Herb•age strives to bring you fresh content every month. 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 the trend of bringing cannabis out of the shadows and into the mainstream where it belongs. So, please join us and help us grow with Oklahoma!
by Kayla Johnson The sugar-powered fun of Halloween is over, and the Christmas season is waiting just around the corner, along with other beautiful holiday celebrations. As much as I love carving pumpkins, and decorating for the holiday season, Thanksgiving holds a special place in my heart for a multitude of reasons. There’s something really…
by Kathy Goff, EdD I have grown plants for many years and have heard of pH but never really paid much attention to it. My previous marijuana growing experiences were clandestine outdoor grows where you found a place and planted the seeds. Then you let them grow and hoped that nobody else found them before…
by Kayla Johnson Since medical cannabis legalization passed here in Oklahoma, change has come in a big way to the Sooner State. As people begin to see the positive impacts that cannabis is having on the health and lives of their friends and loved ones, the ripple effect continues to spread, and more people are…
by Brittney Graham Oklahoma’s very own Cannabis Championship & Harvest Celebration is kicking off its inaugural celebration at the legendary Tumbleweed Dance Hall on December 13th-14th and it is so close we can almost taste it! As sponsors of this down-home event, we wanted to share with our readers what makes us so excited for…
by Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish, Cannabis Lawyer The Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority’s (“OMMA”) new rules became effective the middle of September 2019, on the heels of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act (also known as the “Unity Act”) and a sea of trailer bills. I have written several Herb-Age columns and numerous blog…
by Kayla Johnson If you ask just about anyone involved in the cannabis industry in some way, whether as a patient or industry member, chances are, they’ll say that cannabis completely changed their life in one way or another. Whether it was the business opportunities, the potential benefits for their health, or both, cannabis opened…
by Brittney Graham The Cannabis industry expo known as Cannacon made its way to Oklahoma City on Sept.27-28th at the Cox Convention Center. I happen to have been fortunate enough to attend this expo when it came the first time back in April. It could just be me, but I felt that there was so…
by Kayla Johnson As the cannabis industry continues to grow and expand here in Oklahoma, there are new products hitting the market almost every week, it seems. One product idea that has gained significant momentum in recent months is THC infused bath products, like salts or bath bombs. Like your average bath bomb or bath…
by Brittney Graham Welcome back to getting to know your cannabinoids! This month we are going to be learning about Cannabigerolic Acid or CBGA. To start, it is important to note that the Cannabis plant does not produce THC directly. Yes, I know that seems weird right? Instead, the plant synthesizes several cannabinoid acids….
by Brittney Graham Decriminalization VS. the legalization of Cannabis seems to have been a heavy point of debate in Oklahoma over the past few years. The terms of decriminalization and legalization of Cannabis are often mistakenly used interchangeably when being discussed in this conversation although. So, it is important to note that they have different…
Diamond OG Since Carrol Channing crooned that ‘diamonds are a girl’s best friend’ in 1949, that phrase has stuck like glue over the years, with nearly every commercial for a jewelry store featuring a woman and a diamond. In all fairness to diamonds, they are beautiful, but I’ve found one that I prefer much more…
Most commercial license holders either are, or will be, renewing their licenses soon. The renewal process is causing numerous issues as the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority (OMMA) is now requiring additional information to be submitted. Let me remind you what you all voted for. You need to show proof of ownership (75% Oklahoma owned), submit…
by Kathy Goff, EdD The Green Grow Expo was a regional show for the cannabis industry held September 28-19, 2019 in Tulsa. It was an intimate setting that gave consumers opportunities to actually talk and learn from the vendors. A live demonstration stage offered free educational seminars in the exhibit hall throughout both days of…
by Kayla Johnson People turn to cannabis for different reasons, at different times in their lives. For some, it became a weapon in the fight against a horrible disease, while others may have found immense relief from their severe depression or anxiety. For others, like Cynthia Paul, it became the lifesaver that kept them from…
by Brittney Graham Getting your Medical Marijuana card is just the beginning of your new adventure into plant-based healing and a whole new community of like-minded people. Figuring out which strain works best for your body and how to ingest it for optimal results is all part of the journey but can get…
by Kayla Johnson As the number of cannabis patients in Oklahoma continues to soar ever upward, the number of patients who are choosing to grow cannabis at home is rising as well. While the industry shows no signs of slowing down in terms of sales, there’s no denying that patients here are loving their right…
