The Chronic Magazine - April 2023

HAPPY 420

CELEBRATE 4/20 SAFELY AND RESPONSIBLY WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND FAMILY! MAKE SURE TO EDUCATE YOURSELF ON CANNABIS PRODUCTS, CREATE A COMFORTABLE ATMOSPHERE, ESTABLISH BOUNDARIES IN ADVANCE AND PRACTICE MODERATION.

ONE LOVE,

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PhotoCredit:ArtworkmadebyAyraSorianofeaturinga collageofDr RaphaelMechoulam,KeithStroup,JackHerer, JaneWest,WillieNelsonandTommyChongwithoriginal photoscreditedtotherespectiveowners

Pot.Kush.Zaza. Weed Ganja Herb Dope Sticky Icky Reefer Hash MaryJane.The Devil’sLettuce

Their flower is cultivated in Living Soil and though astonishing itself is usually sacrificed for the greater good, their amazing Live Hash Rosin Any Hashie out there can probably make a few strains by Skunk and possibly even had a few in their possession and knows when the next bigSkunkdropwillbe

ReducingtheStigma AroundCannabisUse

APathtoAcceptanceandUnderstanding

byTherinMiller

Cannabis,aversatileplantusedformillenniafor medicinal,spiritual,andrecreationalpurposes,has facedstigmatizationinrecentdecadesdueto misconceptionsandmisinformation.Despitegrowing scientificevidencehighlightingitsbenefitsandan increasingnumberofjurisdictionslegalizingitsuse, thestigmaaroundcannabispersists.Let'slookat howpeoplecanworktogethertoreducethestigma surroundingcannabisuseandfosteramore understandingandacceptingsociety.

Understandingthe CannabisPlant

Toaddressthestigmaaroundcannabisuse,itiscrucialtounderstand theplantitself.Cannabiscomesinvariousforms,primarilyassativa, indica, or hybrid strains, each with its unique properties and effects Medical applications of cannabis include pain relief, antiinflammatory properties, and the treatment of a variety of mental health conditions. For recreational users, cannabis may provide relaxation,stressrelief,andcreativestimulation Dispellingmythsand misconceptionsaboutcannabisisvitaltoreducingstigma,asithelps establish the plant's credibility as a legitimate and beneficial substance.

Medical Community'sRole

The medical community can play a significant role in reducing the stigma around cannabis use Continued research into the benefits and risks of cannabis use is essential to provide evidence-based information to healthcare professionals, patients, and the general public Healthcare providers must be educated on cannabis and its applications,allowingthemtoofferguidanceandsupporttopatients considering its use Open dialogue between patients and healthcare providers is crucial to ensure that individuals receive accurate information and feel comfortable discussing their cannabis use withoutjudgment

"We need to learn about it, be open-minded, and above all, be nonjudgmental. Otherwise, our patients will seek out other, less reliable sourcesofinformation;theywillcontinuetouseit,theyjustwon’ttell us,andtherewillbethatmuchlesstrustandstrengthinourdoctorpatient relationship" -

Peter Grinspoon, MD, Harvard Health Contributor

Educationand Awareness

Education and awareness are essential tools in reducing the stigma surrounding cannabis use Schools and institutions should provide accurate information about cannabis to enable informed decisionmaking Fact-baseddiscussionsoncannabisuseanditseffectscan help dismantle misconceptions and encourage an open-minded approach Media portrayals and celebrities play a significant role in shaping public perceptions. By promoting responsible and realistic representations of cannabis use, they can contribute to reducing stigma. Social media campaigns and online resources can further enhanceawarenessandreachabroaderaudience

Legalizationand Regulation

Currentlawsandregulationsoncannabisusevarywidely,withsome jurisdictionsembracinglegalizationwhileothersmaintainprohibition Legalization and regulation can contribute to reducing stigma by acknowledging cannabis as a legitimate substance with potential benefits and risks. Governments play a crucial role in regulating cannabisuseanddistribution,ensuringthatconsumershaveaccess to safe, quality products. Lessons learned from countries and states with legalized cannabis, such as Canada and Colorado, can inform policydevelopmentandhelpbuildaframeworkthatminimizesharm andpromotesresponsibleuse

Encouraging ResponsibleUse

Establishing guidelines for responsible use can help users make informed decisions and minimize potential harm Addressing issues related to driving under the influence of cannabis is crucial to ensuring public safety and fostering a responsible cannabis culture Resources and support networks for individuals with cannabis use disorders should be made readily available to encourage recovery and discourage stigmatization Promoting responsible cannabis consumptionthroughmoderationandself-awarenessisanessential componentofreducingstigma

Community Involvement

Community involvement is key to reducing the stigma surrounding cannabis use Hosting community events and discussions can encourage open dialogue and foster understanding among community members Local businesses can support responsible cannabisconsumptionbypartneringwithorganizationsthatpromote awarenessandeducation Collaboratingwithlocalorganizationsand advocacygroupscanhelptocreateaunifiedfrontinthefightagainst stigma Celebrating the diversity of the cannabis community can highlight the unique experiences and perspectives of its members, fosteringempathyandunderstanding

TheMultifaceted Approach

Reducing the stigma around cannabis use requires a multifaceted approach, including education, awareness, legalization, regulation, medical community involvement, responsible use promotion, and communityengagement Aswecontinuetoworktogethertochange publicperceptionandattitudes,thestigmasurroundingcannabiswill gradually diminish A society that embraces a destigmatized cannabis culture not only supports individuals who use the plant for medical or recreational purposes but also fosters a more compassionate, informed, and open-minded community By addressing the stigma around cannabis use, we open the door to furtherresearch,innovation,andunderstandingofthisversatileplant, benefitingindividualsandsocietyasawhole

Pot.Kush.Zaza.Weed.Ganja.Herb. Dope. Sticky Icky. Reefer. Hash. Mary Jane. The Devil’s Lettuce. Marijuana. We have hundreds of names for cannabis, but 420 is the most universal code name so far However,mostofusdon’tevenknow where420camefrom.Somereasons have floated around among smokers, like “smoking in progress” betweenpoliceofficers,orsomesay it’sfromBobDylan’ssong“RainyDay Women #12 & 35” because 12 multipliedby35equals420 Thatlast one sounds the most far-fetched, butIlovetheintentionbehindit,even if it’s not true The cannabis conspiracy theories have run wild and rampant. Before we get to the truth,let’stakealookatsomeofthe moremoderninstancesthat420has beenused. Asweallknow,April20th is the unofficial holiday that all cannabis users know of and celebrate. It’s so well known that in 2009,Historyreportedthat“officials

Oneofour420partiesactuallymade for some great memories, and probably the funniest moments our group has ever gone through together. Movies, TV shows, and other popular media have all featured a 420 or two One of the more well known movies that 420 has appeared in is cult classic “Pulp Fiction,” where many of the clocks throughoutthemoviearesetto4:20 A less well known moment is in “10 Things I Hate About You;” at 4 minutes and 20 seconds into the movie two “stoner type” men are seen kissing in the foreground 420 has also been known to appear in video games too, like Hitman 3 or Kittens Game. The final reference I will mention is that the TV show “Workaholics” did have an entire episodededicatedto420andhowto celebrate it All these references aren’t exactly new, but they’re still fun. (I didn’t really want to mention thisbutevenchildren’sTVshowshad

of that nature Irreverent TV shows like South Park or Family Guy probably have more 420 moments, but they’re not the same as aforementioned shows and have more leeway with how they speak and what their characters can do since they are animated. In reality, the story behind 420 dates back to California 1971 at San Rafael High School with a group of five teenage boys, Steve Capper, Dave Reddix, JeffreyNoel,LarrySchwartz,andMark Gravich, who called themselves the “Waldos” According to History, “the Waldos learned of a Coast Guard member who had planted a cannabis plant and could no longer tend to the crop. Provided with a treasure map (some say by the plant’s owner himself) supposedly leading to the abandoned product, the group would meet at the Louis Pasteur statue outside their high school at least once a week to conductasearch Theirmeeting

by:ChynnaJasminePearson

THEINTERNATIONALCODEFORCANNABIS

at the University of Colorado at Boulder and the University of California, Santa Cruz, attempted to pushbackonthegrowingpopularity of the festivities among their students.” The schools practically begged the students to at least not participate as heavily, but it likely only encouraged it. Who knows how many other schools have had students get together to celebrate 420; I’d put money on at least 85%. Manyofmycollegefriendsgathered togethertocelebratetheholiday

their moments too like Ren and Stimpy, but that show pushed the boundariestoomuchanyway...ifwe arebeingrealaboutit)Ascannabis is more widely accepted and used, the current references are more obvious and blatantly about cannabisinsteadoftheuseofcodes like420.Ifanything,itisnowusedas small nods in passwords and things of that nature It has almost fallen into the “69” category of humor, where a character would see the numberandsay“nice”orsomething

time? 4:20 pm, after practice (they allplayedsports) TheWaldoswould pileintoacar,smokesomepotand scour the nearby Point Reyes Forest for the elusive, free herb” The group never did find the hidden cannabis treasure,buttheydidbeginthecode of 420 that would sweep the school and the nation. But, how could the Waldos have influenced the nation likethiswhenthey’rejustabunchof kids?Thatwecanattributetooneof themostwellknowncannabisloving bandsofalltime,theGratefulDead

420,4:20or4/20(pronouncedfourtwenty)iscannabiscultureslangfor marijuanaandhashishconsumption, especiallysmokingaroundthetime 4:20pm(16:20) Italsoreferstocannabisorientedcelebrationsthattakeplace annuallyonApril20 FromWikipedia

