by Ted Smith While paper has historically been made out of hemp, it was not until 1916 that a method was devised that turned the inner cork into paper, making much more profitable for farmers to grow it almost overnight. The Department of Agriculture release Bulletin #404 that year, expecting this announcement to generate a […]
Tag: Hempology
How I Made My Own Hemp Paper
By Kristen Mann The International Hempology 101 Society has provided me the opportunity to continue my post secondary education by sponsoring one course a semester for the last two years. This has not only encouraged me to continue working towards my goal of achieving a bachelor’s degree and enhanced my work with the Cannabis Buyers’ […]
The Greens on Marijuana Legalization
(image: greenparty.ca) Editors Notes: Interview from Nov 2010: Bill S-10 has since passed into law and Elizabeth May now sits in parliament as the first and only Green member) An Interview with Elizabeth May Cannabis Digest: Do you know anything about Hempology 101 in Victoria, or what we do as an organization? […]
Lyster Dewey
by Ted Smith One of the most important figures in American hemp history is Lyster Dewey. His efforts to revitalize hemp brought a new wave of interest in the plant at the turn of the 20th century. Farmers and industrialists alike were drawn to his vision. As the person in charge of the USA Department […]
Cannabis Puff
(To the tune of Jingle Bell Rock) by Carol Pudwell Cannabis, cannabis, cannabis puff Cannabis seeds and cannabis trees Growin’and showin’ how big they can get No, you ain’t seen nothin’ yet Cannabis, cannabis, cannabis puff Cannabis tokes and cannabis smoke Huffin’ and puffin’ in Cannabis Hall At the Ganja Ball In […]
I Saw Mommy Puff With Santa Claus
by Ted Smith I saw mommy puff with Santa Claus Underneath the mistletoe last night She didn’t cough a bit As she took a great big hit Off a huge reindeer bong The old man was packing along Then, I saw mommy bake with Santa Claus Out of the oven before daylight Oh, […]
Deck The Courts
To the tune of “Deck The Halls” by Ted Smith Deck the courts with buds of ganja, Jah la la la la la la la la! ‘Tis the sea-son to pray to Jah, Jah la la la la la la la la! Don we now our hemp ap-pa-rel, Jah la la la la […]
Good Queen Cannabis
To the tune of “Good King Wenceslas” by Ted Smith Good Queen Cannabis looked out, On the fields of B.C., Where the buds grew all about, Far and dank and sticky, Brightly shone the sun this fall, And the frost was quite light Many growers gave their all, Making smiles bright […]
Joints To The World
(To the tune of “Joy To The World”) by Ted Smith Joints to the world! The crop is done; Let pipes and bongs be stuffed! Let every head prepare a joint And friends & neighbours puff And friends & neighbours puff And friends & neighbours puff! Joints to the world! The […]
We Three Buds of Texada Are
by Ted Smith To the tune of “We Three Kings of Orient Are” We three buds of Texada are Growing plants we’ve hidden afar Field and flower, need no power Grown under sun and star Grown a bud on Texada’s plain, Pot I bring to smoke up again Green forever, go […]