By OG Strain — Strain’s Strain Reviews: Talk Cannabis

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Let me paint a picture for you.

You crack open a bag… and before you even see the flower, the aroma hits you so hard your brain goes, “Alright, everybody quiet down—I’m trying to process something important here.” It’s the kind of smell that makes you double-check the bag like, “Did I accidentally buy something illegal in multiple states?”

That was me with 35K.

Dense? Yeah.
Loud? Disrespectfully loud.
Flavor? The kind that makes you pause mid-hit and go, “Hold on… run that back.”

And the high? Oh, we’ll get there.

But first—let’s talk about the man behind it.

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Meet John Gilboy: Not Your Average “Grower”

Some people grow weed.

Then there are people like John “Gilly” Gilboy—who treat cultivation like a calling, a craft, and at times… a borderline obsession that would concern a therapist but impress a connoisseur.

Gilly didn’t just wake up one day and say, “You know what would be fun? Farming top-shelf cannabis.”

Nah. His journey goes back to around 2011, when he got pulled into the California scene—the golden era of Instagram growers flexing plants like they were luxury cars. Names like Subcool and elite geneticists lit the spark.

But the fire? That came later.

When his father was diagnosed with stomach cancer, everything changed.

At a time when access to cannabis medicine like RSO (back then called Phoenix Tears) wasn’t easy, Gilly found himself facing a harsh reality—help wasn’t coming fast enough.

So he made a decision that separates hobbyists from lifers:

He decided to become the help.

That moment didn’t just shape his path—it defined it.

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Gilly’s Greens: No Hype, No Gimmicks, Just Gas

In an industry where brands scream “TOP SHELF!!!” louder than a used car salesman on commission, Gilly’s Greens takes a different route.

Straightforward. Organic. No nonsense.

No flashy overpromises. No inflated egos.

Just: “Here’s the flower. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.”

And honestly? That quiet confidence hits harder than half the marketing campaigns out here.

Because when your product speaks like 35K does… you don’t need to yell.

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From Spray Bottles to Mastery

Now don’t get it twisted—Gilly didn’t come out the gate growing heat.

He told me himself—he made every mistake possible.

Watering plants with a spray bottle.
Tilling soil like he was prepping for a backyard barbecue.
Top dressing every other day like he was seasoning a steak.

If there was a wrong way to do it… he did it.

But here’s the difference:

He wrote it all down.

Every mistake. Every lesson. Every adjustment.

Because his father taught him something simple but powerful:

“Everything is better than a stick in the eye or a hole in the head.”

Not exactly a Hallmark quote—but it gets the point across.

Learn. Adjust. Improve.

That mindset is what turned trial-and-error into elite-level execution.

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Let’s Talk About 35K (Because We Have To)

Now… the star of the show.

35K — a cross between Permanent Chimera 35 and Kush N Keyz 13.

(If you know, you know. If you don’t… just understand these genetics are not playing around.)

Sourced through Floraganix and Keepers Clones—people Gilly doesn’t just work with, but genuinely rocks with—this strain is the result of serious hunting and even more serious selection.

And it shows.

What Makes 35K Different?

Structure: Dense enough to make you question physics
Color: Loud and photogenic—Instagram ready without a filter
Aroma: Piney kush with floral layers that linger
Terpenes: Heavy on pinene—aka your brain’s favorite “let’s go do something productive” button

Now here’s where Gilly gets surgical.

He pulls this strain earlier than most growers would.

Why?

To preserve that uplifting, euphoric, sativa-leaning effect.

And let me confirm something for you:

Mission accomplished.

This isn’t that “sit down and rethink your life” type of high.

This is that “clean the house, start a business, text your ex ‘I forgive you but also no’” kind of energy.

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The Secret Sauce: It’s Not Just One Thing

Everybody wants to know the cheat code.

Is it genetics? Soil? Nutrients? Environment?

Yes.

Also… no.

According to Gilly, it’s the combination:

A custom soil mix with 10+ components
Fully cycled, high-production living soil
Precise environmental control
Stability throughout the grow
And the biggest factor of all…

TLC.

