Deep in south Jersey in Vineland, Garden Greens launched the state’s first independent adult-use indoor cultivation facility. Born from the minds of one of the longest-standing produce providers in New Jersey, Garden Greens’ journey is a testament to its team’s dedication and passion for cultivating true cannabis excellence.
Learn more about Garden Greens, what makes their flower so unique, and why they pivoted from the world of produce to a very different kind of green.
The genesis of Garden Greens
The genesis of Garden Green traces back to the rich legacy of the Dandrea family, prominent figures in the New Jersey produce business since 1917. Led by Jana Dandrea, Garden Greens has emerged as a testament to the family’s century-long dedication to agriculture.
“Dandrea Produce is very well known for lettuce and citrus, and they do it on a large scale,” explained Garden Greens General Manager Joshua Krane, noting that you’ve probably bought their products from a local grocery store like Shoprite or Wegmans. “When licenses became available, I couldn’t imagine anyone else getting one of the Vineland cultivation licenses. The Dandreas have been contributing to this community for more than 100 years. It was a natural fit with the city.”
Crafting quality cannabis
Founded on the principles of professionalism, integrity, and high productivity standards, Garden Greens began its endeavor fueled by a deep-rooted love for cannabis.
Among the brand’s visionary architects was Krane, an integral member of the superstar team tasked with designing, constructing, and overseeing the cannabis facility. Transforming the Dandrea family’s old co-packaging facility in Vineland into Garden Green’s cultivation facility, Krane is one of the forces behind what he described as a growth system and culture centered on a genuine love for the plant.
“We’ve got a state-of-the-art grow system, an amazing cultivation team with decades of experience, and really great people at all levels of the operation,” he said.
Focused cultivation methods
At the core of Garden Greens’ ethos lies an uncompromising dedication to quality.
“We love this plant,” Krane explained. “We love growing it, we love smoking it, we love the events that go on around it… we really just want to grow weed that we love and put out a product that we can be proud of.”
As far as product growth is concerned, Garden Green has a lot to be excited about.
“There are thousands of cultivars out right now; we’re picking the ones we love to grow and love to smoke,” said Krane.
And with the increasing demand for cannabis in New Jersey, he says, “there is no time to be wasted on things that we don’t love to grow or smoke.”
So far, Garden Greens has released a handful of strains, with several more to come. You can expect to find classics like Cereal Milk and Sunset Sherbert alongside newcomers like Obama Runtz on High Street’s shelves.
“We are growing a lot of experiments, but we’re quick to decide what they do and don’t like,” Krane added.
Of course, producing the best product possible comes with its challenges.
“The biggest challenge we had was amassing our genetics and getting to the right library that we felt would be competitive and differentiated in the state,” Krane explained. “It’s an ongoing process, but it was the first real challenge we had to hurdle.”
Building a passionate community in New Jersey
More than anything else, Garden Greens takes pride in its staff of talented and experienced individuals dedicated to cultivating excellence in every aspect of their work.
“We’ve been so fortunate to assemble such a talented, experienced team here in New Jersey,” Krane said. “These are amazing humans who really love the plant. We think we have very happy plants, and we think it’s a direct correlation to the happiness of the team that shows up every day to tend to them.”
As the first indoor, independent cultivators in the state, Krane and the Garden Greens cannabis team put a lot of thought into where they would stock their products.
“We approached independent dispensaries like High Street first to ensure they got a chance to stock our brand and our strains,” Krane said. “We did it… to help differentiate the independent retailers throughout the state.”
Krane said that Garden Greens sought out shops that understood the importance of craft-grown flower in the New Jersey cannabis market. “We’re very passionate about the plant and the culture that goes around the plant,” Krane noted. “We were looking for shops that really understood that culture and the local customer base.”
Garden Greens Strains at High Street Dispensary
- Jokerz: This hybrid strain offers earthy and creamy flavors with hints of citrus. Expect a fun, giggly high that eventually gives way to a soothing experience. Available as: 3.5 grams of bud or 14 grams of mixed nugs.
- Zoreoz: An indica-leaning hybrid bred from Oreoz and Zkittlez, Zoreoz stands out with a funky, heavy profile, delivering creamy notes on the exhale and relaxing effects. Available as: 3.5 grams of bud or a 2-pack of pre-rolls.
- Kamikaze: A hybrid strain boasting notes of peach, tobacco, floral, and pineapple, Kamikaze is known for its balanced blend of uplifting and relaxing effects. It’s an excellent choice for those looking to enhance creativity or mood. Available as: 3.5 grams of bud or a 2-pack of pre-rolls.
- Cereal Milk: Made by crossing Y Life (Cookies x Cherry Pie) and Snowman, Cereal Milk has a sweet, creamy flavor. Expect feelings of creativity and sociability from this uplifting strain, which is perfect for tackling an art project or just hanging out with friends. Available as: 3.5 grams of bud or a 2-pack of pre-rolls.
