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Cancer Survivors, today is our day! We should celebrate!Or should we? Is it safe to celebrate yet? Is it too soon? Would we be getting our hopes up, only to be let down if that tumor returns? When tra … read more

One of the tricky bits about being a kind, thinking, feeling, caring human being is that life is hard. Life is full of pain and suffering and people who are doing nasty, horrible, selfish things you c … read more

If you ask the average person on the street what meditation is all about, they’ll probably say something like, “It’s about sitting down and clearing your mind. Making it empty and quiet so you get all … read more

With the increasing availability of cannabis products, it’s easy for consumers to get confused – and perhaps overwhelmed – by the number and variety of products from which to choose.A common – and imp … read more

A guest post from our friends atMay is Arthritis Awareness month, and there’s a reason it is our #1 cause of disability, creating 172 million missed workdays every year.And it’s not just a disease of … read more

 NOTE: This piece was originally published at Heady Vermont.My friend, the herbalist Stephanie Boucher, wrote a great Canna-Kitchen Witchery column with a beautifully evocative descript … read more

NurseGrown co-founder Jessilyn Dolan is excited to join the Cannabis Center of Excellence as a research nurse and partner.  She's joining CCE, Medicinal Genomics, a leader in canna … read more

You’ve heard about CBD. You’ve seen it everywhere at this point. Every mainstream news network has done a story on it. You know friends who are taking it and it's working for them. You know people who … read more

With St Patrick’s Day and March Madness celebrations on the way, I wanted to mention a quick tip or two about alcohol and cannabis consumption – particularly when it comes to the kind of celebratory b … read more

CBDa is the raw, unheated precursor of CBD. CBDa, also referred to as cannabidiolic acid, is the main cannabinoid found in the hemp plant, not CBD. CBD develops from CBDa over time, or when exposed to … read more

The chemical structure of terpinolene in 3DI’m sure we’ve all heard the term terpene used, especially as it’s been popularized by the booming cannabis industry. Terpenes are aromatic oils that give pl … read more

My grandmother showed the medicinal value of plants from as early as I can remember. Ginger for this, or mustard seed paste for that, there was always something she was able to whip up for the treatme … read more

The organic food industry has seen exponential growth over the last few decades as consumers want clean and safe products. Now, as legalization brings cannabis into both the national spotlight and peo … read more

Many people wonder if CBD can help their dog. Several recent studies have shown that there are benefits for dogs with osteoarthritis and dogs with epilepsy who are given CBD.Let’s break it down.Dogs, … read more

When I first learned about Fibromyalgia in nursing school, some said it was psychosomatic - or a made up - illness. As a nurse, though I know the signs and symptoms of the illness, I find that I const … read more

While there are dozens of slang terms for cannabis, including reefer, pot, dope, weed, grass, ganja, and herb, sometimes even people who have been using our plucky green pal for a while now get confus … read more

Ed Note: We're reposting this in honor of Susan B. Anthony Day! If you're female or female IDing, you have Aunt Susan (and many, MANY others) to thank for your right to vote!At times I joke around say … read more

Here we are at one of Hallmark’s biggest holidays, with stories passed down for hundreds of years telling the tale of the third century Roman martyr known as Saint Valentine. So, here's your Cannabis … read more

One big part of our story - that somehow we don’t speak much about - is how we got started.When we started to grow hemp, we intended to do it in a way that would help other farmers learn to grow the c … read more

From our friends at:February is heart health month, so let’s review how to keep our cardiovascular system well.The heart beats over 100,000 times per day, sending rich oxygenated blood through our art … read more

Vermont Senator Dick Sears dropped S.186, a bill intended to address some issues with Vermont’s Medical Cannabis Registry, and would delay the implementation of the new medical cannabis statutes from … read more

Ed Note: We are reposting this piece in honor of World Cancer Day.When it comes to cancer and cannabinoids, cannabis as medicine often has two thoughts: using cannabis for symptom management and using … read more

