Hemp Cannabis Symposium set for Sept. 27
The 5th Annual Hemp Cannabis Symposium, sponsored by the Southern Illinois University Cannabis Science Center, is set to start at 8 a.m. Sept. 27 at the Mclafferty Annex, home of the SIU Illinois Food, Entrepreneurship, Research and Manufacturing (iFERM) Hub … Continue reading →
Grow Journal: Bruce Banner by Dark Horse Genetics (Part 2)
During my last Grow Journal entry for News Joint Grow Journal, I delved into my recent run of the original cut of Bruce Banner (a cross of OG Kush and Strawberry Diesel) by Dark Horse Genetics. The cultivar’s unique quirks … Continue reading →
Bruce Banner by Dark Horse Genetics (Part 1)
When it comes to reviewing strains, I often stick to the belief that classics are classic for a reason. The same goes for selecting strains to grow. Since we have an affinity for Work Sativa at Illinois News Joint, it’s … Continue reading →
Grow Journal 52: Black Cherry Punch by 34 Mongrels
One of my least favorite strains is Purple Punch. Though the body effects and flavor are usually fine, the head effects just don’t hit my sweet spot. Ironically, though, I usually enjoy purple punch crosses, so for this News Joint … Continue reading →
Grow Journal 51: Super Lemon Pupil by Mass Medical Strains
Back with another strain from News Joint Grow Journal 7.0. For entry 51, I grew Super Lemon Pupil by Mass Medical Strains. Super Lemon Pupil is a sativa-leaning cross of Franco’s Cut of Super Lemon Haze and Star Pupil.
Continue reading →News Joint Grow Journal 50: Maracuya by Homegrown Cannabis Co.
After a short break, I’m back with News Joint Grow Journal 7.0. For my 50th entry, I grew four more Work Sativa strains, including Maracuya by Homegrown Cannabis Co. Maracuya is a sativa-leaning cross of Sweet Pink Grapefruit and Orange … Continue reading →
This is my favorite strain. What’s yours?
One of the questions I’ve been asked the most since founding Illinois News Joint is, “What is your favorite strain?” I’ve had a couple pat but true answers that basically avoid the question. One answer involved having favorite effects (Work … Continue reading →
News Joint Grow Journal 48: Appleberry Crisp, Part II
For the last entry in News Joint Grow Journal 6.0, I return to the first entry, Appleberry Crisp by Nachos & El Sapo. I published the first journal entry earlier than expected because the breeder, Jon Colombini, had just past … Continue reading →
News Joint Grow Journal 47: Golden PuTang by Mass Medical Strains
I’m back with the fourth and last strain for News Joint Grow Journal 6.0. Golden PuTang is a sativa-leaning collaboration of Golden Pineapple (C99 and White Widow) by Green Bodhi and PuTang by Mass Medical Strains. Because of my love … Continue reading →
News Joint Grow Journal 46: Tangerine Haze x Oregon Lemon Diesel
Before I started News Joint Grow Journal 6.0, I didn’t have a theme in mind besides running my normal “fruit flavored” strains. Writing this entry, I noticed another theme. All four strains in Grow Journal 6.0 have a connection to … Continue reading →