- Heir Heads: This sticky, earthy strain is a cross of Apple & Banana Runtz. It offers a euphoric high and relaxing effects making it a perfect choice as a meditative companion or just a chill night hanging around the house. Available as 3.5 grams of bud or a 2-pack of pre-rolls.
- Sunset Sherbert: An Indica-dominant hybrid crossing Girl Scout Cookies with Pink Panties, Sunset Sherbert delivers powerful full-body effects with a jolt of cerebral energy. It features a dessert-like flavor with skunky, citrusy, and berry notes. Available as 3.5 grams of bud and 2 packs of pre-rolls.
- Z Pie: An Indica-dominant strain produced by crossing Wedding Cake and Grape Pie, Z-Pie offers a sweet, fruity aroma and cake-like flavor, with deeply calming and sedative effects ideal for evening or nighttime relaxation. Available as: 3.5 grams of bud.
- Zorro 131: A sativa-leaning hybrid blending Skittlez and Lemon Cherry Gelato, Zorro 131 enchants with a vibrant aroma of sweet berries, tropical citrus, and creamy vanilla. It offers a euphoric boost that will have a smile spread wide across your face. Available as: 3.5 grams of bud.
- Black Cherry Runtz: This strain features a sweet, fruity profile with rich cherry and pie crust notes, offering relaxation and stress relief. Its creative and cerebral high makes it a favorite amongst artists and those seeking inspiration. Available as: 3.5 grams of bud.
- Super Lemon Haze: A sativa-dominant hybrid, Super Lemon Haze combines the genetics of Lemon Skunk and Super Silver Haze to deliver an intense citrus aroma and uplifting effects. This strain features a zesty lemon flavor and hints of earthy spice. Available as: 3.5 grams of bud.
- ICC x LPC: A balanced hybrid with a lineage of Ice Cream Cake and Lemon Pound Cake, ICC x LPC offers a creamy, cakey smoke with lemon and berry hints – perfect for calming your mood and winding down after a long day.Available as: 14 grams of mixed nugs.
- Modified Grapes: An indica-leaning hybrid born from GMO and Purple Punch, Modified Grapes features a fruity “grape soda” flavor with a spicy finish and a unique rotten grape aroma. Expect a heavy, mood-lifting high that’s introspective without resulting in an overwhelming sedative experience. Available as: 14 grams of mixed nugs.
- Gastro Pop: A rare cross of Apple & Banana and Grape Gas, Gastro Pop offers a remarkable aroma of sweet grape, sour citrus, and diesel, delivering a potent and enjoyable smoke with uplifting, euphoric, and relaxing effects. Available as: 14 grams of mixed nugs.
- RBxB F3: A standout in the Golden State Banana line, GBxB F3 is a Rainbow Belts and Banana cross with a bright, citrus-forward flavor. This sativa-leaning strain delivers an uplifting, energetic high that stimulates the body and mind. Available as: 14 grams of minis.
- Pluto 85: Crafted by Garden Greens, this hybrid strain blends Pluto and E85 genetics for a balanced experience. Its complex flavor profile features earthy undertones with sweet, tropical notes and hints of diesel and pine. Available as: 3.5 grams of bud or 14 grams of mixed nugs.
- Pinnacle: A cross of Slurty 3 and Gushmints, this experimental strain yields dark, frosty, dense nugs. Combining notes from both parent strains, it delivers a complex flavor profile of gassy, sweet, earthy, floral, and piney notes. Available as: 14 grams of mixed nugs.
- Carbon: A hybrid strain created by crossing Grape Pie, Biscotti, and Cookies and Cream, Carbon offers a rich, balanced experience with a flavorful profile that combines sweet, fruity, and earthy notes. Available as: 14 grams of mixed nugs.
- Triple OG: A three-way cross of Triangle Kush, Constantine, and Master Yoga, Triple OG features a sweet and sour citrus flavor with a diesel aftertaste. The high starts happy and transitions into deep body relaxation. Available as: 2-pack of pre-rolls.
- Cherry Kush Mints: A slightly Indica-dominant hybrid made by crossing Cherry Pie and Kush Mints, Cherry Kush Mints offers a sweet, fruity cherry flavor and a sugary, creamy exhale. This strain delivers a clear-headed, uplifting high that quickly evolves into a tranquil relaxing state. Available as: 2-pack of pre-rolls.
Discover Garden Greens at High Street Dispensary
Krane says the experience of launching this brand has been “fantastic.”
“New Jersey has an amazing cannabis culture and amazing cannabis fans,” he said. “We set our sights on putting out the best quality product that we could, and the response has been an overwhelming but really beautiful thing to watch.”
As Garden Greens cannabis continues to flourish, we invite you to experience their products firsthand at High Street Dispensary in Hackettstown. With a diverse selection of strains, why wait? Check out the menu online, or swing by and experience the Garden Greens legacy for yourself.
