Indholdsfortegnelse for June 2017 i High Times

Thanks to a high-profile divorce, Brad Pitt’s marijuana use is under the microscope. Tabloids have been debating whether the Fight Club star is still smoking pot, as some reports indicate, or whether he’s given it up after his estranged wife, Angelina Jolie, allegedly cited his cannabis consumption among the reasons she filed for divorce last September. The National Enquirer even reported that Pitt had been forced into rehab after falling into a “downward spiral” of booze, pills and pot. So is one of Hollywood’s best-known stoners now eschewing the evil weed and other substances while chugging down power smoothies and recovering in a “sober house” at a secret beach locale? According to one of Pitt’s reps, who spoke to the website Gossip Cop in February, the Enquirer story is completely…

This past February, a Legoland Resort in England had more to offer visitors than just a plastic-brick theme park. Workers at the Windsor-based attraction discovered a “professional” cannabis growroom during a “routine” search for asbestos in an abandoned bungalow on the property. Thames Valley Police seized more than four dozen 3-foot plants growing in the empty cottage, which was rigged with lighting and watering systems. The guerrilla grow was located on the Legoland property, although outside the park’s boundary. Shortly after Legoland employees reported the grow op, a 40-year-old from Windsor and a 34-year-old from Burnham were arrested. The two men were taken into custody on suspicion of producing a Class B drug. The growers allegedly gained access to the cottage through the Crown Estate—a public property owned by the…

“In denial, there is no end / Every monkey must transcend!” So sings Teri Gender Bender on “Chiseler,” the galloping opener on the debut album from Crystal Fairy, which sees Le Butcherettes vocalist fronting a band consisting of Buzz and Dale from Melvins and Omar Rodríguez-López of At the Drive-In. Miss G-B expertly adapts her bilingual (English/Spanish) garage-punk style to Melvins’ thunderous grooves on tracks like “Drugs on the Bus” and “Necklace of Divorce,” resulting in some of the best material anyone involved has created. It’s weird, it’s catchy, and it’s awesome. J. Bennett This four-song banger from cult Cleveland metal maniacs Midnight is essentially the product of one man: Jamie Walters (a.k.a. Athenar), who has a full band for live shows but plays all the instruments on Midnight’s recordings.…

The history of collaboration between High Times and the legendary visionary artist Alex Grey goes all the way back to 1995, when he designed the artwork for the Eighth Annual Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam. Grey’s creation, Cannabia, commemorated a year themed “The Goddess Cup” and became an enduring symbol of the event. Then, a decade later, he followed up with Cannabachus, honoring the plant’s male spirit. And now we’re proud to announce that Alex Grey has redesigned the High Times Cannabis Cup itself, updating the most prestigious prize in pot for the first time since the competition began back in 1988. We recently caught up with the artist to smoke a victory joint (or three) and discuss his inspiration for reimagining this iconic symbol of herbal excellence. How does it…

SUBJECT: Foliar Feeding FROM: Stone Free My buddy and I have a bet going: He swears by foliar feeding, while I think it invites mold and clogs up the plants’ pores. Which of us is right? Dear SF, Sorry to say it, but your buddy is correct. When performed properly and at the right time, foliar feeding produces stronger and healthier plants. Foliar feeding is the process of spraying a mild nutrient solution directly onto the plant’s leaves. Through their stomata, the leaves are able to absorb water and food, and foliar feeding also has the added benefit of cleaning the leaves of any dust or particles that can block out light. That said, foliar feeding should only be done during the vegetative stage, since spraying the developing buds during…

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“Behold, my friends, the spring is come; the earth has gladly received the embraces of the sun, and we shall soon see the results of their love!”—Sitting Bull Every spring season presents us with the opportunity to do something absolutely magical: to grow your own high-quality cannabis using only sunlight, soil, plant food, water and a little bit of TLC. Nothing beats the feeling of enjoying marijuana that you grew yourself and participating in a little bit of modern-day alchemy. But there are a few things you should know and do now in order to harvest big in the fall. In this issue, we feature our Spring Planting Guide to provide you with the information you need before getting started, from seed germination and soil preparation to cloning tips and…

Donald Trump was president for a mere two weeks before an illegal drug bearing his image turned up on the black market. In late January, sheriffs in Hernando County, Florida, announced that they had seized 5,500 individual doses of heroin in wax-paper packets, some of them branded with Trump’s face in faded blue ink. According to reports, 46-year-old Kelvin Scott Johnson was arrested for trafficking heroin via mail shipments in the Tampa area. The plot was foiled when a postal worker discovered a packet of smack and alerted police, who monitored Johnson’s activities for months before pinching him. It was the largest heroin bust in the county’s history. Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi—whom you may remember for her decision not to pursue fraud charges against Trump University after receiving a…

