The Art Of Producing Dreams Cover Artist Spotlight – Chad Mathews by Michael Kinney Chad Mathews can’t get it out of his blood. Ever since he was a young boy growing up in Bethel (Ok.) being some kind of artist has been his No. 1 dream. Whether it was writing, painting or playing…
Universal Cannabis 101 Cannabinoids by Jasmine Harvey HERBAGE MAGAZINE Cannabis Sativa, a vast plant with many complexes and wonders! Cannabis has a huge network of Cannabinoids and Terpenes that comprise up to make many different genetics. Let’s dive into the Cannabinoids! Cannabinoids are defined as a naturally occurring chemical compound found in the cannabis…
Life Of Katz By Kathy Long-Barker Good morrow, fair friends and fiends! In this week’s exciting episode I’m going to share the next piece in my series ‘Courtiers Of The Matrix Reign’; It’s called “The Queen.” She was a real fun one, because if i’m being honest, I didn’t know the truths she was telling…
Strain Of The Month By James Bridges It was hot as hell and I needed a break from it. I had been awake the entire night before. I thought I could figure out what the hell went wrong with society. Eventually I realized… I just wasted the entire night trying to figure out…
Digital edition of the October 2021 print issue of Herbage Magazine. Herb•age strives to bring you fresh content 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…
@okwomencann will be holding a woman’s conference on Oct 28th! If you would like more info on how to sponsor, speaker line up and overall info please head over to their site ? https://www.okwomencann.com/ “COLLABORATIVE EVENT Oklahoma Women Cann Midwest Conference in “OK City 10/28” It is our goal to provide opportunities for education, collaboration,…
Digital edition of the September 2021 print issue of Herbage Magazine. Herb•age strives to bring you fresh content 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…
Universal Cannabis 101 The History pt.2 by Jasmine Harvey HERBAGE MAGAZINE Who knew the Cannabis Sativa plant had such a rich history!? With this lovely lady being at the forefront for many medicinal uses and spiritual practices there is no wonder why it has remained a staple in many cultures. According to a…
Fighting Back RAKEEM WILLIS by Michael Kinney As manager of Everything’s OK Dispensary, one of the first faces a customer sees is Rakeem Willis. Better known as Kemo, the 32-year-old stands behind the counter dressed crisp and fresh, and looking to help people find the perfect strain or edible for the right occasion. To see…
Uncle Chuck’s Conversations on Cannabis Every Voice Counts… While the cry for equality has been shouted for many years and for many reasons, I find it highly appropriate that the crumbling of cannabis prohibition is taking place side…
Lotus Letters Heart smile By Kathy Long-Barker “Another cup?” Came the waiting question. Howligree stared perplexed, blinking after a moment of silence. “I say, tea my good star, do you want more?” Blinking out of the zone you once floated through you nodded. After all why shouldn’t you? No time was a bad time for…
Sowing the Seed By Chet Tucker We’ve made it through the seed to marketplace and we’re now making our way to the checkout counter to learn what methods of cannabis make work best. The different methods and products for consuming cannabis have grown wider than the rows upon Oklahoma rows of “high cotton” growing in…
by James Bridges The door swung open and there was light. I couldn’t see much else other than the soft silhouette and the glow which surrounded the now more frequent visitor from the woods…her. She asked me to follow. I couldn’t resist. The bricks that have been mortared must be unsealed. As we moved forward…
Life Of Katz Cosmic Review By Kathy Long-Barker Suuuper casual start here, So, remember in school when we’d come back from summer break and they would review us on what we learned last semester before they catapulted (hehe) us into the new stuff? Well it turns out adulting works the same way. For a…
I Won’t Take It By James Bridges Advice. It’s something I take lightly all too often. It’s something I consider after the fact. It’s something I cannot, for the life of me, stop diverting. It’s something I laugh about when I fail. It’s something I wish for even when I “win”. “Your job is…
Right WIth It by James Bridges As I entered the dwellings of what one might call the traveling type I was greeted. Gratitude was in the air, even at 3:00 AM. I entered with a smile. I was then introduced to a few more characters. Although they are not for this tale. These…
Sowing the Seed By Chet Tucker We’ve made it through the seed to marketplace and we’re now making our way to the checkout counter to learn what methods of cannabis make work best. The different methods and products for consuming cannabis have grown wider than the rows upon Oklahoma rows of “high cotton” growing…
Universe With Jaz by Jasmine Harvey HERBAGE MAGAZINE Hiya Star Shines! I am Jasmine Harvey. Thank you all for coming along the ride of my life. My story will consist of grief, anxiety, depression, and post traumatic stress disorder. As a child I was relatively happy. I was always well taken care of, and my…
The Feminine Divine; Raw, Real, and Bare in Oklahoma Nothing to hide behind, exposed, and real with Wendy Elena, The Naked Grower By Veronica Castillo Born in the tropical state of Florida, and raised by Panamanian born and raised parents, cannabis cultivator Wendy Elena, keeps it raw, real, and truthful about her experience with cannabis….
