# 🌱 Community Spotlight Poll: Best Grow Journals Right Now (round 1) **URL:** \ **Category:** Grow Journals\ **Created:** [March 6, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730 "2026-03-06T17:04:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Olaf.ILGM](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/olaf.ilgm/32/1147333_2.png) [@Olaf.ILGM](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Olaf.ILGM)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 5:04pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/1 "2026-03-06T17:04:44Z")
One of the best parts of this forum has always been the **grow journals**. Real growers documenting real plants — successes, mistakes, experiments, and everything in between. These journals are where a lot of the best learning happens. We went digging through some of the active journals and pulled together **five that really stand out** for great updates, solid documentation, and community interaction. Take a look at them below and vote for your favorite. 🏆 **The grower with the most votes will receive a small ILGM goody bag as a thank-you for sharing their grow with the community.** * * * # 🌿 This Week’s Featured Grow Journals ## 1️⃣ Beechnut Pharm Tales [https://ilgmforum.com/t/beechnut-pharm-tales/75465](https://ilgmforum.com/t/beechnut-pharm-tales/75465) A detailed and well-documented grow with lots of photos and updates along the way. Plenty of discussion and troubleshooting in the thread too, which makes it a great resource for other growers following along. * * * ## 2️⃣ Wildwood WilIys’ Fat Bottomed Girl’s [https://ilgmforum.com/t/wildwood-wiliys-fat-bottomed-girls/105431](https://ilgmforum.com/t/wildwood-wiliys-fat-bottomed-girls/105431) A long-running and highly active journal with tons of community interaction. Lots of great plant progress shots and ongoing updates that keep people coming back to see how things develop. * * * ## 3️⃣ My First Experience with Living Cannabis [https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-first-experience-with-living-cannabis/13409](https://ilgmforum.com/t/my-first-experience-with-living-cannabis/13409) A really interesting journal documenting a grower’s first experience working with living cannabis. Great documentation and thoughtful updates that make it an enjoyable read. * * * ## 4️⃣ Twelve1’s Journal – Autoflowers in Soil with Grow Dots [https://ilgmforum.com/t/twelve1-s-journal-autoflowers-in-soil-with-grow-dots/89631](https://ilgmforum.com/t/twelve1-s-journal-autoflowers-in-soil-with-grow-dots/89631) Autoflowers, soil, and Grow Dots — a setup a lot of growers here are curious about. This journal has strong engagement and plenty of updates as the grow progresses. * * * ## 5️⃣ Weldurguy Doing Grow Things (Ongoing) [https://ilgmforum.com/t/weldurguy-doing-grow-things-on-going/119554](https://ilgmforum.com/t/weldurguy-doing-grow-things-on-going/119554) A solid ongoing journal with lots of photos and regular updates showing how the grow evolves over time. * * * # 🗳 Cast Your Vote Which grow journal have you been enjoying the most? _Poll ([view on site](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/1))_ Vote in the poll above and show these growers some appreciation. The grower with the most votes will receive an **ILGM goody bag** as a thank-you for contributing their grow to the community. [poll will be closed on Monday - next Friday a poll with 5 new highlighted grow journals will go live] * * * # Got a Journal Worth Highlighting? If you’re running a grow journal right now, drop a link below. There are always great grows happening around here and we’ll keep doing these **community spotlight polls** regularly. Grow journals are one of the best ways for everyone to learn — **new growers and experienced ones alike.** Looking forward to seeing which one the community picks 🌿 * * * ---
**Author:** ![Olaf.ILGM](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/olaf.ilgm/32/1147333_2.png) [@Olaf.ILGM](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Olaf.ILGM)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 5:40pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/2 "2026-03-06T17:40:56Z")
If you’ve been following any of these journals, go take a look and drop a vote. And if your journal is on the list, feel free to throw up a fresh update or some new photos in your thread. Always fun seeing where everyone’s plants are at right now. ---
**Author:** ![Myfriendis410](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/myfriendis410/32/556067_2.png) [@Myfriendis410](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Myfriendis410)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 5:41pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/3 "2026-03-06T17:41:14Z")
[👉 It’s ok. You can look - Show Your Grow / Grow Journals - ILGM Growers Forum | Free Cannabis Growing Community](https://ilgmforum.com/t/its-ok-you-can-look/121652) ---
**Author:** ![Twelve1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twelve1/32/1229022_2.png) [@Twelve1](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Twelve1)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 6:12pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/4 "2026-03-06T18:12:20Z")
> [@Olaf.ILGM](#): > > Twelve1’s Journal – Autoflowers in Soil with Grow Dots 😂 😆 😄 🤣 However, thanks. ☺ 😂 🤭 😊 🤗 ---
