Marlo Richardson: Black Female and Building a Cannabis Empire

Marlo Richardson is a businesswoman, serial entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of four Cannabis businesses based out of California. I sat down with her to discuss her history, her experiences as a black woman in the cannabis industry, and how she has managed to be successful with her business pursuits.

Vivian McPeak: Let’s start by you telling us a little bit about your history. You have already accomplished so much. From where did you get your business acumen and drive?

Marlo Richardson: You know, I am not sure where I got the drive from other than just knowing that I wanted to have a pretty decent life. And unfortunately, I live in Los Angeles, California, and that’s pretty difficult to do with just one income. And I think for the majority of my adult life being single and just having the time to explore different passions of mine, I guess that’s just how I got started, just testing the waters and seeing what I enjoyed doing.

VM: I understand that your mother’s pain condition initially influenced your involvement in cannabis. Can you tell us some of that story?

MR: Yes, so it’s kind of odd, I spent a lot of my adult life in law enforcement, actually, and I retired as a lieutenant, and I had this preconceived notion of cannabis. And, you know, we’re kind of brainwashed to think that it’s bad because it is illegal, and I never really took the time to do my own research. So my mother had the most excruciating pain she’d ever felt. She said it was worse than childbirth. So I can’t imagine how much pain she must have been in. It got to a point where she had trouble walking, and it turned out she needed full hip replacement surgery. I had a friend that recommended these different CBD and THC-infused salves. My mother started using them, which was really the only thing that relieved her pain and allowed her to sleep at night.

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So I started to research. And I started really understanding all the health benefits, and it blew my mind as to how I previously thought of it. I’m just really glad that I came around because I was introduced to a friend of a friend who had a business and needed a security plan to get his license. With my background in law, I was able to put together a security plan in order for him to get licensed. That was in the Palm Desert area. I started to get interested, and I started looking into the Los Angeles area, which was not yet open. He was supposed to call me and let me know when I could apply for Los Angeles.

When he called me, it was literally the last day that the applications could be submitted; within the last hour. So I put a company together, got an EIN, applied, and immediately got an invoice.

VM: You mentioned that you spent twenty years as a law enforcement manager. What does a law enforcement manager do, and what was that transition like to cannabis? Was it awkward with your comrades, or did they get it, or a little of both?

MR: Well, no, it wasn’t awkward at all, and I think at this point in the world, I think everybody gets it, even the people who don’t wanna legalize it yet. I think it’s more of a formality in terms of the government trying to decide how they’re going to monetize it for them. And that’s kind of what I see as the bigger picture in terms of legalizing it or not legalizing it.

I don’t believe in the whole deal of it being a gateway drug. To say that cannabis is a gateway drug is to say that smoking a cigar is going to turn into crack. It’s absolutely ridiculous, in my opinion. I don’t believe I ever thought that way. My understanding, being in law enforcement, and you asked what a law enforcement manager is, I was a lieutenant. So in law enforcement, similar to the military, you get to a certain point, and you become what they consider a manager, not a supervisor.

Once I was done in law enforcement, I was completely done. It was a sigh of relief to be able to create my own destiny and not have all of the rules and regulations that I had been forced to abide by for so long.

VM: The cannabis industry, like many industries in America, is predominantly comprised of white men, although that has somewhat been changing. What have your experiences been as a woman of color ganjapreneaur, and what unique obstacles or challenges have you had to overcome to enjoy the success you have had so far?

MR: I absolutely agree with you. First of all, I am typically the only person of color and female person of color when I go to cannabis events where executives are involved. It’s kind of sad, but I’m not really sure how I feel about it. Because, to be honest with you, that’s most industries, you know, unless you’re talking about the MBA. Being a person of color and in a particular industry, especially when you’re talking about something at a higher level that pays really well, we’re typically the minority. Unfortunately, I’m kind of used to being in that position.

VM: Has the cannabis community in general embraced you? Have you felt pushback or met obstacles? What has your experience been being in your unique position? You really are a leader. You are a great role model for other people of color or women of color. What’s that been like for you?

MR: Vivian, that’s a really good question. If I am being honest with myself, I really try not to focus on that part. I just try to do a good job and let my work speak for itself. My name is Marlo; I think when people see my name on an email or website that does not necessarily have my photo, they probably have no idea whether I’m a male or female or black, white, or green.

I don’t think I have one of those names where someone could look at it and say that’s who this person is. And so, I think it’s typically a surprise when people do find out that I’m a black female. So I don’t think I’ve seen any pushback because of it. When I do have meetings, I do believe, at times, I have to put my best foot forward, and I’ve always been the type of person that makes sure that I know everything there is to know about it because I am a surprise. I don’t ever want to be looked at as someone who was given this opportunity because of that, but because I am someone who has earned it.

VM: Can I ask how your mother is doing now?

MR: She is doing great. She’s got a new hip, and (laughs) she’s like Superwoman.

VM: I want to dive into your cannabis businesses, but first, the cannabis industry is a hodgepodge of constantly changing regulations and restrictions. You have had such a career. You have been a Committee Member of the State Bar of California, Public Safety and Justice Chair for the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, and more. How challenging is the regulatory framework of California’s cannabis model, and how well have your other positions prepared you to navigate the complicated cannabis legal environment?

MR: Man, you ask great questions. I will say that having a background in laws, rules, and regulations is what has actually helped me to succeed in this business. Whether it’s applying for the applications or the constant changing of the different rules and laws, it is extremely difficult to keep up. It’s almost like being an accountant. And if you know any accountants or have any knowledge from dealing with them with your taxes every year, they’re reading these huge books because something has changed. If they don’t stay on top of it, they are out of business because they can really screw you up if they don’t know what rules have changed or are different from what they were the previous year.

And that’s what you see in the cannabis industry. The worst part of the cannabis industry’s changing rules and regulations is that the employees don’t always know what’s going on. And it’s very typical in government organizations where you have people at the top who are making decisions, and by the time it gets to the person that’s expected to relay that to the end-user or the customer or the clients, it’s confusing, it’s convoluted—it’s not exact.

So I’ve had a lot of trouble just dealing with the average person. Typically, I speak to a manager. I’ve had my accounts and licenses and things that were extremely vital to the success of my business compromised because someone on the back end didn’t keep up with what they were supposed to be doing. So I definitely believe that my background has prepared me for my success in the cannabis industry.

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VM: Wow, I have done over 250 interviews, and nobody has articulated that one point you just made about the right hand not knowing what the left hand is doing. And that whole dynamic of the regulatory structure and accounting and everything is likely why it’s easier for these white men already in the corporate sector to take all the money they already have and get involved in cannabis. And that creates a barrier for everybody else.

MR: Oh, absolutely, absolutely, and there’s a lot of companies, when you talk about social equity programs, that pride themselves on helping social equity applicants get their foot in the door. For the most part, I want to believe they’re really doing that social equity applicant justice. Still, from what I’ve seen, when the law only requires that a social equity applicant receives 51%. They’re talking ownership of the business—I myself am a social equity applicant and am very well versed in what’s supposed to happen—what I’ve seen happen and what I’ve had offered to me is another company will come to help you get into the cannabis industry supposedly. They’ll give you 51% of ownership in the business. Then they will have their attorneys write up a contract that eliminates you from having any say-so in the business, any oversight, or any management, and then they start charging all of these fees.

“Oh, we’re gonna employ our people, it’s gonna cost this amount, that amount,” and by the time the social applicant actually sees a dollar, they’re getting probably 2% of what’s supposed to be 51%. So when you’re looking at it from a monetary standpoint, they’re really losing, but they don’t know any better or have any other options. So this is a very unfortunate situation, but you are absolutely right; there are people who have the corporate background, have the money, and were able to hop right in and excel.

