BY BRANNAN BELL
Category: General
The Experience with Thunder Walker
The look on her face was one that seemed to be written in story pages. The story pages that would invite only the most curious to delve deep into the mind of an Oracle, one might say. She was a stopping point on the journey of which I would find myself learning more from within…
Herbage Magazine #56 August 2023
Digital edition of the AUGUST 2023 print issue #56 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…
Leo Season is Here: August Reading by Oak, Ash, & Thorn
Leo season is here and full of so many magical events. Two SUPER full moons. The first being August 1st in Aquarius and the other being not only a super full moon but also a blue moon on August 30th in Pisces. Definitely expect the unexpected. Leo is the season of pride and courage. So step…
Mistakes & Happy Accidents: The Art of Cannabonsai in Oklahoma
By: Dr. Johnny Lightcap, Ph.D. A little over a year ago, I was the recipient of a targeted ad on social media. Normally I would complain, but that ad directed me to a page where I saw the word cannabonsai in print for the first time. Thankfully the page threw some obvious red flags, but…
For Your Viewing Pleasure
FOR YOUR VIEWING PLEASURE HERBAGE JULY FILM SELECTIONS 1. “The Culture High” (2104) DIRECTED BY BRETT HARVEY, THIS THOUGHT- PROVOKING DOCUMENTARY EXPLORES THE POLITICAL, SOCIAL, AND ECONOMIC IMPACT OF CANNABIS PROHIBITION. THROUGH INTERVIEWS WITH EXPERTS, ACTIVISTS, AND CELEBRITIES, IT CHALLENGES THE NEGATIVE STIGMA ASSOCIATED WITH CANNABIS, ENCOURAGING VIEWERS TO QUESTION EXISTING STEREOTYPES. 2. “Grass in…
Meet Lauren.She’s a native to Oklahoma and although her childhood wasn’t “normal”, she was happy. How we’re raised forever impacts us in one way or another. Lauren is a beautiful soul that shines bright from the inside out. Her mother gave birth to her at 41 and was consumed via IVF in the 90s, she’s…
Movie Night
July Reading by Coley of Oak, Ash, & Thorn
Can you feel the excitement and buzzing like something is coming. You’re not alone. This is going to continue for the month. The June 21st summer solstice, has allowed a shift for exciting things to happen. Keep that eagerness going. Give yourself no distractions, and follow your intuition. Let go of any worries and fears…
Bryson’s Journey by Brannan Bell
Meet Bryson. He was born in Talihina, Oklahoma on July 22, 2010 and lives in Idabel, Oklahoma. Bryson has Tourettes Syndrome and he’s been taking CBD and using Medical Marijuana to treat his neurological disorder that he has experienced since he was 7 years old. Bryson is nearly 13 years old now, he’s a black…
Look at You: Greetings from James Bridges
Just as the owl, which is represented on our cover, is associated with keen insight and seeing through darkness, cannabis can be seen as a tool that helps individuals gain new perspectives, enhance creativity, and delve into the depths of their consciousness. The altered state of mind induced by cannabis can lead to introspection, self-reflection,…
A Toke of Wellness
In our time-squeezed world, it’s easy to neglect our well-being amid the demands of our busy lives. We often fall into the trap of thinking that unless we do it all – complex fitness routines, strict diets, elaborate self-care rituals – we’re somehow falling short. But here’s the truth: true wellness doesn’t require grand gestures…
Audrey Pierce – Super Mom & Cultivator
Have you ever met someone and immediately sensed their genuine goodness? That’s the impression I got speaking with Audrey Pierce, and I feel she leaves this impression on many. From mom to mom, I could tell there was an unshakable fierceness unrelenting love for her children and her family that drives all she does. Many…
Feminine Divine – Benèt Comeau
Meet Benét Comeau. She’s an intentional tattoo artist, a wife, and a mother who is well rounded with culture in how she grew up, always following her own intuition towards the direction she believed in. She has a gift of adorning art on people’s bodies and is really knowledgeable about Astrology. Take a read below…
Insight. Intuition. Trust.
Your June ‘23 reading is brought to you by Coley Oak Ash and Thorn 207 East Main in Shawnee. It’s Gemini season, what can YOU expect from the upcoming month? The duality that one may be feeling during this Gemini season may feel at times overwhelming. However; you are a beautiful intuitive person and you…
Buzzing back to Bliss
Beekeeping: A Balm for Depression & Anxiety How One Beekeeper Found Serenity in the Hum of Nature Written by James Bridges In this, sometimes, fast-paced and stressful world, it can be challenging to find solace amidst the chaos. But sometimes, unexpectedly, a path reveals itself, leading us to a refuge we never knew we needed….
