Last week we talked about the many ways growing hemp is good for the planet, from its large tap roots to its erosion-reversing effects. But what about once it leaves the farm? Each year more and more hemp products become available, and more research surfaces praising its sustainability. Here are some of our favorite [...]
In researching our last blog, we came across this great article by Andrew Leonard. Here's a preview, and a link to the article. Enjoy! "In 2017, Gavin Stonehouse, a graduate student in plant biology at Colorado State University, started cultivating hemp plants in a special soil mixture dosed with varying levels of selenium. A [...]
We recently celebrated Earth Day, and all the Wendell Berry quotes and nature photos got us thinking about one of the reasons we love growing hemp so much. Hemp is one of those plants that isn’t just great for personal use- the environment loves it too. Its wide variety of uses, ability to be [...]
If you’ve visited the grocery store in the last few weeks, you may have noticed that the baking section is a more popular than usual. The large bags of all-purpose flour are flying off the shelves and you might get the last container of poppyseeds if you’re lucky. Now that so may people have [...]
People are using CBD for nearly everything these days- sleep, muscle pain, anxiety, their pets- but one thing that is becoming more widely studied is the use of cannabis for opioid withdrawal. You’ve likely heard the words “opioid epidemic” used in the news and in conversation in recent years. This is in reference to [...]
A few weeks ago we talked about CBG (cannabigerol) and some of its possible benefits. Since then, we’ve been reading a lot more about this incredible compound. Could it help us in the fight against drug resistant bacteria and superbugs? Could it be a cure for certain cancers? Well. . . maybe! Here’s what [...]
Last week we talked about some of the ways anxiety is popping up in our lives with the recent global events and some ways to manage anxiety while social distancing. Now let’s explore why managing all of this is so important. You’ve probably heard people say that stress is bad for your health and [...]
We all know there are no guarantees in life (except for the guarantee of change) but life has changed so rapidly lately- on a global scale. Many of us deal with anxiety when things are stable, but now even those of us who usually feel carefree are experiencing worry, stress, and tension like never [...]
You’ve experienced the benefits of CBD for yourself, or maybe you’ve heard your friends singing its praises, and you think, “could this work for my pets?” There are all kinds of CBD products on the market for pets these days, and a lot of people are using them to calm anxious cats or ease [...]
We know some people love to talk about politics, and some avoid it at all costs. But either way, it ends up affecting all of us. That’s why in this election year, we think it’s important to talk about one race in particular. This year we have a chance to elect a new Commissioner [...]
