WRITTEN BY ROBERT BROWN As California’s legal cannabis market -- the largest in the world -- takes shape, it’s easy to lose sight of communities in the Emerald Triangle, which have built a reputation for their cannabis culture. “In order to be successful in this industry, there is really only one strategy,” said John Garrett, a 20-year veteran grower. “Grow as much … [Read more...] about Prepping for the 2018 Cannabis Season
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The Grow Sisters
Siobhan Danger Darwish and Sloan Reed affectionately known as the Grow Sisters -- have combined back-to-the-basics, sustainable farming methods with modern technology to build a brand, and empower others. The sisters co-own and operate their family farm, Blessed Coast Farms -- the first to receive a cannabis cultivation license in the state of California. The farm, located in … [Read more...] about The Grow Sisters
Bong Rips and Boat Trips
By L. Andrew The paddle’s blade is placed gently into the water, as far forward as your twisting spine can reach. Then, a microsecond pause, followed by an explosive pulse of force as the spine recoils and your top hand drives the shaft of the paddle through the suddenly solid water. The blade moves less than a foot through the thick water, though the boat is propelled … [Read more...] about Bong Rips and Boat Trips
Emerald Queen Farms
Hannah Whyte and her husband Riley are the hard-working farmers behind Emerald Queen Farms, an incredibly beautiful cannabis farm located just outside of the bucolic town of Willow Creek, California. This month Emerald Queen Farms (EQF) expects to be fully permitted in Humboldt County. Humboldt was the first county to accept applications for regional cannabis cultivation … [Read more...] about Emerald Queen Farms
SAVE VAN ARKEN!
By Galen Doherty “I grow some of the best cannabis in the world; but how do I reach the public/consumer? At Humboldt High Five, we are distinguishing ourselves from other groups by supporting the community, taking care of the environment, and doing things that stand for "goodness." The Save Van Arken logo demonstrates that Huckleberry Hill Farms doesn't only talk the … [Read more...] about SAVE VAN ARKEN!