Notes From the Room 001
Notes From the Room: 5 Oklahoma Artists This Week By James Bridges These are a few artists that stuck with me this week. TJ […]
Articles by James Bridges
The Narrowing Space
By James Bridges Anxiety can be a bitch… The kind that lives out in front of you. The kind that hasn’t happened yet. “What am […]
The Steppers Are Rolling Into Tulsa Like a Freight Train
There’s a certain kind of sound that doesn’t come from studios. It comes from repetition. From late nights that blur into early mornings. From […]
Tarot & Terps: Strike the Match
Daily Series Tarot & Terps: Strike the Match Reading the energy. Matching the medicine. By James Bridges | Herbage Magazine Some days arrive like a […]
Easy Head-to-Toe Habits to Boost Your Everyday Health
Lifestyle | Wellness Easy Head-To-Toe Habits to Boost Your Everyday Health Busy life. Heavy calendar. Too much advice. Here’s the simpler route: practical habits that […]
Dam Site – Visitors Welcome
Opinion | Personal Essay Dam Site – Visitors Welcome By James Bridges Happiness and tragedy share a border so thin you can cross it with […]
Tip O’ The Hat: Blueberry Muffin – NUGZ Premium | Grassfire
Tip O’ The Hat Blueberry Muffin – NUGZ Premium | Grassfire LLC 3.5g Flower • Tested by Steep Hill THC: 24.74% • Terpenes: 3.19% By […]
Citrus Fire Cannabis-Infused Steak with Whipped Feta & Roasted Potatoes
A dinner that plays offense and defense. There’s something sacred about cooking with intention. Heat. Oil. Citrus zest hitting cast iron. The quiet crackle of […]
The Great Misrepresentation of Quality
By James Bridges | Herbage Magazine I left the dispensary looking forward to getting home.Nothing dramatic. Super Boof, for me, when it’s right, is a […]
Sugarleaf Co Hits The Brakes
By James Bridges | Herbage Magazine Lacey and I were already halfway committed to the urgency of being out. Shoes half on. Keys somewhere between […]
Built by Listening: Inside LitUp’s Craft Extraction Process in Oklahoma
Built by Listening. Fueled by Craft. Driven by Care. By James Bridges | Herbage Magazine LitUp didn’t start with a master plan, a corporate roadmap, […]
On a Day Like Today | Megalodon Cannabis | Pink Runtz
By James Bridges Best of Herbage Winners: Megalodon Cannabis took home major honors in the Best of Herbage — Oklahoma 2025 Winners list, including Cultivator […]
Crunch Berries, Somewhere Near the Blue River
By James Bridges | Herbage Magazine There’s a certain relief that comes with opening a jar of weed and realizing, immediately, that it hasn’t been […]
The Controlled Burn Podcast
Feature Spotlight: The Controlled Burn Podcast Where Oklahoma cannabis gets real. There’s a lot of noise in the cannabis space right now. Press releases dressed […]
Megalodon Cannabis
Built Deep. Grown Right. Respected Loudly. In an industry that moves fast, talks louder than it listens, and too often mistakes hype for heritage, Megalodon […]
Brand Spotlight: Caviar Gold
Built on Infusion. Known for Power. Designed for the Experienced.In an industry where “premium” gets thrown around like confetti, Caviar Gold has managed to carve […]
Why Do We Call It “Pot,” Anyway?
Why Do We Call It “Pot,” Anyway? A Brief, Slightly Stoned History of Cannabis Slang If you’ve ever said, “I don’t smoke pot anymore—I smoke […]
She Found Me | MAC-1 LIT UP CANNABIS
By James Bridges I was done chasing MAC 1. At least, that’s what I kept telling myself. I’d found my sweet spot with it years […]
Vendor Booth Spaces
Vendor Booth Spaces Best of Herbage Magazine 2025 This isn’t a trade show. It’s a gathering. Booth spaces at Best of Herbage Magazine are for […]
Tip O’ The Hat: Papaya Mosa – DC Premier
by James Bridges Herbage Magazine No rankings. No scores. No pretending that I’m the final authority on anything. Just paying attention. When it’s good, it’s […]
Calming the Storm: How to Manage Anxiety and Strengthen Mental Resilience
Anxiety has become a quiet constant in modern life. The pressure to perform, the noise of technology, and an uncertain world all feed a cycle […]
Cowboy Cup Volunteers Needed | Join the Herbage Magazine Crew
Cowboy Cup Volunteers Needed — Join the Herbage Crew We’re building a small, solid crew to help run the Herbage Magazine booth and acoustic stage […]
HERBAGE MAGAZINE – COWBOY CUP 2025 EDITION
Herbage Magazine – Cowboy Cup Edition Oklahoma cannabis has never been for the faint of heart. It’s built by the stubborn growers, makers, and storytellers […]
Why We Gather – Connection, Legacy, and Intrigue
By James Bridges | Herbage Magazine We show up to remember why the hell we started. We may flex our best buds or hang banners […]
Burn The Lies
I went all in on cannabis. RSO, flower, edibles—the whole arsenal. I rebuilt my diet, rebuilt my head, rebuilt my body. The same plant that the government spent decades demonizing turned out to be the only remedy that worked.
