 2018
- Buds & Roses received the title of Best Dispensary in Los Angeles at the WeedCon Industry Awards, 2019
Certifications & Organizations
- California Licensed Cannabis Retailer – Holds an active state-issued Adult-Use and Medicinal retail dispensary license in Los Angeles
- California Licensed Cannabis Distributor – Holds a state cannabis distribution license authorizing transport and distribution of adult-use and medicinal products
- California Licensed Cannabis Cultivator (Specialty Indoor) – Operated a state-licensed indoor cultivation facility (Specialty Indoor, up to 5,000 sq ft canopy) for high-quality cannabis production
- California Licensed Cannabis Nursery – Holds an active state license for a cannabis nursery, permitting the cultivation of young plants and clones
- Board Member, Studio City Neighborhood Council – Serves as an elected community representative focused on local governance, community development, and advocacy in Studio City, Los Angeles
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Co-authored Articles (14)
How to
Identify Female and Male Marijuana Plants
When it comes to harvesting home-grown marijuana, female plants are the name of the game. Not only do female plants produce the coveted buds needed for medicinal purposes, but they also have higher potency and THC conten...
How to
Plant Cannabis Seeds Indoors
Growing cannabis at home can be a fun project and a nice way to have your own cannabis plants on hand. You may want to grow cannabis indoors due to inclement weather in your area or due to a lack of green space in your y...
How to Grow Marijuana Outside: A Step-by-Step Guide
Everything you need to know about growing marijuana outdoorsGrowing marijuana outdoors produces a higher yield, gives your buds a unique flavor, and is far less energy-intensive than using indoor grow lights. Outdoor can...
How to
Roll a Marijuana Joint
Smoking a joint is an easy, convenient way to smoke cannabis. It may seem tricky at first, but once you get the hang of it, rolling a joint will be a breeze.
How to
Smoke from a Bong
Smoking a bong for the first time can be confusing, but it gets easier once you know what you’re doing. Before you can smoke anything out of a bong, you need to fill it up with water and pack the bowl. From there you n...
How to
Make Marijuana Cookies
Marijuana cookies are a great THC delivery alternative for people who do not wish to smoke marijuana. Consuming marijuana cookies can also produce a more intense, longer-lasting high than smoking it. If you want to make ...
How to Make DIY Water Bottle Gravity Bong
Craft your own bong with a plastic bottleA gravity bong is a fun and unique way to smoke cannabis. It's also super easy to make yourself. With just a few common household items, you can quickly make your very own gravity...
How to Grind Weed Without a Grinder Using Common Household Items
Plus, learn why grinding makes for a better, smoother smoke seshYou’re all ready to pack a bowl or roll a joint, but you realized you don’t have a grinder. No worries! If you’re out and about, you can easily use yo...
What is Kief and How Do You Use It?
Pack a bowl or roll a joint with this potent cannabis extract Looking for a harder-hitting high? Look no further than kief, a concentrated form of cannabis that is quite potent. It looks like powder, but is actually tiny...
How to
Test THC Levels
Testing THC levels in cannabis or in your body lets you know how much tetrahydracannabinol is present in what you are testing, which is necessary to know for measuring doses or conducting a drug test. For any test, you'l...
How to Make Cannabutter and Use It For Edibles
Make your own THC-infused butter with this thorough guide Cannabis-infused butter (or "bud butter") can be used in any recipe that calls for butter, though it is best known for being used in pot brownies. Using cannabis-...
How to
Clone a Marijuana Plant Without Rooting Hormone
If you prefer organic cultivation, have concerns about “synthetic” products, or are just running low on your rooting hormone supply, you’re probably wondering if you can successfully clone a marijuana plant without...
How to
Grow Legal Cannabis
Before reading this article, please check the laws of your jurisdiction. Just because cannabis is legal does not necessarily mean planting them is also allowed. Many places where weed is legal usually have a limit to how...
Simple Ways to Clean a Clogged Pipe Screen (and Weed Pipes Too)
Clear thick resin from pipes and screens with these home solutions Pipe screens give you a cleaner smoking experience, but they eventually clog with ash and resin. Instead of buying new screens, you can clean the old on...
