Written by: Veronica Castillo This week- the focus is California. Rumor has it, 80% of the Cannabis in America comes from California. To that I say, THANK YOU! A huge thank you to the state that has been supplying medicine for decades. To many, Cannabis is California and California is Cannabis. Leafbuyer says that: “the…
Author: Herbage
WEED AND WINE AND MOMS
by Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish Cannabis Lawyer Since this month’s issue of Herb-Age is devoted to mothers (of which I am one), I am going to digress, in large part, from my usual subject matter—pertinent legal issues that impact Oklahoma cannabis businesses—and offer some observations about America’s evolving acceptance of motherhood and marijuana, as in…
Patient Profile – Karen Brown
by James Bridges “I was raised pentacostal. We don’t cut our hair growing up pentacostal.” On a quiet little neighborhood side street I was searching for the address. I couldn’t help but notice all the chunky streets, dead leaves, spring sounds in the distance, then there at the end of a cuddle sack,…
Can You Adapt Your Cannabis Industry Skills for Your Next Career Move?
Written By: Brittiany Ralls Being a critical thinker, problem-solver, and having excellent communication skills are always great attributes to have in any industry. With such an expanding industry there are a ton of skills that could be utilized in cannabis businesses. Some are more important than others when it comes to different positions that can…
Ganja Mom
by Amy Lee There is a shift happening in society within the “mom groups” and I support it 100 percent. Emerging from the shadows of social media groups is a force of “new” moms standing tall in who they are and what they stand for unapologetically. These moms aren’t new to society, oh no, they…
Medicated Lemon Meltaways
by Amy Lee bohooils.com It is easy to substitute the regular coconut oil with an infused coconut oil and create delicious edibles with a low dose, perfect for microdosing. The strain I used was provided by Envie Cannabis Boutique in Tulsa, OK and is Sativa dominant to assist in stimulating my endocannabinoid system. These delicious…
The Green Oracle
Rayne Graham Hello Everyone! Welcome to the very first Green Oracle. You know ask Abby? Well, this is a little bit like that. I want you, yes, you reading this right now, to ask me your questions. We are talking life questions or cannabis questions. Each month I will choose a few of those questions…
Half Baked News
May 2020 by Rayne Graham It’s Blooming in Oklahoma West Coast based Bloom brand is making its way to Tulsa Oklahoma. The company made the announcement on both their main brand Instagram and their Bloom Oklahoma account the last week of April. Known for the Bloom Dart, Bloom One, and Bloom Vape, the company has…
Strainology
Your May 2020 horoscope and what Cannabis strain will help you get through it! Remember, these are based on your Sun signs! May 2020 by Rayne Graham Aries: You are more sensitive to love and beauty this month dear Aries. Take this time to enjoy everything around you even the tiny things and you will…
OHANA
by Brittiany Adilas Family is everything for most people. Which is exactly what “Ohana” means, family. It’s not just your immediate family either. It’s all the family that “your family” encompasses. For quite a few mixing Ohana and cannabis has been taboo. But, that wasn’t the case for Alicia Napualani Kamakeeaina Grass. Her love for…
Cannabis Careers Series: Spotlighting Transferable Skills
Written By: Veronica Castillo In this week’s series, Cannabis job resumes, and cover letters are the focus. Cannabis is a booming new industry and well- it being essential and by all means- GROWTH. There are many aspiring Cannabis employees waiting for legalization in their state. There are many already in a legal state and just…
Cannabis Careers Series: Resume Tips- Trimmer
Written By: Veronica Castillo In my previous Cannabis careers piece, I said: “It’s best to use words in the job description or as close as possible if the experience relates. No lying- just editing to align your experience with how the job posting describes it.” I didn’t explain why so, I will address it…
Cannabis Careers Series: Resume Tips- Budtender
Written By: Veronica Castillo The Cannabis industry is growing and booming! It’s an essential business and though we are seeing some layoffs and closures- the green rush is still- the green rush. This means JOBS! The Motley Fool predicted that between 2018 and 2023, the legal Cannabis industry will triple in revenue, reaching $30B….
Headband Cookies: A Red Dirt Sungrown Review
Written By: Brittiany Ralls It’s always exciting for me to get to try a strain that I haven’t had before, especially if it’s from a grow I haven’t tried before, too. When I set out to find some flower from Red Dirt Sungrown the first thing I did was go to their website to…
OKLAHOMA HB: 3228
The House returned to vote on it about 10:30 p.m. Attached is the final version of the bill, which was passed. Assuming the Governor signs it, this will have a significant impact on our industry. I will continue to evaluate this legislation and will be in touch. As always, if you have specific questions, please…
Viruses and Your Endocannabinoid System
We defend against a viral attack with several different systems. These systems require RESOURCES to properly defend against a viral attack. What are these resources and how can we prepare ourselves? Chip Paul Tells us more in the video below.