Not the R&B group.
(Although honestly, they probably could grow fire too.)

He doesn’t believe in “set it and forget it.”

This isn’t a crockpot.

This is craftsmanship.

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What Separates Top-Shelf from “Yeah, It’s Cool”?

I’ll simplify it:

Top-shelf flower feels intentional.

Everything about it—look, smell, taste, effect—feels like it was meant to be that way.

Average flower feels like it just… happened.

Gilly’s work? Intentional.

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What’s Next for Gilly’s Greens?

If you think 35K is the ceiling, you’re already behind.

Gilly’s currently working with some serious contenders:

A wild “Freak Cut” of Kush N Keyz with unique expressions
Garlic Dip #3 — a resilient, swelling beast that checks every grower box

No collaborations right now—by design.

He’s locked in on:

Hunting elite genetics with Floraganix
Dialing in new grow spaces
Expanding into New York and Missouri
Building toward a nursery + craft grow operation within the next 3–5 years

And here’s the part that really matters:

He’s not chasing money.

He’s chasing purpose.

“I just want to provide the right flower and medicine for the people that need it.”

In a space full of shortcuts, that mindset is rare.

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Final Thoughts from OG Strain

I’ve tried a lot of flower.

Some good. Some great. Some that made me question my life choices.

But every now and then… you come across something that reminds you why you fell in love with cannabis in the first place.

35K did that for me.

And Gilly?

He’s not just growing weed.

He’s building something real.

So if you see the name Gilly’s Greens pop up…

Don’t scroll past it.

That might be your first mistake.

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Watch the Full 35K Review by OG Strain:

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To contact John Gilboy, Gilly Greens email:

John@gillysgreens.com

There’s judging a cannabis cup…
…and then there’s surviving one.

Back in the fall rolling into early this year, I had the honor (and at times, the emotional endurance test) of serving as a judge at the Empire State Cannabis Cup in Amsterdam, New York, hosted by Robert Tambasco. Roughly 30 of us took on the responsibility of evaluating the best flower growers had to offer across New York State.

I judged both indoor and outdoor categories.

Let me tell you right now—those were two very different experiences.

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Indoor vs. Outdoor: A Tale of Two Realities

The indoor competition?
Smooth. Enjoyable. Competitive in the way you want it to be. Quality across the board. Judges smiling, nodding, probably texting their friends like, “Yeah, I’m working real hard right now 😎.”

The outdoor competition?
Let’s just say… it built character.

Out of 37 outdoor entries, a solid 75% were, and I’m choosing my words carefully here… rough. We’re talking leafy, under-trimmed, harsh-smoking, “did this plant offend you personally?” type flower. Some entries felt like first grows—and honestly, they probably were.

And look, this isn’t me being disrespectful. Everybody starts somewhere. But when you’re judging a cannabis cup, you expect a certain level of polish. Instead, a lot of us judges were out here fighting for our lungs like it was a championship bout.

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The Bright Spots (Yes, There Were Some)

Now before you think it was all doom and despair—there were standouts.

The clear and rightful winner?
Banana Melt by Curtis Kling. No debate. No controversy. That strain earned its crown, and I had it locked in at #1 on my personal scorecard too. Respect where it’s due.

Other memorable entries included:
    •    GG1
    •    Permanent Marker
    •    Purple Ghost Candy

All solid. All respectable. All shining brighter when surrounded by… well… the rest of the lineup.

But one strain stood out to me in a way that stuck long after the judging ended.

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The One That Got Away: Blueberry Muffin

Let’s talk about Blueberry Muffin from 4 Acres Farms, grown by Joshua.

This strain wasn’t just good—it was memorable. And in a category where a lot of entries were forgettable for the wrong reasons, that matters.

On my personal scorecard?

👉 #2.

Not #10.
Not “somewhere in the middle.”
Number. Two.

So What Happened?

Official results came in…

Blueberry Muffin placed #11.

Yeah. Eleven.

