MAY 2008

FEATURES

CALI HIGHS
By Dan Skye
Santa Cruz is a microcosm of what makes California great. It's called marijuana consciousness-tolerance tinged with a touch of righteous indignation.

HIGH ON THE RANGE
By Murphy Green
Join cultivation correspondent Murphy Green for a Cali garden tour. See classic, rare strains grown out from seeds that were more than a decade old!

BORN IN THE USA
By Nico Escondido
Boy meets World; now World, meet Brett. A native West Coaster, the founder of Apothecary Seeds is representin' Cali by bringing home an award for Best Sativa from the 2007 Cannabis Cup. It's been years since the US has won-so get ready, World, cuz Cali is officially on the map.

MASTERFUL MARIJUANA
By Nico Escondido
Part II of our Cannabis Cup Strains Report features Nic's pics, including the Best Indica and Best Sativa of the year-not to mention that our intrepid Cultivation Reporter also names some of the most potent strains at the Cup, as well as some eye-catching up-and-comers. Strain vital statistics and judges' notes complete this "can't miss" article.

HIGH TIMES INTERVIEW: SINGE
By Steven Hager
This report from the front lines in Iraq comes from a California-based rapper on his second tour of duty.

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HIGHWITNESS NEWS/BUZZ
Edited by Dan Skye
Weed replaces poppies in Afghanistan; Wrestler pinned for pot; Candidates talk cannabis; Pot word power; Seattle's problem; Health Canada throws down; Mae Nutt, RIP; Setting a record; Evil Bong; Smokeless highs; Showbuzz; Stoned driving; States of confusion; More marijuana miracles; Marc Emery negotiates his sentence; California lawmen lie; Burning hemp opportunity; Dale Gieringer of California NORML; NORMLIZER Freedom Fighter; Ask Dr. Mitch; Elephant Man; Nick Drake; Reviews; Brain Damage Control; Almost Infamous; Miss HIGH TIMES; Munchies.

GROWORLD
Edited by Danny Danko
Pix of the Crop; THMQ; Seven Habits of Highly Effective Growers, by Danny Danko; Gear/Hot Products; Jorge's Rx and May Garden Calendar by Jorge Cervantes.