This is where the story get’s cooler one of the Waldos’ fathers, Gravich, worked with and actually managed the Dead’s real estate Another’solderbrother,Reddix,wasgoodfriends withGratefulDeadbassistPhilLesh Duetothese connections, they all were able to hang out backstage at a place called Winterland and, of course, they were always using the term they hadinvented.Itwasn’tlonguntil420hadspread through not only the band, but all the “Deadheads”(fansoftheGratefulDead)aswell

After the 420 craze had become common among the Deadheads, a reporter for High Times, Steven Bloom, heard the phrase for the first time during “Christmas week at a Grateful DeadconcertinOakland,California,in1990

Bloomwaswanderingthroughthecongregation of hippies that would gather before Dead concerts, and one of them handed him a flier thatsaid,“Wearegoingtomeetat4:20on4/20 for420-inginMarinCountyattheBolinasRidge sunset spot on Mt Tamalpais” Bloom found the old flier and sent it to Huffington Post as proof The flier told the history of 420, referencing the WaldosofSanRafael Once“HighTimes”latched ontothestory,themagazinehelpedlaunchthe wordglobally,”reportedHistory Thegroupeven has the most legitimate proof that they are the trueoriginsof420 “Keptsafelytuckedawayina vaultinaSanFranciscobankistheiroriginal420 tie-dyedflag,anewspaperclippingwhereoneof themembersdiscusseswantingtojustsay“420” for his high school graduation speech and postmarkedlettersbetweenthegroupfilledwith 420references”TheWaldosshouldbeoneofthe morewell-knowngroupsinthecannabisworld.

The world has loved to use 420 in lew of cannabisormarijuanaforaslongasmostofus can remember Learning the true history of anythingisimportant,butwhenyouhaveareal passion for something, it can stick with you muchlonger Nowwecanallusethetruestoryof 420 as an interesting story to tell at a party Hopefully, we can spread the origin correctly from now on and give the Waldos credit where credit is due There is even a possibility that the truth will spread the same way 420 did, with word of mouth and a couple of articles written aboutit (Nottotootmyownhornorwhatever)

So as 420 comes around this year, remember why we even celebrate the holiday Invite some friendsover,rollahugejoint(somethingabsurd, likethegiant6-inchconesyoucanfindathead shops), and light up at 4:20 pm in honor of the Waldos. Always celebrate responsibly, don’t get highanddrive

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THEGOLDEN BEARGOES TO... David Silverstone ofSilverDragon

ByMcDawn

MendoCrumbleisaboutaman,adream,andthe determination to see it through A farmer who is committed to growing clean organic cannabis It may not be the Oscars, but it was one of the biggest wins in California history In 2022, the California State Fair added Cannabis to its agriculture competitions Awards were given out in all categories. Only 10 Golden Bears were available Thebestofthebest,DavidSilverstone's "MendoCrumble"wonforitshighterpeneprofile.It wasthefirstyearforthestateandthefirstyearof manyGoldenBearsforSilverDragonCannabis.

DavidSilverstone,aCalifornianative,wasbornin San Francisco and raised in the Bay Area He attendedcollegeinSanFranciscoandinLondon For a time he worked in Hollywood, and it was duringthisperiodDavidstartedattendingclasses on permaculture He continued his learning and developed a deep passion for regenerative soil and studied biodynamics developed by Rudolph Steiner

He purchased and established his farm in 2006 and named it Silver Dragon Silver for his last name and Dragon for the land and what it represents The property comprises 155 acres of forest and 15 acres of beautifully designed sustainablegardenswithseveralrescuedanimals in attendance "The Field of Dreams is the largest garden on my farm and consists of 123 holes in the ground that have been continuously cultivated for the past eight years, and High Gardenhas42holesthathavebeencultivatedfor the past eighteen years. The soil is like coffee grounds, rich and full of microbial diversity and loamy.

BlackOaks,Madrones,DouglasF surround the property A wide r olive trees, roses, flowers, gra berriesareinterlacedamongthe Beneath the soil of the cannabi find potatoes growing The syne perfect earth harmony, all sustaining and regenerative en alsoperceivablebythepeoplew produce Thereismuchmoreto measureandseewithourowne within can discern subtle differences between factory-fa and alchemical-created medic inputs used in agricultural prod qualityoftheproduce"

David has lived off the gird for growing cannabis and connecti Foregoingmanyoflife'screature worthit?Wouldhedoitagain?

Itismoreworthlivingoffthegrid todaythaneverbefore.Itiseasieras wellwiththeadvancesintechnology.

Iwouldnottradelivingamongst natureforablockofconcrete crowdedwithcarsanyday.

Ifyoudon't know Silverstone thenyoumay beclueless...

As small farmers and growers walk away from growing cannabis, legacy cannabis genetics are at risk of being lost or are already lost Genetic librarieshavebeencreatedtopreservewhatcan be collected The loss of genetic favorites or medicinally aligned varietal strains could disappear When David was asked about his concerns about legacy genetics, he replied, " Legacygeneticsarebeingpassedalongtohome growersnow;iftheypersist,itwillbeinthehands of the small and the few The marketplace, in general, has already lost 95% of its legacy genetics, and there ultimately will be only a few strains common in the marketplace if this continues; this would be a great loss to many people who have different body chemistries who benefit from more unique and uncommon cannabinoid profiles and terpene profiles If this trendcontinues,manywillabstainfromcannabis who might otherwise benefit from it because it only serves a limited body chemistry type and needsalimitedrangeofeffectsontheconsumer"

David is a well-known environmentalist, soil regenerator,survivalist,andmulti-award-winning forhiscannabis Hebelievesinhealingtheplanet and growing some of the best cannabis in NorthernCalifornia Gettinghisproducttomarket andondispensaryshelveshasbeenachallenge. He is not alone in this; many growers are in the same position. It is getting harder and harder to getproductsontheshelvesofdispensaries Once they are on the shelves, they compete with corporatecannabisbrands Manyconsumersonly look at the THC content and flashy labels. Rarely doconsumersreadthelabelandseewhereand how the cannabis is grown. Many growers today are barely scraping by, including David The cost of purchasing cannabis from growers has dropped significantly Growers need help to hire help Thepricemarginsarethatlow

This past season, Silver Dragon Cannabis, had zero workers to support the property, and David managedtheplantsfromstarttofinish Thisisnot uncommon; it is becoming the norm for those who grow cannabis Many take side jobs to put food on the table, while others struggle to pay their bills and licensing fees It's tuff out there for smallcannabisfarmers Whetheryourpurchasing cannabis in California, Oklahoma, or Colorado, please do your research and find out what the farm is all about and what its process entails before purchasing and supporting small farmers inyourstate

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TakesStepstoLegalize PsychedelicTherapyfor VeteransandFirstResponders

NewYork - The New York Assembly's committee is currently reviewing a proposed bill that would legalize psilocybin-assisted therapy and establish an initiative to provide treatmenttoveteransandfirst responders The bill would create an advisory board of thirteen members, including at least one member from a federally recognized NativeAmericantribe Thisboardwouldfocus ondevelopingsafetyandqualityguidelinesfor facilitators and provide training and examination services to ensure proper conduct. They would also create a fairness plan to ensure equal access to services throughoutthestate

If passed, New York would become the third stateintheUnitedStatestolegalizepsilocybin, following Oregon and Colorado Psilocybin, a hallucinogenic substance found in certain mushrooms, has been used for centuries by indigenousculturesforspiritualandmedicinal purposes Recentstudieshavesuggestedthat it could effectively treat mental health issues, suchasdepressionandaddiction

The proposed bill in New York would create a grant program to provide veterans, first responders, and low-income individuals with accesstopsilocybin-assistedtherapy

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GetUptoSpeedonKansas' NewestLawmakersDebateOn MedicalMarijuanaRightNow

Kansas - A Kansas Senate committee launched an exciting week of discussions, hostingthefirstoftwoanticipatedhearings on a bill that could legalize medical marijuana in the state The Senate Federal andStateAffairsCommitteesponsoredthe bill as a panel, where proponents and neutral witnesses, armed with personal anecdotes and intriguing research on the plant'smedicalpotential.

Sufferers of chronic migraines and spinal injuries, along with medical experts, veterans, and industry insiders, recently rallied behind a proposal for increased accesstomedicalcannabisinKansas Even former Republican state senator, Randall Hardy, passionately voiced his support, urging the state legislature to finally address the pressing needs of Kansas seniorsandallitsresidents

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Thecomplaint alsostatesthat Darrahasked forsomeofthe glassbongsto bereturnedto himbecause theyhad sentimental valuebutthe officers declinedhis requests.

