Strain + terpene
The flower side of the library.
Pick the right strain, decode a COA, learn why a limonene-dominant sativa hits differently than a myrcene indica.
Leafology Cannabis Company at 244 Main Street, Suite 1, White Plains, NY 10601publishes free cannabis education covering strains, dosing, terpenes, consumption methods, New York cannabis laws, and first-visit guidance. All guides are authored by Leafology's team and reviewed by our in-house Cannabis Ganjier at a licensed adult-use dispensary under the New York Office of Cannabis Management.
Start here
Cannabis 101 - written for the curious, not the already-sold.
If you're new to cannabis, our Cannabis 101 guide is the single best starting point. It walks through what cannabis is, how it works in the body, the difference between sativa, indica, and hybrid, and the main consumption methods.
No hype, no scare tactics - just clear, medically-literate explanations so you can walk into any dispensary and know what you're looking at.
- Format
- Guide + glossary
- Read time
- ~10 min
- Author
- Our Ganjier
- Level
- Beginner
All topics
Six guides. One library.
Each guide is self-contained and written to be read in ten minutes or less. Pick the one closest to your question - they all cross-link.
Strain guide
Edibles + dosing
The dose side of the library.
Milligram math, onset times, how to avoid greening out, and why to always start low - especially with edibles.
Education, by the numbers
Written by practitioners. Reviewed by a Ganjier.
- In-depth guides
- 6
- Average read time
- 10 min
- Budtender consults
- Free
- Cannabis Ganjier
- 1
Updated for 2026
Skim-friendly formatting
Every visit, no purchase needed
In-house cert reviewer
Leafology Education Library
Leafology Cannabis Company maintains a free cannabis education library covering six core topics: Cannabis 101, strain selection, dosing (flower, edibles, concentrates), terpenes, first dispensary visit preparation, and New York cannabis law. Content is authored by Leafology's team, reviewed by an in-house Cannabis Ganjier, and updated annually. All content is free and accessible without registration. Leafology is a licensed adult-use dispensary regulated by the New York Office of Cannabis Management at 244 Main Street, Suite 1, White Plains, NY 10601.
What should a cannabis beginner read first?
Start with our Cannabis 101 guide - it covers strains, effects, consumption methods, and what to expect on a dispensary visit. From there, the Dosing Guide and First Visit guide are the most useful for new consumers.How do I pick the right strain?
Think about the effect you want (lift, balance, relax), the time of day, and the consumption method. Our Strain Guide breaks down sativa, indica, and hybrid differences, and our Cannabis Ganjier is on the floor most days to help you pick in person.Are edibles stronger than flower?
Milligram for milligram, edibles hit harder and last longer - 4 to 8 hours vs. 1 to 3 for inhalation. Start at 2.5 to 5mg THC, wait 2 hours before taking more. Our Dosing Guide covers this in detail.What terpenes matter most?
Myrcene (sedating), limonene (uplifting), caryophyllene (body relaxation), pinene (alert), and linalool (calm) are the big five you'll see on COAs. The Terpene Guide walks through each.Is cannabis education at Leafology free?
Yes. All written guides on this site are free, and in-store budtender consultations are always free - no purchase required. We also host occasional free education events at 244 Main Street.
244 Main Street, Suite 1, White Plains, NY 10601
Mon-Sat 8 AM - 10 PM | Sun 8 AM - 8 PM
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