Why CBD for Winter? We believe CBD can aid wellbeing at any time of year, but we wanted to share some ways CBD could help you through the cold winter season. Although the days get lighter day by day as we get into February, we’ll certainly be feeling the impact of the cold and grey quite strongly in the midst of the winter system. CBD has an array of benefits that support the body, especially when faced with the adverse seasonal impacts of winter time. If you do not already have CBD in your wellbeing regime, we hope this article gives you a little more detail on the benefits of taking CBD fo ..read more

Cannabidiol (CBD) comes in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and applications. From droppers to topical application or edibles. We’ve compiled all you need to know, including a method you can use to determine your perfect personalised optimal dose, no matter which form your CBD comes in.  CBD is used to treat a wide range of conditions and ailments. It can be taken as a supplement as part of a balanced diet to enrich health. It may also be used in a when-needed (reactionary) application style; for example, during bouts of anxiety or applied directly on the skin for its anti-inflammatory p ..read more

Have you ever asked yourself the question: How much protein do I need to build muscle? Well, you certainly asked the internet, but you probably didn’t expect to end up here… When people think about protein, they tend to overlook the humble hemp plant. But hemp, as it turns out, is an incredible plant-based full-protein source. Many vegan fitness professionals on social media claim to use Hemp protein to build muscle, alongside other plant based proteins. But before we get into that, let’s answer the question you came here with. What is protein, and how much is good for us? Quick science les ..read more

Cannabidiol (CBD) comes in all sorts of shapes, sizes, and applications. From droppers to topical application or edibles. We’ve compiled all you need to know, including a method you can use to determine your perfect personalised optimal dose, no matter which form your CBD comes in.  CBD is used to treat a wide range of conditions and ailments. It can be taken as a supplement as part of a balanced diet to enrich health. It may also be used in a when-needed (reactionary) application style; for example, during bouts of anxiety or applied directly on the skin for its anti-inflammatory p ..read more

  When asked “Have you tried a CBD tincture before?” 67% of people said they hadn’t but are curious. With the demand for CBD increasing, so is the demand for different CBD products. What is a tincture? According to Cambridge, the term ‘tincture’ simply means a medicine that consists of alcohol with small quantities of a drug. CBD Tinctures are just that! CBD extracts are extremely potent. It is then mixed with a liquid to dilute it, these liquids are known as ‘carriers’. There are various different carriers such as oil, vinegar and glycerin. CBD tinctures are extracts of CBD and other can ..read more

Hempen Organic is a UK hemp farm that is set up as a worker co-operative. This means that the employees run the co-op, the workforce are also the members and directors. There are a few different types of co-ops! Last week we sat down with Hempen’s Marketing Coordinator, Sophia Lysaczenko and Hempen’s Primary Production Coordinator, Theo Chambers. Two, very valued members of our co-operative who shared their opinions and experiences about being part of a co-op on a UK hemp farm! Hempen is proud to be a cooperative and here’s why… Co-operatives or ‘co-ops’ are organisations that are owned by it ..read more

Starting a new product can sometimes feel daunting, even overwhelming. What strength should I start with? How much should I be taking? Here we explain Microdosing and CBD Dosage… Microdosing There is a huge misconception that taking large doses at one time, means you will get more of the benefits, but that isn’t always the case! “Most people are surprised to learn that the therapeutic effects of cannabis can be achieved at dosages lower than those required to produce euphoria or impairment,” says Dr. Sulak. How much should I be taking? Microdosing is one of the best ways of introducing CBD int ..read more

One of our all-time favourite products, and best product when used when applying CBD for skin care, is our Organic CBD Coconut Oil. Its is so loved for being endlessly versatile. Containing Broad Spectrum CBD extract infused into unpasteurised coconut oil. Simple and pure, with just three ingredients! If you’re looking for an all-in-one moisturiser and CBD oil this one’s for you!  What can I use it for? Whatever you like! Coconut oil is an incredible resource for hydrating and soothing the skin. It even creates a barrier over the skin to protect it from external factors like temperatur ..read more

UK CBD law is changing… If you’ve been following our updates, something big has been afoot. The entire UK CBD industry has been waiting to find out how the new Novel Foods legislation will affect your favourite products. This legislation came into effect on the 31st March 2021. We have been preparing for this change. We know it’s not only a confusing process, but a difficult one. As of the 1st April, we are no longer allowed to sell our CBD Oils as ingestible products. Neither a food nor food supplements. To explain the situation, here is a message from Zena, our Production Coordinator and Co ..read more

Here at the farm, we are BIG fans of compost! And we are always looking for ways to sneak hemp into lives in any way. Here’s how you could use hemp in your own garden too! For compost, we save all our food scraps and tip them into our garden compost heap. There are lots of ways to bring compost into your life, even if you’re not feeding an army of vegetable fiends twice a day… Good compost is made from a mix of ingredients – the wider the diversity, the better the compost. You can’t just put veg scraps in a place and expect compost. This makes the ‘not good’ bacteria and not the ‘good’ bact ..read more