Pennsylvania-Inan police recently unco within their own com deputies asked to search his home while searching for another man on the run, homeowner Richard Andrew “Trey” Darrah, 20, of Plant Street, agreed to allow the deputiestosearchhishome

Authoritiesquickly discoveredalarge quantityofTHCcartridges alongwithmagic mushroomsandseveral poundsofmarijuana

PolicesayDarrah admittedtobuyingthe marijuanaandotherillicit itemstosell.The20-yearold,whoisbeingdetained atAlleghenyCountyhas beenchargedwith multipledrugoffenses

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Fivefelonycountsof possessionwithintent andanadditionalsix relatedmisdemeanors haveledtobailbeing deniedathisarraignment hearingandhis preliminaryhearingsetfor March15

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ANOTHERBILLPROPOSEDSB913,WOULDREQUIRE THESEBUSINESSESTOPURCHASEA$50,000BOND FROMTHESTATE.

byBuzDeliere

OKLAHOMA CITY In a push to gain more control over medical cannabis growth operations, the Oklahoma State Legislature has proposed a string of new bills This comes after a failed attempt to legalize marijuanaforrecreationaluse

The proposed regulations seek to create a more structured system for cultivating medical cannabis, with clear guidelines for licensing, zoning, and inspection. As the medical cannabis industry continues to boom,Oklahomahopestostayaheadofthe curveandhelppreventillicitoperationswith theseprogressivemeasures Lawmakersin

Oklahoma are introducing House Bill 2095, which could have major implications for the state's cannabis industry If passed, the bill would give more power to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigations,theBureauofNarcoticsandDangerousDrugsControl,andthestateAttorneyGeneral to enforce cannabis regulations alongside the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) This couldmeanmoreinspectionsofgrowingfacilitieswithoutwarningandpotentiallystrictercompliance measures for cannabis businesses across the state The new bill proposes to extend the existing moratorium on new grow licenses until 2026 This means that no new licenses will be issued until at least August of that year That's not all - the bill also includes a provision that revokes licenses and forbidsfuturebusinesslicensesforanygrowerwhofailstopaytheirtaxestotheOMMA.Somakesure you keep your books in order or risk losing your license and potential future opportunities in the medicalmarijuanaindustry

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ThousandsofOklahomanswithcriminalrecords due to cannabis possession could see their records cleared if SQ 820 passed, according to a report released by the Yes on820 campaign The analysis conducted by Oklahomans for Criminal Justice Reform found that more than 4,500 individuals were arrested each year in Oklahoma for cannabis-related offenses and anestimated60,000haveeitherconvictionsor unexpunged dismissals on their record. If approved into law these individuals would be eligible to petition the court system for expungement of their charges. In the wake of Oklahoma's legalization of medical marijuana, arrests and prosecutions relating to cannabis havetakenanosedive.

O K L A H O M A

byBuzDeliere

Preparation& CookingTime:

1Hour30minutes

Ingredients

Forthebuns,youwillneed:

2cupsofall-purposeflour

2tablespoonsofsugar

1tablespoonofactivedryyeast

1/4cupofwarmwater

1/4cupofmilk

1/4cupofhoney

2tablespoonsofunsaltedcannabutter

1/2teaspoonofsalt

1egg

1/2teaspoonofvanillaextract

Fortheglaze,youwillneed:

1cupofpowderedsugar

2tablespoonsofmilk 1/4teaspoonofvanillaextract

Instructions

First,inasmallbowl,dissolvetheyeastinwarm waterandletitsitfor5minutes Thenina separatebowl,heatthemilk,honey,and cannabutteruntilthebutterhasmelted Now,in alargebowl,mixtogethertheflour,sugar,and saltandthenaddtheyeastmixture,milkmixture, egg,andvanillaextracttothedryingredients andmixuntiladoughforms

Kneadthedoughonaflouredsurfacefor5-10 minutesandthenplacethedoughinagreased bowlandcoveritwithadampcloth Letitrisefor 1hour Nowyou'llwanttopreheattheovento 350°F.Stretchthedoughouttoaboutan11"x9" rectangleandcutinto12oneinchandrollintoa rope,about30" flattenouttheropesbypattingthemdownuntiltheyareabout3/4"thick

Nowjustrolleachflattenedropeintoaspiral cinnamonrollshapeandplacethemonthe parchment-linedbakingsheetspacingthem abouta1/2"apart.thecentersofthehoneybuns shouldbealittlehigherthantherestofthe dough Letthemriseforanadditional15minutes thenbakethebunsfor15-18minutesoruntil goldenbrown Whilethebunsarebaking,let's maketheglazebymixingtogetherthepowdered sugar,milk,andvanillaextract Drizzletheglaze overthewarmbunsandserve

Thebenefitsofrawhoneyincludethe nutrientsandantioxidantsitcontains.

Honeyisalsobetterforyourblood sugarandyourheart,anditmay promotehealing

Gooddayandwelcometo all my canna chefs out there, happy 4/20! This April I want to do something sweet and easy, who doesn't love a good honey bun? Treat yourself and your loved ones with delicious and fluffy Canna Honey Buns

Made with simple ingredientsandatouchof honey, this recipe is perfect for a relaxing weekend brunch Nothing beats the smell of freshly baked buns on a lazy weekend morning These Canna Honey Buns are sure to make your brunch andmorningextraspecial. Soft, fluffy, and lightly sweetenedwithhoneyand a light glaze, these buns are perfect with a hot cup of coffee or tea With this easy-to-follow recipe, you can whip up a batch of these delicious buns in no time! So grab a bag of your favorite herb, twist one up, and let's get CookingwithaBuz!

FUNFACT:Thesmell,color,andtasteof honeyvarybasedonthetypeof flowersit’smadefrom,sothereare countlessvarietiesavailable.

Cannachef BuzDeliere|@medibles ok

The 7 Easiest Cannabis Seeds to Grow

by:HunterDublin

Ascannabisenthusiasts,weallwanttoget the best quality and quantity of cannabis budswithminimaleffort.Growingyourown cannabis is a great way to do that, but it can be daunting if you don’t know what you’redoing Growingcannabisathomeis a great way to get the best quality and quantityofbudswithminimaleffort Butit’s importanttohavetherightequipmentand knowsometipswhengrowingtheseeasyto-growcannabisseeds.

Togetstarted,you'llneedsoilorcococoir, containers for the plants, grow lights, nutrients,andwater Onceyouhaveallthis ready, follow these tips: make sure your plants are getting enough light; monitor theirtemperatureandhumiditylevels;feed them regularly with nutrient-rich water; pruneanydeadordyingleaves;andlastly keep an eye out for pests like aphids or spider mites that can damage your crop Withpropercareandattention,you’llsoon beabletoenjoyfreshhomegrownbuds!

7EASYCANNABISSTRAINSTOGROWATHOME

WHITEWIDOWFEMINIZED

White Widow feminized is one of the most popular strains in the world and it’s also one of the easiest to grow. It has a high resistance to mold and mildew, making it idealfornovicegrowerswhomaynothave perfect growing conditions yet It’s also very hardy and can produce up to 550 grams per square meter indoors or outdoorsifgrowninoptimalconditions. It usually takes 8-12 weeks to grow and harvesttheWhiteWidowstrain Duringthe firstfewweeksofgrowth,itisimportantto provide the plant with plenty of light, air circulation, and nutrients The plants should also be monitored for pests and diseases that can potentially damage the crop Oncethefloweringstagebegins,the plants should be watered and fed appropriately

SUPERSKUNK

Super Skunk is an incredibly easy strain to grow because it’s highly resistant to disease and pests This Indica-dominant strain produces dense buds with a pungent skunky aroma that will fill your garden or grow room with its distinctive scent Super Skunk is a great choice for novicegrowersbecauseitcanproduceup to600gramspersquaremeterindoorsor outdoors when grown properly The Super Skunk strain typically takes 8-10 weeks to growandflowerandproducesdensebuds withapungentskunkyaroma

NORTHERNLIGHTS

Northern Lights is an iconic Indica strain thathasbeenaroundsincethe1980sand remains one of the most popular strains today It’sknownforitsshortfloweringtime and high resin production, both of which make it an easy strain for new growers to cultivate successfully indoors or outdoors in warmer climates The Northern Lights strain typically takes 8-10 weeks to grow and flower, making it an ideal strain for novice growers who don't have a lot of experience cultivating cannabis Northern Lights can yield up to 500 grams per square meter indoors or outdoors when grownproperly.

BLUEDREAM

Blue Dream is a Sativa-dominant hybrid with energizing effects and tasty terpenes from its Blueberry parent strain that make itafavoriteamongcannabisconnoisseurs worldwide. It’s also one of the easiest strains for beginner growers because it grows quickly, produces large yields, and has great resistance against diseases like powdery mildew and botrytis gray mold (bud rot) Blue Dream can yield up to 650 grams per square meter when grown indoorsoroutdoorsinoptimalconditions It typically takes 8-10 weeks to grow and flower,makingitidealfornovicegrowers

AMNESIAHAZE

Amnesia Haze is another classic Sativa strain that has become increasingly popular in recent years due to its uplifting effectsandsweetcitrusyflavorprofilefrom its Haze parent strain which makes it a favorite among recreational users as well as medical patients looking for relief from depression, stress, chronic pain, etc

Amnesia Haze is also relatively easy to grow because it has good resistance against many common pests/diseases while producing large yields when grown properlyinoptimalconditions(upwardsof 700gramspersquaremeter!)

JACKHERER

Jack Herer is named after renowned marijuanaactivistJackHererhimself! This sativa-dominant hybrid delivers energetic effects thanks to its Skunk #1 parent strain while offering excellent pest/disease resistance which makes this strain one of the easiest ones out there for beginner growers regardless if they choose indoor or outdoor cultivation methods!JackHerercanproduceup to 500-600 grams per square meter when grown properly in optimal conditionsindoorsoroutdoors!

BUBBLEGUM

BubbleGumwascreatedbybreeder Simon from Indiana back in 1993 by crossing Bubblegum with an unknown Indica plant! This hybrid offers sweet bubblegum aromas along with mild effects making this anidealchoicefornovicesmokersas wellasexperiencedconsumersalike!

Bubble Gum is incredibly easy to grow because of its resilient nature against pests & diseases so beginners don't need to worry too much about any problems arising duringtheircultivationprocess!

BubbleGumcanyieldupto500-600 gramspersquaremeterwhengrown properly both indoors & outdoors depending on climate & environment! Growing your own cannabis doesn't have to be hard if youchooseeasy-to-growstrainslike those listed above! If you ' re just getting started then these seven strains are perfect choices as they offer great yields with minimal effort required on your part while still delivering amazing quality buds at harvest time! So grab some seeds today & start growing your own supply of delicious buds right away! Happygrowing!