VM: You are the founder and CEO of four Cannabis businesses. What can you tell us about them? Can you describe them one by one and what products or services they offer?

MR: Absolutely, the primary business is Greenwood and Company, and that company basically serves as the license holder for all of my entities. I have indoor cultivation where we have approximately 200 lights. We do our own clones, we have our own mother plants, and we produce exotic cannabis and, for the most part, pretty high-end cannabis flower.

I have a manufacturing company. We do not actually own any machinery to create any type of distillates or live resin, but it allows me to infuse pre-rolls and make beverages, which is part of some of the other brands I do.

I also have a cannabis distribution company that allows me to brand and package all of the cannabis that I have, whether it’s flower, pre-rolls, infused pre-rolls, or beverages. And creating the brands is kind of an ancillary business that I’ve been able to create with other people because I have the vertically integrated companies to be able to provide them with flower, provide them with any type of cannabis product that they want to brand. I allow them to have their own company where they aren’t touching the actual plant, and I facilitate any and all packaging and allow them to market and sell. Then we would distribute it to either the end-user or retail outlet.

The fourth company is a cannabis delivery company. We’re licensed to deliver straight to consumers. So if I’m packaging my own brands, I can deliver them direct-to-consumer or through the distribution. I can then take them to a retail outlet.

VM: What advice might you have for people of color, and especially other women of color who are considering entering the cannabis industry? What would you want them to be aware of while entering the industry?

MR: I would say work with people who really have your best interests at heart, not people who are just out for money or ownership, per se. There are enough people interested in getting into the cannabis industry, and I think a person interested really has a lot of homework to do. There’s a lot of regulatory knowledge that a person has to have before trying to get in because it’s expensive. And they don’t give you refunds. I applied for a license in another county, and they made it very clear up front, and I’ll be honest with you, I thought I’d be a shoo-in because it was based on experience and running cannabis companies.

And I felt like I had enough experience and could articulate that in an application where a board of people would say, oh, OK, she’s doing A, B, and C, and she would be a good fit here. Not only did I not get that license, but they rated my application so low. I felt like that might have been one of those barriers to entry. Maybe they looked me up and said, “we don’t want her here.” I was unable to recover any of the money I put into applying for that license. It cost me over $20,000. So you definitely want to know what you’re doing and, if necessary, work with someone who has succeeded in getting licenses before you put your money and heart into getting into the cannabis industry.

VM: Many states, including California, have instituted social equity programs to correct racial and other inequities and assist women and people of color to participate in the cannabis industry in managerial and ownership positions. I think you already said those programs are not working as well as they could. In your mind, what could they state do differently? How could those programs do a better job at social equity?

MR: I think if they really want to help applicants and get them into the cannabis industry and assist them with any type of criminal background or War on Drugs history that they may have had in the past, they need to put their money where their mouth is. There’s no way you can have an effective social equity program when the minute a social equity applicant submits their documents, they are given a $24,000 invoice. What person do you know who’s been incarcerated or truly affected by the War on Drugs that can pay a $24,000 bill within ten days? It’s just not practical, but that’s what they have. And that’s what they’re offering regarding social equity.

And then they sometimes offer these incubator programs where investors get to meet potential social equity applicants, and again, you get into these situations where you’ve got these large corporations that promise you the world, and they’re going to cover all the expenses. And yes, they’ll do that. They’ll cover all the expenses and give you a title, but that’s not ownership. The way that these social equity programs are designed right now, they’re giving you a job. I don’t think that’s really in the benefit of a social equity applicant if you are looking at something that can give you some kind of ownership or help create generational wealth after you’ve been wronged by any sort of cannabis offense.

VM: And, of course, communities of color have been disproportionately targeted, racially profiled, and incarcerated in the history of prohibition. And we have very poor to no reentry assistance in general, let alone get into the cannabis industry. There needs to be funding, training, and placement. And those disproportionately impacted should be prioritized somehow. Do you agree?

MR: Oh, absolutely. When I applied, I was supposed to be a priority. It took me over a year. It’s just not effective, but again, you have low-level employees responsible for moving this process along. And it’s a check for them. It’s not set up by people who really care to ensure these programs are successful. They don’t really care.

VM: Marlo, you add such a great perspective. While we still have a few moments left, what final thoughts would you like to leave us with?

MR: I just want to say that this is probably one of the best opportunities I have ever had in my life. I have fallen completely in love with the cannabis industry. The people I get to work with and the ability to learn and teach people. Everything about the plant has just been an incredible experience. I learned how to de-leaf the other day. I’m not sure if you know what that means (laughs), but we’re three weeks away from pulling down one of our first indoor grows, so we have flower coming. And just seeing the process of making sure that it’s quality product, making sure that it’s properly tested. I want to let people know how important it is to use licensed companies and buy their cannabis products from reputable retailers.

I have a couple of brands. Just Mary is my personal brand. It’s a flower line. We sell ounces by the can. We have Tremendo, which is a higher-end brand that is all exotic quality pre-rolls, vape pens, and flower. We also have a couple of beverages that are going to be coming out, one by Treehouse Blends, my partner Tim Brown from Florida. He’s got a great tea-based infused beverage that’s absolutely amazing. We have another one called Home School. It’s more of an upscale product. My goal is to create these products here in California, and hopefully, they do so well that other distributors in other states are dying to bring them to you.

Marlo Richardson has spent nearly two decades of her professional career managing at the executive level in the areas of entertainment, law, public/media relations, social media management, marketing, advertising, and crisis management; Creating and overseeing media content in Television & Film, large-scale events, clients, and building relationships with stakeholders in the entertainment industry and government. Marlo was a 2015 Gubernatorial Appointee by California Governor Jerry Brown, chairing a State of California Enforcement section of over 250 sworn and civilian personnel. And she was recently selected to serve on the California State Bar board governing Ethics and Professional Conduct.

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Oklahoma Families are Starving

Many Oklahoma mothers went to sleep last night worrying if their son or daughter had enough to eat earlier in the day. This is a real, constant worry for many Oklahoman parents. Proper nutrition is imperative for complete brain development in adolescent youth and young adults. The brain is still developing cognitively up to the age of 25. Parents usually want nothing but the best for their kids, and fresh fruits and vegetables being available to them should not be an obstacle to overcome for parents raising their kids right. It is obvious that malnutrition is bad. This mindset should also extend to the youth locked up in Oklahoma’s prisons. Oklahoma’s prison food is unhealthy and leads to long-term health effects that Oklahoma taxpayers will end up paying for.
Malnutrition of Oklahoma’s youth between the ages of 15-24 has become an epidemic in certain settings. This means that soon-to-be Oklahoman adults could not have the proper brain development to function in society as we all expect them to. The only way to fix this problem is to make Oklahomans aware of the truth that is usually swept under the rug. Currently, in Oklahoma’s prison population, these kids are listed as inmates, and the epidemic of Oklahoma’s prison nutrition programs is ongoing. Given the upcoming elections in 2022, Oklahoma voters need to go to the polls educated and ready to fight for Oklahoma kids.

