The word is out: terpenes are in! But what are the benefits of terpenes and how can you get the most of out of them? Let’s start with the basics: What are terpenes? Terpenes are pungent oils produced by a variety of plants, including cannabis. When it comes to cannabis, terpenes give each strain its scent and serve as a … Read More
More Plants, Now What?
At Verdes, our goal is to ensure that patients have access to a variety of cannabis options for their wellness. Keeping a variety of products on our shelves has been difficult due to the previous plant count of only 450 plants. In March 2019 the New Mexico Department of Health issued a temporary increased plant count of 2500 plants. This … Read More
How to use a FlowerMate Vaporizer
In this helpful how-to we teach you how to use the FlowerMate Vaporizer and include a few pro-tips for ways to improve your experience. The FlowerMate features a single button which controls both the power and temperature. Within 30 seconds the unit is ready to vape. Let’s get started! Step 1: Gather your supplies – Pictured from left to right: Instructions Screen … Read More
Nursing Note: Skunk #1 The Libido Booster
Across the world, Valentine’s Day is dedicated to love, romance, and companionship. In honor of this holiday, we are featuring our most “loving” cannabis strain: Skunk #1. Not all Skunk#1 is like this variety. We have a unique phenotype that has a terpene profile that is sweet and floral. This unique plant is a staple for many of our customers … Read More
2019 Community Giving
Last year the Verdes Foundation gave back to our community in a number of ways. We supported organizations that work in social justice, education, animal welfare, and patient support groups to enhance their mission and reach in our community. Local organizations such as The Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice, New Day Youth & Family Services, and Casa Esperanza received … Read More
5 Tips for Caring for Your Clone
As you begin your journey of growing your own medicine, we want to help you feel prepared to care for your clone. We sat down with our Cultivation Team to get tips on helping your clone grow into a strong and healthy plant. Here’s their advice – 1. Gather your supplies. Do your research prior to purchasing your clone. Learn … Read More
How To Layer Your Cannabis Medicine
What is Layering? When it’s cold outside, it is usually a good idea to layer multiple items of clothing to maximize how warm you stay. The same can be done with cannabis. By “layering” different cannabis products you can prevent tolerance to one type of product and increase the desired effects of your medicine, keeping you soothed for a longer … Read More
Nursing Note: Edibles as a delivery system
What Are Edibles? Edibles are food and drink items that are infused with cannabis. Thanks to the diverse flavors and variety of edible options many patients are starting to explore edibles as a preferred consumption method. Cookies, chocolates, candy, tinctures and cannabis infused drinks provide many ways to deliver the therapeutic effects from cannabis to your body without smoking it. … Read More
Nursing Note: Cannabis for Breast Cancer
Cancer patients in New Mexico are fortunate to live in a State with a medical cannabis program. Medical cannabis provides an alternative or adjunctive option for cancer patients who are suffering from pain, chemo-induced nausea and vomiting, insomnia, anxiety, depression, and neuropathy. Many oncology patients use cannabis as a supplement because of the plant’s anti-cancer properties. Cannabis has an impressive … Read More
Verdes Expert Interview – Tips From Our Harvest Team
This time of year is exciting for those who have a Personal Production License (PPL) to grow their own flower. It’s the time when all your hard work will pay off and you get to harvest your beautiful and healthy plants! To help you prep for harvest season, we interviewed our Harvest Supervisor, Luke and Post-Harvest Manager Ryan and asked … Read More