NOTE:Youshouldknowandunderstandyour locallawsregardinggrowingcannabisinorder toavoidlegalissues.

H E W O R L D O F

C A N N A B I N O I D S & T E R P E N E S

Linalool

As we continue to explore the rapidly expanding medicinal cannabis angle, it has become clear that terpenes play an importantroleinfindingtheidealmedicinefor specific medical conditions Terpenes have gained recognition due to molecular synergy whichsuggeststhatthetherapeutic benefits of cannabis are enhanced by adding multiple cannabinoid compounds and terpenes found in a plant, rather than a singleisolatedcannabinoid.

According to a study published in the British Journal of Pharmacology, terpenes, such as Linalool, can directly affect brain processing bymodulatingthebehaviorofbraincells

Linalool is the most responsible for the recognizable cannabis smell, with its spicy and floral notes In addition to cannabis, Linalool can be found in lavender, mint, cinnamon, parsley, cilantro, oregano, marjoram, wintersweet, and coriander It has powerfulsedativeandrelaxingproperties,just likeinthesearomaticherbs

ResearchsuggeststhatLinaloolhasthemost powerful neuroleptic effect of all known terpenes,makingitausefulantidepressant It also boosts the effectiveness of CBD in the central nervous system, which is essential for anunderstandingofthebodyasawhole CBD and Linalool have been found to have lifealtering effects on people with nervous system issues, such as epilepsy, seizures, insomnia, and Alzheimer's disease. Linalool also has analgesic qualities of its own, modulating pain signals in the brain and reducing the body's stress responses when painoccurs

Linaloolactivatesthebody'sparasympathetic response,whichisactivatedwhenthebodyis resting and digesting food, fitting with Linalool's anti-anxiety effects It reduces the excitability of cells in the spinal cord that transmitpainsignalstothebrain.

Writtenby Dr PepperHernandezND,PhD,CTC,CNHP,NHC DualBoardCertifiedandAward-WinningHolisticHealthPractitioner

Patients suffering from these ailments have all foundaidintheLinaloolterpene:

SupportsImmuneSystem

Arthritis

Depression

Epilepsy

Seizures

Insomnia

Alzheimer’sdisease

Cannabis Cultivars high in Linalool also have theseproperties:

Anti-microbial

Anti-epileptic

Anti-anxiety

Muscle-relaxing

Pain-relieving

Somewell-knownLinaloolcultivarsare:

GrandaddyPurple

AmnesiaHaze

KosherKush

Lavender

OGShark

Do-Si-Dos

BlueDream

AccordingtoastudypublishedintheJournal ofEthnopharmacology,lavenderoilhasbeen usedforcenturiestocalmanxietyandrelieve emotional distress, and Linalool is the reason behind its effectiveness However, it is important to note that all the information in this article is for educational purposes only The information provided is derived from research gathered from external sources. Before beginning any new diet or lifestyle change, please consult your cannabiseducated primary healthcare physician or cannabistherapyconsultant

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DualBoardCertifiedHolisticHealth Professional MultipleAwardwinning NaturopathicNutritionist,Cannabis TherapyConsultant&Founderand EducationDirectorofCannabis HolisticInstitute Tofindoutmore aboutherprivatepractice, educationalprograms,videosand otherofferingsyoucanfindheron themassiveinterwebs,social platformsor

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Goforth,GoCannabis

byBuzDeliere

Will Stolk and Alec 'Craze' Zammitt Take a Stand Against Cannabis Laws in Australia

Forthepastsixyears,formerprofessionalskierWillStolkhasbeenadrivingforceforcannabis legalizationaspartofhis"WhoAreWeHurting?"collective Hisunwaveringcommitmentand determination have enabled him to make progress in an often challenging environment whereopponentsareeagertoblockreformeffortseverystepofthewayWill'sAdvocacyfor cannabis and the "Who Are We Hurting" collective, have pushed him to the front of the Australiancannabisindustryandevenabroad WillandhisfellowadvocateandfriendAlec "Craze"Zammitt'smostrecentactofcivildisobediencewastoprojectcannabisartandthe words "Who Are We Hurting?" onto Sydney’s iconic landmarks - including The Opera House andHarborBridgeon4/20ofthislastyear.Theywerelaterarrestedfortheiractionsbutwill be attending court in late August to face charges against them Will's advocacy has been goingonformuchlonger,itgoesasfarbackasthefirsttimehetriedthismiracleplant When Will was 15 he attended a ski training camp in Canada and had his first experience with cannabis

Hefellinloveimmediatelyandremembersenjoyinghowcannabismadeeverythinghedid seem "better" Not only did cannabis improve his daily activities it also led to him meeting many "wonderfulandimportantpeople"inhislife Peoplewhoalsosharehispassionforthe plantanditsmanybenefitsbothmedicallyandrecreationallyasmuchashedoes

Willgoesontosay,"IthinkIwouldn'thavethisincrediblelifeorthesupportivepeoplearound meiftheplantneverexisted"

Alec "Craze" Zammitt's story is a little different from Will's, in 2020 entrepreneur Zammitt's hard-fought success was toppled by a roadside test conducted by law enforcement. After takingapositiveroadsidetestthatfoundtracesofcannabisinhissystem,theformerowner and operator of a private security firm had to face its consequences - with authorities revokinghislicenseandleavinghimunabletocontinueoperatingthebusiness

Zammitt and his attorney Mark Davis of Sydney City Crime have challenged the NSW Government'smobiledrugtestingprogramresultsclaimingthatanypositivetestfordrugs was likely due to cross-contamination from a medicinal cannabis patient - namely, his partner.

"Ithink

Iwouldn't havethis incredible lifeorthe supportive people aroundme iftheplant never existed."

AnexpertdoctorinthefieldhasconcludedthatcannabisfoundinaZammitt'ssystemafter being tested could have been transferred from an innocent kiss shortly before driving Consequently,Zammittwasgiventwono-convictionsandpermittedtokeephislicense Yet NSW Police have still revoked his business license leaving Zammitt, a high-profile activist, a reasontobelievehewasatargetduetohisprotests.Davis,Zammitt'sattorney,stated"This has become a de facto means of drug testing all citizens, and they’re doing it through licensing.”

Alec"Craze"ZammittstandinginfrontoftheEndEvidence-FreeRDTbillboard TheNSWGovernment'smobiledrugtestingprogramhasbeenplacedunderthemicroscope following a study conducted by the Lambert Initiative for Cannabinoid Therapeutics at UniversityofSydneyrevealingdrasticallydifferingtimeframesbetweencannabisimpairment and how long its traces can remain in one’s system Researchers found that an individual couldbeimpairedfromconsumingmarijuanaforthreetotenhours,yetitstillmayshowin theirbodyweekslater

IhadtheopportunitytospeakwithCrazeandaskhimafewquestionsabouthislifeandhow heendedupwhereheistoday

CHRONIC:HOWWERE YOUFIRSTINTRODUCED TOCANNABISACTIVISM?

Craze:Ihavealwayslovedmaking noiseandgettingattention,my historywasfullofgraffitiasa youngster AsIgrewupIfounda moreproductivewaytochannel thatenergybymeansofexecuting experimentalandguerrilla marketingcampaigns TheolderI gotthemoreIhadtolosetosilly cannabislegislation,Icouldn'tjust sitonmyhandssoItookwhatI knewandappliedit

CHRONIC: WHYDOYOU THINKTHEGOVERNMENT WON'TLEGALIZE(ADULTUSE)CANNABIS?

Craze:Ican'tgrowmyownbutI cangetanabundancethrough theprescriptionsystemfora competitiveprice,rightnowthe biggestissuewefaceisthedriving legislation,we'reworkingwiththe politicianstohavethisfixedand thenwecanmovetofixing (removing)theflawedprescription system

CHRONIC:DOYOUHAVE ANYADVICEFOR SOMEONESTARTINGTO BECOMEMOREACTIVEIN CANNABISREFORM?

Craze:Havealookatwhatis alreadyhappeninginyourlocal areaandseeifyoucanhelp If you 'regoingtotakeourpathof pullingstunts,weliketomakesure we 'renotinconveniencingthe generalpublicandwhenspeaking withthemediaweliketoreference studiesbyreputablesources

CHRONIC:DIDYOUOR WILLHAVEANY CONCERNSTHATYOU MIGHTBEARRESTEDFOR THELASERSHOW?

Craze:Ididmyduediligenceand alladviceIreceivedstatedthatour actionswouldonlyconstitutean offenseiftheywerecommercial, thepoliceagreeouractionswere notcommercialhoweverthey're continuinganyway It'san interestingcaseinmyopinion

CHRONIC:CHRONIC:DO YOUPLANONDOINGANY CANNABISACTIVISMOR STUNTSBEFOREYOUR COURTDATE?

Craze: We won't stop until the laws are completely fixed, most recently we ran a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for a huge billboard campaign to bring attention to the need to amenddrug-drivinglegislationin Australia.Thesebillboardsareup right now and will keep running untilNSWstateelectiononMarch 25th

Be sure to follow Craze and his journey on Youtube, Craze Co, and his Instagram @thecrazeco forallhislateststuntsandmore

Australians are hoping the country'sleaderswillfollowinthe footsteps of countries like Germany which are pushing for recreational legalization for its citizens

Will believes Australia's cannabis laws are "outdated" and "ridiculous" saying, "it is my belief thatthevastmajorityofpeoplein Australiasupportfullrecreational cannabislegalization"

Will'sinvolvementintheCBDand cannabis industry isn't limited to just Australia In 2019, Will invested with long-time friend and former pro skier Cory Zila to open "Tioga Green" , the first recreational weed dispensary nestledamongCalifornia'sSierra mountains, near Yosemite NationalPark

InspiredPaws,ahempcompany createdespeciallyforman’sbest friend, is Will's second project This innovative business stands out as another pioneering venturethatseekstoprovidepet owners with quality products for mindfulcaretaking.

