Articles related to "Hemp"
Hemp Bliss: Review
Cannabis' cousin is the coolest new health food. Hemp products are highly nutritious and are being transformed into everything from milk alternatives to body creams.
hemp milk • hemp beverage • hemp nutrition • organic hemp • hemp seed
Cannabis' cousin is the coolest new health food. Hemp products are highly nutritious and are being transformed into everything from milk alternatives to body creams.
hemp milk • hemp beverage • hemp nutrition • organic hemp • hemp seed
How to Sew & Care For Hemp Fabric
Choose versatile, carefree hemp fabric for your next sewing project.
hemp • hemp fabric • hemp cloth • knit hemp blends • sewing hemp
Choose versatile, carefree hemp fabric for your next sewing project.
hemp • hemp fabric • hemp cloth • knit hemp blends • sewing hemp
Hemp, a Perfect Cash Crop.
Hemp an important part of the new economy.
hemp • cash crop • sustainability • hemp oil • ced
Hemp an important part of the new economy.
hemp • cash crop • sustainability • hemp oil • ced
Everyday Superfoods: Hemp
Hemp seeds are one of the most nutritionally complete foods - rich in omega 3 and 6 essential fats, GLA, amino acids, antioxidants, minerals and more.
hemp seed oil • marijuana cannabis sativa thc • essential fatty acids efa omega 3 6 gla • ontario hemp alliance • protein amino acids
Hemp seeds are one of the most nutritionally complete foods - rich in omega 3 and 6 essential fats, GLA, amino acids, antioxidants, minerals and more.
hemp seed oil • marijuana cannabis sativa thc • essential fatty acids efa omega 3 6 gla • ontario hemp alliance • protein amino acids
Hemp Fiber
Hemp is a very ancient fiber used prior to flax in many cultures for textiles and cordage. Fiber hemps unfortunate association to the medical variety has lead to the lack of production in the USA. Recently Canada has started non-medical hemp growing for fiber, paper pulp, and oil production. Hobby spinners can now easily access this fiber for hobby use. And no you CANNOT smoke it!
fiber • hemp • textile • cloth • canabis sativa
Hemp is a very ancient fiber used prior to flax in many cultures for textiles and cordage. Fiber hemps unfortunate association to the medical variety has lead to the lack of production in the USA. Recently Canada has started non-medical hemp growing for fiber, paper pulp, and oil production. Hobby spinners can now easily access this fiber for hobby use. And no you CANNOT smoke it!
fiber • hemp • textile • cloth • canabis sativa
Hemp: An Illegal Food Source?
Industrial hemp, future food.
cannabis sativa • kenaf • biodiversity • food system
Industrial hemp, future food.
cannabis sativa • kenaf • biodiversity • food system
Alternative Amsterdam Museums
The Dutch capital may be a hub of culture, history and art but in keeping with its salacious nature it also boasts several museums of a slightly less orthodox nature...
alternative amsterdam museums • amsterdam's sex marijuana and torture museums • amsterdam's sex museums • sex museum amsterdam • venustempel
The Dutch capital may be a hub of culture, history and art but in keeping with its salacious nature it also boasts several museums of a slightly less orthodox nature...
alternative amsterdam museums • amsterdam's sex marijuana and torture museums • amsterdam's sex museums • sex museum amsterdam • venustempel
Bees on a Buzz!
The importance of a good smoker has been known for centuries, but some things should not be used to produce smoke. Find out why using burlap feed sacks can be a problem for beekeepers.
bees • beekeeping • honey • smokers • hives
The importance of a good smoker has been known for centuries, but some things should not be used to produce smoke. Find out why using burlap feed sacks can be a problem for beekeepers.
bees • beekeeping • honey • smokers • hives
MARIJUANA PART ONE: HISTORY AND HEALTH EFFECTS
Go to your nearest pharmacy. Next to the aspirin and the paracetamol you won't find a little green box of marijuana. It has medical properties similar to the other analgesics but it never found it on to the shelves. Read on to learn more about the uses of marijuana, its medical benefits and the history of its use.
