Exploring Ascend
Ascend Wellness Holdings is one of the larger names behind Illinois cannabis, but what makes AWH stand out for Green Temple customers is the range of products under its umbrella. AWH is a multi-state, vertically integrated cannabis company that includes cultivation, manufacturing, retail, and e-commerce; with a portfolio designed to serve different consumers across product types, potency levels, and formats. For Green Temple shoppers, that means options. Ascend has built a lineup with options from premium flower to flavorful vapes, infused pre-rolls, terpene-focused mini pre-rolls, effect-based edibles, and so much more.
At Green Temple, Ascend products are currently part of our everyday low price commitment with 40% off across the Ascend lineup. For this vendor spotlight, we are focusing on five featured brands: Ozone, Simply Herb, High Wired, Miss Grass, and Effin’.
From Ozone Flower to Effin’ Gummies: Exploring Ascend at Green Temple
Ozone and Ozone Reserve are Ascend’s flagship lifestyle brand, and flower is the clearest place to start. Ozone describes its flower as terpene-rich cannabis crafted through pheno-hunting for potency, flavor, and performance across sativa, indica, and hybrid varieties. At Green Temple, the Ozone flower spotlight lands on 3.5g jars of Pave, Jupiter, and Mandarin Z. These strains give shoppers a straightforward way to explore Ozone’s core flower identity: top-shelf buds selected for standout aroma, flavor and effects without the premium price-tag.
Simply Herb fills a different role in the AWH family. The brand’s whole approach is right in the name: keep it simple. Simply Herb positions itself around great cannabis, smooth pre-rolls, and flavorful vapes without unnecessary gimmicks. At Green Temple, the best flower value comes through the 14g popcorn options, especially Heir Heads and Gush Mints. These are practical picks for shoppers who already know they want flower quantity, strain variety, and reliable pricing.
Simply Herb is also one of the more flavor-forward vape brands in the lineup. Green Temple carries a wide range of Simply Herb 1g disposables, including Pink Lemonade Blast, Strawberry Jam, Bubble Trouble, Fruit Lagoon, Watermelon Sugar, Crazy Kiwi Berry, Lky Charmz, and Mango Sticky Rice. The brand also offers distillate carts, and the newer Dubai Chocolate cart deserves a mention for shoppers drawn to dessert-style flavors. Simply Herb’s vapes lean into fun, easy-going flavors, with options that move between fruity, dessert-inspired, and candy-like profiles.
High Wired is built for the more experienced cannabis connoisseurs looking for a more intense experience. AWH describes High Wired as a high-potency infused brand for seasoned enthusiasts, and the brand itself is direct about its audience: regular cannabis may not always feel like enough for consumers with higher tolerance. High Wired products use premium flower and concentrates, with its Clips infused pre-rolls combining flower, THCA diamond dust, and terpene-rich crumble concentrate.
At Green Temple, High Wired’s strongest feature is split between liquid diamond vapes and infused pre-roll Clips. Purple Urkle and OG Kush Liquid Diamonds 1g vape options give customers a high-THC vape format with strain familiarity, while BanOreoz and Butterstuff Clips in the 10-pack format are built for customers who like infused pre-roll convenience in smaller, session-friendly portions. High Wired is not the beginner lane of the AWH menu; it is the louder, stronger, more concentrate-driven lane.
Miss Grass brings a completely different energy. The the women-owned and operated brand describes itself as “Weed for the Times,” and its pre-roll line is built around intentional moments rather than just strain names. Green Temple’s earlier Quiet Times product spotlight highlighted the thoughtful 5-pack format, including five 0.4g mini pre-rolls, a built-in matchbox, and stick matches. That thoughtful packaging makes these pre-rolls feel personal, portable, and ready for more intimate, low-key smoke sessions.
For this feature, the Miss Grass spotlight belongs to Fast Times, All Times, and Quiet Times. Fast Times is the sativa-dominant “Bloom + Play” option, built around a terpene-rich profile and a brighter theme. All Times is the hybrid “Harmony + Flow” option, positioned as the balanced, versatile middle ground. Quiet Times is the indica-dominant “Anchor + Restore” option that Green Temple regulars may already recognize from our previous feature.
Finally, Effin’ gives AWH a strong effect-based edible lane. Effin’ offers both vapes and gummies, but the gummies take the spotlight here with their effects based intentions realized through pairing THC with other minor cannabinoids. As THC breaks down it transitions to other cannabinoids. While these don’t have the same kind of psychoactive effect that THC provides, they do effect the body in other helpful ways. From the more commonly known pain relief effects of CBD, to the relaxing effects of CBN, and the lesser known inflammation relief that CBC provides; ratio gummies from Effin’ provide a range of options to assist in your journey.
Effin’ Sleep and Effin’ Deep Sleep lean into CBN, a minor cannabinoid commonly associated with nighttime products, with Deep Sleep also including CBD. Effin’ Relief combines CBD, THC, CBC, and CBG for a recovery-minded edible option. Effin’ Do It pairs THC with THCV for a more focused and energy-leaning formula, while Effin’ Creative brings THC and CBG into a creative, upbeat lane. For customers who ask for edibles that are more targeted than a standard distillate THC gummy, Effin’ are “crafted to take you where you wanna go”.
Ascend Into Variety
Across the full AWH brand lineup, their strength is variety with a purpose. Ozone and Ozone Reserve cover premium flower and vapes. Simply Herb keeps value and flavor approachable. High Wired turns up the potency. Miss Grass brings intentional pre-roll moments. Effin’ organizes edibles around ratios and minor cannabinoids for specific effects. With all Ascend products currently 40% off at Green Temple, this is one of the best times to explore the full AWH family and find the format, flavor, and experience that fits your routine.
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