The cloud of uncertainty hanging over the Trump administration’s policies toward legal weed is a thick as a bong rip of Tangie Haze. Newly minted US Attorney General Jeff Sessions, long known as an outspoken critic of cannabis, recently declared, “My best view is that we don’t need to be legalizing marijuana.” Earlier, Sessions told reporters that “states can pass the laws they choose,” while adding, “it does remain a violation of federal law to distribute marijuana... whether a state legalizes it or not.” And at a February 23 White House briefing, press secretary Sean Spicer said that he expects recreational states to be subject to “greater enforcement” of federal prohibition laws. Spicer added that President Trump perceives a “big difference” between medical and recreational cannabis. However, in early March,…

The Beatles formed both Apple and Zapple Records in 1968. Apple was for pop music, Zapple for experimental recordings. What’s revelatory is that the biggest pop stars on the planet wanted to support the least commercial “product.” Barry Miles was the label’s manager and scoops the fascinating tale. In addition to John & Yoko and George’s avant-garde sketches, Zapple’s intended artists included Allen Ginsberg and Charles Bukowski. While the label failed due to hostile management, ’twas a noble experiment that spoke volumes about the Fab Four and their era. Michael Simmons The path to spiritual and physical health takes discipline, mindfulness, and maybe a hit off the occasional joint. Yogi Dee Dussault assembles the accumulated wisdom of the sages and enhances it with carefully modulated amounts of cannabis in her…

Fifty years after the flowering of psychedelic culture first blossomed in San Francisco, scientific research and spiritual exploration into the mysteries and medicinal uses of mind-altering substances have once again taken root. Consciousness-raising compounds like psilocybin, the stuff that gives magic mushrooms their magic, and MDMA, better known as Ecstasy, are finally emerging from the counterculture and turning up in the laboratories of some of the nation’s leading universities, where scientists and psychotherapists are probing their therapeutic properties and healing powers. Advances in neuroscience and in new imaging technology have enabled researchers to map the psychedelic brain in real time, deepening our understanding of human consciousness. Some of this research into the beneficial uses of LSD, mescaline and psilocybin dates back to the 1950s and early ’60s, before it was…

“If you’re a good gardener,” Lambsbread says, “you’re in the garden every day; you need to spend time looking at the plants. I was pruning the lower branches, and I saw a crack in this one branch. I used Doc Farwell’s Seal & Heal elastic brush-on coating for tree protection—I painted it on there, like green rubber paint.” To treat an injured branch, “first, I use a spray bottle with a mild diluted solution of hydrogen peroxide—only for injured plants—and clean water. Spray the crack with this solution first, then let it dry. Go back an hour later and spray Organicide 3-in-1, according to the recommended directions, in the crack and on the trunk from the ground up to where your vegetation starts. It’s an oil, which means if you…

FUDGY BROWNIE Infusing their edibles with Gravity Lock olive oil, Goodies by MaGooch serve up a variety of traditional favorites, including Rice Krispie treats, cookies and fudge brownies, available with either 180 or 220 mg of THC. Beyond desserts, they also create savory snacks and medicated empanadas. gbmagooch.com LIFTED LUXURY Perfect for a special occasion, the 24-Karat Brownie from the Kaneh Company is decadent, rich and fudgy, topped with shaved white chocolate and gold leaf. They’re available in either 500 or 1,000 mg THC doses for heads with an immense need for weed. The Paleo bars (top left) come topped with chocolate chips and coconut and have a dense, rich texture along with high-quality ingredients. kanehco.com DATE BROWNIES These bite-size morsels from Flourish use dates to provide the sweetness, making…

VOTERS IN EIGHT states decided on Election Day to radically amend their longstanding marijuana policies and adopt a new approach to how they govern cannabis distribution and consumption. Unfortunately, many lawmakers in these states still aren’t getting the message. Despite these mandates, many lawmakers remain reluctant to move forward with the legal reforms that the public has demanded. In some cases, legislators and regulators are outright defying the voters’ will by proposing measures to undermine the election’s outcome altogether. It’s important to recognize that these efforts aren’t happening in isolation, but are part of a bigger picture nationally. Not long after voters resoundingly passed marijuana-related ballot initiatives in eight different states, the efforts began to derail them. In Massachusetts, a small group of elected officials forced through emergency legislation to…