Effects on Starving Adolescence

Oklahoma’s children are being affected by malnutrition at alarming rates. Malnutrition affects Oklahoma’s offenders reoffending rates negatively. In 2012 it was reported that more than 26,000 Oklahoma children have a parent in an Oklahoma prison, but more heartbreaking, Oklahoma was also reported to be the second highest state to lock up minors in 2016 by “Okpolicy.org.” It is an epidemic in Oklahoma to keep the revolving door to prisons open to our kids and families. Last updated Oklahoma prison statics, on Saturday, the 23rd day of September 2017, on Oklahoma’s state website, “State of Oklahoma Department of Corrections,” reported 16 inmates in Oklahoma prisons are under the age of 18. 2,198 inmates from the ages of 18-21 and 9,946 inmates from the ages of 22-25 are currently locked up in an Oklahoma private prison. That is a total of 12,160 developing brains being fed by Oklahoma’s private prison food programs while being incarcerated. As shown below in figure 1, Oklahoma’s population is steadily climbing, and these kids are part of that growing number. Malnutrition affects the revocation rate negatively in Oklahoma inmates. Those kids make up part of the 62% of Oklahoma offenders who are nonviolent/non-sexual offenders. This large adolescent population becomes part of Oklahoma’s revolving door of reoffending inmates. These are Oklahoma kids that have Oklahoma mothers going to bed nightly worried if their child had enough to eat. Billy Dixon, better known as the rapper Bimm AKA Maniack spoke briefly about malnutrition in the penal system on the podcast “What’s up With Nic Wit It.” Nutrition is imperative to a child’s brain growth, and I never understood why food is never in the thought process when incarcerating our youth at massive rates”.

It has been proven that Malnutrition contributes to developmental delays and weight loss. A study was done in Canada on children, “Assessing the Long-Term Effects on Biological & Health Effects of Malnutrition and Hunger.” The researchers found out that “insufficient calorie intake, minimal protein & fat, and limited access to fresh fruits and vegetables impacted the children’s development negatively.” Many illnesses are caused by not eating properly, and having fresh fruits and vegetables is necessary for these kids to develop brains that make decisions properly. Inadequate intake of protein and other nutrients causes short-term and long-term health effects. Institutionalized children are more likely to experience several micronutrient deficiencies. Malnourishment also compromises an adolescent’s immune system. Some Oklahoma intuitions have poor sanitary conditions, and these two factors together could cause a storm of long-term health problems that Oklahoma taxpayers will be footing the bill for. Vitamin A, Iron, and Zinc are needed for maintaining a good immune system, and those nutrients are rarely found in the outdated, processed food served in Oklahoma prisons. Another fact is that deficiencies in one nutrient led to deficiencies in other nutrients. This creates a domino effect, usually ending up leaving a young adult or adolescent youth with cognitive delays such as ADD, decreased IQ scores, reduced problem-solving abilities, and reduced social skills. These factors create a higher risk for these inmates to re-offend once back in society, a lot of times instantly.

Cost VS Savings

Oklahoma pays approximately 28,652 per inmate, reported by “The Oklahoma Department of Corrections,” to keep Oklahoma kids locked up and underfed. Only 2 dollars and 55 cents of that money daily go to feed those inmates. That’s 930.00 dollars a year; approximately that goes to feeding an Oklahoma inmate. That seems to be a very small budget for a very important aspect of proper brain development. With the long-term health effects and reoffending rate in Oklahoma, taxpayers would save an enormous amount of money implementing self-sufficiency programs for inmates to raise their cattle and fresh fruits and vegetables. 90% of Oklahoma prisons have more than enough acres of land available already for use to put these programs in place. This would save Oklahoma money, teach inmates skills that could land them a job outside the walls, or give them the ability to live off the land. The whole purpose of prison is to rehabilitate, not cause brain damage due to poor nutrition while incarcerated. A small investment into the people of Oklahoma and their self-sufficiency would change two very important factors in inmates reoffending rates, Job skills and Proper nutrition during critical brain development.

Cost and savings are just one huge positive impact reforming the Oklahomans prison food problem will have. These kids will be adults one day. Walking next to Oklahomans on the streets. Would Oklahoma rather have young adults whose brains developed properly or reoffending criminals that put people in fear? A lot of Oklahoma claims that prisoners already get fed better than our Army soldiers deployed in the war. That is a very untrue assumption. I interviewed a soldier born and bred in Lawton, Oklahoma. He did his basic training at Fort. Sill army base in Oklahoma and did a tour in Desert Storms. Mr. Scott Cates, retired from the U.S. Army, has had experience with both Oklahoma’s jail food and food served while being deployed. Scott describes food out in the field of war as “It is what you make of it. We have plenty of food and nutritious, fresh options to eat while at war. The only difference is we may be eating in a hole we dug for protection in war, and inmates are in an eight by 10inc cell eating theirs.” Scott goes on to describe Oklahoma’s jail food. He stated, “Ya know, you treat a human like a beast, and they will end up acting like a beast normally if done long enough. Most Oklahoma prisoners are treated like beasts in a cage, fed slop that you would feed to a beast. Oklahoma feeds their inmates demeaning, non-nutritional food. Food is the basis of feeling good. Its basic cause and effect law.” After hearing Mr. Cates’s experiences, the only conclusion I can come to is that Oklahoma inmates are not fed better than soldiers nor treated better.

There are other farming options to create Job resources and on-the-job training in Oklahoma, such as hemp farming.

Former Oklahoma Senator Connie Johnson had hempcrete and hemp farming for Oklahomans as one of her fore fronts running platforms for the 2022 Oklahoma Gubitornial race but did not make it past the primaries. There has been no mention of hemp or hemp farming by any of the Oklahoma gubernatorial candidates thus far. With the 2022 Gubutorional election coming up in November, it will be interesting to see if any of the parties’ candidates will address hemp or the Department of Corrections in their upcoming debates. Hemp farming was prevalent in the 17 & the 1800s, providing material for products such as paper and ropes but also served as feed for livestock as well. Hemp farming for non-profit in Oklahoma prison farms could be a viable option for nutrition sustainability for Oklahomans doing time in an Oklahoma prison cell.

Oklahoma has a long history of mass incarceration. Nutrition seems to never be in the planning of restructuring the judicial system when it comes to Oklahoma’s Juvenal incarcerated population. With the 2022 elections coming up in a few months running candidates in the upcoming political battle will have to tackle tough subjects like juvenile incarceration. Will nutrition be a topic of discussion within the upcoming debates? Or will nutrition within Oklahoma’s penal system be another conversation never had?

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Does CBD Work On Your Skin?

Cannabidiol (CBD) has anti-inflammatory properties that work on your skin when consumed orally or applied topically. It has been confirmed that the cannabinoid receptors in the brain maintain skin homeostasis and skin barrier formation or regeneration. CBD is great for treating a wide range of skin conditions by reducing irritation, redness and swelling that causes flare ups and pain. [1]

Acne is the most common skin disorder among people, affecting 9.4% of people. There are many treatments on the market for acne, including prescription ointments and pills. No treatment is going to be effective for everyone, which is why there are an overwhelming amount of treatments for different skin types.
A study looked at how the anti-inflammatory properties of CBD affected the treatment of acne. CBD is capable of modifying the inflammatory pathways and receptors which lead to a decrease in  cytokine production thus skin rash. This means that the anti-inflammatory properties in CBD help to shrink and get rid of the build-up of sebum that causes acne. A natural treatment like CBD has minimal side effects and is easier to access than prescription topical treatments. CBD can be taken both as a topical cream or orally. However, a topical CBD treatment absorbs into the skin and treats the source faster. [2]

In a broader study, CBD was found to effectively treat psoriasis and many more severe dermatological conditions. In this study, 20 people with skin conditions used a topical CBD ointment over the course of three months. The outcome of the study found that CBD ointment contained anti-proliferative and anti-inflammatory properties to reduce pain. The study also looked at the best topical treatments in terms of skin retention. Using a hydrophilic gel to apply CBD to the skin was the most effective compared to liquid paraffin (oil). [3]

CBD is a great topical treatment for minor skin irritations like acne and it is also proven to help with more serious skin issues like alopecia or eczema. CBD is a natural option that doesn’t require a prescription and is becoming easier to access.