Will'smostexcitedabouthisCBD

HealthandWellnessBrandByron BayCBD which is set to become the first major Australian-based health and wellness brand to break into the US and European markets This luxury new line of all-naturalproductswillfocuson tinctures, balms, and cosmetics infused with pure hemp extracts like Cannabidiol (CBD) The product concept draws inspiration from beautiful Northern NSW's bohemian beach town, renowned for its tranquil lifestyle

Will's leading inspiration behind the brand comes while he was recovering from yet another ski injury,hesaid"Icameacrossthe product through a friend in Californiaandithelpedmesleep better than the painkillers I was prescribed," he went on to say, " (CBD) also helped with the inflammationfromtheinjury"

That was enough to spark his desire for him to create a company that makes "the highest-quality CBD products on earth for consumers " He has spent several years doing research and development before sourcing the best manufacturer for his operation, who Will himself calls " a mastermind of cannabis infusion"

soon will be launching a full spectrum line in California dispensariesandtheneventually would like to work on US-wide retail distribution They will be shipping worldwide to where it is legal for the shipper to purchase CBD and then we will be expandingintotheEuropeanand Australianmarketsverysoon.

I was able to pull Will away from hisbusyscheduleandaskhima few questions about his upcoming court case, his advocacy, and about cannabis and the reform needed in his belovedcountry

CHRONIC:HOWWERE YOUFIRSTINTRODUCED TOCANNABISACTIVISM?

Will: Ihavealwaysbeenablack sheep, it all derived I think from my love of being antiestablishment and punk music, I also based a lot of my early identityinfreestyleskiingasthats what I ended up doing professionally for so many years, freestyle skiing was based on a go against the grain freedom to get away from the mundane worldofAlpineskiracing.

CHRONIC:WASTHEREAN INDIVIDUALTHATHELPED INSPIREYOU?

Willstatedinourinterview

I asked Will if he had a personal favorite when it came to his line of Byron Bay products and he toted "My personal favorite productistheCDBandlidocaine balm, it relieves pain, inflammation and actually helps heal cuts and abrasion" One of the brand's favorites among consumersaswell.

Will is proud that this leading brand has made a bold commitment to promoting transparency, quality, and sustainability-reflectingbothhis personalvaluesandrepresenting Byron Bay's thriving health & wellnesscommunity

Byron Bay products will be available in the US and you can findthemontheirwebsite,they

Will: Iwasalsoinfluencedinmy teens by Marc Emery and the NORMLmovementandnumerous ganja heads in ski resorts allthrough the world like Rasta Stevie from Telluride who ended up becoming a member of the local council in Telluride Colorado Bohemian surf and ski culture were huge influences in mylifeasachild,myparentsare skiers,Isurf,Iskiedprofessionally for many years, I skate (very shitty)soactionsportsweremya hugehugepartofmyupbringing andstillareamassivepart ofmyadultlife,thesesports were and are synonymous with outsidersandanti-heroesthis included a lot of individuals smokingpotonaregularbasis.

CHRONIC:DOYOUHAVE ANYADVICEFOR SOMEONEWHOIS STARTINGTOBECOME MOREACTIVEIN CANNABISREFORM?

Will: Activism should involve meaningful actions that improve society,butunfortunately, the term"activist"oftenhas negative connotations

"I personally havea hugebelief inthe potential health benefitsof CBDandall ofour productsat ByronBay CBDreflect that."

thesedays,withtermslike"Social Justice Warrior" is used to mock those who seek to make positive change However,therearemany ways to get involved in activism, andsocialmediacanbeagreat place to start. Platforms like Twitter and Facebook can help spread the word and connect with others who share your passion for a cause, such as legalizingcannabis

Will notes that social media groups can also be a "breeding groundfortrolls"andtonotwaste time and negative energy responding to their comments, thatisbettertofocusyourenergy onyourefforts

Will: While taking to the streets is not an easy option, it can be a necessary one. Pro-cannabis rallies and protests are a guaranteed method of raising awareness and informing the public about the benefits of legalizingmarijuana Willsays,

CHRONIC:AREYOUABLE TOSPEAKABOUTYOUR UPCOMINGCASEATTHE ENDOFAUGUST?WHAT WOULDYOULIKETO SHARE?

Will: We just want to put it out therethatit’sourrighttoprotest, sure we know we broke the law but we didn’t damage any property or hurt anyone. Give us a fine and move on the fact we are facing potential criminal charges and that my bail conditionsatthebeginning included the facts that I wasn’t allowedwithinthreekilometersof theSydneyCBD,hadtosigninat my local Police station three times a week for 3 months and thefactthatIamstillnotallowed to(talk)AlecundertheNSWBikie lawsshowhowmuchofananny stateweliveinhereinAustralia

CHRONIC: WAIT,SINCE YOUANDCRAZE'S ARREST,BECAUSEOF NSWBIKIELAWSINYOUR COUNTRY,YOUWEREN'T ABLETOHANGOUTOR TALKTOEACHOTHER?

Will:Thatwasthecase,butwe gotthosebailconditions droppedabouttwoweeksago, butforalmostayearthathas beenthecase"

Will and I spoke more about the events leading up to their arrest and how now looking back maybe it wasn't the best idea to useworldwideiconicbuildingsto display their message but when politicianscontinuallydisregard thechronicmagazine.com

don'tbe afraidto take action–everystep, bigor small, counts towards makinga positive change."

"Ifyou're passionate aboutthe cause,

the voices of their citizens, sometimes they speak a little loudertobeheard

That's why their movement is called "Who Are We Hurting.” As Will states,"Really, who are we hurting? NO ONE so stop fucking around and legalize cannabis so wecanmoveontomorepressing things in the world It’s 2023 cannabis legalization should havehappenedyearsago"

CHRONIC: DOYOUPLAN ONDOINGANY CANNABISACTIVISMOR STUNTSBEFOREYOUR COURTDATE?IFSO,CAN YOUTALKABOUTWHAT'S UPCOMING?

Will: Alec & I are of the same attitude, We simply won't stop until the laws are completely fixed We also may have a few other tricks up our sleeves but you’ll have to watch out for that one Shout outs to all our followers, fans, haters, and every singlepersonwhocancontribute to furthering the message of cannabis legalization worldwide Weloveandrespecteverysingle one of you for we stand on the soldiersofgiantsandallwewant is legalized recreational cannabis Itreallyisn’tthatmuch toaskforinmyopinion

Thanks to the Chronic too I love your website and magazine and am more than honored to be featured on your epic platform keep spreading the good word about the good plant AKA: cannabis WE won’t stop till this wariswon!!&neithershouldyou!

Formanyyears,the'WhoAreWe Hurting' collective has been dedicatedtospreadingcannabis advocacy across Australia. By creating awareness campaigns, they have committed their time to striving for the legalization of recreational cannabis use in the landdownunder

In a creative bid to draw attentiontothisinitiativeandget people thinking differently about how we view marijuana consumption; these passionate individuals are going above and beyond with their efforts setting up safe stunts all over the country aimed at educating on itspotentialbenefits

"Weaimtobethechangeorspark thechangethatlegalizescannabis inAustraliaandwhilewehave donealottopushthismessage therearemanymanyotherpeople puttinginlotsofworktolegalize cannabisinAustralia&alloverthe world.AstheartistKeithHaring said“Iamnotabeginning.Iamnot anend.Iamalinkinachain.”We justwannabeabletogrowourown cannabislegallyandgotoa cannabisdispensaryandbuya rangeofproductsjustlikeyoucan beerorwine.It’sreallynotalotto askfor,"statesWill.

TheBIGZen GuinessWorldRecordBreakingEdible

by: Chynna Jasmine Pearson

It’shappening!Wearewatchinghistorybemade Theworld’smostawesomerecordisbreakingthis April,thankstoZenCannabis.4/20/2023isgoingtobeabigdayforZenandtheentirecannabis community Ifyouhaven’theardofZenCannabis,theyareoneofthepremiercannabisediblebrands inOklahoma Foundedin2020,ZenmadeittheirmissiontocreatethehighestqualityTHCandCBD products,swiftlybecomingthefastest-growingbrandinthemarket Theirabilitytogrowsoquicklyis dueinparttotheir“fingeronthepulse”mentalitywithinthecannabismarket Notonlydotheysupport theirlocalcommunities,buttheyalsosupport“artistsandcreativesandhaveworkedwithmany establishedvisualartistsandmusicians,includingrenownedstreetartistanddesignerShepardFairey (OBEYGIANT)”Withtheirabilitytothriveintheever-changingcannabismarket,itisnosurprisethat theyaredeterminedtomakehistoryforourcannabisholidaythismonth

ZenCannabishasastrongpresenceinOklahoma,California,Missouri,andMassachusetts(sixnew activationsareexpectedtobeaddedtothelistthisyear);sourcinglocallyfromeachstate Their robustproductlineismadewiththeleadinginnovativetechnologiessotheycanofferdelicious gummies(fullsizeandmini,withflavorsrangingfromFruitPunch,Watermelon,ForestFruitandMango toCherry),chocolatebars(flavorsrangingfromMilkChocolatetoStrawberries&CreamandWhite Chocolate),tinctures,beverages(BerryandGrape),andstrain-specificCBDproducts.The“secret sauce”Zenusesistoinfusethe“crèmedelacrèmeofcannabinoids”intoeachproduct Also,manyof theirproductsareglutenandfat-free!