Getting started growing cannabis can be an overwhelming experience with so many resources and genetics available worldwide. The aspiring budhead has countless cultivars to choose from, with almost eve … read more

Of the hundred-plus chemical compounds, or cannabinoids, found in the cannabis plant, people tend to be most familiar with THC for its psychoactive properties, and CBD, for its calming, pain-relieving … read more

Did you make a New Year’s resolution?According to procativechange.com: 40-45% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions.But, after one week, 25% of resolutions are discarded and 50% will be forgotten w … read more

Martin Luther King Jr. was a legendary leader in the civil rights movement, admired for his nonviolent approach, enthusiastic civil disobedience, and tireless fight for racial equality.This same racia … read more

Happy BOOCH day! Kombucha, that is. Powerhouse, Mushroom Tea, Booch, healthy little microbes in a glass - whatever you call it, January 15 is National Booch Day!Kombucha dates back thousands of y … read more

As I sit here, waiting for the laundry dryer signal to alert me it's time to get moving, all I want to do is cry. I already spent half the day in bed and I can not wait to jump back under those covers … read more

As we were developing the NurseGrown Organics business model, we made the conscious decision to not sell through wholesale retail stores. While that might go against traditional ways of doing business … read more

In thinking about DIY holiday gifts - especially the kind that will give and give and give, I keep coming back to salt scrub. It's so easy to make, and so much fun to use.So here's a sweet and easy he … read more

Graphic courtesy of kazmira-llc.comAs we start to look towards the rollout of Vermont's fully legal cannabis market, and widespread access to CBD flower, hemp flower, and numerous growers and vendors … read more

TERPENE: Guaiol (g-why-ee-ol). Also called champacol (champ-uh-call).FOUND IN: Guaiacum plant, Cypress pines, nutmeg, tea tree, apples, cumin, and lilacsAROMA/FLAVOR : Pine, wood, roseBENEFITS: Ant … read more

Cannabigerol, commonly known as CBG, is also known as “the mother of all cannabinoids” because all the other cannabinoids are derived from this molecule.As with all cannabinoids, we get Cannabigerol f … read more

TERPENE: Fenchol (fench-all)FOUND IN: Basil, aster flowers, eucalyptus leaves, wild celery, nutmeg, and citrus fruitsAROMA/FLAVOR: Herbal, earthy, pineyEFFECTS: Invigorating, upliftingBENEFITS: anti-m … read more

TERPENE: Trans-nerolidol (tranz neh-row-lye-doll)FOUND IN: Neroli, ginger, jasmine, lavender, tea tree, and lemongrassAROMA/FLAVOR: Woody, fruity citrus, apples, and roseEFFECTS: Relaxing, slightly se … read more

As we move into the dark times, I want to share one of my favorite drinks - Chai tea. This is a tasty tea that packs a punch of herbal support for our digestive and immune systems. The herbs in chai t … read more

The sanskrit word for breath is Prana. In yoga, one of the key principles of practice is pranayama or breathwork. There are numerous types of breathing techniques but a gentle inhale to the point of f … read more

TERPENE: Sabinene (sah-bin-een)FOUND IN: Holm oak, Norway spruce, black pepper, cardamom, and carrot seeds, juniper, cloves, and nutmegAROMA/FLAVOR : Pine, Mint, PepperEFFECTS:UpliftingFocusingEfferv … read more

When it comes to cancer and cannabinoids, cannabis as medicine often has two functions: using cannabis for symptom management and using cannabis in a more aggressive curative approach. Often, the clie … read more

TERPENE: PulegoneFOUND IN:. Catnip, Pennyroyal, Rosemary, Creeping Charlie, Palo Santo, Peppermint SpearmintAROMA/FLAVOR: Sweet, mintyEFFECTS: CalmingSedatingBENEFITS: Insect repellantFood preserv … read more