Lucid dreaming can be simply explained as the ability to recognize that you’re dreaming while you’re in the dream. For those who have mastered this ability, the possibilities are literally limitless. But like everything else in life, that mastery doesn’t come easy. “I believe that virtually anyone can learn how to gain lucidity in a dream,” says David J. Brown, the author of Dreaming Wide Awake: Lucid Dreaming, Shamanic Healing, and Psychedelics. “But there are certain qualities that make it easier for some people to lucid dream than others. Women are more likely to have lucid dreams, as are younger people, those involved in kinesthetic activities, and those who practice meditation and play video games.” According to Brown, research shows that pretty much anyone who practices certain methods long enough…

“No one today should be punished for pot use, let alone a veteran who fought for our country to keep us safe so we can enjoy the life we have today.” Cognitive Relief Back in 2001, I suffered a major head injury as a passenger in a serious car accident. My injury was predominantly to my left frontal lobe and mainly affected my memory, problem solving, impulse control and social skills, etc. I experienced an erratic temper, depression, forgetfulness and much more. After some time in recovery, I started having a bit of a smoke by myself in the evening before bed. My mind was not functioning properly, and smoking helped me appreciate this. As I lay in bed, my mind would overanalyze my problems. Eventually, once I started smoking,…

Costa Rica A bill to legalize both medical marijuana and industrial hemp in this Central American republic has been gaining momentum over the last two years, and it appears to have legs: The bill now has the support of key officials in Costa Rica’s public-health system. If the law is enacted, the Department of Health would oversee a regulatory body charged with issuing licenses to cultivators and distributors of both cannabis and all-purpose hemp. Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a campaign promise to decriminalize recreational cannabis in Canada, though last 4/20 his administration tabled the issue until later this year. In December, Trudeau’s government announced that it would study a federal task force’s recommendation for legalizing possession of up to an ounce of pot by adults 18 and older…

Louisiana State University has begun accepting bids from cannabis cultivators hoping to grow marijuana for the institution. LSU has one of two state-sanctioned production facilities approved to grow cannabis under Louisiana’s medical marijuana law, which was expanded in May 2016. LSU’s AgCenter converted a 15,000-square-foot warehouse into a marijuana greenhouse, lab and production facility, and whoever wins the bid will be required to foot the $10 million bill. The cultivation contractor will be selected in June from among 10 finalists. The first crop of LSU-produced weed needs to be ready by the end of the year. However, it’s estimated that, given the initial $10 million price tag, the chosen contractor won’t see profits until 2020. No smokable flowers or concentrates are permitted for sale under Louisiana’s law, which only allows…

We’ve seen a number of innovative means for conveying weed across the US-Mexican border—from drones to cannons to elaborate tunnels—but our favorite would have to be the catapult. Border agents have discovered several cannabis catapults aimed at the United States in recent years. In the latest incident, authorities came across a sensi sling two hours southeast of Tucson, Arizona, near the Douglas border crossing. The confiscated weed launcher was constructed of metal tubing and used a heavy-duty spring to fling cannabis over the border fence into America. Agents found the homemade catapult while approaching a group of people gathered near the fence. No one was arrested, but the catapult and two packages of pot weighing 46 pounds were seized. It seems that Mexico-based weed smugglers are well prepared for President…

The first song by Mama I ever heard was “Open Secret,” off 2014’s Speed Trap EP. I COULD NOT FUCKING STOP LISTENING TO IT. Go check it out right now before you read the rest of this. You’re welcome. Anyway, that song (and the rest of the EP) jammed tore-up Thin Lizzy, Artful Dodger, Raspberries, and the best of the Exploding Hearts and shot it out of a confetti cannon. Another EP, Night Shoot, followed in 2015, and late 2016 saw the release of Eye in the Sky. I heard Mama underwent a profound lineup change between the last two EPs, with only singer/guitarist Christopher DeArcangelis remaining, and members of The Rubs, another killer Windy City band, backing him up. DeArcangelis writes all the songs, so ya might not think…

A majority of Americans overall (198.6 million, or 62 percent in 2015) now live in states where cannabis is available for some kind of legal, regulated purchase. John Kagia is executive vice president of industry analytics for New Frontier Data FOLLOWING THE HISTORIC developments for legal cannabis in the 2016 elections—including the adoption of adult recreational use in four states, new medical cannabis programs in three others, and the reinstitution of medical use in a fourth—the country has reached a tipping point in which a majority of states (29) now have some form of legalized marijuana market. Furthermore, a majority of Americans overall (198.6 million, or 62 percent in 2015) now live in states where cannabis is available for some kind of legal, regulated purchase. In order to better understand…