marijuana • merijuana • cannabis • cannabidiol • drugs
Go to your nearest pharmacy. Next to the aspirin and the paracetamol you won't find a little green box of marijuana. It has medical properties similar to the other analgesics but it never found it on to the shelves. Read on to learn more about the uses of marijuana, its medical benefits and the history of its use.
marijuana • merijuana • cannabis • cannabidiol • drugs
Marijuana: Medicine for the Planet
Cannabis Sativa is medicine and hope for a dying planet. Presidents benefit while others are imprisoned. The truth about Marijuana"s healing properties.
marijuana • cannabis sativa • hemp • pot • grass
Cannabis Sativa is medicine and hope for a dying planet. Presidents benefit while others are imprisoned. The truth about Marijuana"s healing properties.
marijuana • cannabis sativa • hemp • pot • grass
What the Heck is a Bast Fiber?
Many fiber artists have never been sure just what a bast fiber is. Here is some basic information on common bast fibers like flax and their production.
fiber • linen • flax • hemp • ramie
Many fiber artists have never been sure just what a bast fiber is. Here is some basic information on common bast fibers like flax and their production.
fiber • linen • flax • hemp • ramie
Eco-Friendly Wedding
How to make less of an impact on the Earth while planning your wedding.
green wedding • eco friendly wedding • green wedding planning • hemp wedding dress • hemp blend wedding dress
How to make less of an impact on the Earth while planning your wedding.
green wedding • eco friendly wedding • green wedding planning • hemp wedding dress • hemp blend wedding dress
Fibers and Plant Cells
An amazingly wide range fibers are produced by cells in plants. Read about a few of them.
fibers are long • thin • flexible • tenacious strands • natural fibers renewable
An amazingly wide range fibers are produced by cells in plants. Read about a few of them.
fibers are long • thin • flexible • tenacious strands • natural fibers renewable
Come Together
The difference between a cold, bitter and a green, loveable one.
depress • sad • suicide • depression • depressive
The difference between a cold, bitter and a green, loveable one.
depress • sad • suicide • depression • depressive
Earth-Friendly Shoes
Sustainable living is on everyone's mind with the acceptance of global warming and resource shortages happening all over the world. Everything's gone green - even shoes!
eco clothing • eco shoes • vegetarian shoes • shoes • biodegradable
Sustainable living is on everyone's mind with the acceptance of global warming and resource shortages happening all over the world. Everything's gone green - even shoes!
eco clothing • eco shoes • vegetarian shoes • shoes • biodegradable
Ethically Friendly Cotton Clothing
Shopping for clothes can be an enjoyable process but there are some simple ethical steps that you can take in order to guarantee your purchases are benefiting everyone.
clothing • environmental • green • earth • planet
Shopping for clothes can be an enjoyable process but there are some simple ethical steps that you can take in order to guarantee your purchases are benefiting everyone.
clothing • environmental • green • earth • planet
Green Style: Eco-Friendly Fashion
Who says a stylish girl can't also have a conscience? From natural to organic and cruelty-free, find out where to buy fabulous, eco-friendly products.
eco friendly • fashion • haute couture • fashion week • womens
Who says a stylish girl can't also have a conscience? From natural to organic and cruelty-free, find out where to buy fabulous, eco-friendly products.
eco friendly • fashion • haute couture • fashion week • womens
Holiday Gifts for College Students
Looking for some unique and useful holiday gifts for the college student on your list? Here's some holiday gift ideas.
holiday gift • college student • christmas • hanukkah • gift idea
Looking for some unique and useful holiday gifts for the college student on your list? Here's some holiday gift ideas.
holiday gift • college student • christmas • hanukkah • gift idea
Illicit drugs and the environment
The manufacture of cocaine produces extremely harmful waste products which are pumped directly into rivers.
engineering • drugs • cocaine • heroin • opium
The manufacture of cocaine produces extremely harmful waste products which are pumped directly into rivers.
engineering • drugs • cocaine • heroin • opium
Marijuana, Ukrainian Companion Plant
Why waste a perfectly good cannabis plant by burning it when you can use it as a deterrent for insect pests, eat the seeds, and make cloth from the fibres? The marijuana plant is native to Ukraine where it is used as a companion plant in gardens.