I get a lot of questions about traveling across state lines with cannabinoid products and my answer always includes encouraging people to review tsa.gov, local laws, and to make the decision they are … read more

There's no time like harvest time for the cannabis grower. It's the culmination of months worth of work, time, energy and undoubtedly some challenges along the way. It’s also one of the most important … read more

September is a month of transition here in New England. The days are beginning to get shorter as the temperatures move from warm and sunkissed to crisp and cool. It’s been years since I’ve experience … read more

TERPENE: Carene (care-een)FOUND IN: Lemons, allspice, rosemary, basil, cedar, pine, and turpentineAROMA/FLAVOR: Fir needles, musky earth, and damp woodlands EFFECTS: promote memory retention and ale … read more

A guest blog from Elisabeth Mack at Holistic Caring.A healthy immune system is critical at keeping us able to ward off bugs, viruses, and bacteria. Yet up to 50 million Americans, or 10% of us struggl … read more

CBD (cannabidiol) and THC (tetrahydrocannabinol), are the most well known and studied of the hundreds of chemical compounds, known as cannabinoids, found in the cannabis plant. Cannabis with less than … read more

TERPENE: Bisabolol (BISSA-bowl-all)FOUND IN: German Chamomile, Candeia Tree, SageAROMA/FLAVOR: Apple, honey, woodBENEFITS: Anti-inflammatoryAnti-irritantAnti-microbialHealing PromotionAnalgesicAnti- … read more

Surrender, Restore, Nurture: are three words that immediately come to mind when I think of child's pose, or balasana, the sanskirt term for the posture of bowing to ones's self and to all that is.&nbs … read more

As we get ready to say farewell to summer, kids return to school and we get ready for another year of unknowns, it’s also a great time to reflect and remember - particularly the inner work, peace, and … read more

Where I live in Oregon, our mountains and forests are on fire. This creates an unhealthy air quality that we have no control over. This month I want to share with you a few of my favorite recipes … read more

TERPENE: Phellandrene (fell-and-reen)FOUND IN: EucalyptusDillMintBlack pepperCinnamonParsleyPineLavenderWater fennelGinger grassAROMA/FLAVOR: minty, woody, citrusBENEFITS: Antifungal AntibacterialA … read more

A guest blog from Elisabeth Mack at Holistic Caring.Happy August, and where is this summer going???Time is going by like a flash of light – like the light that can trigger headaches for those who … read more

Children who have cleft lip, palate or other craniofacial anomalies may have other craniofacial anomalies or genetic disorders that go along with these birth defects. Health professionals with knowled … read more

Cannabidiol, CBD, is the most abundant phytocannabinoid produced by the hemp plant. A phytocannabinoid is a plant molecule produced by the resin glands in a hemp bud. CBD, a non-impairing phytocannabi … read more

TERPENE: Valencene (vah-len-seen)FOUND IN: Grapefruit, tangerines, oranges, nectarines, mangoes, Chinese bayberry, and Valencia oranges.AROMA/FLAVOR: Sweet, citrus, herb, woodEFFECTS: Euphoria/mood … read more

“1% for the Planet was founded to prevent greenwashing, certify reputable giving and provide accountability.”-1% for the PlanetWe at NurseGrown Organics hold ourselves to higher and more rigorous stan … read more

For some, cannabis is a brand-new field of medicine that they know nothing about. For others, cannabis has been a long-term ally, and now they are ready to change their relationship to the plant and u … read more

The term “cover crop” is one of those bits of farming lingo at least mildly familiar to even the Agriculturally Uninitiated - even though they might not know exactly what it means.This is probably bec … read more

TERPENE: TerpineolFOUND IN: Lilacs, lime blossoms, eucalyptus sap, lapsang souchong tea, and pine treesAROMA/FLAVOR: Lilac, lime, pine smokeEFFECTS: Relaxing - to the point of couch lockBENEFITS: Anti … read more

