Average “Joe” Grow Show

06/17/2026

What would you guys guess is the final dried weight of this beast of a plant?

06/02/2026

The conversations were flowing at the Ganjier Guild booth as Jake Ganem, host of Average Joe Grow on the Cannabis Radio Network, sat down with Chris Lillie of Vermont Producers Joint (VPJ) to talk about the power of community in Vermont cannabis.

Chris shared the vision behind VPJ, a producer led cooperative built by independent cultivators who believe there’s strength in working together. As Vermont’s cannabis industry continues to evolve, small farms and producers face unique challenges from market access and advertising restrictions to the day-to-day realities of running a small business. VPJ is helping create a path forward by building resources, collaboration, and support systems that keep Vermont’s craft cannabis culture thriving.

From the early days of legalization to the future of local cannabis agriculture, this conversation highlights the importance of protecting small producers, supporting ethical cultivation, and fostering a stronger cannabis community across the Green Mountain State.

A huge thank you to Chris for stopping by and sharing the story behind Vermont Producers Joint and the work they’re doing to help independent operators succeed. 🌱💚

🎥 Filmed at NECANN at the Ganjier Guild booth
🎙️ Hosted by Jake Ganem
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06/01/2026

Good old sour diesel chunking up nicely paired with the old school smell you can’t mistake for what it is 💨

05/26/2026

Some of these old school strains were bringing back are looking very promising. The purple diesel is looking like a keeper. Grows very vigorously and has a lot of great characteristics to her. Not to much longer now until she’s ready to be harvested.

05/23/2026

This old school cut of sweet skunk is looking like she’s gonna be quite the yielder. Haven’t seen a strain produce these big of colas in quite a bit. So far so good looking forward to testing out the final product 🦨

05/22/2026

Pumped for this sun growing season with some of these new strains. Tend to like growing with what’s already proven to be a good one but at the same time don’t mind rolling the dice on some. Keep things interesting. What’s everyone else prefer, grow from seed or growing from a proven mother plant?

05/22/2026

05/21/2026

The Transportation Security Administration has quietly updated its guidance to list medical ma*****na as allowed in both carry-on and checked bags, marking the first time a federal agency at the airport has treated any form of cannabis as something other than contraband since the Controlled Substances Act took effect in the 1970s. The change appeared on the agency’s “What Can I Bring?” page on April 27, 2026, the day before a federal rescheduling order moved certain medical ma*****na products from Schedule I to Schedule III.

The policy comes with significant caveats. The listing includes a “special instructions” label, but TSA has not yet defined what those instructions are, leaving questions about quantity limits and required documentation unanswered. The agency notes its officers focus on security threats rather than drugs, but if cannabis is discovered at screening, officers can still refer the matter to local law enforcement, where consequences vary by state.

The update also stops short of broad legalization. Ma*****na remains federally illegal, and the rescheduling applies narrowly to FDA-approved cannabis pharmaceuticals and state-regulated medical products. For now, travelers are advised to carry valid medical documentation and understand that the final decision rests with the officer at the checkpoint.

Sources: Transportation Security Administration, GBH, Matador Network.

05/16/2026

Sun growing season is here, feel free to reach out if you’d like to fill your garden with something special this year 🪴

05/14/2026

Which do you prefer to flower with LED or HPS