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News Joint Grow Journal 75: Ghost Train Haze (Part II)

Illinois News Joint Posted on January 10, 2026 by Illinois EdJanuary 14, 2026
Ghost Train Haze strain review

After curing my Ghost Train Haze (Secret Squirrel Seeds) for a month, I took out a few buds from the mason jars to sample for Part II of this News Joint Grow Journal. Ghost Train Haze is a sativa cross … Continue reading →

Posted in Grow Journal, ILNJ Grow Journal, Work Weed Reviews | Tagged Ghost Train Haze strain effect and flavor, Ghost Train Haze strain review, Secret Squirrel Seeds Ghost Train Haze

News Joint Grow Journal 72: Raspberry Parfait (Part I)

Illinois News Joint Posted on November 6, 2025 by Illinois EdNovember 11, 2025
Raspberry Parfait grow journal

After a short break from my grow journal, I decided to run several strains from the same breeder: Humboldt Seed Company. This grow journal features Raspberry Parfait, a sativa-leaning hybrid cross of Truffula Tree and Shishka Berry.

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Posted in Grow Journal, ILNJ Grow Journal, Work Weed Reviews | Tagged how to grow Raspberry Parfait strain, Raspberry Parfait grow journal, Raspberry Parfait strain, Raspberry Parfait strain review

Review: Toe Jam by Revolution

Illinois News Joint Posted on September 19, 2025 by Michael LasleySeptember 19, 2025
Toe Jam by Revolution

I’m still a  sucker for a good strain name. Revolution’s Toe Jam is a perfect case in point. It’s eye catching, playful, and fun. I picked up from Revolution Normal an eighth of Toe Jam to review.

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Posted in Product Reviews, Strains, Work Weed Reviews | Tagged Revolution cannabis in Illinois, Revolution Toe Jam in Illinois, Revolution Toe Jam strain review, Toe Jam by Revolution, Toe Jam strain flavor and effects

Review: Illemonati by Cronja

Illinois News Joint Posted on August 28, 2025 by Illinois EdSeptember 28, 2025
Illemonati by Cronja

Following the 2nd annual Illinois Craft Showcase, I’ll be reviewing more products from craft brands, including this Illemonati by Cronja, a strain that perfectly fit our Work Sativa review series.

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Posted in Product Reviews, Strains, Work Weed Reviews | Tagged Cronja flower in Illinois, Cronja Illemonati strain, Illemonati strain by Cronja, Illemonati strain effects, Illemonati strain flavor, Illemonati weed strain review

Review: Rainbows & Cherries by Cresco

Illinois News Joint Posted on May 14, 2025 by Illinois EdMay 15, 2025
Rainbows & Cherries by Cresco

I’ve been searching for Work Sativa strains for more than five years now. The overwhelming majority have been citrus, chem, and fruit flavors. Rarely do I run across a Work Sativa with earthy, herbal, and wood flavors. The new Rainbows … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains, Work Weed Reviews | Tagged aroma, effects, flavor, Rainbows & Cherries by Cresco, Rainbows & Cherries Cresco strain, Rainbows & Cherries strain in Illinois, Rainbows & Cherries strain review, Rainbows & Cherries weed strain

Grow Journal 69: Lemon Cleaner by 34 Mongrels Genetics (Part 2)

Illinois News Joint Posted on April 28, 2025 by Illinois EdJune 8, 2025
Lemon Cleaner by 34 Mongrels Genetics

For Part II of this grow journal, I smoked the finished product from my Lemon Cleaner (see Part I) grow and am back to report. Lemon Cleaner is a sativa-dominant cross of Lemon Bubblegum and Mr. Clean, bred by 34 … Continue reading →

Posted in Grow Journal, Health, ILNJ Grow Journal, Work Weed Reviews | Tagged 34 Mongrels Genetics, aroma, effects, flavor, Lemon Cleaner by 34 Mongrels Genetics, Lemon Cleaner strain review, Lemon Cleaner weed strain

Grow Journal 67: Squirt by Humboldt Seed Company (Part 2)

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 31, 2025 by Illinois EdApril 1, 2025
Squirt by Humboldt Seed Company (Part 2)

In Part I of this grow journal, I popped and chopped Squirt by Humboldt Seed Company. Squirt is a sativa-dominant cross (20% Indica 80% Sativa) of Blueberry Muffin and Tangie.

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Posted in Grow Journal, ILNJ Grow Journal, Work Weed Reviews | Tagged aroma, effects, flavor, grow journal, Squirt by Humboldt Seed Company, Squirt strain homegrown, Squirt strain review, Squirt weed strain

Review: Affie OG by Flora

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 22, 2025 by Michael LasleyApril 11, 2025
Affie OG by Flora

One benefit to the expansion of licensed cultivators in Illinois is a wider genetic variety available to consumers. Labels such as Flora embody this, consistently releasing new (and sometimes obscure) cultivars. I recently stopped at High Haven Elgin and picked … Continue reading →

Posted in Product Reviews, Strains, Work Weed Reviews | Tagged Affie OG by Flora, Affie OG strain review, Affie OG weed strain, aroma, effects, flavor, Flora Arbor, Flora weed in Illinois

Grow Journal 65: Lemon Bubblegum by 34 Mongrels (Part 2)

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 16, 2025 by Illinois EdMarch 30, 2025
Lemon Bubblegum by 34 Mongrels Genetics

I’ve grown many lemon strains trying to find my preferred flavor profile. But nothing had hit that sweet spot until this Lemon Bubblegum by 34 Mongrels Genetics. As mentioned in Part I, Lemon Bubblegum is a cross of Lemon Skunk … Continue reading →

Posted in Grow Journal, ILNJ Grow Journal, Work Weed Reviews | Tagged 34 Mongrels Genetics, Lemon Bubblegum, Lemon Bubblegum by 34 Mongrels, Lemon Bubblegum strain, Lemon Bubblegum strain review, Lemon Bubblegum weed strain

Grow Journal 64: Lemon Bubblegum by 34 Mongrels (Part 1)

Illinois News Joint Posted on March 14, 2025 by Illinois EdMarch 30, 2025
Lemon Bubblegum by 34 Mongrels Genetics

At the end of December 2022, we published a Homegrown Review of Lemon Bubblegum by 34 Mongrels Genetics, grown by the breeder himself, and the Lemon Bubblegum strain instantly vaulted to the top of my list to grow. For this … Continue reading →

Posted in Grow Journal, Health, ILNJ Grow Journal, Lifestyle, Work Weed Reviews | Tagged 34 Mongrels Genetics, aroma, flavor, Lemon Bubblegum effects, Lemon Bubblegum grow journal, Lemon Bubblegum strain, Lemon Bubblegum strain review, what's the most lemon strain?

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