Curious why people celebrate gardening nude each spring? The team at Starbird Salem explains World Naked Gardening Day and how Salem locals make it fun.

There is a lot happening in the Massachusetts cannabis market right now, and it can feel overwhelming to follow. Lawmakers are pushing a reform bill aimed at improving the current system, while a separate 2026 ballot initiative is gaining traction that could roll back major parts of the legal market entirely. These are not the same conversation. One is about fixing what exists. The other is about dismantling it. Together, they reflect a market that is still evolving, still under pressure, and still trying to find its long-term stability.

Ever wondered how a Grateful Dead concert birthed the most iconic strains in history? The team at Starbird Salem dives into the legendary Chemdog lineage and why this 'chemmy' profile remains a top-tier choice at our Salem dispensary today.

Ever wonder why lavender helps people relax—and why certain cannabis strains feel so calming? The team at Starbird Salem breaks down linalool, one of cannabis’ most soothing terpenes, and why this floral compound is a favorite for customers seeking stress relief, sleep support, and mellow effects at our Salem dispensary.

Discover the science behind CBG, the “mother cannabinoid,” and how it interacts with THC, the endocannabinoid system, and other receptors to shape focus, mood, and overall cannabis effects.