Photo by Littlelvan Dr. Pepper Hernandez ND, Ph.D., CTC, CNHP in ECS and Naturopathic Medicine, is a cannabis therapy consultant, founder and education director of the Cannabis Holistic Institute. When people think of cannabis, cannabinoids like THC and CBD often take center stage. But another class of compounds, known as terpenes, play a powerful and often … [Read more...] about The Healing Power of Terpenes: How Nature’s Aromatics Support Human Health
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Growing Your Cannabis: A Regenerative Approach to Wellness and Self-Sufficiency
Photo credit: Thichaa Dr. Pepper Hernandez ND, Ph.D., CTC, CNHP in ECS and Naturopathic Medicine, is a cannabis therapy consultant, founder and education director of the Cannabis Holistic Institute. Growing my own cannabis is more than just a hobby for me—it’s a deeply empowering, healing, and regenerative act. In today’s world, where industrial agriculture and … [Read more...] about Growing Your Cannabis: A Regenerative Approach to Wellness and Self-Sufficiency
The Emerald Triangle: History and Heritage of America’s Cannabis Capital
Photos by Ben Neff Nestled in the rugged hills of Northern California, the Emerald Triangle—comprising Humboldt, Mendocino, and Trinity counties—has earned its reputation as the cannabis capital of not just the United States but the world. With its varied geography, ideal climate, and tight-knit farming community, this unique region is the birthplace of some of the world’s … [Read more...] about The Emerald Triangle: History and Heritage of America’s Cannabis Capital
An Award-Winning Breeder’s Tips on Growing Auto-Flowering Cannabis
Jouke Piepenbrink, pictured above at a Seed Stocker’s expo booth. Photos courtesy of Seed Stockers. The Emerald sat down with Seed Stocker’s Jouke Piepenbrink, who won the best seed bank award in 2022 at Canapa Mundi, and at Cannafest in Prague in 2023 and 2024. Piepenbrink breaks down auto-flower seeds, aka autos, and provides his best tips to help growers achieve the … [Read more...] about An Award-Winning Breeder’s Tips on Growing Auto-Flowering Cannabis
A Beginner’s Guide to Harvesting Indoor Cannabis Plants
An example of a small ratio of amber-colored trichomes on a leaf under a microscope. Photo by Seed Stockers. The countdown to harvest is easily one of the most exciting times for a grower. Planning ahead and knowing the signs to look out for will pay off massively when it comes down to the flavor, aroma, yield, and smoking experience. The Emerald breaks down the best way to … [Read more...] about A Beginner’s Guide to Harvesting Indoor Cannabis Plants