Hive Mendocino Cannabis Blog

The allure of purple cannabis has been prominent in the industry for decades. There's something about the royal hue that intrigues cannabis consumers and cultivators of all experience levels.

The various consumption methods each offer a different experience from start to finish, and each method can deliver something the others can't.

Sustainable cultivation comes in many forms, each uniquely beautiful in its own way. This is because being sustainable means working with your land and adjusting your approach to serve its needs.

Take an inside look at one of our member farms, Fire Flower!

Learn more about our member farm, Sweet Sisters!

Get to know our member farm, Giving Tree Farms!

Cannabis has been associated with "the munchies" for decades, but why does this happen to our bodies? 

While using organic nutrients and pest management techniques has been the standard for the Hive Mendocino farms since the beginning, our understanding of why this is important to our planet and consumer's health continues to grow each year.

We achieve more when we work together, we work better when we feel supported, and we excel because we join forces in the name of a single cause. If you dig deep enough, teamwork is at the foundation of all success.

If you've ever wondered where the bulk of cannabis comes from in the United States, the Emerald Triangle is your answer.

Everyone in business knows professional relationships are important, but in the California cannabis industry, having your network is a must if you hope to achieve success.

As commercial cannabis cultivators, we know the importance of choosing great genetics. It’s one of the essential factors to consider when planning for our next cultivation cycle, and it could decide our level of success come harvest time.

Over one hundred different cannabinoids are found in cannabis, but the most commonly abundant are THC and CBD. While the regular cannabis consumer may know how each of these cannabinoids interacts with the body, even the most advanced consumer may not know of CBG, or Cannabigerol.

Mendocino County, CA (March 24, 2021) - Mendocino County's Board of Supervisors unanimously votes to hire Kristin Nevedal as the Cannabis Program Manager for the county. 

Our bodies naturally produce endocannabinoids, a molecule similar to cannabinoids, that keep our bodily functions operating appropriately. These molecules interact with our endocannabinoid system (ECS), a series of receptors found throughout the body.

When it comes to finding consistent, quality cannabis products, buyers must look deep into a farm's vision and values ...

We at Hive Mendocino support the idea of sustainable farming practices for a multitude of reasons.

A day on the farm is exciting and filled with life, but not all life on the farm is good for the plants.

The new year brings with it an abundance of new possibilities. It’s an opportunity to start anew, to try alternative methods, and to work on ourselves as cultivators. This year, we want to focus our development in the garden, working to find ways to weave sustainability and community involvement in our everyday routine.

It wouldn’t be right if we didn’t share the wondrous experience of cultivating cannabis with our buyers. That’s why we offer farm tours to our clients so they, too, can see the love and appreciation that we pour into our crops.

To achieve cultivation success, we have to begin from the ground up. Precision soil sampling is our starting line.

Hive Mendocino encompasses a category of cannabis untouched by most cultivation operations in the state of California. This, is Craft at Scale.

The Hive Mendocino Cooperative has the ability to offer our clients various cultivars and harvest dates due to the nature of our group. Learn more about the varieties we are growing!

As owners and operators, we know how valuable our time is. Efficiency is key.

We hope these five tips add value and sustainability to your home garden.

So how can the small farmer, one with 10,000 sqft or less of cultivation space, expect to supply enough to make the distributor’s time worthwhile? Cannabis cooperatives have offered a solution for these farmers.

The cannabis we know and love has an aroma and experience that we desire, but where do these unique effects come from? Cannabinoids and terpenes.

Cannabis farmers in the Emerald Triangle start their plants from clones or seeds. Depending on their growing style, one may be more preferable.

As a farmer, pests are a normal part of our day. But how do we manage them sustainably?

Sleep and cannabis have gone hand-in-hand for decades. Learn more about its relationship!

From Egyptian pharaohs to Queen Victoria to the fifth president of the United States and the Ancient Greeks, cannabis has been used by humans for centuries.

How we take matters into our own hands decides the height of our success, so it's smart that we look from every angle to find the best possible solution to our puzzle, cycle after cycle. 

With Thanksgiving just around the corner, there's no better time to try these cannabis-infused meal ideas. Enjoy!

Our unique personalities and backgrounds are what build our personalized approaches to problem-solving and implementation, and honoring these differences is what cultivates an environment that propels innovation.

Christmas is just around the corner, and if you haven't picked out a gift for the cannabis lover in your life, we've got a few ideas for you.

The Indica, Sativa, and Hybrid categories have acted as our cannabis compass for many years, but are these categories really the best guide to determining a cultivar's high?

A successful business operation is a well-oiled machine. In order to improve business efficiency, we all have to own our roles and trust others on our team to own theirs.

Cannabis consumers come from all walks of life. For brands, knowing who your audience is can help you craft marketing strategies, hone in on your branding, and even help identify what products and price point your target audience is after.

As a group of sustainability-focused farms, we all have unique ways of cultivating, each with its own set of benefits. One of our farms, Wildercraft, uses the traditional Hugelkultur gardening method.

Mendocino County, CA (April 19, 2020) - One of Hive Mendocino’s members, Hildi Gerhart of Fire Flower Farm, was featured in Variety Magazine’s ‘Women of Weed’ and was additionally highlighted by Lowell Herb Co for supplying the cannabis used in their ‘The Gossip’ strain flower products. 

Learn what the Hive Mendocino cultivators are doing around their farms to limit waste production.

Farmers' actions significantly affect our environment's health. With the execution of responsible farming practices, we can better our relationship with the world one farm at a time.