Big Island Grown Waimea Anniversary
This Saturday marks the 3 year anniversary of Big Island Grown’s Waimea dispensary! We are not only celebrating the opening of our second location but the opening of Waimea’s first medical cannabis dispensary. Waimea’s dispensary is our satellite location toward the middle of town, and although it may be the smallest location they still have […]
BIG Changes are going down at Big Island Grown
Since day one, innovation and sustainability have been two driving forces for Big Island Grown. Our next steps are no different. We are proud to announce that we are moving away from all plastic packaging. Beginning March 1 2022, we will be rolling out our biodegradable and home-compostable Pakalolo Pouches and reusable, glass and bamboo […]
A Hui Hou to our Moe Moe Tincture
We are disappointed to announce that we will be discontinuing our Moe Moe Tincture as we anticipate new rules from the DOH that will ban dispensaries from selling any products that use cannabinoids created through isomerization, which includes Delta-8. We know that a lot of you really appreciate this medicine for sleep, nausea and other […]
Big Island Grown Hilo Dispensary Anniversary and Beach Clean Up
This Sunday is Hilo’s 3 year Anniversary! We are celebrating more than just the opening of Big Island Grown Hilo Dispensary, but the opening of Big Island’s first medical cannabis dispensary! Without the love and support of Big Island’s cannabis community and patients we wouldn’t be where we are today. For that reason, we wanted […]
Solventless vs. Solvent-Free: The Difference Between Rosin & Resin
Dabs, or cannabis concentrates, are the product of extracting more of the stuff we want (ie. cannabinoids and terpenes) and less of the stuff we don’t (ie. plant matter, fats, lipids). The only exception to this rule would be Rick Simpson Oil prepared in the traditional sense. At Big Island Grown we use several methods […]
How To Buy Cannabis From a Dispensary
Your first time visiting a dispensary can be intimidating. Cannabis isn’t just flowers and edibles. Menus are full of diverse products like tinctures, vape cartridges, topicals and concentrates or dabs. The key is knowing what you’re looking for and finding what is right for you. In this article we will demystify the dispensary experience and […]
Normalize Plant Medicine
Throughout history there have been many campaigns smearing cannabis and other plant medicines as “dangerous weeds” (ie. Reefer Madness). These attempts to scare and shame users often stemmed from competitive industries and racist ideologies rather than true science. It is long overdue to not just decriminalize or legalize healing plants, but to normalize plant medicines […]
Dabbing 101: Everything You Need to Get Started Dabbing
So you want to explore the world of cannabis concentrates and start taking dabs but not exactly sure what you need? We got you! We know that dabbing can be kind of intimidating for beginners, so we sat down with Big Island Grown Lead Patient Attendant, Marty, to run down how it’s done. This Checklist […]
Cannabis for Athletes: Performance Enhancing or a Hazard to Health?
You’ve probably heard by now, athlete Sha’Carri Richardson was suspended from competing in the 2021 Olympic games due to a positive drug test for THC. This was a move that has divided the public and brought into question how cannabis should be handled. Should professional athletes be barred from having access to a potentially life-changing […]