by Kayla Johnson For so many Oklahomans, the world of cannabis is one that they had little, if any, experience in, simply because it’s been an illegal one here for so long. Other states, like California, have a much longer history with legal and medical cannabis, and for their residents, it was just another facet…
by Kayla Johnson All across the state, hopes were high the moment that High Times Magazine announced that the Cannabis Cup was coming to Oklahoma. For years, the High Times Cannabis Cup has been one of the top events in states where cannabis was already legalized, and at last, with our own hard-fought medical legalization…
by Brittney Graham If only one word could be used to describe the Hightimes Cannabis Cup that was held in Oklahoma City over the weekend of August 24th it would be insulting. When I arrived early on Saturday for the first day of the cup I, like most of the patients…
by Brittney Graham Cannabinoids are the chemical compounds secreted by cannabis flowers that provide relief to a vast number of symptoms. There are very popular ones that almost every medical marijuana patient knows such as THC and CBD but did you know there are possible 100s…
Tangie by Kayla Johnson There are now hundreds of cannabis strains, with new ones being created by growers across the country almost daily. Some are visual showstoppers, while others immediately grab your attention by your nostrils the moment you open the jar, and Tangie is one strain that combines both great looks and a killer…
by Chip Paul oklahomansforhealth.com As I write this we are just past the one year anniversary for the rollout of our medical marijuana program. As most of you know, or have figured out by now, we were set up to fail. By allowing the program to rollout with very little regulation, no lab testing, and…
by Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish, Cannabis Lawyer sarahleegossettparrish.com Oklahoma Hemp History The Oklahoma Legislature passed the Oklahoma Agricultural Industrial Hemp Pilot Program (OAIHPP) (“2018 Pilot Program”) in April 2018, and temporary rules to govern the program were adopted by the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture in May 2018. The 2018 Pilot Program required that farmers establish…
by Kayla Johnson The times are certainly changing in Oklahoma. The new opportunities brought by a booming cannabis industry have undoubtedly changed thousands of lives, both for patients and for industry members. For some, those changes began a few years ago, when the movement to get medical cannabis legalized here was in its early stages,…
by Brittney Graham Investing in cannabis education, native Oklahoma company Green Grow Expo has been making waves in both the Oklahoma City and Tulsa cannabis communities with their spotlight on Cannabis education and brand awareness. On the weekend of July 20th, Green Grow made another splash in Lawton uplifting patients, Oklahoma’s MMJ program, and top…
by Kayla Johnson Small town, Oklahoma can be a less than accepting place, no matter which small town you end up in, and while all towns and cities have their own problems, small towns in particular have a reputation of being less inclined to change, at least not at the pace of the larger towns…
by Kayla Johnson It’s becoming hard to deny the fact that cannabis helps veterans. Cannabis saves veterans. For some, it’s the PTSD relief, while others rely on its pain relief or insomnia-crushing effects. Over 80% of veterans in the United States support medical cannabis programs In fact, you would likely be hard pressed to find…
by Brittney Graham High THC count seems to be all the rage these days. We see it all the time in our social media feeds and even on marketing for local dispensaries. With all the focus on high percentages and even bigger medicated relief, it is hard to imagine that there is a following for…
Providing the patients of Oklahoma with top quality medicine Compiled by Sleepy This month I sat down with the Co-founders of Rosebuds Kayvon Olomi and Alex Rose in Tulsa, Ok. I was super stoked for this visit because Alex taught me how to grow in California. We were both born and raised in Tulsa but…
by Kayla Johnson The Oklahoma Women’s Cannabis Association has been helping children in need get their physician’s recommendations and license fees paid for when their families are unable to due to high medical bills or other severely straining circumstances. Little Buds was founded when they saw a need, and as they began to help their…
Exodus Cheese by Kayla Johnson Cannabis is known for having some pretty bold scents and flavors to go along with some pretty powerful medicine. From fruitier strains to bold, piney notes, terpenes offer an incredible boost not only for how in affects you, but the scent that goes along with it. This month’s pick, Exodus…
by Kayla Johnson One of the most common ways that people describe how cannabis has helped them is something along the lines of ‘It’s given me a whole new life.’ This sentiment is almost a core value of the Oklahoma cannabis industry, with businesses across the state breathing new, much needed economic life into some…
by Kemisha Petersen When I first met the Starr family, I was immediately greeted with a sense of a strong connection and bond. Right away the anxiety I often have of meeting new people dissipated as I took in their kind introductions and gentle energy. Jon walked towards me holding their youngest, Joseph, in his…
