“Absent intense research and collection of hard data that will be interesting to conduct as we move forward and funding becomes available, experts agree that a distance of ten (10) miles between hemp and marijuana fields is exceedingly appropriate to avoid cross-pollination.” While hemp and ganja are grown differently, and used for different purposes, they share the same … [Read more...] about Hemp and Ganja- Kissing Cousins? The Cross-Pollination Debate
Archives for August 2016
Dr. OGX: THE DOCTOR IS IN!
Photos by Edgar Frausto Meet the 2016 High Times Winner, Dr. OGX (pronounced Oh-Gee-Kush). This all-natural, cannabis-infused drink claimed First Place - Best Product at the Cannabis Concentrates Cup this January, and Dr. OGX is just getting started. Steve Suh, President and CEO of Dr. OGX, generously shared some samples and sat down with me to discuss this new cannabis … [Read more...] about Dr. OGX: THE DOCTOR IS IN!
Cannaeo: The First Luxury Hemp-Based Anti-Aging Serum
Cannaeo is a California based skincare company, and now, the first in the industry to offer a hemp-driven anti-aging serum. The business first launched in May 2015 as an e-commerce retail website which sold upwards of 50 different cannabinoid and hemp-based products, describes Irene Hesse, Cannaeo National Account Manager. The company took new direction under current … [Read more...] about Cannaeo: The First Luxury Hemp-Based Anti-Aging Serum
Hemp and Health in the Kitchen
Welcome back! This month we are going to explore the health benefits of hemp seeds. As a huge advocate of hemp seeds, I use these little nuggets of joy for basically everything from smoothies, to pesto, to combining it with my raw cacao chocolate. First off, let’s start by explaining something...hemp seeds are of course produced from the hemp plant, Cannabis sativa. As you … [Read more...] about Hemp and Health in the Kitchen
From One Emerald Triangle to Another: Lessons on Cannabis, Hemp and Cultivation from Oregon’s Pioneer Pete
Lost amongst phantasmal booths of Star-Wars-esque extraction machines, men in suits with matching smiles, and eager youngsters looking for careers getting high, I met Peter Grendon at this year’s Indo Expo in Portland, Oregon. In all fairness I didn’t just meet Peter, I was told I had to meet him and then I subsequently joined a hunt for this prestigious man. With the help of … [Read more...] about From One Emerald Triangle to Another: Lessons on Cannabis, Hemp and Cultivation from Oregon’s Pioneer Pete