Get to Know Your Local Cannabis Farmers!
Get to Know Your Local Cannabis Farmers! Get to Know Your Local Cannabis Farmers! If you’re like us, you’re anxiously awaiting our annual 2019 Best of the Harvest collection, soon to be in stores on November 20th. As with past years, this outstanding boxed set features the absolute best Northern California sun-grown cannabis with each […]
The Health Benefits of Microdosing Cannabis
The Health Benefits of Microdosing Cannabis The Health Benefits of Microdosing Cannabis There’s been an explosion in new cannabis users since California legalized recreational use and made access easier by removing the need for a doctor’s recommendation. There are many reasons why someone might not want to get a medical recommendation, from the extra cost […]
Cannabis Culture: Magu ~ The Immortal Hemp Maiden
Cannabis Culture: Magu ~ The Immortal Hemp Maiden Cannabis Culture: Magu ~ The Immortal Hemp Maiden While America’s cannabis culture is centered mainly around recreation and wellness, this ancient plant was and still is revered for its medicinal and spiritual properties in many historic and current cultures around the world. In ancient Chinese culture, Taoists […]
Decarboxylation: The First Step to Cooking with Cannabis
Decarboxylation: The First Step to Cooking with Cannabis Decarboxylation is a critical step when it comes to cooking with cannabis. It’s the process of applying low heat to dried cannabis to transform THCa into the psychoactive chemical THC. Skipping decarboxylation would result in very weak edibles to say the least! So, before you begin creating […]
The Aromas of Cannabis
The Aromas of Cannabis True cannabis lovers relish the moment of cracking open a fresh bag of buds and enjoying that first inhale. The aromas of cannabis speak directly to our brain chemistry and when specific arrangements of terpenes are a good fit for you, you’ll know it! It’s almost a compulsion to take a […]
Homegrown 101: Preventing Root Rot in Your Cannabis Plants
Homegrown 101: Preventing Root Rot in Your Cannabis Plants Homegrown 101: Preventing Root Rot in Your Cannabis Plants Rootrot is a disease that affects many types of plants including cannabis. Once rootrot sets in, it can rapidly kill a plant and is very difficult to recover from. Rootrot is caused by fungus that attacks plants […]
Cannabis and Mindfulness: A Helping Hand for Staying in the Moment
Cannabis and Mindfulness: A Helping Hand for Staying in the Moment Cannabis and Mindfulness: A Helping Hand for Staying in the Moment You may have heard the term mindfulness recently; it’s a hot topic in psychology circles. Mindfulness is simply a way to promote awareness, of being present in the moment. Most of us spend […]
How to Make Sure Your Vape Products are Safe
How to Make Sure Your Vape Products are Safe How to Make Sure Your Vape Products are Safe The recent news of deaths and illness caused by vaping contaminated cannabis oil has caused huge concern among health officials and vapers across the US. Many of the lung illnesses reported are related to vaping e-juice, nicotine […]
Terpenoid Facts: Camphene – The Heart Helper
Terpenoid Facts: Camphene – The Heart Helper Terpenoid Facts: Camphene – The Heart Helper Cannabis terpenoids are at the forefront of medical research now that the way for new studies has opened. One recent study showed camphene reduces triglycerides and plasma cholesterol in hyperlipidemia rats, which may translate into new treatments for controlling cholesterol and […]
Cannabis and PTSD: How It Can Help Healing After Trauma
Cannabis and PTSD: How It Can Help Healing After Trauma Cannabis and PTSD: How It Can Help Healing After Trauma Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) affects approximately 7.7 million Americans over the age of 18. While many people associate PTSD with military combat, it can occur in response to any life-threatening event, from assault to natural […]