Rogue Road Life- Eating and Hygiene Tips ans Tricks
Written By: Veronica Castillo Travel usually requires the high expenses of food, lodging, and hygiene. The reason that I decided to travel the country the rogue way- to make my money stretch. Of course, my income is generated with Wi-Fi and a laptop, but travel isn’t cheap so, a lot more can go out than…
Human Function…A New Model
We work in, perhaps, a different way than we have been taught. Chip Paul offers some data and thoughts for consideration of a new model of human function in the video below.
How I Planned & Prepared for Rogue Road Life
Written By: Veronica Castillo So, you all know from the previous piece: A Glimpse Into Preparation for Cannabis Rogue Road Life, that I: “I built my house in 2012, sold it in 2016, broke my lease in 2018, and got on the road from the Midwest to the West to start my exploration of…
A Glimpse Into Preparation for Cannabis Rogue Road Life
Written by: Veronica Castillo My love for travel goes back to the ’90s. I was born and raised in Miami, FL with parents that took us (my siblings and I) on local/state vacations. Though never far from home, I was away, and being away made me smile. There was something about living out of…
Happy Mother’s Day
by Tab Moura Happy Mother’s Day to the mamas brave enough to open the gate, bringing hope to thousands of children, never asking for applause. May you be supported and sustained to continue doing your valuable work. Thank you for standing your ground and giving your children your unconditional support. Pediatric Cannabis Therapy: The…
Herb•age Magazine – May 2020
Herb•age strives to bring you fresh regularly. We cover a wide range of cannabis culture and medical marijuana-related issues from around the state of Oklahoma and beyond. In other words, It is our mission to be the voice of the growing cannabis industry in the state. Through fair and open discourse we hope to continue…
Washington State Cannabis Vacay- Brands to Lookout for When Visiting
Washington state is so green and lush with its snow top mountains, oceans, bays, lakes, and forests. It’s no wonder Seattle is known as Emerald City. This is because the city is filled with greenery all year round, even during winter. The nickname comes from all the green- LITERALLY- because I am also talking-…
Exploration of Cannabis/ Hemp- Washington State
Home to black bear, berries, and dope Cannabis, Washington is an amazing place to whale watch, travel by ferry, and be with nature. I live my life on the road but Washington state was a temporary home for a little under a year; it was an interesting experience. Different than Oregon, but not far…
What You Should Know About Recreational Cannabis in Oregon
Oregon Grown: here is what you should know about recreational Cannabis is Oregon; Smoking Cannabis/ consuming Cannabis in public, including restaurants, bars, parks, sidewalks, etc., is not allowed. Use in public is a class B felony and can result in a fine of up to $1,000. Possession of up to 1 ounce of cannabis…
Oregon Canna-cation, Cannabis Businesses to Lookout for When Visiting
Oregon is to me, a hippie loving- Cannabis embracing- vegan haven. It seems that there is food and Cannabis on every corner. Portland is like, home of the food trucks. Driving around Portland means seeing at least 3 food truck courts within a 15 min drive; that’s been my experience. It is definitely a…
Exploration of Cannabis and Hemp- Cross-County Travel to Oregon
I left home for the road in 2018, on a journey to explore Cannabis and hemp. I traveled from OH to the west coast- which is part one of the journey. I am actively in part one- writing this piece from Oregon- a Cannabis lover’s must-visit states. Prior to Oregon, I traveled all legal…
Order With a Dispensary Online to Pickup Curbside With These Easy Tips
With the current health restrictions put into place, every dispensary is setting up some form of online ordering or curbside pickup. If you haven’t had a chance to utilize one of these ways of ordering with your favorite dispensary yet, just wait. The convenience of it is only one of the reasons I utilized it…
Every month Herbage Magazine features a patient. These patients need a break! Moon Pie Inn on the beautiful Shawnee Twin Lakes Easy Street Extracts and US have put our brains together to give one of those patients a break! In-fact, 4 times year we will randomly choose one of those patients that we feature to…
What’s Up Wellness
Cook with me by Amy Lee Cannabis Golden Milk This inflammation-fighting powerhouse beverage is a favorite of mine. Its rich and indulgent texture makes it the perfect drink to sip slowly and enjoy. The combination of ingredients works together to prevent cellular damage, improve mood, supporting brain function, lowering blood sugar and boosting the immune…
Patient of the Month – Mattie Badgewell
by Kayla Johnson Medical cannabis patients have a unique ability to become advocates of cannabis use, simply by living their lives and sharing how the plant helps them become the best version of themselves they can be. Mattie Badgewell is one of those patients who has shared her story widely, to give people a glimpse…
Healthy-intine
by Amy Lee It’s day 5654 of self-quarantine and like many of you, the snacks are slowly taking over my household and attempting to expand my waistline. Personally, having a surplus of food in the house has been a trigger for unhealthy habits as well as increasing my anxiety levels. It triggers one of the…
Beneficial Companion Planting
