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How long does a vape cart actually last?

By jpatino | July 10, 2026

A 0.5-gram cart usually gives you somewhere around 80 to 160 puffs at a normal three-second draw, and a 1-gram cart roughly 150 to 300 puffs at standard draw length … Read more

Line chart showing 12 months of Bloom cannabis sales by category, with flower declining, pre-rolls rising, and vapes holding steady.

Flower, Edibles, or Vapes? How the Cannabis Basket Shifts by Season

By jpatino | July 8, 2026

The short answer: yes, the season changes what people buy – but less dramatically than you’d guess, and not in the same way for every product. To find out, we … Read more

Cannabis product labels for flower, edibles, and a vape cartridge displayed side by side.

How to Read a Cannabis Label Without Feeling Lost

By jpatino | July 6, 2026

You pick up a cannabis product. The label is covered in numbers, abbreviations, and dates – and none of it is explained anywhere in the store. Total THC, THCa, Delta-9, … Read more

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Athens, OH: The Questions Students and Locals Ask Us Most

By jpatino | July 3, 2026

Athens is a college town, so the same questions come across our counter all day long. To keep it simple: in Ohio, cannabis is for adults 21 and older with … Read more

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Cannabis Festival Etiquette: A Field Guide for Summer

By jpatino | July 1, 2026

Good festival etiquette comes down to four things: read the room, respect the rotation, share when sharing is the norm, and know the law where you’re standing. Get those right … Read more

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What to Bring to a Dispensary (and What to Expect Inside)

By jpatino | June 26, 2026

Walking into a dispensary for the first time can feel a little intimidating – but it doesn’t need to. Here’s the short version of what to bring: a valid photo … Read more

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Traveling With Cannabis This Summer: What to Know Before You Go

By jpatino | June 24, 2026

Summer is road-trip and airport season, and a question comes up at our counter every June: “Can I just bring this with me?” It’s a fair thing to ask. Cannabis … Read more

Assorted cannabis products arranged side by side, including flower, a vape cartridge, a preroll, and an edible.

The Product Pairings Our Budtenders Ring Up Most

By jpatino | June 22, 2026

There’s a lot of content out there telling you which cannabis products “go together.” Most of it is based on vibes – or, at best, a budtender’s gut instinct from … Read more

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Why Does My Cart Taste Burnt? Common Vape Fixes

By jpatino | June 19, 2026

A burnt taste doesn’t mean your cart is ruined. Most of the time it points to something fixable – how the cart is being powered, how you’re hitting it, or … Read more

Bloom Akron customer choosing products on the menu screen at counter with budtender.

What Budtenders Wish Every New Customer Would Ask

By jpatino | June 17, 2026

The single best thing you can do at a dispensary counter is talk to us. The more you tell your budtender about what you want, what you’ve tried, and what … Read more

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Your First Visit to Bloom’s Akron Dispensary: A Simple Guide

By jpatino | June 15, 2026

Walking into a dispensary for the first time can feel like a lot – but it doesn’t have to. At our Akron store, the whole visit comes down to five … Read more

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Summer storage: keeping your cannabis fresh in the heat

By jpatino | June 12, 2026

Heat is the fastest way to ruin good cannabis. A hot car, a sunny windowsill, or a beach bag can quietly drain the potency, flavor, and aroma you paid for … Read more