 

References:

[1] Tóth KF, et al. Cannabinoid Signaling in the Skin: Therapeutic Potential of the “C(ut)annabinoid” System. Molecules. 2019;24(5):918. doi:10.3390/molecules24050918 [Journal impact factor=4.412] [Times cited=41]

 

[2] Peyravian N, et al. The Anti-Inflammatory Effects of Cannabidiol (CBD) on Acne. J Inflamm Res. 2022;15:2795-2801doi:10.2147/JIR.S355489 [Journal impact factor=4.370] [Times cited=27]

 

[3] Casiraghi A, et al. Topical Administration of Cannabidiol: Influence of Vehicle-Related Aspects on Skin Permeation Process. Pharmaceuticals (Basel). 2020;13(11):337. doi:10.3390/ph13110337 [Journal impact factor=6.321] [Times cited=7]

 

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I Am the Egg Man

A great big hello and welcome, Skunkers! I am the egg man baybee—LoL—in other words, today’s article takes a look at container growing with an egg. Yup … Just like it sounds. Now, what I am going to do with this article is make a little mini-series with it. There will likely be about two more “episodes” on this subject as I grow out and flower some cannabis plants using eggs as a prime nutrient source.

I first heard of using a buried egg (your basic chicken egg from the grocery store) in containers to grow plants from an old acquaintance like a year or maybe two ago. Searching online, I saw some peeps had done some YouTube vids on the subject, and my interest was piqued. I kept it rolling around in the back of my head until now. The more I thought about it, the more I liked the whole idea.

This Tomatillo Plant Has Already Tapped the Egg Goodness Buried Deep Within the Container

For this article, we’ll start at the beginning riding right along with me. I have semi-tested container growing with an egg (about 3 weeks ago) on a tomatillo plant in a 3-gallon container (photo above). In the next several days, I will be transplanting some cannabis lovelies into their flowering containers, and I am going to include an egg in most of their containers. I’m running a lot of clones, so this should be a good observational opportunity.

I Am the Egg Man, the Plan Stan

Here’s what we have going on here in my home gardens, A.K.A. “The Cozy Kingdom” … I have been selecting some serious SEA (Southeast Asian) genetics lately. Specifically, some of my Vietnam Black and my Black Forrest cannabis varieties. Oh, and I also have one lone Red Russian Skunk along for the ride. There are 4 clones of a sublime Black Forrest female, two clones of a Vietnam Black male, and a single clone of a Red Russian Skunk, a super uber skunk phenotype. I’m going to do this in two 3×3 Gorilla grow tents, and my lighting will be supplied by the awesome 420h full spectrum LED lights by NextLight. Of course, my gardens run using all TLO principles all the time.

So, I’m also going to be making seeds this run, and trust me when I say I would certainly NOT be doing any experiments on my breeders without very high confidence in the beginning. I’ll run three plants (1 VB male and 2 BF females) in one tent and four plants in the other (the RRS is the extra one). I’m using eggs in 2 of the female BFs, 1 of the VB males, and I’m also using an egg on the 1 skunk female. Alright, amigos, ya with me so far? Let’s have a look at the “nuts and bolts” next…

The Methodology of Container Growing with an Egg

I saw many different versions of doing this during my research on the subject. Some peeps crack the eggs, others hard boil them first, but I have decided to go with the Full Monty on this one, using the egg in its original/natural state from the chicken/grocery store. Here are what I think are the important things to do when placing the egg in the container.

1. In the new container, you’ll want to fill at least a few inches of the bottom with soil. Then simply make a small pile of soil to set the egg on to, sinking it down slightly but keeping the bottom of the egg at least a couple of inches off the floor of the container.
2. Fill the container with enough soil to cover the top of the egg and lightly water at this point.
3. Place your plant’s root ball gently on top and fill in with soil as per usual. Boom! That’s how hard that is, heh heh.

Why Container Growing with an Egg Works Perfectly, I Think

First of all, let me tell you, I have chosen a widely available egg source for this experiment—my local grocery store. The eggs I got are brown-shelled, also cage, antibiotic, and hormone-free. Okay, what we have here is Mother Nature’s perfect start-up supply of basically everything a growing organism needs, including plants. Dead animals do contribute to plants’ nutritional needs in nature, yup.

So, what we have here, is a protein bomb, basically, surrounded by a calcium carbonate (for the most part) shell. When I say protein, I am referring to gawd-awfully rich levels of nitrogen, plus calcium, etc.…You name it, and an egg pretty much has it all. Lots of micro and trace nutrients, along with vitamins and enzymes galore. You may think – “Yeah, but Rev, my plant doesn’t use a lot of those things to grow?” – and you would be sort of right, but mostly wrong. Because indirectly your plants benefit from all of it, because the soil-life benefits from all of it, you savvy?

Mostly bacteria will colonize around the shell due to the pH influences of the calcium-laden eggshell. Their activities will start to slowly decompose the shell, breaching it in about 10 days. Then all the opportunistic bacteria and fungi go to work on the yummy insides of the egg. A crazy explosion (in slow motion) of nutrients occurs for about the next 6+ weeks. Think about it.

Afterword

It is uber important you understand growing container design and CO₂ build-up. See this article link for further info there: Growing Containers II. Pretty soon, over at Kingdom Organic Seeds I am going to have the seeds from this run available, so don’t miss out on these lovelies. Make sure and help to support me in my TLO quest for Supernatural Growing, and grab a copy of my 2^nd edition True Living Organics book.

Container Growing with an Egg – The Contestants, Black Forrest, Vietnam Black, and Red Russian Skunk

These plants will be growing in 10-year-old recycling TLO soil. I am going to attempt to flower these in 3-gallon Plant Warrior growing containers. I’ll keep some 5-gallon pots (also Plant Warriors) on hand and ready just in case this all goes horribly wrong. I will check in about every 2^nd or 3^rd digital article here at SKUNK as these baybees progress. I do these digital articles once a week. Keep tuned in because I have very high hopes, but there may be variables I am unaware of … yet, heh heh, we shall see. But I’m excited and I have a very good feeling about this.

Alrightythen, until next week—same bat-time—I gotta bounce now and go do some plant-related stuffs. Thanks for stopping by … L8r G8rs.

• REv

 

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Dear Oklahoma

Dear Oklahoma Citizens and Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt. Dear Oklahoma superintendent Joy Hofmeister who is running for Oklahoma Governor, and Natalie Bruno, her opponent in the race. Dear Former Oklahoma Senator Connie Johnson, who wrote the legalization of medical marijuana bill in Oklahoma many times before taking it to the Oklahoma people to get passed. Dear, you all.

I recently spent my first birthday in 37yrs since the age of two with my dad outside of a prison visiting cell. We spent it at his torn-down wraggly house that now has been sold. The first home he had all to himself in 37yrs. He was so proud of that piece of a run-down shack. The kitchen floor was so sunken in I never walked past the bedroom. In the bathroom, you could see the dirt floor, but the smile that house put on my dad’s face was worth the 11yrs of fighting the Oklahoma DOC system to get my dad free.