And that didn’t sit right with me then—and it definitely doesn’t sit right with me now.

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Let’s Break It Down (Because I Actually Took Notes)

This wasn’t a sympathy pick. I didn’t just throw it a high score because it didn’t hurt me to smoke it.

I ran every strain through the same process. No shortcuts. No “eh, close enough.” If it crossed my table, it got evaluated properly.

And Blueberry Muffin delivered:
    •    Aroma: Sweet, fruity, unmistakable blueberry notes
    •    Flavor: Smooth, flavorful, dessert-like inhale that actually translated from the nose
    •    Appearance: Frosty, trichome-rich, visually appealing
    •    Effects: Immediate. Potent. Two hits in and it was, “Woohoo—yeah, I’m home.”

We’re talking:
    •    Uplifting
    •    Mood-boosting
    •    Relaxing
    •    Pain-relieving

This wasn’t mid-tier. This wasn’t average.

This was top-three caliber flower.

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My Theory (And Yeah, I’m Saying It Out Loud)

Here’s what I believe happened:

There were so many rough entries in the outdoor category that some judges—whether they realize it or not—started rushing. Skimming. Mentally checking out just to get through the pile.

And in doing that?

They overlooked a gem.

Because when you go from smoking something that feels like it was trimmed with a lawnmower… to something actually dialed in… your perception can get warped if you’re not staying sharp.

I stayed sharp.

And that’s why I stand on this:

👉 4 Acres Farms deserved second place.
👉 Blueberry Muffin should have placed.

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To Be Clear…

Placing #11 out of 37 is not a failure. That’s above average. That’s respectable.

But this isn’t about “respectable.”

This is about what was deserved.

And in my professional opinion as a judge who actually gave every entry a fair run—

This strain got overlooked.

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So I Took It a Step Further

I didn’t just sit on this take.

I made a full video review of the Blueberry Muffin from 4 Acres Farms—breaking it down, showing the flower, and backing up everything I’m saying right here with real evidence.

Because talk is cheap.

Proof isn’t.

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Now I’m Putting It On You

I want you to decide.

👇 Watch the video below.
👇 Look at the photos.
👇 Hear the breakdown.

Then head to YouTube and leave a comment:
    •    Do you agree with me that Blueberry Muffin should’ve taken second place?
OR
    •    Do you side with the official results placing it at #11?

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Final Hit

Cups come and go. Winners get trophies.

But sometimes?

The real story is about the one that should’ve been standing next to them.

And this time…

That story smells a whole lot like blueberries.

OG Strain tests three “perfectly balanced” hybrids—and finds out which ones actually earn the title

By OG Strain | Strain’s Strain Reviews (Talk Cannabis)

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There’s a very specific moment every real smoker knows.

You’re not trying to get blasted into orbit.
You’re not trying to fall asleep mid-sentence either.

You just want to feel right.

Not heavy. Not jittery. Not stuck. Not scattered.
Just… locked into that clean pocket where your body loosens up and your mind stops acting like it’s got 47 tabs open.

That pocket?
That’s where balanced hybrids are supposed to live.

Supposed to.

Because a lot of strains claim “50/50” the same way fast food menus claim “fresh.” Technically it’s allowed to be said… but you already know there’s a story behind it.

So instead of guessing in a dispensary like you’re picking lottery numbers, I ran three so-called balanced hybrids through real testing—the only way that matters.

And none of this happens without Higher Beings powered by Hudson Valley Green, who continue to fuel the reviews, the channel, and the entire movement by putting real product in my hands. That support doesn’t go unnoticed—and more importantly, it doesn’t go to waste.

This time, we’re talking:
    •    Blueberry Gumbo
    •    Dog Treats
    •    Frosted Churros

Three strains. Same promise. Completely different personalities.

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BLUEBERRY GUMBO — BUILT LIKE A SECRET

Some strains show off immediately.

This one doesn’t.

Blueberry Gumbo looks like it’s minding its business. Nothing loud. Nothing screaming “pick me.” If it were sitting on a shelf next to something flashy, most people would walk right past it without a second thought.