marijuana • opium • ukrainian • herbs • poppy
Why waste a perfectly good cannabis plant by burning it when you can use it as a deterrent for insect pests, eat the seeds, and make cloth from the fibres? The marijuana plant is native to Ukraine where it is used as a companion plant in gardens.
marijuana • opium • ukrainian • herbs • poppy
Non-Dairy Milk Nutrition
It used to be 2%, 1% or skim. Now, it's rice, soy or nut. Non-dairy beverages have stormed the market, with huge increases in sales to vegetarians and omnivores alike.
soymilk • benefits of soy milk • almond milk • rice milk • hemp milk
It used to be 2%, 1% or skim. Now, it's rice, soy or nut. Non-dairy beverages have stormed the market, with huge increases in sales to vegetarians and omnivores alike.
soymilk • benefits of soy milk • almond milk • rice milk • hemp milk
Vegan Knit and Crochet
Vegan choices for crafters within knitting and crochet can be difficult to find, but there are options out there for vegan fibre artists. I interviewed some vegan knitte
vegan • veganism • vegan knitting • vegan crochet • vegan yarn
Vegan choices for crafters within knitting and crochet can be difficult to find, but there are options out there for vegan fibre artists. I interviewed some vegan knitte
vegan • veganism • vegan knitting • vegan crochet • vegan yarn
Vegetarian Omega-3 Sources
Vegetarians and vegans need omega-3s too, and they do not have to come from fish. Here are some ideas for getting more omega-3s into a balanced fishless diet.
omega3 fatty acid • vegetarian nutrition • essential fatty acid • omega3 supplements • omega3 diet
Vegetarians and vegans need omega-3s too, and they do not have to come from fish. Here are some ideas for getting more omega-3s into a balanced fishless diet.
omega3 fatty acid • vegetarian nutrition • essential fatty acid • omega3 supplements • omega3 diet
Yarn Composition – Plant Sources
Knowing the properties of yarn helps when choosing the best type for a project. Plant-based yarn is widely used, and a large variety exists. Know the differences.
plant fiber • plant yarn • plant source yarn • yarn made from plant materials • yarn from plant source
Knowing the properties of yarn helps when choosing the best type for a project. Plant-based yarn is widely used, and a large variety exists. Know the differences.
plant fiber • plant yarn • plant source yarn • yarn made from plant materials • yarn from plant source
Bamboo Eco-Fashion
Learn the ecological and fashion pros & cons of bamboo textiles, which are unparalleled in the industry for their soft, luxurious texture, smooth hand & unusual coolness.
bamboo clothing • bamboo fabric • ethical clothes • sustainable clothing • antibacterial fabric
Learn the ecological and fashion pros & cons of bamboo textiles, which are unparalleled in the industry for their soft, luxurious texture, smooth hand & unusual coolness.
bamboo clothing • bamboo fabric • ethical clothes • sustainable clothing • antibacterial fabric
Banana Republic's Organic Fashion
To celebrate of Earth Day, retailer Banana Republic unveiled an eco-fashion line this week, featuring a summer collection of environmentally friendly clothing for women.
organic fashion • environmentally friendly fashion • eco style • organic clothes • eco-chic
To celebrate of Earth Day, retailer Banana Republic unveiled an eco-fashion line this week, featuring a summer collection of environmentally friendly clothing for women.
organic fashion • environmentally friendly fashion • eco style • organic clothes • eco-chic
Henry Hudson
Henry Hudson commands his first ship, the Hopewell, on an expedition in search of the Northwest Passage.
henry hudson • adventurer and sea captain and explorer • english exploration • the muscovy company • sebastian cabot
Henry Hudson commands his first ship, the Hopewell, on an expedition in search of the Northwest Passage.
henry hudson • adventurer and sea captain and explorer • english exploration • the muscovy company • sebastian cabot
Household Carbon Footprint
Wondering what you can do to stop global warming? The articles in this series are your one-stop guide to reducing your household carbon footprint one room at a time.
