5 Social Strains for Introverts
5 Social Strains for Introverts There’s a mistaken belief that introverts don’t enjoy people or socializing, but that’s simply not true. Introverts can be just as outgoing and sociable as anyone else. The difference is that socialization is energizing for extroverts and draining for introverts. Extroverts get recharged among people. Introverts expend a lot of […]
High Artist Profile: John Haverty
High Artist Profile: John Haverty John Haverty has entered High Art multiple times. What many people don’t know about his work is the sheer size! Each of his beautifully intricate pieces is illustrated on sheets as large as 28 feet long with watercolor and ink! John was born in 1986 in Boston, Massachusetts and raised […]
Joint Guide for Cannabis Newbies
Joint Guide for Cannabis Newbies One of the oldest and most time-honored traditions in cannabis culture is the magical experience of the passing of the joint. In fact, if cannabis has a cardinal rule, “puff, puff, pass,” may be it. Joints, or cones as they’re often referred to in dispensary nomenclature, have advantages and disadvantages. […]
The Strain Name Game
The Strain Name Game By Zelda Flowers If you need further proof that the cannabis industry has been dominated by men stunted in adolescence, just take a look at the roster of cannabis strain names: Violator Kush, Alien Dawg, Death Star, Cat Piss, Alaskan Thunder Fuck and my current favorite, XJ-13. Actually, XJ-13 is a […]
Cannabis 101: The Benefits of CBD
Cannabis 101: The Benefits of CBD If you’re new to the world of medical marijuana, you’ve probably heard the term “CBD” in the news a lot recently. CBD (cannabidiol) is a compound found in cannabis. It’s different from THC in that it has no psychoactive properties and doesn’t cause the user to feel “high.” Cannabis […]
7 Steps to Great Homegrown Cannabis
7 Steps to Great Homegrown Cannabis By Zelda Flowers If you’re considering taking advantage of California’s allowance of growing cannabis at home, it can seem a bit daunting. There are hundreds of pages with tutorials and advice on set-ups and strains with as much detail as you can digest. But for those still undecided, here […]
High Artist Spotlight: Jake Genen
High Artist Spotlight: Jake Genen Jake Genen is a lifelong resident of New York based in Astoria, Queens. He makes anthropomorphic art using Victorian era images from the 1800’s coupled with animals. He incorporates design elements from different cultures around the world and uses them to tell a story of exotic creatures in foreign lands. He […]
High Artist Spotlight: Geoffrey Klepeis
High Artist Spotlight: Geoffrey Klepeis Geoffrey Klepeis is a professional artist, based in Calgary Canada. He has entered High Art the past two years in a row, placing 5th with “Green Harvest” in 2016. His artwork has been a crowd and judging panel favorite. He received his BFA from the Alberta College of Art and […]
Cannabis 101: THC vs. CBD
Cannabis 101: THC vs. CBD A crash course on the two most common chemical compounds known to play a significant role within cannabis: THC vs. CBD. Did you know that there are more than 400 active chemical compounds present in the cannabis plant? Each chemical plays a different role in the process of healing and […]
Grow Tip: Trimming your Cannabis Plants
Grow Tip: Trimming your Cannabis Plants It’s July and the Northern California cannabis grow season is in full effect. Traditionally, June 1st marks the beginning of outdoor planting as daylight goes into its longest phase. If you’re taking advantage of California’s allowance for homegrown cannabis (6 plants per household without a recommendation or more with), […]