Cannabis didn’t kill me. It saved my life.
Oklahoma SQ 837 Memo – Editorial
Friends, renegades, fellow travelers, and those that are sitting back watching the show, It’s late. I guess it could be early, depending on how twisted […]
Herbage Magazine Issue 68
Herbage Magazine Digital copy of Print issue number 68. Summer 2025
Thunder Walker
Rolling in Diamonds, Power, and Purpose By James Bridges | Herbage Magazine “City Girls isn’t just a pre-roll. It’s a presence.” — Thunder Walker […]
Mowdy Magic Reloaded
Mowdy Farms levels up! By James Bridges It was just another bustling afternoon at theBRICK dispensary when the air shifted, literally. The door swung open, […]
Canna-Mommin’
By Paige Grellner |@therapeuticdose Peace Practitioner | Stress Strategist Cannabis Educator | Toxin Reductionista “Good moms don’t smoke weed.” That’s what society told me. But […]
Built Different: JKJ Processing Is What Happens When You Don’t Flinch
By James Bridges | Herbage Magazine There’s a certain kind of respect that doesn’t get handed out in this industry. You can’t fake it with […]
SQ 837: The Long Road to Legalization in Oklahoma
By James Bridges More organized, more refined, and backed by a coalition that knows what it’s up against. On March 31st, 2025, the Oklahoma Responsible […]
The Glitch
James Bridges – Herbage Magazine A failure of leadership, plain and simple. Not just a technical issue…. The Thentia glitch was a systems breakdown, both […]
Smelling the Data: How to Use Lab Results to Shop for Cannabis with Confidence
Vince Sandifer, M.S. Ever bought a strain that smelled incredible, but then it knocked you out when you were expecting a boost? When shopping for […]
Diamond Dust Farms
Pioneers of Pre-packaged Premiums By James Bridges Diamond Dust Farms stands out as a beacon in the cannabis industry, known for its dedication to quality […]
Autism & The Plant
By Brannan Bell, There is an Autistic community all over the world and when these parents find new information that helps their loved ones succeed, […]
Rooted in the Flood
By James Bridges, Publisher, Herbage Magazine – 420 2025 Issue I want to tell you a story. It begins somewhere in the swelter of the […]
How to Start a Legal Medicinal Hemp Business—The Right Way
By Jesse Clark Starting a legal business selling medicinal hemp products isn’t just about having a good product—it’s about navigating complex regulations, building trust, and […]
Herbage Magazine – Print Edition 67
The culture. The plant. The people. In your hands. This is more than a magazine—it’s a living, breathing snapshot of cannabis culture in Oklahoma and […]
Oklahoma Responsible Cannabis Act
Oklahoma Responsible Cannabis Act What’s in this petition? This proposed constitutional amendment allows people 21+ years of age to possess and purchase marijuana in a […]
Creamy Tomato Basil Soup with a Special Infusion
Warm up your winter evenings with this comforting tomato basil soup, enhanced with the pure, full-spectrum benefits of Solventless Nano Hash Oil. Solventless extraction processes […]
Lankford’s War on Small Business: The Never-Ending Crusade Against Oklahoma’s Cannabis Industry
Senator James Lankford has never hidden his disdain for the cannabis industry. He’s been fighting it for years, like a self-righteous preacher in a town […]
Cannabis and Sex: The Latest Discoveries Regarding the Impact of Weed on Pleasure
Cannabis and sex: a dynamic duo or just another fad? If you have ever wondered how you can improve your performance in bed by using […]
Latest In Cannabis
In the latest developments in the cannabis industry as of May 2024, several significant headlines are shaping the landscape:
The Essentials of Forming Strategic Alliances in the THCa Business
Venturing into the THCa business demands a strategic blueprint. This guide covers essential steps: choosing the right structure, forming producer partnerships, building a brand, ensuring quality control, mastering marketing, and staying compliant.
THC-V: Benefits, Extraction, and Therapeutic Potential
Explore THC-V, a unique cannabinoid with non-psychoactive benefits such as appetite suppression and neuroprotection, its extraction methods, potential uses, and side effects.
Sense of Urgency Revealed
In “Sense of Urgency Revealed,” the author redefines urgency beyond deadlines, emphasizing the balance between immediate tasks and long-term goals. Through personal reflections, the narrative advocates for a purposeful, intentional approach to life.
Unlocking Wellness: The Power of Keeping a Cannabis Journal
Discover how a cannabis journal can enhance your treatment by tracking strains, terpenes, dosages, and effects, empowering you to make informed health decisions.
The Controlling Curse of Cannabis Commerce: An Oklahoma Perspective
Stringent regulations in Oklahoma have crippled local cannabis businesses. Family-owned dispensaries struggle with half-empty shelves and high prices. This erosion of local entrepreneurship and community values calls for urgent reform….
Staying Hydrated for the Summer
Kick off summer with proper hydration, especially when enjoying cannabis. Discover refreshing CBD drinks, hydration tips, and the benefits of different water types. Stay cool, hydrated, and mindful of your cannabis use for a safe, enjoyable summer.