bathroom • carbon footprint • climate change • global warming • water
Wondering what you can do to stop global warming? The articles in this series are your one-stop guide to reducing your household carbon footprint one room at a time.
bathroom • carbon footprint • climate change • global warming • water
Marijuana Triggers Mental Illness
Marijuana may not be good medicine if it triggers psychosis, hallucinations or psychotic illnesses later in life. Here's evidence of the link between pot & psychosis.
marijuana good medicine • marijuana mental illness • psychotic illnesses • pot psychosis • smoked pot
Marijuana may not be good medicine if it triggers psychosis, hallucinations or psychotic illnesses later in life. Here's evidence of the link between pot & psychosis.
marijuana good medicine • marijuana mental illness • psychotic illnesses • pot psychosis • smoked pot
Organic Cotton Clothing
Organic cotton clothes are increasingly popular among fashion designers, retailers and consumers as an ethical, environmentally friendly choice for sustainable apparel.
organic women's clothing • organic products • organic yoga clothing • fair trade clothing • sustainable clothing
Organic cotton clothes are increasingly popular among fashion designers, retailers and consumers as an ethical, environmentally friendly choice for sustainable apparel.
organic women's clothing • organic products • organic yoga clothing • fair trade clothing • sustainable clothing
Plant Families: Apocynaceae and Aquifoliaceae
...my first encounter with the Dogbane family(Apocynaceae) came in the form of Indian Hemp (Apocynum cannabinum) covered with butterflies, mostly Great-spangled Fritillaries. It was a deep green spring in southern Ohio, full of new life, and, like any wildflower that attracts butterflies; it immediately became one of my favorites. Every bit as boisterous as many Dogbanes aren’t, the Holly family (Aquifoliaeace) dares you to not notice it.
wildflowers of north america • gregg pasterick • botany • ecology • environment
...my first encounter with the Dogbane family(Apocynaceae) came in the form of Indian Hemp (Apocynum cannabinum) covered with butterflies, mostly Great-spangled Fritillaries. It was a deep green spring in southern Ohio, full of new life, and, like any wildflower that attracts butterflies; it immediately became one of my favorites. Every bit as boisterous as many Dogbanes aren’t, the Holly family (Aquifoliaeace) dares you to not notice it.
wildflowers of north america • gregg pasterick • botany • ecology • environment
Plant Families: Campanulaceae and Cannabinaceae
The Hemp and Bluebell Families; we know well. Do either grow in your garden?
plant families: campanulaceae and cannabinaceae • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • ecology • botany
The Hemp and Bluebell Families; we know well. Do either grow in your garden?
plant families: campanulaceae and cannabinaceae • gregg m. pasterick • wildflowers of north america • ecology • botany
Ready for Organic Quilting?
Conventional quilting fabric, threads, and batting are made with heavy doses of toxic herbicides, pesticides, and dyes. But now there's an eco-friendlier way to quilt.
organic fabric • organic cotton fabric • quilting fabric • quilt fabric • organic thread
Conventional quilting fabric, threads, and batting are made with heavy doses of toxic herbicides, pesticides, and dyes. But now there's an eco-friendlier way to quilt.
organic fabric • organic cotton fabric • quilting fabric • quilt fabric • organic thread
Vintage & Thrift Fashion Shopping
Protect the environment without sacrificing comfort, style or sophistication. Thanks to vintage and thrift stores, eco-shopping is environmentally and fashion friendly.
buying vintage clothing • vintage shopping • thrift shopping • organic women's clothing • organic products
Protect the environment without sacrificing comfort, style or sophistication. Thanks to vintage and thrift stores, eco-shopping is environmentally and fashion friendly.
buying vintage clothing • vintage shopping • thrift shopping • organic women's clothing • organic products
Marijuana: Fact Versus Fiction
Explore both sides of the marijuana debate in this overview about the effects of cannabis on health.
facts and fiction about marijuana • medical marijuana • marijuana and psychosis • marijuana addiction • withdrawal symptoms marijuana
Explore both sides of the marijuana debate in this overview about the effects of cannabis on health.
facts and fiction about marijuana • medical marijuana • marijuana and psychosis • marijuana addiction • withdrawal symptoms marijuana