That would be a very expensive mistake.

Because behind that quiet appearance is 32% THC and zero patience.

You don’t ease into this strain—it arrives fully introduced.

Two hits in and your shoulders drop like somebody just unplugged tension from your back. The mental noise cuts out quick. Not gradually. Not politely. Just gone.

Flavor lands fruity on the front with that kush backbone holding it steady—nothing artificial, nothing overdone. Just clean and direct.

What makes it interesting is the timing.

The uplift shows up first. You feel it in your head before your body even gets the memo. Then, without any sharp turn, it settles into a controlled unwind—no crash, no drag, just a smooth shift into calm.

Pain relief? Strong.
Mood reset? Immediate.

And this is exactly why judging weed off looks will keep you missing out. This strain doesn’t care about winning beauty contests. It’s too busy doing its job.

DOG TREATS — QUIETLY DIALED IN

Dog Treats sounds like a joke name until you smoke it.

Then it gets serious.

This one sits almost perfectly centered at 48% Indica / 52% Sativa, and it actually behaves like it understands the assignment.

First thing that stands out is the smell—earthy in a real way. Not that artificial “we tried to make it smell natural” type. More like stepping outside after it rains and everything just feels reset.

Break it down and a light sweetness slips in underneath, but it doesn’t overpower anything. It stays in its lane.

Visually, it’s covered. Trichomes everywhere. No shortage there.

But here’s the part people don’t like to admit:

Some of the best-looking weed ends up being average.
Some of the most average-looking weed ends up being unforgettable.

Dog Treats sits right in that conversation. Because once you light it, appearance stops mattering.

The smoke is smooth—no bite, no harsh edge, nothing fighting you on the inhale.

Then the effects come in steady.

Not rushed. Not delayed. Just right on time.

You feel it in your head and your body at the same time:
    •    relaxed without being slowed down
    •    uplifted without being sped up

It’s the kind of high where you’re comfortable doing nothing… but also perfectly capable of doing something if you feel like it.

That balance is hard to hit. This one hits it.

And yeah—I’ve always leaned Sativa.

But strains like this are exactly why balanced hybrids stay in rotation.

They’re not for one moment of the day.
They’re for that moment of the day.

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FROSTED CHURROS — ZERO CONFUSION

Then there’s Frosted Churros.

No mystery in how this one presents itself.

It looks like it knows it’s getting picked.

Colorful, loud, and fully coated—every part of it looks intentional. This isn’t accidental quality. This is dialed-in flower.

Nobody seems to agree on the genetics, which usually turns into a guessing game online.

Doesn’t matter.

The results speak clearly enough.

Flavor comes in funky with a fruit edge—there’s a blueberry note in there, but it’s not sweet in a basic way. It’s layered, a little weird in a good way, and it sticks around.

The surprise is in the effects.

Everything you’ll read says “relaxing.”

Which is true… but incomplete.

Because this didn’t sit me down—it got me moving.

Not in a jittery, over-caffeinated way. In a focused, clear-headed way where tasks don’t feel like tasks anymore. You just start doing things and realize later you actually finished them.

That’s a different kind of high.

Calm, but active.
Relaxed, but engaged.

That’s real balance.

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WHY THIS VIDEO MATTERS

Anybody can walk into a dispensary and pick something at random.

That’s easy.

Getting something that actually matches what you want to feel? That’s where most people miss.

That’s why these reviews exist.

The full breakdown—real reactions, real timing, real effects—is up now on
Strain’s Strain Reviews (Talk Cannabis).

If you’ve ever stood in front of a menu second-guessing everything, this video fixes that.

Watch it.
Subscribe.
Hit the bell.
Drop a comment.

Not because it “helps the algorithm”—but because it helps the right information reach the people who actually care about what they’re smoking.

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FINAL WORD

Balanced hybrids don’t announce themselves.

They don’t hit you all at once or disappear halfway through.

When they’re done right, you don’t think about them at all.

You just notice everything feels… easier.

And when you find ones like these?

You stop guessing—and start choosing.