by Kathy Goff, EdD Companion planting is an inexpensive, planet-friendly long term organic solution to providing natural insecticides and fungicides for your cannabis plants. Marijuana responds to companion planting with more vigorous growth, greater resistance to disease and pests and heavier yields with more essential oil production. Companion planting has a long history going back…
Kayla’s Pick – Wedding Cake
by Kayla Johnson Whether you’ve gotten hitched yourself or have attended the nuptials of a friend or loved one, the culinary highlight of any wedding celebration is the cake, and for good reason; cake is pretty synonymous with a good time. While most gatherings of friends and family are on hold for the foreseeable future,…
Plant Based Medicine
Continuing our Journey by Brittney Graham Last month we took a trip into learning about magic mushrooms. See what I did there? This month, we are going to be traveling down the rabbit hole of information on the broader term of Entheogens. Formerly known as psychedelic drugs, Entheogens have come to be much more than…
Reserve Stash
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FORCE MAJEURE: WHAT IS IT AND
HOW DOES IT APPLY TO CANNABIS BUSINESSES? by Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish, Cannabis Lawyer1 Prior to the COVID-19 global pandemic, “force majeure” was merely a stock provision placed in most contracts that seldom, if ever, became an issue. Now, the landscape has changed dramatically, and Oklahoma medical marijuana businesses need to be aware of what…
Spring in to Green
by Brittney Graham Spring is in the air! The birds are chirping, the flowers are budding, and the trees are coming back to life. Actually, everything is coming back to life! With Easter festivities being on a hold with everything going on in the world, I thought it might be nice to celebrate some local…
Celebrating 420 At Home
by Brittney Graham Just because we are staying home this month doesn’t mean we can’t celebrate 420 in some pretty epically green ways. I mean, its 2020 which means the entire month this month is all about the green. What better way to take our minds off some of the more serious things going on…
Community Wins
By Tab Moura In uncertain times, we all begin to look around and consider what matters most to us. Considering the fact that an overwhelming amount of cannabis patients are immunocompromised, Covid-19 is a hot topic among us. What are our priorities and habits when we’re isolated from the outside world more than ever before?…
All the Spectrums, What Does it Mean?
by Brittney Graham Full spectrum, broad spectrum, and CBD isolate are all phrases that have been plastered on labels that seem to hit me in that face when shopping for CBD. I have to admit, I may have smiled and nodded at first glance, but I had no idea what any of those terms actually…
From the Front Lines
At this writing we are just entering the month of April 2020. By the time this article is published we will either be right in the middle of the worst of the Covid-19 outbreak for Oklahoma or just on the other side of it. Here are some things to keep in mind. Regardless of what…
Cooking With Grass – Carrot Cake
by Kayla Johnson Carrot cake is one of those desserts that’s kind of old school, but in an iconic way. This sweet and spiced treat is often a familiar sight at holidays, from Christmas to Easter, and even the Fourth of July. While carrots aren’t typically dessert food on their own, when finely grated, they…
Half Baked News
by Brittney Graham The DEA Has Approved Cannabis Research Application It has been 4 years for researchers anticipating the approval of their applications to the Drug Enforcement Administration to grow Marijuana for medical research. Finally, the DEA has announced that they will evaluate 37 applications and also proposed new ruled for the prospective growers that…
Pediatric Cannabis Therapy
Trial and Error by Tab Moura So, you are interested in using cannabis therapeutically for your child… What now? Next to our most frequently asked “why would a child need cannabis?” we frequently hear that parents would prefer something natural for their kids, but they could never give something like Cannabis to their kids without…
Strainology – April 2020
Your April 2020 horoscope and what Cannabis strain will help you get through it! Remember, these are based on your Sun signs! by Brittney Graham Aries: Happy Birthday season dear Aries! Saying it has been off to a rough start would be an understatement wouldn’t it? This doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy your special day!…
April 2020 Events
Women in the Industry – Tiffanie Dartez
by Kayla Johnson People turn to cannabis at different times in their lives for different reasons. Some people have been experimenting with it since they were teenagers and now discover that it offers real help for what they need. Others may have been opposed to it for many years, and when they finally tried it…
Herb•age Magazine – April 2020
Herb•age strives to bring you fresh regularly. We cover a wide range of cannabis culture and medical marijuana-related issues from around the state of Oklahoma and beyond. In other words, It is our mission to be the voice of the growing cannabis industry in the state. Through fair and open discourse we hope to continue…
Let’s Talk Self Care During Isolation
The world has changed drastically in the past month for us in Oklahoma and of course the entire world. Social distancing and isolation are important yet, we can also agree that it is HARD. Staying at home can start to feel like the same four walls almost staring back at you and the silence can…















