I have gained thousands of supporters along those 11yrs. People who know my story, my pain, my tears, and my defeat when you, the state of Oklahoma, decided to revoke my father’s ghost parole for a dirty UA and two missed parole officer visits while he was in a hospital having sugary. At this moment in life, I do not want to compare my white privileged self to any pain a slave in America could have felt. But I wonder now, is this how families of the enslaved felt when one went back to free others and was captured and enslaved again? My dad became a freedom fighter with us outside Oklahoma’s prison walls, attending every protest I was a part of and cheering us along. He would be sweating bullets, scared for my safety, but remained by my side every time, no matter what.

Now I must remain by his side and ask you all if I have addressed how could an elderly man with more health problems than a few possibly be a threat to society? How could a man who has a sentence for 3.2 grams of marijuana commuted be forced to be on supervision that you revoke three months before discharge be enough of a threat to traumatize him with prison in an Oklahoma prison cell one more time for good old sake? How can marijuana in the amount of 3.2 grams without a medical card be a ticket in Oklahoma retroactively, but my father is forced to finish a 20yr sentence for a Joint of weed? How are we supposed to vote for elected officials that allow a man to fall through the judicial cracks like this? I ask you, Oklahoma, when will you let my dad be free? When I’m burying him at the end of his 20yr sentence for marijuana in a legal marijuana state? I ask you to free my dad Oklahoma inmate 146687, Thomas Eugene Landreth.

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Argentinas hemp industry hoping new legal framework will encompass delta-8

Lobbyists are gearing up to promote the psychoactive cannabinoid as the government considers new regulation, reports CBD-Intel

The Argentine hemp industry is hopeful that sales of delta-8 THC hemp products will be formally permitted under the country’s new legal framework for cannabinoids.

Officials are preparing the rules for cannabis and hemp following the ratification of the Medicinal Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Law by president Alberto Fernández.

There is currently no set date for the presentation of the framework that will accompany the new law. The government has 180 days from the date of publication in the Official Gazette, which took place on 26th May, to issue a regulation – that is, until 22nd November. Meanwhile both Argentine vendors and international suppliers are hopeful that sales of delta-8 will be permitted.

“We are in talks with members of the industry and government in hopes that delta-8 is introduced and permitted in Argentina,” said Leandro Ayala, president of the Argentina Cannabis Confederation and owner of Distribuidora 1422, a Buenos Aires-based supplier of materials for tobacco and cannabis consumption to local smoke and head shops. “What we are wanting to do with delta-8 is facilitate the registration of corresponding products so that we can begin a process to sell them.”

Distribuidora 1422 ran a listing on its website for a delta-8 product produced by Florida-based Sun State Hemp, in what the company termed a promotional tactic. Ayala said it was done to gauge consumer interest but that not so much as a gift box of the products had been sent through as delta-8 sales remained in a grey area legally.

“The idea is that it will be allowed within the margins of the Argentina legal framework and that its consumption would be legal,” Ayala told CBD-Intel. “We now have a law, but we still don’t have set regulation.”

As government entities, led by the recently created Medicinal Cannabis and Hemp Industry Regulatory Agency (ARICCAME), prepare the legal framework that will govern the industry, the Argentina Cannabis Confederation and members of the small-to-medium size business chamber are organising an event with state authorities to lobby for the legalisation of delta-8.

“Given that the rules of the game are still undefined, we are hoping to have delta-8 included in the legal framework and are pushing to advance it as a business and economic opportunity,” Ayala said.

Sun State Hemp, which manufactures and distributes CBD and delta-8 products to both wholesale and retail, is hopeful of becoming a supplier to Distribuidora 1422, which has operated in Argentina since 2002. However, “nothing is yet concrete”, Sun State’s international sales manager Juan José Manriquez told CBD-Intel.

“We’re hoping to receive a positive response from the Argentine government,” Manriquez said. “We’re currently just in a project stage.”

Argentina’s Health Ministry did not respond to requests for comment, and nor did the office of congresswoman Carolina Gaillard, who pushed for approval of the Medicinal Cannabis and Industrial Hemp Law and has discussed the idea of a bill to legalise recreational cannabis in the country.

President Fernandez believes the new law will create 10,000 jobs and generate $500m in sales in the next ten years. It allows for scientific investigation of the cannabis plant and its derivatives, and will create regulation to govern the productive development of cannabis and hemp in Argentina.

“This is the inauguration of a new industry in Argentina, the national cannabis industry for medicinal use and hemp for industrial use,” said Matías Kulfas, Argentina’s minister for productive development. “We are going to have an adequate framework to be able to produce quality in large scale.”

He and the government are optimistic that new industry will bring welcome economic development to different regions of Argentina. Many in the hemp industry hope delta-8 products can play a role in that.

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The World of CBD Beverages & Seltzers

Yes, cannabis-based drinks are real. There are many cannabidiol (CBD)-based products, but today we will be talking specifically about CBD beverages/seltzers.

 

What is CBD?

CBD  is one of the active compounds that can be found in cannabis plants.

You will not get “high” from CBD. The active compound from the cannabis plant that gets you “high” is called tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). CBD on its own will not induce psychotropic effects, but it is still psychoactive, meaning that it does affect your mind. It can make you feel more relaxed, feel less pain and even feel more comfortable. [1]

 

Are CBD beverages legal?

The answer: kind of. The legality of anything remotely cannabis related still heavily depends on what state you live in. Legally speaking, CBD products are considered “supplements” which are not FDA-regulated and cannot be advertised as having health benefits. [1] If the state you live in allows recreational use of cannabis-based products, then yes, CBD beverages are legal.

Keep in mind that some CBD products are not standardized and the composition can vary greatly, containing different amounts of CBD or THC in them than what is listed on their labels.

There is some evidence suggesting that CBD can help with certain health conditions, but the marketing teams of CBD products sometimes can go too far with the claims of what it can do.

If you’re interested in just looking for a new kind of drink to have in your daily routine, then picking up a CBD beverage could be something worth looking into.

 

References:

[1] CBD products are everywhere. But do they work? Harvard Health. Published August 1, 2019. https://www.health.harvard.edu/newsletter_article/cbd-products-are-everywhere-but-do-they-work

 

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Lauren Gockley Chief Innovation Officer/ Co-Founder Coda Signature Digs into Five Questions

Lauren Gockley, Chief Innovation Officer/ Co-Founder, Coda Signature Digs Into Five Questions

The second time I ever went to Denver was roughly 2019, and I had a chance to visit Coda Signature when they were still in their infancy. That’s not to say they were inexperienced, far from… Just new to the world of fine cannabis edibles. A tangle of aromatics and flavors, leading into an opus of sweet to tangy to memorable. This company is interested in quality over sheer “tonnage” … I mean, anyone can get you high. Coda Signature takes the experience of cannabis and raises the bar to another level. It’s really a pleasure to introduce you to Lauren Gockley, the CIO, and Co-Founder of Coda Signature.
Thank you, WB

Photo Credit: Coda Signature

Warren Bobrow: Lauren, would you kindly tell me about your company?  When did you get started? What was your inspiration?  Did you have a mentor/advisor in business? Who? Did you have a culinary or retail background before taking on a project such as Coda Signature?

Lauren Gockley: Coda Signature was founded in 2015 with a clear vision: To set the standard of excellence in the cannabis industry. The brand is inspired by the language of music—a coda is the chef’s kiss that completes the story of the musical composition with an expressive flourish all its own. We believe the experience of cannabis should begin simply with the highest quality cannabis oil. Coda Signature’s collection of infused edibles and topicals tells a story through exciting colors, bold flavors, and luxurious aromas that harmonize seamlessly with impeccable craftsmanship and quality ingredients.