This Intuition WIll Be Visualized Holly McHughes COVER ARTIST By James Bridges Too much. Those two words are very difficult for me to swallow. Though swallowing too much has never really been an issue, perhaps thinking has. Some odd reason other than not really comprehending where I actually was walking at the moment,…
Strain of the Month by James Bridges The sense of self confidence is within her. As I approach the desired altar of what once may have been called love, I find myself lacking. Adventure stirs as the thoughts of what might be. This action is far greater and more amazing than pondering what might have…
The Vulchers Still Lurk by James Bridges HERBAGE MAGAZINE “I was around 7-years-old when my cousin’s and I thought it would be a good idea to steal a joint from my aunt. Ever since then I have loved living with cannabis.” Chris McCarley was the youngest in his group of friends. Naturally he was introduced…
MUSIC SCENE Chad Watson by Brittiany Ralls When music is your passion it’s hard to do anything else. As a musical artist, Chad Watson would be no exception. Creating and composing all his own music, Chad Watson does what he loves. Staying true to what he cares for and where his roots are is what…
Wish fulfillment – Illusion – Lack of Clarity – Deception Have you ever wanted something so badly, perhaps even for a large amount of time, but by the time your dreams finally come into fruition, you realize that they’re not at all what you had imagined? The power of manifestation is heightened this month. Your…
Dear Banana, Hi, it’s me, but also you. The truest version of you, the little voice that soothes you when you’re upset, or encourages you when you’re searching for strength, or fills you with light when you find yourself alone in the dark. I am your intuition, that feeling you get in your gut when…
DO OMMA’S NEW EMERGENCY RULES IMPACT PATIENTS? by Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish Cannabis Lawyer The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority enacted a new set of Emergency Rules that became effective on June 28, 2021. These new Rules implement numerous changes, most of which apply to OMMA-licensed commercial medical marijuana businesses. However, some of the Rules…
by James Bridges The shell of my body stands silently looking into nothing. You’ll notice something strange if you step outside of your body while your mind is racing. You are simply standing there. Everyone else sees you as that. It’s strange to ponder. It’s as if someone slipped you some sort of wild hallucinogen…
The Bus By Jessie Smith It wasn’t until I got the chance to live on a bus that I realized I needed to get on the bus. I had just taken a job running a hostel nestled in a backwoods hollow of the old hippie Farm in rural Tennessee. It was tradition for the innkeeper…
Then The Key Turned by Charles “Uncle Chuck” Duncan I grew up in the ‘70s and ‘80s. I remember being told cannabis would make us crazy and in one major magazine ad, it would involve tuba playing during sex (true story). Nancy Reagan and Mr. T told us that Marijuana was the enemy. Schools showed…
Life Of Katz by Kathy Long-Barker SALUTATIONS AND HELLO Welcome to the inner workings of my very Mercurian and Protean being. My name is Kat, and I have precisely four cats. Or as I like to call them ‘Keats’. I also create lots of cat inspired art. So here I am, sharing my life,…
R & R by James Bridges HERBAGE MAGAZINE My month had gotten away from me. Again… The pressures of a deadline are there for a reason. It’s to keep me on my toes. I tend to use them as crutches at times. I have manipulated a deadline or two into becoming a symbol of inspiration…
Universal Cannabis 101 Introduction to History by Jasmine Harvey HERBAGE MAGAZINE We know Cannabis Sativa can be a daunting lady to get to know. Don’t fret! I am here to ease your introduction into the world of cannabis and all of its benefits. Cannabis has long since been a staple in humanity’s growth with its…
A Growing Concern By James Bridges HERBAGE MAGAZINE Andrew Green, owner of Cowboy Cannabis Pharm in Dover, OK, grew up in somewhat of an “Americana” atmosphere. It’s not new. It’s actually more common than not. Once you look around at the ones that actually matter to you and your well being you realize something simple. …
You Egotistical Bastard by James Bridges HERBAGE MAGAZINE I got this photo taken the other day. It appeared in my inbox. The first thing I thought to myself was EGO. I looked around and couldn’t find any good, print worthy, photos of myself so I thought, what the hell? Maybe my son will use it…
Alex Lestrange Art by James Bridges HERBAGE MAGAZINE “All of my life people all around me have said they experience some sort of De ja vu or spiritual moment. It seems strange, but it’s normal to me.” Alex Lestrange’s voice was telling me something I already knew as I was asking her about her work…
