9 Popular Hemp Uses
Did You Know that the hemp plant has numerous uses, including: Overall, the hemp plant is a versatile crop with a wide range of potential uses.
Boston: Chair of The Cannabis Control Commission wants Regulators To Ease Up
In 2016, when Massachusetts residents voted to legalize recreational marijuana, communities were apprehensive about the implications of new cannabis stores in their neighborhoods. Shannon O’Brien, the chair of the Cannabis Control Commission, likened the situation to an incoming opium den during a discussion on Boston Public Radio. At the time, the commissioners erred on the…
14 Nutrients Vital to Cannabis Growth
Cannabis requires a range of essential nutrients to grow healthy and produce high-quality buds. Here are the 14 primary nutrients that cannabis plants need: Providing your cannabis plants with the right balance of these nutrients, along with proper pH and water, will help ensure a successful and healthy growth cycle. Sign uo in the Growmies…
What We Know About The Endocannabinoid System, Part 2: Regulators Mount Up
By Caribborida Ganjier; Roddrick Taylor Certified Ganjier In part one of What We Know About The Endocannabinoid System: Regulators Mount Up, we discussed our CB1 and CB2 receptors and their primary functions. The endocannabinoid system also couples with some known G proteins; which are placed throughout the body. G proteins are paired with our CB1,…
Cannabis & Wynwood: The Art Of Craft
By Roddrick Taylor CG In the midst of February’s winter warmth, under the radiant sun of Miami’s Wynwood art district, a captivating scene unfolds. Galleries welcome visitors, artists pursue their craft, tourists leisurely wander, and a faint scent of cannabis wafts through the air, adding to the district’s allure. Wynwood stands as one of the…
Florida Grants Medical Marijuana Licenses to Black Farmers in Landmark Bill Signed by Governor DeSantis
By Smoking Chef In a groundbreaking move, two Black farmers in Florida have been awarded medical marijuana business licenses as part of a bill signed into law by Governor Ron DeSantis (R) last month. The state’s legalization legislation, established in 2017, mandated that one medical cannabis business license be designated for a Black farmer who…
Cannabinoid Biosynthesis
Biosynthesis refers to the process of creating complex molecules within living organisms, including plants. In the case of the cannabis plant, biosynthesis is the process by which the plant produces its various cannabinoids, such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). Cannabinoids are synthesized in the trichomes, which are small, glandular structures found on the surface…