My father has been the biggest inspiration and mentor in my life. He committed his career to immortalizing the world of opera by creating the space for new and innovative productions of opera classics as well as opportunities for contemporary composers to tell their stories through song. He is a masterful listener and compassionate leader.

I have been working in the culinary world for almost 20 years. I have been blessed to have a wealth of different experiences, from my time in France at Valrhona’s L’ École Du Grand Chocolate and the Parisian pastry shops of Pierre Hermé to the fine-dining restaurants of Jean-Georges Vongerichten and Thomas Keller. I also spent several years as a raw vegan chocolatier where I gained a totally new understanding of chocolate and flavor creation using unconventional ingredients. As I focused my work more on chocolate in the 2010s, I saw an opportunity in the regulated cannabis industry, which had just started taking off in Colorado. The chance to combine chocolate with cannabis was too amazing to pass up, and I knew I was in a unique position to bring my culinary expertise to an industry that was ready for it.

Photo Credit: Coda Signature

WB: Please tell me about your six and twelve-month goals? How do you intend to deal with obstacles regarding stigmas surrounding cannabis and edibles?

LG: Over the next six months, we will be expanding both our luxury and wellness product lines. In the next year, Coda is planning to expand into at least two new markets.

According to BDSA Consumer Research, 73% of adults nationwide are now “bought-in” to consuming cannabis. Understanding that many such individuals are unfamiliar with today’s infused products, Coda believes strongly that microdose products are an essential factor in safe and customizable experiences. We are one of the few companies in the edibles category to defy the industry “standard serving size” with our new 1mg THC Fruit Notes that launched earlier this year. We continue to introduce products into the market that showcase minor cannabinoids such as CBN, CBG, CBC, and most recently, THCv. The market is no longer driven solely by milligrams of THC per dollar. Innovative products with minor cannabinoids are rapidly taking top-selling positions, allowing consumers to curate a cannabis experience that is just right for them.

WB: When you enjoy (Coda Signature’s) products, do you have any suggestions for their use? The bath products obviously are self-explanatory, but the chocolates? Maybe pairing with some kind of beverage or food? Or after a meal? Or during the day. What are your thoughts?

LG: There is a ton of opportunity to find culinary inspiration with our edibles. I love hearing when our customers develop their own creations using our products. In fact, that was a huge motivation behind our Fruit Notes line. Even though our Fruit Notes are a sweet confection, I love to pair them with a savory canape or a cocktail/mocktail. This elevates the cannabis edibles experience beyond just popping a gummy and invites cannabis consumers to join us in the kitchen. Some of my favorite pairings include the Strawberry & Rhubarb Fruit Note with goat cheese on a cracker and Coconut & Lime Fruit Note with grilled shrimp.

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WB: What are your favorite foods for your cannabis journeys? Do you cook? What is your favorite thing to prepare? Do you have recipes from your family history that inspire you?

LG: When I am preparing for a cannabis journey, I always want to make sure I can have lots of different tastes and textures available. This may sound like a bizarre pairing, but a cheese plate and fresh oysters may be one of my favorite things to eat while experiencing cannabis—or anytime, for that matter. I am eagerly awaiting the invention of the cannabis-infused oyster.
(Author’s Note: Maybe down in Charleston; deep-fried in a cornmeal crust and napped with a canna-beurre blanc?)

Yes, I do cook a lot. I really enjoy making sauces. I love that in French kitchens there is an entire position, the Saucier, dedicated to just making sauces. It demands rigorous technique, a delicate hand, and a wealth of patience. A great sauce can elevate any meal, and as my grandmother, Mimi used to say, “can hide a multitude of sins.”

Mimi was a chef and caterer, and she made such incredible food. The one mainstay at every meal was her “Mimi Rolls.” Every time I make them, I am transported back to her dinner table. That simple roll is a perfect example of how food can act like a time machine bringing memories to life.

WB: What is your passion?

​​LG: Simply put, my passion comes from creating beautiful things and sharing them with others. Every day brings new opportunities to create. This industry is a constant source of inspiration, driving us to find new and exciting ways to exceed the desires of our customers for delicious flavors and bright experiences that elevate one’s well-being.

Lauren Gockley: Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Coda Signature

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As a classically trained chocolatier and cannabis-infused product visionary, Lauren Gockley taps into her rich background in Michelin-starred restaurants and European pâtissiere to craft infused confections renowned for their artistry, consistency of experience, and unparalleled fine ingredients.

Lauren co-founded Coda Signature in 2015 and currently serves as its Chief Innovation Officer. In this role, she is responsible for driving product development and refinement, establishing best manufacturing practices, managing supply chain dynamics, and maintaining strict quality standards across all product lines. With a focus on collaboration and growth, Lauren imparts her extensive knowledge of culinary chemistry and flavor profiles to Coda Signature’s production team, and together they create edibles and topicals that have won dozens of awards for quality and taste. Her desire to elevate the cannabis experience for both connoisseurs and newcomers is evident in her ongoing development of focused effects through careful cannabinoid analysis. 

Named one of Dessert Professional’s Top 10 Chocolatiers in North America, Lauren completed her culinary training at l’École du Grand Chocolat in Tain-l’Hermitage, France, home of the legendary Valrhona Chocolate Company. After gaining industry experience in Parisian pastry shops, she went on to work at Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s restaurant Bank, in Houston, Texas, Thomas Keller’s Michelin 3-star restaurant Per Se in New York, before co-founding Coda Signature. Lauren was born and raised in Texas and now lives in Santa Fe, New Mexico.

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Kush.com- KushCon Tampa Florida- a Florida First! Hear from KushCon Organizers

Kush.com- KushCon Tampa Florida- a Florida First! Hear from KushCon Organizers

 

Flavors of Florida, Photo Credit: 1st Lady of the West Coast

Tampa Bay sits on the west coast of Florida, along the Gulf Coast, which is shared with Alabama, Louisiana, Texas, and Mexico. Tampa Bay metro includes the main cities of Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater; towns and villages include Brandon, Largo, and New Port Richey, to name a few. And this year, Kush.com is bringing KushCon to the area!

On August 6 and 7, the Tampa Convention Center will be full of cannabis/hemp businesses, educators, and people who want to learn all about the Florida cannabis industry, and cannabis in general. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to browse over 150 booths, network with the industry, and learn from the pros. 

Not only that, I’ll be in the building covering the event and featuring various business owners with the Flavors of Florida, an all-black/brown woman media team put together by me- to help capture and feature the diversity of Florida. Catch us at booth 330 and walking the expo floor. Biz owners, please make the stop to register for a chance to win a cannabis business owner care package.

I had a chat with KushCon organizers/ marketing team about this Florida first. Learn more from them below. 

This is the first Kushcon in Florida; why this year?   

“This is the first-ever KushCon, but not our first trade show. We are building on the last nine years hosting the Oregon Hemp Convention and the last two hosting the Texas Hemp Convention. 

Coming out of COVID, we wanted to rethink our events, their priorities, and how to create the most accessible educational conference possible. With that in mind, we branded our events as KushCon and saw Florida as an obvious place to launch for a couple of reasons. 

For one, Florida is a state where medical cannabis is legal and where there is a lack of education and resources for the general public. On top of that, growth of the industry in Florida is exploding, and we saw it as a great opportunity to help accelerate the growth of the industry.”

Why Tampa?   

“Kush.com recently acquired Trade Craft Origin and opened a second headquarters in Tampa, Florida! This made it a logical choice after deciding on Florida.”

Unlike many cannabis events- the speaker list is diverse- was this intentional?

