‘Behind the Counter’ is binske’s ongoing series that shines a light on the budtenders who bring cannabis culture to life, one conversation at a time. These are the frontline educators, storytellers, and trusted guides helping customers navigate their journeys with curiosity and care. In each feature, we get personal with the people who know the products best, celebrating their knowledge, style, and unique approach to service. Because behind every great dispensary experience, there’s a budtender making it happen.

Say hello to Larry from Midnight Greens in New Jersey! In the first edition of our budtender spotlight series, ‘Behind the Counter,’ Larry chats with us about his canna-journey, his favorite binske strain, and more. Read more below about our sesh with one of the best.

Q: What is one of your favorite things about cannabis?
A: “Cannabis has this awesome power to create moments, whether that be laser focusing on tasks or deep belly laughs with an old friend. It also helps calm the noise in my mind sometimes.”

Q: Do you have a favorite binske strain?
A: “The Prism strain for sure – a super smooth indica with some nice dark buds.”

Q: Which part or parts of your budtending career are you especially proud of?
A: “I love the positive impact we have on people. We have the opportunity to make someone’s day a little bit better.”

Q: Do you have a favorite activity when you “binske?”
A: “I love to socialize and I love to laugh! And I play frisbee when I want to be active.”

Q: If you had to compare your personality to a strain, which one would it be?
A: “Blackberry Larry for obvious reasons lol”