InEurope,underthenameZenCBD,theirproductsareavailablein20countriesincludingtheUnited Kingdom,France,Germany,Portugal,Spain,andtheNetherlands Subsequently,ZenCannabisisina positiontobecomethenumberonecannabisediblesbrandintheworldbynextyear!

This4/20,ZenCannabisismakinghistorybyunveiling“THEBIGZEN,”thelargest,themostpotent,and themostexpensivecannabischocolatebarevermade Inhonorofthismomentousoccasion,wehad theopportunitytospeakwithfounderandCEOofZenCannabis,JeremyZachary Zachary’sinterestin cannabiswassparkedin2009afterhisfather’sbattlewithcancer Themedicinalvalueofcannabis washismaininterest,andhewasabletousehispriorpublishingexperiencetohelpeducatethe publicontherealitiesofmedicalcannabis

“HelaunchedCultureMagazinewhichquicklybecame recognizedastheplanet’spremiercannabislifestylemagazine,publishingover250,000copies monthlyandreadbyover21millionreadersworldwide Sincethen,Jeremyhasgoneontofound multiplehighly-regardedbrandsinthecannabissector,includingZenCannabis,KushVape,and Cannology”Obviously,ZenCannabiswillbehismosttalkedaboutbrandfortheforeseeablefuture duetotheworldrecordbreakingbarandhowmanymarketstheydominatein Let’sgetintowhatthe mindbehindZenCannabishastosayaboutthisamazingendeavortoforeverbeapartofcannabis’ history

Chronic:Hasaworldrecord alwaysbeensomethingyou wantedtohold?

JZachary:No,it'sneverbeen somethingwe'veeverconsidered Asacompany,we'remost concernedaboutproducinga high-qualityproduct,notbreaking anyrecords WewereinR&D mode,whichrequiressampling our'live'product,andwereinan extremelycreativespaceatthe momenttheWorldRecordidea cameabout.

Chronic: Whofirstthoughtof breakingaGuinnessstyleWorld Recordthisway?

JZachary:OurfounderandCEO, JZ

Chronic: Wasthisthefirstideaor oneofmany?

JZachary:Thiswasthe'one'that poppedupafterdoingsome researchandrealizingthe CannabisWorldRecordspace waswideopen

Chronic: Wasthisahardsellfor thecompany?Orwaseveryone onboardprettyquickly?

JZachary:Areyoukidding?Once westartedtalkingwiththeteam, everyonewantedtobeinvolved andthebrainstormingbegan.Let metellyou,it'snoteasyto produceaproperlyinfused chocolatebarthislarge

Chronic:Whatistheprocessin makingsomethingsobig?

JZachary:Wehadalotofgreat mindscomingtogethertomakeit happen Cominginatover420lbs, youcanimaginehavingtomove thisthingaroundisnoeasytask. Everythingismassiveandrequires lotsofingredients.We'reusing over4litersofoilinthismonsterto achievethe4,200,000mgs.

Chronic: Whatwillhappenwith thechocolatebarwhenthisisall saidanddone?

JZachary:We'llsellittoonelucky buyerfor$42,000

Chronic: Whyachocolatebar? Whynotagiantgummyinstead?

JZachary:Welikechallenges A propergiantchocolatebar requirestemperingandismuch moredifficulttomakethana gummy Welikehighbars(youlike mypun?)!

(Also,THEBIGZENhastakenalot ofmanpowertocreate Over“360 hourswithtwelvepeoplewhipping themegabaruptosixhoursaday. The420lbstreatwilltaketwelve 40gallonvatsoftheirmilk chocolateandover100poundsof cannabisflowertomake,withthe 9by4feetbar”It'strulya supersizedculinaryconvection!)

Chronic:Whatistheprocessin makingsomethingsobig?

JZachary:Wehadalotofgreat mindscomingtogethertomakeit happen Cominginatover420lbs, youcanimaginehavingtomove thisthingaroundisnoeasytask Everythingismassiveandrequires lotsofingredients We'reusing over4litersofoilinthismonsterto achievethe4,200,000mgs.

Chronic: Willittastelikethe regularchocolatebars?Orwill thesizechangetherecipe?

JZachary:It'lltasteexactlylikeone ofourregularchocolatebars,as we 'reusingthesamehighquality ingredientswedowithour everydaymilkchocolatebar It'll lookslightlydifferentwithoutthe traditionalscoringmarksofour regularchocolatebar.

Chronic: Howlongdidittaketo facilitatethecreationofthisgiant bar?

JZachary:Whenwe'reallsaidand done,it'llhavetakenusfive monthstomakethisbehemoth

Chronic: WhatdoesTHEBIGZEN projectmeantoZenCannabis, andhowmuchfunhasitallbeen?

JZachary:TheBigZenwas createdtohelpspreadtheword aboutZenCannabisand demonstratehowanythingis possiblewhenyouputyourmind toit Theprocesshasbeenablast andtheentireteamhasloved workingontheproject.Thisistruly somethingforouremployeesto beproudof.

Chronic: THEBIGZENwillbehard totop,butwhatdoestherestof 2023looklikeforZenCannabis? Whatshouldwebelooking forwardto?

Chronic:THEBIGZENseemstobe breakingthreerecordsatonce,is thatarecordinitself,too?

JZachary:Hahaha,that'sagreat question Ithinkso!

JZachary: 2023willbeanother yearofgrowthasZenCannabis growsfasterthananyother cannabiscompanyinthecountry We'llbetacklingafewnew marketsthisyearasweexpand ourreach ZenCannabiswillalso bereleasingsomenewand innovativeproductstheindustry hasyettosee Let'sjustsay,we mayevenbemoreexcitedthan makingTheBigZen!

MILKCHOCOLATE

OldWorldEuropeancreamymilk chocolatebarthatwillmeltyour worriesawaywhileitmeltsinyour mouth.

DARKCHOCOLATE

Arichandfull-bodieddark chocolatebartodiveintowhileyour achesandanxietiesfloataway.

COOKIES&CREAM

Yourfavoritecookie&creamcenterall inone Blissfullydecadentbarforwhen youneedtofindyourZen.

PEANUTBUTTER&CHOCOLATE

Theessentialsaltyandsweetbartohit allyourcravings.

WHITECHOCOLATE

Aclassicrichandsweet,butterywhite chocolatebarthatcansmoothoutany kinksfromyourdayinjustafewbites.

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6AmazingCannabis-FriendlyAirbnbforYourNextVacation

byTatianaMelendez

Asof2022,onlytwenty-onestates,Guam, andWashington,DC,havelegalized recreationalweed Travelingtotasteand seequalityinmarijuanaoutofyour elementorIshouldsayyourstate,is somethingtobeexcitedabout Youask why?Becauseavastmajorityof Americanslovetotravel!Theyalsotravel togetnon-medicalweedproducts They travelforwork,pleasure,orjustachange ofscenery Thisgapopenspromising possibilitiesforhospitalityentitiesinlegal statestoharnessthefullpotentialof marijuanatourism Insomeofthese jurisdictions,cannabisvacationrentals arethenewnormal!However,moststate lawsrequireyoutousecannabison privatepropertyonly,leavingvisitorswith twooptions:Lightupinahotelandhope youdonotgetcaught,orrentacannabisfriendlyAirbnbforyournextvacation

Eversincerecreationallegalization, Americanshavebeenusingmoreweed thaneverbefore,drawingtouristsfromall overtocometoestablishedandbudding marketsformarijuana-infused experiences From420-friendlyrentals, dispensaries,andguidedtoursto customizedcannabislounges,thereare nodullmomentsinthosestatesor countries OwnersofAirbnbsthatlabel themselvesas“cannabis-friendly”are coolwithyouusingcannabisontheir property,buthowdoyoufindthese Airbnbs?Andwhatonesaremost popular?Firstthingsfirst,howdoyouknow ifanAirbnbis420-friendly?Well,thebest courseofactiontofindanAirbnbthat allowscannabisuseistoconducta Googlesearchofvarioustermsalongwith theword“Airbnb”andyourdesired location

SinceAirbnbdoes notmakeitvery easytofindthese properties-for example,thereare nocannabisfilters whenchoosinga property-hosts usuallywrite “cannabis-friendly” orsomethingsimilar inthetitleorthe listingdescription. So,notsurewhereto launchyour“cannacation?”These must-try destinationsare yourbestbet!

Rancho de Colores

JoshuaTree,California

Thisisathree-bedroomhome locatedinthedesert Thehouseis entirelypink,withrainbowcolors adorningeveryinchoftheinterior andexterior Thishouseisalso deckedwithpsychedelicart, creatingatrippyexperienceforyour Mojavedesertgetaway Thehome alsoincludesanabove-ground pool,afirepit,andmore,perfectfor throwingsome“lit”420parties

Cannabis Garden Apartment

Juneau,Alaska

Thistwo-bedroomapartmentismore thanjusta420-friendlyAirbnb itisalso agrowhouse Buttheproperty’sbiggest sellermightbethelargebackpatio overlookingtheAlaskawilderness There isagoodchanceyouwillseewildlifein thesurroundingforests Butdonotthink thisapartmentisoutinthemiddleofthe woods.ItiscentrallylocatedinJuneau, surroundedbymanyrestaurantsand shops Thebestattractionsareeithera walkorashortdriveaway.Allthe ownersrequestyousmokejointsand bluntsoutside

Cannabis-Friendly Cabin

Harrison,Maine

Ifchildhoodsummercampsareafond memoryforyou,youwilllovestayingat thiscabininHarrison,Maine Locatedon theCrookedRiver,thisAirbnboffersa varietyofoutdoorandriveractivities Theownerowns17acresofthe surroundingforestwhereyoucanhike, fish,mountainbike,kayak,andmore Thehomehasaqueen-sizedbed,but yourguestscansetuptheirtentsand campoutside Thehomealsohasair conditioningandashowerhouse.