“Yes! As the CMO of Kush.com and a longtime advocate of the plant, I am all too familiar with how white-washed and male-driven our industry is. While Kush.com is working to increase the diversity of our team, I saw it as our responsibility to amplify the voices of women and people of color. 

We’ve partnered with a number of nonprofits and industry leaders to further this reach and hope to welcome all those interested in cannabis and hemp to our event!”

The future is cannabis, are children welcomed?

“Unfortunately, the Tampa Convention Center has asked that we limit attendance to only those who are 21+. That said, Kush.com has previously always welcomed attendees of all ages as we believe that the benefits of this plant reach much further than the psychoactive substances that are highlighted in pop culture.”

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See you all at the Tampa Bay Convention Center Aug 6 and 7! Don’t forget to visit the Traveling Vegan Cannabis Writer booth- 330 to say hi to the Flavors of Florida, to tell us about your company/brand, and to sign up for the business owner care package giveaway.

For businesses considering sponsorship opportunities, we have them! Reach out to hear about them today.

 

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The Evolution of CBD with Pets

Within the last few years, cannabidiol (CBD) sales have skyrocketed. In 2014 alone, total US CBD sales were $108 million. In 2021, sales increased to $4 billion, a 37-fold increase. [1] The pet market has been no exception to this growth, with $5.6 million in 2018 sales to $125 million in 2020. [2] Much of this growth has been due to the potential benefits of CBD on both physical and mental health issues for pets.

CBD is derived from Hemp, a version of cannabis containing less than 0.3% of the psychotropic tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). CBD has unique, non-intoxicating effects and is not addictive. CBD was first discovered in 1940 and tested on animals in the 1960s. However, starting in 1970, decades of federal regulations against cannabis products halted research. In 2018 Federal law removed hemp and hemp extracts (including CBD) from the Controlled Substances Act. This law erased most restrictions on CBD and allowed scientists to conduct better research on its use.

 

CBD clinical studies in pets

Two high-quality clinical trials have been conducted so far on the effects of hemp-derived CBD on animals. The first study [3] explored the use of CBD oil on dogs with osteoarthritis (OA): this illness can cause pain and joint inflammation and it is a relatively common condition in elderly dogs. In this scientific study, high dose CBD (50mg) was found to significantly improve quality of life in dogs with OA, as rated by owners and veterinarians. The study also showed some decreases in inflammation as shown in a common blood test. The same results were not found with lower doses of CBD (20 mg).

In a second study [4] researchers looked to see if CBD could help with pet seizures. In this trial, dogs received CBD oil at a dosage of 2.5 mg/kg, twice daily for 12 weeks. The results of this trial were promising, showing about a 33% decrease in seizures. However, several dogs in the control group also showed decreased seizures. So, a larger study (currently underway) would be helpful to know better how CBD oil helps.

In both of the above mentioned studies, none of the pets who received CBD oil had negative side effects.

There is a lot of good research and anecdotal evidence that CBD may also work to decrease pet anxiety. Many pet owners rely on CBD oil to help their pets during stressful experiences, including storms, vet procedures and so on. Even though the research on CBD for pet anxiety is not strong yet, the very low likelihood of side effects means that pet owners can try CBD with little risk to their pets.

Altogether, if you’re considering trying CBD with your pet, keep these guidelines in mind:

• High-dose CBD has strong evidence of helping with pain. Dosing should vary by weight, so ask your vet about what dose is best.
• CBD might help with seizures and with anxiety, especially if paired with other treatments. Risk of side effects is low and unlikely to harm your pet.
• Talk to your vet with any questions you may have. Many vets actually recommend CBD, but will tell you if for some reason your pet shouldn’t take it.

 

References:

[1] https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/cannabidiol-cbd-market[2] https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/cannabidiol-pet-market
[3] McGrath S. et al. Randomized blinded controlled clinical trial to assess the effect of oral cannabidiol administration in addition to conventional antiepileptic treatment on seizure frequency in dogs with intractable idiopathic epilepsy. J Am Vet Med Assoc. (2019) ;254(11):1301-1308. doi: 10.2460/javma.254.11.1301. PMID: 31067185. [Journal impact factor = 0.6 ] [Times cited = 91] https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7584779/[4] Verrico CD. et al. A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of daily cannabidiol for the treatment of canine osteoarthritis pain. Pain. (2020) ;161(9):2191-2202. doi: 10.1097/j.pain.0000000000001896. [Journal impact factor = 5.82 ] [Times cited = 51]

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Letters to Rev TLO Rule Bending

Right off the bat, for those of you that don’t know, TLO stands for True Living Organics. This TLO rule bending article today deals with some specific questions that require a bit of rule bending. Bending the rules is fine. It’s adaptive, but… You need to know the rules before you bend the rules.

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Alright then, earthlings, let’s rock and/or roll with today’s “Letters” to Rev…

TLO Rule Bending, Question #1: Just Manure Soil Recycling?

FROM: Harry T.

“Hi Rev, I live in a place like bumfuck nowhere. We have a small animal farm. When I recycle my soil for TLO is there any way I can just use some cow poop, and that’s all? I mean, that will work, right? I just have no time for adding and keeping track of many additions. Thanks, I now have an indoor (thanks to thieves) garden, all TLO. I’m doing Micropond, and I recently added the churn too, and everything is rocking.”

Rev’s Answer to Q1

Hey Harry, salutations. The short answer is – yup – you sure can. But … and this is a big but … I would also add some kind of buffer, like dolomite lime. Unless you are using well water (or groundwater), that is over 50 PPM and at least 7.0 pH (7.5 pH would be perfect, I would say). Otherwise, the manure will create a firestorm of microbial action, and will naturally dive the pH hard. Per 1.5 cubic feet (9 gallons) of soil, add like 1-cup of pelletized or 1/2 cup powdered dolomite lime. You could add a cup of oyster shell (ground up) in place of the lime. Or a cup of DE (diatomaceous earth) would work okay too.

Great Results Can Happen from Very Simple Soil Recipes

I try and always point out how adaptable TLO growing is. I know a guy that grinds up moose skulls for his bone meal, for real. Speaking of bone meal, add a cup of that as well. It will not only help with the pH buffering but will add some decent phosphorus for flowering. It adds much more, and it would really round your mix out. If you have cows, you must have alfalfa, so add a decent amount of this—like ½ gallon or so—your iron will get a boost, along with good nitrogen and potassium. Actually, alfalfa is a total nutrient for cannabis—and farm animals—wink.

Your garden soil will adapt; more specifically, the soil life will. Just remember to always have your buffering covered when recycling soil and additions of calcium and magnesium via the lime are awesome for cannabis. Cheers.

TLO Rule Bending, Question #2: Spikes?

FROM: Lily P.

“Rev! Thank you for the advice last year on drying our buds. It has made a huge difference. My question for you this time is about spikes. How many can I use per plant? Also, do you still prefer granular bird/bat guano to fill your spikes? Hugs, Lily.”

Rev’s Answer to Q2

Heh heh, aww, you rock Lily, and this is an awesome question. You can for sure do some TLO rule bending here, and I have used 6 spikes per plant before (5-gallon pots). If I were just using bagged organic soil, I would always do that. These days I use 2 or 3 spikes per plant, and only in their flowering containers.

Spikes Add to Yields – Full Stop

Spikes are wicked effective, and so you wouldn’t want to be using 6 spikes with powerful TLO soil and using top dressings and anything like teas. That would be a bit too much. It would be tricky to manage the “burn” (pH diving) of that much “fuel” (available nutrients), ya follow? That being said, 6 spikes of granular chicken guano pretty much handle all your plant’s flowering nutrient needs. Top dress with a little bone meal, and you are set to rule.