One big part of our story - that somehow we don’t speak much about - is how we got started.When we started to grow hemp, we intended to do it in a way that would help other farmers learn to grow the c … read more

Activism and education are incredibly important to us at NurseGrown, and we want to use our platform to show our support for the LGBTQIA+ community. NurseGrown proudly supports and employs people in t … read more

TERPENE: Alpha-pinene and Beta-pinene (al-fa pine-een, bay-tah pine-een)FOUND IN: Pine trees,rosemary, parsley, dill, basil, frankincense, cypress, juniper berry, helichrysum, and some varieties of ci … read more

From the good folks at Anti Racism Daily...Racism in drug sentencing has been debated for years. Huge disparities in mandatory minimum sentences meant possession of crack cocaine, associated with … read more

As we move into summer I can’t help but feel incredibly grateful to be in New England, on a farm, with the opportunity to teach a weekly outdoor yoga class. After being away from this area for over 1 … read more

June is National Men’s Health Month, and I want to talk a little about mental health. Often, men are more resistant and/or hesitant to address their mental health. Sometimes their reluctance stems fro … read more

TERPENE: Borneol (bore-knee-all)FOUND IN: Camphorweed mugwort, wormwood, sagebrush, american beautyberry, sambong, resurrection lilyAROMA/FLAVOR: Woody, earthyEFFECTS: Improves circulationReduces bl … read more

TERPENE: Eucalyptol (yew-cah-lip-tall)FOUND IN: Rosemary, sage, sweet basil, bay leaves, tea tree, cardamom, camphor, laurel, mugwort, wormwoodAROMA/FLAVOR: Strong, cooling, minty, spicyEFFECTS: Enh … read more

From the ancient world we have stories of victory that inspire us. We, as humans, grow as plants and trees to provide shade that we may never sit in. When our earth walk ends, will our voices remain l … read more

TERPENE: Caryophyllene / kærioʊˈfɪliːn / bicyclicThe body has 2 major endocannabinoid receptors:CB1 (receptors are primarily in the brain and central nervous system) and CB2 (receptors found mostly i … read more

The most recent cannabis-related bill to pass through the Vermont legislature was S.25, an attempt to reform and improve Act 164, which legalized a commercial marketplace for cannabis in the state, bu … read more

My grandmother showed the medicinal value of plants from as early as I can remember. Ginger for this, or mustard seed paste for that, there was always something she was able to whip up for the treatme … read more

As we approach the upcoming Super/Full/Blood/Flower/Frog/Corn Planting Moon + Full Lunar Eclipse on May 26, this is an excellent time to reflect on how to bring cyclical patterns and rhythms into pers … read more

In reporting on the latest round of activity on S.25, a bill dealing with some details relating to the rollout of Vermont's commercial cannabis market, VT Digger quoted Clarendon Representative A … read more

TERPENE: Bergamotene (berg-uh-muh-teen), alpha-bergamotene and beta-bergamotene.Sturdy black pepper scent that aids in the defense of plants against predators. It is an aroma element of several … read more

Here on Mother’s Day - a day of appreciation and flowers - we wanted to look at and think about our cannabis moms. They deserve the same appreciation and gratitude we give our biological moms but for … read more

Thanks to Dedee Culley from 2 Leaf Nurses for sharing her wisdom and expertise! May is Brain Cancer Awareness Month. While there are several types of brain cancer, the numbers are not nearly … read more

TERPENE: Phytol - fahy-tawlPhytol is used to ward off insect predators as well as help prevent unwanted invaders in the soil while supporting healthy bacterias. FOUND IN: Green tea, mint, basil, tarr … read more

The most common question I get from both medical professionals and consumers looking for hemp, CBD, and cannabis (aka marijuana) products is: “What do I need to know to pick the best products?”I prefe … read more

TERPENE: Geraniol, juh-rey-nee-awlThe unique synthesis of geraniol is from within honey bees, who produce it in their scent glands as both a marker for nectar-bearing fruits and as a territorial mech … read more

