Joint of Defiance, 1973
‘Imogene Cole, speaks vehemently against the repeal of Ann Arbor’s marijuana ordinance during last night’s City council meeting. She holds up what she said is a marijuana cigarette.’ Ann Arbor, Michigan July 10, 1973
Tag: pioneer
RIP Kees Hoekert
RIP Kees Hoekert… On New Year’s Day 2017 a giant has gone. Kees Hoekert, founder of the Lowlands Weed Company, was a completely unique figure who deserves his nickname ‘Grandfather of the Dutch Nederweed’. He died at the age of Read More …
Old Ed, 1979
“In 1979, Old Ed came from Oregon to the Netherlands. He brought us his knowledge of ‘Sinsemilla’ horticulture and his seeds. For 5 years he lived in my house and I felt blessed in his presence. For me he was Read More …
Man in the Old Shoe
“Kees Hoekert founded the Lowlands Weed Company together with Robbert Jasper Grootveld in 1969, placing the Netherlands as one of the most Cannabis friendly country’s on the world map. He showed that prohibitions are meaningless because after all, everyone can Read More …