Winter Park

Colorado(RockyMountainsSkiArea)

WinterPark,Colorado,isapremieradventure townforallthingswinterfun(which,ofcourse, includescannabis).Itisanexcellentyet underrated420traveldestinationwithaccessto numerousdispensariesandfewercrowds Winter Parkhassomethingforeveryone fromtheavid skierlookingforchoppymogulstothebeginner startingonthebunnyslopesandaccesstoother greatwintersportsaswell.Onceyouarereadyto unwindafteralongdayontheslopes,youonly havetotravelamiletokickbackatthisnearby cannabis-friendlylodge Theyhavesome excellentcannabisservicestooffer,likea cannabis-infusedmassagetorelaxafteryour longdayofskiing Orstartthepartyearlywith theirairportpickupservicethatstopsatalocal dispensaryalongtheway

Colorful Casa Next to the Strip

LasVegas,Nevada

ColorCasaisacutelittlecondo nexttothestrip Itisexcellentfor travelinggroupslookingfora uniqueplaceoffthestrip.Theowner isateacher,recentlyengaged,and sheissharingherformer bachelorettepadtohelpmesave forherwedding!Shehashireda professionalmanagementteamto catertoyourneedsandensurethe homeiscleanandpreparedfor everyarrival

The Winston House

CorfeMullen,England,UnitedKingdom

ThisbeautifulAirbnbhasafewrooms,aswellasa sharedspacewhereguestscanminglewitheach other.Itisstockedwithbongs,rollingpapers,pipes, anddifferentwaystoblazeup

TheWinstonHouseoffersanexcellentopportunity toexperiencetheprogressivehippielifestylemany dreamersyearnfor It’snotjustaboutweed,either Thesharedspacesalsoprovidesuppliesfor varioushobbies,likeartandyoga

Thetaboooncemarringthecannabisindustryis losingitsgripastheherbgoesmainstream Liberal weedlawssetastagefordynamicpot experiences,evenforavidtravelers Whetheryou likefancy420-friendlycruisesorvacationrentals, marijuanacancomplementdifferentlifestyles The collaborationbetweencannabisenthusiastsand tourismprofessionalsturnsrecreationalweedinto apopulartraveltheme,brandedcannabistourism Sowhatiskeepingyoufromindulgingincanna tourismwithallthetrimmings?

SomeofTheTopInfluentialPeopleinCannabisHistory

by:BuzDeliere

GodfatherofCannabisResearch

Dr.RaphaelMechoulam

(November5,1930-March9,2023)

It'seasytoforgetthatfor manyyears,cannabis wasconsideredillegalby lawenforcement everywhere Yetdespite thelegalobstaclesand consequencesfacedby thosewhoadvocatedits benefitsanduse, marijuanaactivists pushedpastbarriersand boldlyworkedtowardsa greenerfuturewhere peoplearoundtheworld canreapnaturalrewards fromGod'sgreatplant. Today,withanincreasing numberofstates legalizingcannabis-somedecadesagoand evenlonger--oursociety isreapingmorethanjust recreationalperks:we're witnessingrealprogress inchangingstigmas towardcannabisitall startedbecauseofthese greatpeople

A world-renowned organic chemist, Dubbed the "Godfather of Cannabis Research" Dr Raphael Mechoulam made countlesscontributionstomedicinalchemistrywithhisgroundbreakingresearchintocannabisandthecannabinoidsit contains - namely THC and anandamide For over three decades he held a professorship at Hebrew University in Jerusalem while also conducting vast collaborative experiments that led to numerous life-changing discoveries within this area of science. Professor Raphael Mechoulam has been honored with international recognition awards for his pioneering work in medical cannabis He was awarded the Heinrich Wieland Prize in 2004, an honorary doctorate from ComplutenseUniversityin2006,andIsrael'sprestigiousprizeforExactSciences,Chemistryin2000 Moreover,ProfMarcel is a founding member of both the International Association for Cannabinoid Medicines as well as International CannabinoidResearchSociety-leadingorganizationsonCannabisresearchworldwide

Keith Stroup

In 1968, after graduating from law school and joining the federal Consumer Product Safety Commission, Stroup was inspiredbyconsumeractivistRalphNader'swork Thisinfluenceledhimtoformauniqueorganization-onerepresenting cannabis-usingconsumersthroughouttheUnitedStates.In1970,KeithStroupfoundedtheNationalOrganizationforthe ReformofMarijuanaLaws(NORML)with$5,000inseedmoneyfromthePlayboyFoundation Underhistenureasexecutive director until 1979, NORML saw 11 states pass decriminalization laws related to marijuana use He took a break from cannabis law reform to act as an attorney advocating for artists and family farmers before returning in 1994 to join its boardofdirectorsbeforeresuminghisroleasexecutivedirectoragain Overthenextdecadeheactivelyspokeoutabout marijuanapolicyreformsaroundAmericabeforesteppingdownfromhisposition;however,stilldedicatedtoadvancing progressivechangehecontinuesworkingwithNORMLtoday.

JackHerer

(June18,1939–April15,2010)

JackHerer,thebeloved'EmperorofHemp,'iswidelyregardedasaheroinmarijuanalegalizationcircles His1973head shopopeningand1985publication'TheEmperorWearsNoClothes'helpedtosparkanever-growingmovementthathas seencannabisbecomeaccessibleformanyacrossmultiplestates Thebookprovidedanextensiveoverviewofhemp's beneficialqualities,suchasmedicinaluseandconvertingitintomoresustainableresourceslikefuelorclothingfabric Thanks to his tireless efforts over decades, people today can reap the rewards of this ancient herb! Jack Herer, was a renownedactivistandfounderanddirectorofHelpEndMarijuanaProhibition(HEMP)andwasanoutspokenproponentof cannabis decriminalization His arguments centered around its holistic values; from renewable fuel to medicine and beyond He advocated that the healing properties could be cultivated worldwide if only citizens were educated on this environmentallyfriendlycrop

"EmperorofHemp"

FounderofWomenGrowaCannabisNetworkingOrganization

JaneWest

JaneWestismakingwavesinthecannabisworld.Theinternationally-recognizedCEOisleadingarevolutionthroughher lifestyle brand and Women Grow, America’s largest female networking organization for cannabis professionals Her achievements have not gone unnoticed; Inc Magazine crowned her “Most Widely Recognized Female Personality in Cannabis" while InStyle's 2019 Badass 50 list honored West as one of their top empowering women cutting through boundariestomakeanimpactglobally JaneWest,thefounderofhernamesakecannabisbrand,isonamissiontonot onlynormalizetheuseofcannabisbuttomaketheindustrymoreinclusiveforwomen Toaccomplishthis,80%ofWest's company is owned by women and people who are racially diverse. Additionally, she has volunteered with several organizations such as Women’s Cannabis Business Network in order to help female entrepreneurs create national networksandsupporteachotherthroughouttheirgrowthjourneyintheboomingcannabisfield

Willie Nelson

Withacareerspanningmorethansevendecades,WillieNelsonhasbecomeoneofthemosticonicfiguresinmusic Butthis nationaltreasurealsoaccomplishedsomethingequallyremarkable:fightingforcannabislegalizationacrossAmerica He co-chairs NORML and authored his autobiography 'Roll Me Up and Smoke Me When I'm Gone,' detailing his journey with marijuana advocacy over the years! In 2015 he took it to another level by launching 'Willie's Reserve' - a line of premium cannabis products which are now available in Colorado, Washington, Las Vegas, Oregon, and California (the latest state added) Thosepassionateaboutsocialjusticeissueslikeweedreform–canlookuptoWillieasaninspiringleaderwhowas neverafraidtostandupforwhat’srightdespitepressuresfromsocietyorgovernmentauthorities.In2005iconicCountry musicstarWillieNelsonandhisfamilyhelpedtoleadthechargeformarijuanareformwiththeirinaugural"WillieNelson& NORMLBenefitGolfTournament" Followinganarrestin2010forpossessionofmarijuana,hetookthingsonestepfurtherby creatingtheTeaPotparty;apoliticalmovementthatadvocatestaxing,regulatingandlegalizingcannabis.

CanadianComedian,Actor,MusicianandCannabisActivist

TommyChong

TommyChong,consideredaMarijuanaVIP,isaniconicCanadiancomedianwhogainedfameandsuccessaspartofthetalented Cheech & Chong duo The two became household names for their hilarious cannabis-inspired comedy skits that entertained audiencesworldwide Cheech&Chongachievedimpressivesuccessintheearly1970swiththeiriconiccomedyalbums Fourofthese were nominated for a Grammy Award, and they eventually won Best Comedy Album at the 1973 ceremony for Los Cochinos! Additionally,Chongco-wroteandstarredinsevenfeaturefilmsalongsidehispartnerCheechMarintofurthersolidifytheirspotas comedic legends In 2003, Chong became the center of attention when the US Attorney for Western Pennsylvania Mary Beth BuchananinitiatedOperationPipeDreamstouncoverillegaldrugtrafficandusersthroughbusinessessellingparaphernaliasuchas bongs Herinvestigationcostover$12millioninresourcesfrom2,000lawenforcementofficersfocusingon55companiesoperating online - one of which was Nice Dreams, Tommy Chong's company. After being found guilty of operating an illegal distribution network,TommyChongwassentencedtoninemonthsinfederalprisonandafineof$20,000 Alongwiththeforfeitureofmorethan one hundred thousand dollars seized during his business' raid and loss of merchandise - all on top of other legal penalties - Mr ChongservedouthissentenceatTaftCorrectionalInstitutionfromOctober8th,2003untilJuly7th,2004.Therehewascellmatewith JordanBelfort,whowouldgodowninhistoryas'TheWolfOfWallStreet' Thetwomenformedalastingfriendshipthankslargelyto Tommy'smediationthathelpedinspireBelforttowritehismemoirs