by Kayla Johnson In the months since State Question 788 has passed, people have finally started to talk about cannabis openly, and share how it’s changed their life to have legal access to life changing medicine. Thousands of Oklahomans have gone from being treated as criminals to finally being recognized as patients, and every one…
From a beach front café in Costa Rica to a cannabis company in Durant, Oklahoma by Sleepy This month I visited Hicksford Farms and CannaMed dispensary. Hicksford Farms is a combination of the Hicks and the Crawford families. These families have been close friends for many years and jumped at the opportunity to become business…
by Kayla Johnson The battle to legalize cannabis has gained substantial momentum with each additional state that continues to pass either recreational or medical cannabis laws, but despite the rising support from sea to shining sea, the federal stance has remained unchanged since the Controlled Substances Act of 1971. In the eyes of the government,…
My Personal Journey by Kate Kytle, Holistic Health Practitioner and Cancer Warrior I first became aware of the potential for cannabis to help so many disorders when I was diagnosed with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer in 2014. Well technically I became aware of it a few months prior to my diagnosis, when, in February…
Dr. Gina Caravaglia by Kayla Johnson It’s becoming pretty clear that Oklahoma is going to establish itself within the first year as a major powerhouse of cannabis in the United States. As of March 26, there are 1,193 dispensary licenses approved in the state, along with 2,161 growers and 605 processors to serve over 74,000…
by Brittney Graham Whether you are new to the cannabis community or have been in the scene for a long time, chances are that you have heard of the magically green 4/20 holiday. It is also very famous for referencing the time of day associated with medicating. Many have questioned just where this ganja holiday…
by Kayla Johnson The cannabis floodgates are opening in Oklahoma, slowly but surely. Dispensaries, grow facilities and processors are popping up across the state. As the market continues to expand, more product will be available on the shelves. Even with what will hopefully be an abundance of quality medicine within our reach, the reality of…
by Kayla Johnson Any patient who uses cannabis flower regularly as their medicine of choice has likely encountered stems here and there, depending on the quality of their purchased flower. For the ones who are able to grow at home, when harvest time rolls around, there Is almost no end to the stream of stems….
by Kayla Johnson There’s been no shortage of stigmas and stereotypes attached to cannabis culture over the years. Especially within the last three decades. We’ve had TV promoting the unsuccessful and often unreliable ‘stoner’ friend stereotypes, the dire warnings of the government and the D.A.R.E. program about the dangers and warnings of the woe that…
By Kayla Johnson Since June 26th, plans that may have been tentative for months or years before that have been able to take root here in Oklahoma. Businesses involving medical marijuana have sprouted up in shocking numbers throughout the state, taking many people by surprise, and causing a bit of a green boom. Buildings that…
by Levi Parham “Does anyone wanna hit this vape?” I solicit the room as I walk into a converted garage rehearsal space on the northeast side of downtown Tulsa occupied by the band Combsy. Combsy is a new music project from Chris Combs, a multifaceted Oklahoma musician, composer, and producer widely renowned for his work…
by Kayla Johnson It’s been a struggle to get medical marijuana legalized here in the state. Even as the support for cannabis in Oklahoma has grown louder over the years, the opposition has grown just as staunch and stubborn in their views. These biases, from law enforcement or even our friends and neighbors who are…
by Kayla Johnson As legalization, medical or recreational, begins to really build momentum and spread across the country, cannabis is beginning to find its way into more and more aspects of life. There’s cannabis beer for happy hour in some states, cannabis cafes and coffee shops are popping up in others, and it’s even started…
Who is Carter Sampson? by Levi Parham “So, what’s with all this stuff?” I ask, scanning the walls with my pointer finger. I am referring to the knick-knacks, shell-elephants (shellephants, she calls them) , shell-boats, skulls, antlers, horns, an Elvis shrine, odd paintings, blowfish, and coconut monkeys either hung from the walls or clustered onto…
Lucky’s Grow Supply by Brittney Graham Lucky’s Grow Supply, 7507 Broadway Extension, is much more than just a cannabis growing supply store. It is a place where the Oklahoma cannabis community can grow, gather, learn, and empower each other. John Degerness, the owner of Lucky’s, dreamed up what his ideal store would look like when…
by Kayla Johnson Adversity in life, no matter the form, forces every person to choose. How they push through those difficult, trying, or heartbreaking times, either lays the foundation to build themselves back up, or has the potential to lead them to further distress and dismay later when consequences make themselves known down the road….
by Kayla Johnson There’s no denying that our veterans go through hell in more ways than one. More often than not, our men and women in the service return to their loved ones wounded, ill, or injured, whether from a service connected incident or just a horrible accident at home. The Department of Veteran Affairs…