While I’m definitely interested in - and generally supportive of - the ongoing work to build a commercial cannabis market in Vermont, my primary allegiance is to medical cannabis - specifically the … read more

Getting In Contact With The PlanetWhen you’re feeling stressed, out of balance, or just dealing with the mid-winter blahs, grounding meditation ceremonies or exercises are a great way to visualize WHA … read more

World Doula Week (WDW) is designed to empower doulas all over the world to improve the physiological, social, emotional, educational and psychological health of birthing people, newborns, and families … read more

March 21 was both the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination and World Poetry Day, both proclaimed and celebrated by the United Nations.According to the UN, “Poetry is the main … read more

Sometimes you look back on your life and say, “how the heck did I get here doing this?” Well, I have been doing both birth work and herbalism for decades, so I guess the how and the doing go hand and … read more

At times I joke around saying that I just learned how to vote a few years ago. Of course that’s an exaggeration, but it's not too far from the truth. I’m someone who never paid much attention to polit … read more

Global Recycling Day is upon us, and instead of seeing our waste stream as just that, waste, we should see it as an opportunity. Otherwise, the situation can feel overwhelming.Every year billions of t … read more

TERPENE: Ocimene \ ˈäsəˌmēn \ monoterpeneOcimene is a natural insecticide for plants. Some users find that cultivars (strains) high in ocimene can make them cough more, which links to its possible d … read more

Do nurses need to know about cannabis as medicine? In short, yes, nurses need to know about cannabis as medicine.In July 2018, the National Council State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) published the Nation … read more

TERPENE: Camphene, ˈkam-ˌfēnCamphene is a minor terpene. Camphene was used as a fuel for lamps oil before the Civil War, but was replaced with kerosene when found to be highly explosive. Camphene h … read more

The phrase “clean cannabis” easily conjures up a bucolic vision of rolling hills, puffy clouds and beautiful, lush green plants which will ultimately become something healing, delicious, and/or joyous … read more

As a child, I loved coloring and vividly remember pulling out my coloring books and big tin of crayons to begin making my masterpieces. The beautiful, vibrant pages would hang on my walls, and our ref … read more

I never truly intended to start a product line, I just wanted to grow cannabis.After spending years researching as many Vermont hemp products I could, I wasn't able to find one I was 100% comfortable … read more

In every aspect of my work, and over the many years and careers, I have come to learn the power of words. I always knew words mattered, but there are a few stories that helped drive it home for me. Fo … read more

Given the tragic history of prohibition, cannabis and stigma go hand and hand. Unfortunately, that happens in a larger and wider variety of ways than many of us realize. But the reality is that stigma … read more

I never know what’s going to remind me of my past, and at times, it's the little things that bring it back to the forefront. I recently stumbled upon some old boxes that contained a big stack of lette … read more

TERPENE: Terpinolene \ tərˈpinᵊl ēn \ monoterpeneFOUND IN: Apples, lilacs, nutmeg, rosemary, sage, conifers, cumin, and tea tree oilAROMA/FLAVOR: Smoky, woody aroma; floral, fruity flavor EFFECTS: Inc … read more

Vermont has a number of valuable equity and social-justice focused bills making their way through the legislature. We'll keep you updated about their status, but here's a basic summary of what's on th … read more

The full moon of February is known as the Snow Moon because February is the United States’ snowiest month, and this year, even Texas had record snowfall and freezing temperatures. In fact, many Texans … read more

TERPENE: Linalool, li-nal-oh-awlFOUND IN: Most recognizable in lavender but also found in citrus, birch, rosewood, laurel and coriander. Whether it’s found in cannabis or in lavender essential oil,Li … read more

TERPENE: Limonene \ ˈli-mə-ˌnēn \ monoterpeneLimonene has two types: d-limonene and a-limonene. This terpene is the third most common terpene in cannabis, and the second most common terpene in nature. … read more