by James Bridges The floor squirted off its sounds of worn years as I walked toward the door. I stepped outside and spat. The chair invited me to settle in. A nudge around my leg as a pitch black cat sat down. I knew this cat knew that I had recently been experimenting with some…
Sowing the Seed by Chet Tucker As we conclude the basics and phases of seed to sale, we’ll begin exploring different ways to consume cannabis, including some different methods of processing and how the different forms of consumption may affect the endocannabinoid system. However, before we dive into the next articles, let’s have a “seventh…
by James Bridges There was laughter coming from the other room. I walked in and noticed a familiar someone laughing with another on a sofa. The blurred faces caused me to wipe my eyes, but to no avail. I walked closer. I started to realize that this was me. But was it? I was me……
Lotus Letters By Kathy Long-Barker The water is perfectly steaming as you slip down a bit more, your chin just beneath the surface. Peonies float amidst, and you almost forgot about the cedar plank in front of you, hosting your Rich chocolate tea, a warm cardamom candle and what’s this? Another letter awaits… …
by James Bridges The mirror talks in slow motion. He wants to be seen. He wants to be heard. Blurred. I can’t see. He’s screaminging and jumping with his arms in the air. Still blurred. Faceless. Silence. I have to face this as we all do. This overwhelming fear of the unknown. This spirit crushing…
Changing the law By Michael Kinney Like many people across the country, Cheri Cowan sees the federal laws concerning marijuana as antiquated. As a 31-year-old single mother in Norman who makes her living in Oklahoma’s cannabis industry, she watched her home state thrive when medical marijuana became legal in 2018. Cowan said she wants…
by Teresa Shields 8 Ways to Advertise Your CBD Brand Online Since the 2018 Farm Bill, the CBD market has grown tremendously. With so many brands trying to make their way into consumers’ hands, competition in the industry is high. However, the CBD market is facing strict regulations since it’s not federally approved. The good…
by James Bridges HERBAGE MAGAZINE Elegance. She’s full of it. That which makes her so appealing. I look over at the window and she’s looking through. I want to follow so I step up and walk through the door. There’s a bit of a sway as she floats across the ground. I notice her bare…
Digital edition of the August 2021 print issue of Herbage Magazine. Herb•age strives to bring you fresh content 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…
Digital edition of the July 2021 print issue of Herbage Magazine. Herb•age strives to bring you fresh content 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…
Truly Medicine – Spirituality & Cannabis Episode ( 2 part guests) Herbage Magazine Presents “Truly Medicine Podcast” @trulymedicinepodcast Season 2 Ep2 part2 Spirituality & Cannabis Janel A monthly podcast featuring real patients, topical discussions, health and wellbeing, education, and growth within the cannabis community. Show contributors: Jasmine Harvey – Herbage Magazine @universewithjaz Elia Vargas –…
No-Bake (but will get you baked) Cookies by Anna Ervin If you are not keeping the necessary ingredients for no-baked cookies in your pantry at any given time, chances are you’re doing the whole munchies at 2 a.m. thing wrong. I love nothing more than a recipe that I can throw together in one pan…
Star 46 Farms by Anna Ervin When Hilary Campbell suffered a freak accident in 2006 which left her with a rare nerve disorder, she knew she would face a daunting road to recovery. Confronted with numerous surgeries and medical procedures, alongside a cocktail of pharmaceuticals prescribed to treat symptoms rather than the root of the…
The Duke by Anna Ervin | Herbage Magazine Imagine spending your whole life moving from state to state, exploring new cities, and picking up experiences from all over the country. Most people would dream of that kind of upbringing, and for Oklahoma City rapper Zach Rowland, AKA Hugh Glass, it was a reality. However, constantly…
Truly Medicine – Spirituality & Cannabis Episode ( 2 part guests) Herbage Magazine Presents “Truly Medicine Podcast” @trulymedicinepodcast Season 2 Ep2 part1 Spirituality & Cannabis Naomi-part1 A monthly podcast featuring real patients, topical discussions, health and wellbeing, education, and growth within the cannabis community.Show contributors: Jasmine Harvey – Herbage Magazine @universewithjaz Elia Vargas – Cannabis Consultant @the_holistic_momma…