My first ayahuasca sessions were in January 2001 in Brazil, and I immediately fell in love with this mind-and heart-opening sacrament. My very first journey was so positive I described it as God sitting on my eyeballs. I met a being made of flowing, iridescent jewels who came close to my face so I could remember. The Ayahuasca Visitation was a drawing based on that first trip. My second session was a series of dark and scary visions, including an autopsy on myself and a game of hide-and-seek with God. As I lay among the dead bodies at Auschwitz, God asked, “Can you see me now?” The relentless intelligence of the unconscious processes unleashed during the journey made me surrender to the weirdness and wisdom of the jungle medicine. Over…

How to Have a Lucid Dream There are levels of lucidity within the dream state, from what has been described as “pre-lucidity” to “super-lucidity.” In the early stages of lucidity development, one simply suspects that one might be dreaming during the dream, while in the more developed stages, one can become just as aware during the dreaming state as he or she is during the waking state. Sometimes people can become even more aware in their lucid dreams than they are during ordinary waking consciousness, and have life-transforming mystical experiences as a result. During a low-awareness lucid dream, one may be in only partial control of one’s cognitive skills, and sometimes in this state one can make erroneous judgments that seem to be obvious errors upon awakening. One may also…

Chronic Krispies 5 tbsp. coconut oil or margarine (⅓ cup) 42 regular marshmallows, or 420 mini-marshmallows (about 4 cups mini-marshmallows) 1 tbsp. sun›lower lecithin powder or granules (optional, to increase bioavailability) 2 grams cannabis concentrate (can be low-to-mid-grade for edible purposes, about 60% THC or better) 6 cups favorite puffed-rice cereal ½ tsp. salt Celebrate 4/20 with this hash-infused version of a classic confection. While rice-crispy treats are a popular medicated snack, we’ve added a THC booster in the form of lecithin powder, which allows the body to more readily absorb cannabinoids. These Chronic Krispie treats will feel more potent in your body, so be sure to eat only a small piece and wait two hours before consuming any more cannabis food! While you’re at it, make a regular, non-THC…

How much THC do you get from vape pens? Snooping Snoopy Hi Snoopy, Alas, getting a feel for the contents of anything smoked or vaped is a real challenge. Research on joints suggests that as much as 50 percent of the THC could disappear from side-stream smoke. Even when we know the exact concentration of THC in the plant material, we can’t determine how much gets inside a human. Vape pens vary dramatically, and the way folks puff on them can create a lot of vapor or just a little. Plus the oils can range from literally 0 to 70 percent THC—so start low and go slow. At gunpoint, I’d guess a milligram of THC per every one-second inhalation, but I’m just spitballing here. What’s THCV, and how come there’s…

After serving her counrty in the US Navy Fleet Marine Force, Kate Cochran Morgan suffered both mentally and physically, ultimately ending her enlistment as a disabled veteran with hip dysplasia and struggles with anxiety and depression. Following her military service, Kate was put on medication through the Veterans Administration to manage her physical pain and cope with her depression. With the Navy behind her, Kate settled into her new life as a student while continuing to take her VAprescribed medications, but started to notice that they were impacting her life in a negative way. Then, one day in 2015, Kate made the decision to stop taking prescription medications and began a holistic journey that involved using cannabis instead. In her first semester, she ditched all of her pills and consumed…

GROW OF THE MONTH HIGH RISE This was grown with only water and no nutrients in my backyard. She’s 15 ft tall and 10 ft wide and my cross of Spirit of 76 with a Pre-98 Bubba Kush male. Your backyard farmer Da’Mayor of Bumville Gardens #bumville FLOWER OF THE MONTH LED ZEPPELIN Hello I was told by some friends to send in this photo I took. The strain is Orange Hill Special. cropsandflocks GROWER OF THE MONTH COLD MOUNTAIN When you’re as cool as me the sun shines on you all the time. Josh C. CLOSE UP THE MONTH GREEN JADE Here’s a shot of some Prop 215 legal, organically grown “Jade Dragon” which is a personal creation of mine that consists of Green Crack x Grand Daddy Purple.…

• Auto-Flowering CBD-Rich Strains of Spain Danny Danko travels to Basque Country to visit a team of bud breeders with decades of genetic production experience. Learn their new techniques for infusing elite strains with CBD (cannabidiol) and creating new auto-flowering CBD-rich cannabis varieties that provide bigger yields of medicinal-quality marijuana. • Soil vs Hydro The age-old debate continues, but with one twist… As Nico Escondido delves into the technical aspects of just what exactly hydroponic growing means, we realize that soil vs. hydro is more accurately a debate between indoor and outdoor growing. Find out why that is as well as the pros and cons of each cultivation method before you start your next garden. • America’s Pot Playground Nevada voters legalized recreational marijuana last November. High Times celebrated the…

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