Grow Journal 63: Icy Grape by Copa Genetics (Part 2)
Part 1 of this journal entry ended with me drying my Icy Grape F2 (bred by Copa Genetics) inside my Cool Cure before trimming and placing the buds inside Grove Bags. Three weeks later, I opened the Grove Bags, and…wow! … Continue reading →
Grow Journal 62: Icy Grape by Copa Genetics (Part 1)
I’m back with News Joint Grow Journal 9.0 (fruit flavors) and the one non-sativa strain for this round, Icy Grape F2 by Copa Genetics. Icy Grape F2 is a hybrid cross of Purple Zkittlez (SMMJ cut) and 1996 Black Domina … Continue reading →
Are more Illinois cannabis patients growing medicine?
No data exists on how many registered medical patients are actively growing cannabis in Illinois. Though many reasons factor into the number of patients who grow and why, two trendlines that are heading in opposite direction may suggest more medical … Continue reading →
Grow Journal 61: Blue Dream by Colorado Seed Inc. (Part 2)
Part 1 of this journal entry ended with me drying my Blue Dream plant (from Colorado Seed Inc.) inside my Cool Cure for four days before trimming and placing the buds inside Grove Bags. Three weeks later, I opened the … Continue reading →
Grow Journal 60: Blue Dream by Colorado Seed Inc. (Part 1)
As mentioned in a previous review, Blue Dream was the first strain I started asking for by name. After sampling the strain again for the first time in years, I decided I wanted to grow Blue Dream for the younger … Continue reading →
A Friend Indeed program still helping Veterans
Nearly four years ago, Illinois News Joint kicked off its A Friend Indeed program. Since, we have provided more than three dozen Veterans with nutrients, grow materials, and hundreds of seeds to assist Veterans in growing their own medicine. As … Continue reading →
Grow Journal 59: Sour Orange by Supernatural Seeds (Part 2)
I’m back with the second half of the Sour Orange grow journal. I left Part 1 of this journal after drying and curing Sour Orange by Supernatural Seeds and mentioning that the plant was one of the most fun plants … Continue reading →
Grow Journal 58: Sour Orange by Supernatural Seeds (Part 1)
I’m back with a new set of Work Sativa strains (News Joint Grow 9.0), including the longest delay in growing a sponsored strain that I’ve had. After a couple failures on my part, I finally finished a complete journal of … Continue reading →
Grow Journal 57: Cannatrol Cool Cure (Part I)
The most important and influential aspect for growing my own medicine has been “grow space.” My limited grow space has affected almost every decision I’ve made about growing. A 4×4 tent in my work office limits space for nutrients and … Continue reading →
Grow Journal 56: My worst grows so far
When I began News Joint Grow Journal four years ago, more than anything, I wanted to learn about the plant while growing my own medicine. For each grow, I’ve changed or added to my process and experimented with new grow … Continue reading →