**Author:** ![Olaf.ILGM](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/olaf.ilgm/32/1147333_2.png) [@Olaf.ILGM](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Olaf.ILGM)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 6:25pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/5 "2026-03-06T18:25:34Z")
Originality and longevity are taken into account 😉 🤗 ---
**Author:** ![Weldurguy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/weldurguy/32/1102759_2.png) [@Weldurguy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Weldurguy)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 7:33pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/6 "2026-03-06T19:33:28Z")
Hey thanks for the awesome compliment! I appreciate everyone that stops by! Growing is a rewarding hobby even if you don’t smoke because someone always needs a safe alternative to prescription poison so you can always donate to someone and help! Thanks everyone have a blessed day! Have a smoke for me and I’ll do the same for y’all Cheers​😁🔥💨 ---
**Author:** ![SausageMahoney](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/sausagemahoney/32/1075204_2.png) [@SausageMahoney](https://ilgmforum.com/u/SausageMahoney)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2026, 10:56pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/7 "2026-03-06T22:56:18Z")
Good for you brother. ---
**Author:** ![Olaf.ILGM](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/olaf.ilgm/32/1147333_2.png) [@Olaf.ILGM](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Olaf.ILGM)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 8:17pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/8 "2026-03-09T20:17:37Z")
Well, well, well, major congrats to WilIy for taking the cake with his Fat Bottomed Girls! A nice little care package will make it’s way out to him! Make sure to keep all the grow journals poppin’ folks! Any suggestions for the next poll at the end of the week? Make sure to drop them here! ---
**Author:** ![SausageMahoney](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/sausagemahoney/32/1075204_2.png) [@SausageMahoney](https://ilgmforum.com/u/SausageMahoney)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 10:45pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/9 "2026-03-09T22:45:59Z")
Congrats @WilIy ---
**Author:** ![Not2SureYet](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/not2sureyet/32/387535_2.png) [@Not2SureYet](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Not2SureYet)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 10:48pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/10 "2026-03-09T22:48:37Z")
Congrats @WilIy I missed out here. I thought I had time to view the grows 😟 ---
**Author:** ![WilIy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/wiliy/32/1041390_2.png) [@WilIy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/WilIy)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 10:52pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/11 "2026-03-09T22:52:09Z")
Wow, thanks so much, Olaf! And a huge thank you to everyone who voted for my Fat Bottomed Girls. They were all killer grows in that poll, so I’m truly humbled and honored to take the cake this time. I’ll be eying the mail for those goodies! 🤙🌿 As for a suggestion for the next one—you don’t have to look far to find fantastic people with tons of knowledge on this forum, and nominating just one is very difficult! I actually found a ‘decision genie’ (a wheel with names on it) very useful to narrow it down. **Madam Calamity and Low** I’d love to see this journal get some love in the next round. Both Low and Madam Calamity make their thread very interesting and informative whether it’s cannabis, cooking or engaging conversation you’ll find it here. > [@Cultivating Chaos with Madam Calamity & Low Chapter 2](https://ilgmforum.com/t/cultivating-chaos-with-madam-calamity-low-chapter-2/117809): > > Continuing the discussion from [Cultivating Chaos with Madam Calamity & Low (Part 1) - #10072 by Borderryan22](https://ilgmforum.com/t/cultivating-chaos-with-madam-calamity-low-part-1/105590/10072). Previous discussions: [Cultivating Chaos with Madam Calamity & Low (Part 1)](https://ilgmforum.com/t/cultivating-chaos-with-madam-calamity-low-part-1/105590) **OG Incognito** makes it look effortless. He only gets to love on his girls on the weekend but they always look like they’re pampered on the daily. On top of all that he found time to work a couple of strains one of which I had the pleasure to experience, Kona Red (Chef Kiss). Wondering what an autopot is or how to get the most out of one, you will find it here. > [@New Auto Run…Same Garage and Closet🤟 (Part 2)](https://ilgmforum.com/t/new-auto-run-same-garage-and-closet-part-2/110274): > > Continuing the discussion from [New Auto Run…Same Garage and Closet🤟 (Part 1) - #10015 by OGIncognito](https://ilgmforum.com/t/new-auto-run-same-garage-and-closet-part-1/73575/10015). Previous discussions: [New Auto Run…Same Garage and Closet🤟 (Part 1)](https://ilgmforum.com/t/new-auto-run-same-garage-and-closet-part-1/73575) **Kaptain3D** … The Botanical Dominant, it’s fun and informative with a touch of risque plant love. He gives new meaning to ‘tie me up, hold me down’—his HST is pure trichome torture. Spend a little time in there and you’ll see he clearly enjoys the “snap” of a super-crop a little too much. This isn’t just gardening; it’s a masterclass in Botanical BDSM. If your not careful you might learn something. > [@Kaptain3d's 50 Shades of Green