Grace Hyde is a farmer, potter, and food enthusiast from South Kingstown, RI. Her degree in Plant Science from URI earned her a position as a trimmer at Greenleaf Compassionate Care Center in Portsmouth, but her love of baking drew her into their kitchen, where she is now the manager. Grace is a new contributor to Motif, where she hopes to share her enthusiasm and knowledge of cannabis.
Thanks to numerous cannabis breeders, the home grower now has a plethora of strains from which to choose. There are a handful of fundamental breeding strains (Northern Lights, Haze, OG Kush, Skunk #1 and Chemdawg) that are part of the parental cross of most modern strains. Before choosing seeds to purchase, growers should do some […]
This St. Patrick’s Day, give your liver a break and get festive with some cannabis-infused treats instead! Invite friends over for a different kind of “green” celebration before attending your local parade! Crockpot Beef and Stout Stew with Cheddar Biscuits Ingredients: 2T olive oil 4 lbs beef chuck in 1.5-inch cubes ¼ cup flour 2 […]
Many medical cannabis patients believe that cannabis is best used in harmony with other practices because the entourage effect (the interactive synergy between cannabis compounds) that happens within the cannabis plant extends to other practices of healing. In a culture in which self care is becoming increasingly more of a focus, incorporating cannabis into your daily […]
In the recently released copy of Governor Raimondo’s budget, many changes to the state’s medical marijuana program were proposed. While these proposed changes will more than likely be altered, they offer a glimpse into the state’s vision of the future of marijuana. If approved, the changes will go into effect July 1, 2018. Acute Pain […]
On Thursday, January 4, Attorney General Jeff Sessions rolled back a memorandum from the Obama administration that had set guidelines for federal law enforcement not to interfere with marijuana-friendly states. This move is not surprising — Sessions has long been an extremely vocal critic of any kind of marijuana reform, and is of the opinion […]
On Thursday, December 14, the Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 along party lines to roll back regulations created under the Obama administration. These protections were created to ensure that internet service providers did not discriminate or block content to their users. They also made sure that all websites receive equal speed — a crucial detail in […]
No idea what to get for your canna-thusiast? We’re here to help! Any of these cannabis accessories are perfect to stuff in stockings. Just don’t forget to sneak a bag of snacks in there, too. NOVA Decarboxylator by Ardent Cannabis The NOVA is a compact, spherical-shaped appliance that perfectly decarboxylates your cannabis for edible, topical […]
For some infused holiday foods to share with friends or family, read below and find some extra-special versions of Thanksgiving classics. Pumpkin Pie Ingredients: Chilled pie dough for one single-crust 9-inch pie 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup light brown sugar 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin puree ¾ cup heavy whipping cream ¼ cup cannabutter, […]
While many cannabis cultivators strive for no insect presence in their garden, an increasing number of growers are using mother nature’s pesticides — predatory insects. Chemical pesticides are expensive, can be dangerous to apply and consume, and are not always very effective. The first thing you want to do when exploring beneficial insects is to […]
As the wildfires in Northern California continue to blaze, many large-scale cannabis farms are being destroyed. The counties of Sonoma and Mendocino are home to some of the largest scale cannabis farms in California, all of which were in the midst of their annual outdoor harvest season (often referred to as “croptober”). There is an […]