Cannabis activists like Jack Herer, Willie Nelson, Tommy Chong, and Keith Stroup have played a major role in paving the way for where we are today Their tenacity, courage, and commitment to social justice have inspired countless people across America to fightforcannabisreformandlegalization.JaneWest,thankstoherleadership,femaleentrepreneursnowhaveaccesstonetworks that support them throughout their growth journey in the booming cannabis field Last but not least is the Godfather of Cannabis Research and to who we dedicate this article His recent passing brought an end to his reign but he will forever be remembered, especiallyinthecannabiscommunity.Hisdiscoveryandresearchhelpedleadtobreakthroughsinthefieldandultimatelyhelped pavethewayforlegalization Restinpeaceandthankyouforeverythingyou'vedoneDr RaphaelMechoulam

These iconic figures have not only left an indelible mark on our society but also helped create opportunities for others who seek successwithinthisindustry Withouttheseindividuals,it’shardtoimaginewhatdirectionmarijuanareformwouldbeheadingright now Weowemuchofourprogresssofarinpartduetotheseinspiringactivistssonexttimeyougotolightupbesuretobethankful

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10

Easy Steps on How to Grow Magic Mushrooms at Home

Magicmushroomshavebeenused forcenturiesfortheirspiritual, medicinal,andrecreational properties Whilethecultivationof thesefascinatingfungiisillegalin manyjurisdictions,understanding theprocessandresponsibleuse remainimportant Thisarticle outlines10easystepsforgrowing magicmushroomsathome, emphasizingsafety,legality,and responsiblecultivation

Step1

ResearchandSelectthe AppropriateSpecies

Beforeyoubegin,it's crucialtoresearchthe varioustypesof magicmushrooms, suchasPsilocybe cubensisorPsilocybe semilanceata,and selecttheonethat bestsuitsyourneeds andexperiencelevel Familiarizeyourself withthespecific growingrequirements, potency,andeffects ofthechosenspecies toensureasuccessful andsafecultivation experience

Step 2

ObtainSporesorMycelium fromaReputableSource

Tostartyourmagic mushroomcultivation, you'llneedtoobtain sporesormycelium fromatrustworthy sourcelike sporedepot.com.Make suretopurchasefrom areputablesupplierto guaranteethequality andpurityofyour startingmaterials Keep inmindthelegal considerationsand potentialrisks associatedwith obtainingand cultivatingmagic mushrooms

Step 3

AssembleNecessary MaterialsandEquipment

Togrowmagicmushrooms, you'llneedthefollowing materialsandequipment:

Sporesyringeormycelium culture

Substrate(e.g.,grain,brown riceflour,orothermaterials)

Sterilizationtools(eg, pressurecookeror autoclave)

Gloves,facemask,andother personalprotective equipment

Afruitingchamberor growingenvironment(eg, plastictote,terrarium)

Temperatureandhumidity controldevices

Spraybottleformisting

Step4

ChooseaSuitable LocationforCultivation

Selectaclean,wellventilatedareafor yourmagic mushroomcultivation, awayfromdirect sunlightandpotential contaminants Ensure thatthechosen locationmaintainsa consistent temperatureand humiditylevel,as fluctuationscan negativelyimpactthe growthofyour mushrooms

Step5

SterilizeEquipment andMaterials

Maintainingasterile environmentis essentialtoprevent contaminationand ensuresuccessful mushroomgrowth

Sterilizeallequipment andmaterialsusinga pressurecooker, autoclave,orother sterilizationmethods. Alwaysweargloves,a facemask,andother protectivegearwhen handlingsterilized itemstominimizethe riskofcontamination.

Step6

PrepareandInoculate theSubstrate

Tocreatethesubstrate, followthesesteps:

Ifusinggrain,soakand simmeritbefore loadingitintojarsor bags

Ifusingbrownrice flour,mixitwithwater andvermiculiteto createasuitable consistency.

Sterilizetheprepared substrateusinga pressurecookeror autoclave

Oncecooled,inoculate thesubstratewiththe sporesyringeor myceliumcultureina sterileenvironment

Sealtheinoculated substrateandstoreit inadark,warmarea

Step7

MonitorColonizationand MaintainOptimal Conditions

Duringcolonization, maintainaconsistent temperatureand humiditylevelforyour chosenmushroom species.Checkonthe progressofmycelial growthperiodically, ensuringthatno contaminantsare present Dependingon thespeciesand substrate,full colonizationcantake anywherefromtwoto fourweeks

Step8

PreparetheFruiting ChamberandInitiate Fruiting

Oncecolonizationis complete,it'stimeto preparethefruiting chamber:

Createasuitable environmentforfruiting usingaplastictoteor terrarium

Ensureproperair exchangeand humiditycontrolwitha combinationofholes, fans,orotherdevices Placethefully colonizedsubstratein thefruitingchamber andadjustthe temperature,humidity, andlightconditionsto initiatefruiting

Step9

MonitorFruitingand HarvestMagicMushrooms

Asyourmagic mushroomsbeginto fruit,monitortheir growthand developmentclosely. Maintainoptimal temperature,humidity, andlightingconditions toensurehealthy fruitingbodies Mistthe fruitingchamberwith waterasneededto maintainproper humiditylevels Harvest themushroomsonce theveilunderneaththe caphasbrokenaway fromthestem,usually beforethecapflattens entirely Useagentle twistingmotionto removethemfromthe substrate,beingcareful nottodamagethe mycelium

Step10

StoreandPreserve

YourHarvestedMagic Mushrooms

Afterharvestingyourmagic mushrooms,it'sessentialto storeandpreservethem correctly Todothis,follow thesesteps:

Laytheharvested mushroomsonaclean surface,suchasatray orpapertowel,toairdry for24hours

Useafooddehydratoror afantofurtherdrythe mushroomsuntilthey're cracker-dryandbrittle. Storethedried mushroomsinan airtightcontainer,such asaglassjarora vacuum-sealedbag Keepthecontainerina cool,darkplaceto preservepotencyand preventdegradation

SafetyandResponsibleUse

Growingmagicmushroomscomeswitharesponsibilitytounderstandtheir effectsandpotency.It'scrucialtotakeprecautionstoavoidaccidental ingestionorexposure,especiallyifyoushareyourlivingspacewithothers Be awareofpotentialhealthrisksassociatedwithmagicmushroomuse,and alwayspracticeresponsibleconsumption

TroubleshootingandCommonIssues

Asyougainexperienceinmagicmushroomcultivation,youmayencounter commonproblemssuchascontamination,slowcolonization,orpoorfruiting Whentheseissuesarise,bepreparedtoaddressthempromptlyandlearn fromyourmistakestorefineyourgrowingprocess Seekadviceandsupport fromexperiencedgrowersthroughonlineforumsorlocalcultivation communitiestocontinuallyimproveyourskillsandknowledge

WrappinguptheGrowingProcess

Growingmagicmushroomsathomecanbearewardingandeducational experience.Byfollowingthese10easystepsandprioritizingsafety,legality, andresponsiblecultivation,you'llbewellonyourwaytoproducingyourown cropoffascinatingfungi.Asyoucontinuetolearnandgrow,alwaysstriveto deepenyourunderstandingoftheseremarkableorganismsandtheir potentialbenefitsandrisks

GetReadyAustin, Twista'sCannabis CompanyPlanstoOpen CraftGrowingFacility

By:MarieScarci

Hip-hopartistTwista's companyisplanninga cannabisfacilityinAustin, buttheproject'sfatehinges oncommunitysupport Despitesomeneighbors clamoringforagrocery storeinstead,thecompany's teammustwinoverlocals withadditionaloutreach efforts,accordingtoAld

JasonErvin

Cadence,acompanycoownedbythelegendary rapperTwista,isplanningto transformthevacantMoo& OinkgrocerystoreinWest GarfieldParkintoacannabis craftgrowingfacility The minority-ownedcompany alreadyhastwolicensesfor craftgrowingandhopesto tapintothebooming cannabismarket.

Theformergrocerystoreat 4848W MadisonSt has beenemptysince2011,but Cadenceseesenormous potentialinthesitefor creatingjobs,revitalizingthe community,andfueling economicgrowth.Withthis innovativeproject,Cadence aimstohelpreshapethe cannabisindustryandbring newopportunitiestothecity ofAustin

WestSiderapperTwistaexpressedhisdesiretoopenacannabisfacilityin hishometownasapromisingbusinessventureduringa2019interview However, AldermanJasonErvinadvisedlicenseestoengagemorewiththecommunityand havediscussionswithimpactedresidentsbeforebringingtheirideastofruition

CourtneyCoxDenies PassingOutMagic Mushrooms

CourtneyCox,theactressbest knownforherroleinthehitTVseries "Friends,"hasspokenoutabout PrinceHarry'sclaimsthatshe providedhimandhisfriendswith psychedelicmushroomsduringhis stayatherhouse.

Inhisnewmemoir,"Spare,"theDuke ofSussexwritesabouthis experiencewithmushrooms,which hesayshelpedhimdealwiththe lossofhismother,PrincessDiana However,Coxhasdeniedany involvementintheincident,saying thatshewasnotpassingthemout toPrinceHarryandothers

"I'mnotsaying thereweremushrooms!I definitelywasn'tpassing themout,"shesaid "He didstayherefora coupleofdaysprobablytwoorthree. He'sareallyniceperson."

CourtneyCoxDeniesPassingOut MagicMushroomstoPrinceHarry DuringHisStayatHerHouse By:TherinMiller