pirate\_flag (Part 2)](https://ilgmforum.com/t/kaptain3ds-50-shades-of-green-part-2/119068): > > Continuing the discussion from [Kaptain3d's Sunken Treasures pirate_flag (Part 1) - #10030 by Twelve1](https://ilgmforum.com/t/kaptain3ds-sunken-treasures-part-1/60065/10030). Previous discussions: [Kaptain3d's Sunken Treasures pirate_flag (Part 1)](https://ilgmforum.com/t/kaptain3ds-sunken-treasures-part-1/60065) **Dennis62** … Don’t use Miracle Grow soil unless you check out one of his threads first. Dennis63 is the Miracle Grow miracle worker. A prime example of how to make the absolute best out of what’s available. His meticulous explanations of how, what and when will leave you with no questions. He has perfected drying in a low humidity environment and demonstrates that as well. When the grass is growing and theres not much going on, ask him to see some of his pencil drawings and you’ll be amazed at another of his talents. > [@Dennis 62 simple grow # 25](https://ilgmforum.com/t/dennis-62-simple-grow-25/121737): > > Good day and welcome to my grow innocent #25 I welcome you guys that know me and what I do back, and to the people who don’t know me please hang out with me, it’s always a great ride blush This is a simple grow where I emphasize that these are just plants and if you water them and give them light and foods you can do fine. I don’t worry about Ph and Rh etc etc, These things grow in terrible condition outdoors so why spend good money and all the strife when it is not necessary? Optimal c… **Lightbright** … Fairly new to growing but you couldn’t tell it by her grows. Whether it’s vegetables, cannabis or life in general she got something for it and handles it with ease. High energy and fast paced this thread will leave you breathless. Tie your shoes before entering and know it’s standing room only. > [@Lightbrightt's Shenaniganss (Part 2)](https://ilgmforum.com/t/lightbrightts-shenaniganss-part-2/120783): > > Continuing the discussion from [Lightbrightt's Shenaniganss (Part 1) - #10070 by Budbrother](https://ilgmforum.com/t/lightbrightts-shenaniganss-part-1/117007/10070). Previous discussions: [Lightbrightt's Shenaniganss (Part 1)](https://ilgmforum.com/t/lightbrightts-shenaniganss-part-1/117007) Ok, so I could’nt choose just one after all 🙂🤙 ---
**Author:** ![WilIy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/wiliy/32/1041390_2.png) [@WilIy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/WilIy)\ **Post date:** [March 9, 2026, 10:59pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/12 "2026-03-09T22:59:18Z")
Thanks fellas @SausageMahoney @Not2SureYet 🙂🤙 ---
**Author:** ![Growdoc](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/growdoc/32/1109917_2.png) [@Growdoc](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Growdoc)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 1:48am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/13 "2026-03-10T01:48:34Z")
Now THATS an all star lineup! Congrats @WilIy , well deserved Brother!👊 ---
**Author:** ![WilIy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/wiliy/32/1041390_2.png) [@WilIy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/WilIy)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 2:45am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/14 "2026-03-10T02:45:38Z")
Thank you Growdoc, that’s very kind of you 🙂🤙 ---
**Author:** ![OverallQuill80](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/overallquill80/32/1020812_2.png) [@OverallQuill80](https://ilgmforum.com/u/OverallQuill80)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 5:24am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/15 "2026-03-10T05:24:27Z")
Congratulations @WilIy ---
**Author:** ![WilIy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/wiliy/32/1041390_2.png) [@WilIy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/WilIy)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 10:04am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/16 "2026-03-10T10:04:31Z")
Thank you @OverallQuill80 🙏 🙂🤙 ---
**Author:** ![Bentstick](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/bentstick/32/1132231_2.png) [@Bentstick](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Bentstick)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 10:53am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/17 "2026-03-10T10:53:51Z")
Congrats @WilIy 👍 ---
**Author:** ![WilIy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/wiliy/32/1041390_2.png) [@WilIy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/WilIy)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 11:16am UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/18 "2026-03-10T11:16:23Z")
Thank you @Bentstick , I appreciate you. 🙂🤙 ---
**Author:** ![Twelve1](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/twelve1/32/1229022_2.png) [@Twelve1](https://ilgmforum.com/u/Twelve1)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 10:29pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/19 "2026-03-10T22:29:50Z")
@WilIy Congrats! 🥳 🚬 🤩 👍 ---
**Author:** ![WilIy](https://sea2.discourse-cdn.com/growingmarijuana/user_avatar/ilgmforum.com/wiliy/32/1041390_2.png) [@WilIy](https://ilgmforum.com/u/WilIy)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 10:37pm UTC](https://ilgmforum.com/t/community-spotlight-poll-best-grow-journals-right-now-round-1/121730/20 "2026-03-10T22:37:11Z")
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