MAY 2010

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CALIFORNIA'S CANNABIS KINGDOM
by Dan Skye
Although medical marijuana has been legal in California for 14 years, patients must still fight for their right to use the medicine. Now, even in the venerable pot-growing region of Trinity County, cultivators are organizing to repel the opposition.

MAXIMIZING MEDICINE
by Nico Escondido
When it comes to medical marijuana, many states place strict limits on how much patients and caregivers can grow at home. Here’s your ticket around the idiocracy: Nico drops knowledge on how to maximize your yields indoors, even when growing with less plants, fewer lights and a smaller space.

TOP 10 CANADIAN STRAINS OF ALL TIME
Check out our first-ever breakdown of the finest and most famous pot varieties hailing from Canada in an exclusive excerpt from our forthcoming book, The HIGH TIMES Field Guide to Cannabis Strains, by senior cultivation editor Danny Danko.

MANITOBA'S HEMP MIRACLE
by Samantha Nicholas
A mere 100 miles from the US border, the Canadian health-food company Manitoba Harvest is making millions of dollars each year from their hemp products. The sad thing is: In our country, they’d be engaged in a criminal enterprise.

HIGH TIMES LEGALIZATION GUIDE
Is 2010 the year that marijuana legalization starts to happen in the United States? The answer could actually be yes—but only if highly concerned citizens like you get involved. So check out our official guide to freeing the weed and join the green team!

HIGH TIMES INTERVIEW: Edward Norton
by David Bienenstock
The Academy Award nominated star of Fight Club explains the unique challenges—and philosophical joys—of playing a hydroponic ganja grower on the big screen.

DEPARTMENTS

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HIGHWITNESS NEWS/BUZZ
edited by Dan Skye
Justin Kirk from Weeds; Stayin’ cool with Just-Ice; Stump message; Unique ceramic pipes; High on her horse; Cocaine at NASA; HIGH TIMES Medical Marijuana Cup; Showbuzz; Brain-dead journalism; Musical highs; Cashless society; Major Lazer; Tarrus Riley; Farmer Dave’s Emerald Triangle Tour; Reviews; Band of the Month; Miss HIGH TIMES; Almost Infamous; Brain Damage Control.

GROWORLD
edited by Danny Danko & Nico Escondido
Pix of the Crop; Cannabis Clinic; Munchies; NORMLizer; Freedom Fighter; Ask Dr. Mitch; SSDP; Mel Frank’s Guide to Cannabis Nomenclature; Gear/Hot Products; Dear Danko.

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