Here’s an article you may also be interested in: True Living Organics Nutrient Spikes | SKUNK Magazine.

TLO Rule Bending, Question #3: Safe Available Zinc?

FROM: Fred W.

“Rev, I have a nutrient-specific question. I have been recycling my soil a few times now, I use some bagged compost because I have no castings or homemade compost, and I use bone meal, oyster shells, and rabbit poop along with the recycling soil.

Recently I have had problems with all my plants. I thought maybe my chlorine filters were bad but nope. I got a soil test, and it all looks good except for one thing I have almost none of, zinc. I realize adding zinc could be a problem. Is there any way I can get some zinc into my soil sooner than later without screwing everything up? Thank you.”

Rev’s Answer to Q3

Hey Fred, zinc is a lot like sulfur when it comes to dangerous potential, and you’re right. You should never add straight-up zinc to your living soil. I have never had a zinc problem, but I have had a sulfur problem way in the past when I first started recycling my soil. Lemme help you out in a broadband kind of way, heh heh…

• Blood meal, dried fish, kelp meal, spinach, broccoli, bean sprouts, and mushrooms all have decent amounts of zinc. In the future, I would incorporate some of these additions in your recycling.

Now, I’ll relate a little zinc trick I learned many moons ago from an old organic gardener. He always added SUN DRIED mushrooms to his soil. Sun-dried and chopped up, he just added them to his soil always for the zinc and other bennies. He used just the standard White Button and Cremini mushrooms like you can get at the store. Basically, any mushrooms will work here, but these two are pretty fat with zinc. Shitake mushrooms are especially fat with zinc, but way too spendy. For some reason the exposure to the UV rays makes the constituents of the mushrooms more readily available—as I understand it.

Do Not Forget to Recycle All Extraneous Cannabis Plant Matter

There ya go Fred, the long-term answer and the short-term answer to your question. Also, amigo, you can for sure compost a little bit. It’s not a huge deal. You only need to add about 1 cup of sun-dried chopped-up mushrooms per cubic foot of soil. Cheers.

Afterword

That’s about it for me today. See ya back here next week. If you are thinking of getting some healthy new genetics for your garden, take a look over at Kingdom Organic Seeds and see some real exotic honeys.

Kingdom Organic Seeds Baybee

I’m off now to make some hash, transplant some plants, and get my new stacked worm farm up and running. My 16-year-old worm farm is finally getting some tray cracks, and I can’t get replacement trays anymore. I’ll do an article about the new one when I get it all up and running and show you all how cool they actually are. L8r G8rs…

• REv

 

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Flavoring your own CBD Tinctures

You might have found the perfect DIY recipe for making cannabidiol (CBD) tincture at home. But as you will soon discover, the taste of the liquid made by you can be more herbal than you can bear. Don’t you worry, it’s quite easy to flavor your own CBD tincture.

 

Use Honey

This is one of the simplest ways to go about flavoring your CBD tincture. Add a teaspoon of honey to about 100 ml of CBD tincture and shake. While this may mask the bitter taste, the honey-infused tincture may not be as tasty as you expect because the taste of hemp is very strong. Stevia, a natural sweetener plant, is another option to try.

 

Buy a natural organic flavor for CBD

When purchasing a CBD flavor you should try finding one that is natural and certified as food grade. Natural flavors usually have a plant or animal source while artificial flavors are made synthetically. A cold-pressed flavor is suggested in order to  ensure the retainement of all its properties. Once you have ordered your CBD flavor or terpenes blend the next step is to read and follow the instructions on how to mix it with your CBD tincture and how much. This may vary from one manufacturer to another.

 

Can you make your own CBD flavor extract at home?

While this is doable, it is not advised. Flavor extracts are usually made from steeping the substance such as vanilla pods in an alcoholic concentration, which then slowly pulls out the flavor from the substance. This process usually leaves behind bitter notes and waxes. But if you’re up to the challenge, here are a few other natural herbs and spices that you can use to flavor CBD: cinnamon, mint, cloves, thyme, Basil, marjoram, cilantro, etc.
In any case is always recommended to do a “tongue test” where you mix a little bit of the flavor with your CBD and taste it to see if you like it. In case you find that you don’t like the taste you will be able to spare the rest of your tincture.

 

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CBD: From the Cannabis Industry Into the World of Holistic Health and Wellness

These days, cannabis is being increasingly used for health and wellness purposes.

The stigma associated with cannabis continues to weaken, as more and more people realize the potentially therapeutic effects of cannabis and hemp-derived compounds, including cannabidiol (CBD). In fact, a recent survey conducted by The Harris Poll discovered that an overwhelming majority of people who incorporate cannabis products into their regimens do so to improve their health and target specific symptoms. Given the therapeutic effects of CBD and its benefits on both the physical and mental aspects of health, this cannabinoid has taken its rightful place in the world of holistic health and wellness.

According to the poll, 91% of adults aged 21 and over who’ve ever consumed cannabis did so for their health. More specifically, those polled added cannabis to their routines to address the following issues:

• 52% for relaxation purposes
• 49% for better sleep
• 44% to reduce stress
• 41% to reduce anxiety

Three-quarters of those surveyed said they prefer natural-derived products instead of synthetic pharmaceuticals to alleviate uncomfortable and painful symptoms, and 62% said they’d rather turn to cannabis specifically for their medical issues.

The CBD industry has certainly boomed over recent years. According to Global Market Insights, the CBD market size accounted for $12.8 billion USD in 2021 and is expected to grow with a compound annual growth rate of 21.7% CAGR between 2022 and 2028.

But CBD is not so much a booming cannabis industry but a thriving and growing component of the holistic health and wellness sphere. As an increasing number of states continue to legalize medical cannabis, health care practitioners in the traditional medical realm are feeling more comfortable adding it to a conventional treatment plan for their patients.

The following are among the plethora of CBD benefits for health and wellness:

 

Pain relief: CBD interacts with the receptors of the endocannabinoid system (ECS) affecting their activity and reducing inflammation and pain. Studies back this therapeutic potential of CBD, including a recent published study accounting that 74% of multiple sclerosis patients reported at least a 30% improvement after being treated with a CBD-based product. [1]

 

Reduce anxiety: More than 40 million adults in the US suffer from some form of anxiety disorder. CBD may help alleviate a variety of anxiety disorders, including generalized anxiety, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by communicating with the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) neurotransmitter to send signals to brain cells that lower anxiety. [2]

 

Improve sleep: Roughly 70 million Americans suffer from chronic sleep issues, which can negatively impact overall health. CBD may help improve rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behaviour disorder, daytime fatigue and disrupted sleep caused by PTSD.  [3]

 

References:

[1] U.K. Zettl, et al., “Evidence for the efficacy and effectiveness of THC-CBD oromucosal spray in symptom management of patients with spasticity due to multiple sclerosis“, Ther Adv Neurol Disord., (2016) ; 9(1): 9–30. [Journal impact factor = 6.57] [Times cited = 60]

 

[2] Yarar, E. et al., “Role and Function of Endocannabinoid System in Major Depressive Disease”, Med Cannabis Cannabinoids, (2021); 4(1): 1–12. [Journal impact factor = 4.786] [Times cited = 4]

 

[3] Babson, K.A, et al. , “Cannabis, Cannabinoids, and Sleep: a Review of the Literature”, Curr Psychiatry Rep, April 2017; 19(4):23. [Journal impact factor = 3.864] [Times cited = 369]

 

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