The last two weeks have been cold and stormy here in sunny San Diego. I, along with my other fellow San Diegans, am not accustomed to the gray, cold and rain and so have sought refuge inside, where I’ve had more time to write and of course, to explore new weed strains.

And, as luck would have it, I found two strains that brought me much needed energy during these gray days and then put me down at night, calming my mind and my body. The first strain was Ganesh’s Garden Og. After researching and then consuming this strain, I think it is a sativa dominant hybrid strain, created by the crossing of Yamuna x Afghani Landrace. I qualify that statement because I found one reference to Ganesh Garden OG that said it was a heavy indica strain, taking on it’s characteristics from one of its parents, Northern Lights.

I am sticking with the other sources that say it is a sativa dominant hybrid and a fairly high powered one at that. I am sticking with that description because if it were a heavy indica strain, I would not be writing this blog right now. I would be chilling on my couch!

All that being said, here’s what I found out about Ganesh Og. Ganesh OG is named after the Hindu god, who is said to be “the remover of obstacles”. It is said to be heavy handed on the sativa effects, the chunks buds disguise this flower as an indica and might require a heavy duty grinder to break down, which I did use and found it smoked a lot better. This strain is potent without nervous side effects like a Jack Herrer strain and offers body relaxing qualities-warm and fuzzy feelings are included in the experience. The effects of Ganesh OG allow you to stay very high functioning, while also relaxing you.

Like many of the other hybrid strains, if you up the dose, you will experience heavier body sensation that will ease your tense muscles and tranquilize your mind. This strain has an earthy aroma with notes of skunk and pine. The flavor is sweet with a coffee notes an undertone of pungent skunk. This strain is ideal for the treatment of stress and pain was just what the doctor ordered on a rainy, cold day.

Just as Ganesh’s Garden fueled my energies, Tokyo Og put me right to sleep! Tokyo Og is a mostly Indica 80/20 hybrid. Although you may think by its name that it has its origins in Japan, you would be wrong. This strain was created in Northern California and is a hybrid strain with genetics from OG Kush , which releases a citrus and pine flavor with hints of diesel. The effects of this strain are relaxing and then sedating. This strain is said to be excellent in helping with anxiety, and stress. But to me, it was all about putting me out and allowing be to roll gently to the sleepland. This strain did not disappoint.

Life is truly about balance and some weeks are more balanced than others. This week my strains were balanced and they help me find balance in my life.