Dank and Discs Round 2
Time for Round 2! Cowboy Cup is bringing you another round of Dank and Discs on June 24th at beautiful Chandler Park in Tulsa, Okla! Join us for a day of fun disc golfing and networking with other industry professionals. This round is sponsored by Best Dispensaries in Tulsa where the man, Chico himself will…
Herbage Magazine #54 June 2023
Blunts & Bogeys by Michael Kinney
Jake Spiegel could be heard from far away. After dropping a long birdie putt, he and his playing partners screamed in excitement before giving out high-fives and fist pounds between each other. “I’ll tell you right now, this is the team you want to be a part of,” Ryan Bloemke said of the group. “The…
April Showers Bring May Flowers
It may be time to shatter any illusions you have of yourself or others. Peel away these misconceptions about your life and see yourself for the amazing being that you are and how you were intended to be. There is nothing wrong with you. Break those illusions they are not true. You or someone you…
RX3 has the R3m3dy
“Just a couple of old school stoners using new school tech to create innovative, clean, and highly potent cannabis products.” That’s how Hopper and Ron, the team behind RX3 and R3m3dy Gard3ns describe their companies. A lot has changed in the 30 years since Hopper first started growing cannabis, and RX3 is evidence of that…
Feminine Divine – Hannah Pearl
Embracing feminine divine energy is a personal and spiritual journey that involves acknowledging and honoring the qualities and aspects associated with the feminine, such as nurturing, intuition, empathy, creativity, and receptivity. Hannah Pearl is an Intuitive Practitioner, an Herbalist, and an Astrologer. She enjoys re- connecting people with the natural cycles. Hannah offers services like…
Lettuce Learning by Chet Tucker
With a saturated cannabis market here in Oklahoma, it’s important to understand not only basic economics but also how your product or service fits or outshines. At the date of this writing, we have over 6,800 licensed growers serving a medicinal market that makes up about 10% of the state’s population (aka Med-Rec with the…
420 – Ours to Keep
The name “420” has become synonymous with the cannabis lifestyle and a celebration that occurs every April In many parts of the world, it’s a day when people come together to get high and enjoy cannabis infused foods, drinks and music. But the origins of this cherished date are so complex that it can be…
A Toke of Wellness
Delta 9 thc, commonly known as just THC, is the primary psychoactive compound in cannabis. It is responsible for most, but not all, of the plant’s medicinal effects. When inhaled, ∆9 THC is absorbed directly into the bloodstream and swiftly distributed to cannabinoid receptors throughout the body. This rapid absorption means onset time is quick,…
Raise Your Highbration
Vibrational medicine is a wealth to add to anyone’s skill tree, be it a novice smoker, or a seasoned stoner! After all, just because someone’s proficient in an art doesn’t mean there’s nothing left to learn, and we all want the most holistic high we can create for ourselves, right? Let’s begin by defining ‘vibrational…
Cannabis Corner – Lettuce Learning
As we start a new editorial chapter, I want to frame up the goal of what I hope to share through Cannabis Corner. I am a business owner of a full vertical which also includes some other cannabis partnerships. I have been in cannabis for about 10 years, 4 years here in Oklahoma, but many…
HERBAGE MAGAZINE MARCH ‘23
Digital edition of the MARCH 2023 print issue #51 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…
Feminine Divine: Bailee Bruce
Harnessing the Goddess energy that exists in all of us, through breath, movement, nature, and meditation. Bailee is a guide, visionary, gatherer, mover, teacher, & a student of life. I’ve always admired what she’s created, the experiences she provides, through shining her light and turning inward, while listening to her own inner wisdom. Through her social…
Cannabis Inamorata
The average Valentine date includes a gift, flowers, a nice meal, maybe wine, chocolates, and (hopefully) a little sexy time. For the newly coupled, this opportunity to lovebomb one another can feel giddy. For seasoned lovers, it can be a tool for reinvigorating romance. For the unattached, hopefully the heart-shaped holiday inspires a commitment to…
Dict For V-Day
by James Bridges I broke up with that disgusting and dreadful monster 4-years-ago and I think about her every day. I couldn’t help the temptation. The blissful period when the thoughts stopped swirling in my head was my muse. She was, without a doubt, the one that would always be there to comfort me when…
About The Cover – Czr Prz
Czr Prz czr-prz.com February 2023 Star Child 16’x20′ painted for Plaza Walls Mural Festival Oklahoma City OK 2022 Czr Prz is an urban contemporary artist working in sculptural fabrication, large scale aerosol murals, and all manner of design. Born and raised in working class Chicago, Prz’s 20 year creative career has spanned America all the…
HERBAGE MAGAZINE FEBRUARY ‘23
Digital edition of the February 2023 print issue #50 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. In other words, It is our mission to be the voice of the growing cannabis industry in the state. Through fair and open…
Steve Miller – Essential Tremors Breakthrough Using Cannabis
This is an update and a breakthrough discovery regarding Steve Miller and his battle with essential tremors. Miller has suffered from severe tremors his entire life. A group of cannabis researchers have come up with a formula they believe could lead to a solution for many who suffer the same. Steve Miller By Michael…
A Toke of Wellness
A TOKE OF WELLNESS BY ANNA WILDER Over the past two decades, wellness and self-care have significantly evolved. It is astonishing how many products and practices are available to us in the modern era, including plant medicineslike psychedelics and Cannabis! It might also seem a little … overwhelming? Confusing? Dare we say, sometimes, suspect? Which ultimately begs…
Herbage Golf – Spring 2023
THE BLUNT & BOGEY TOUR – Spring 2023 BEST BALL SCRAMBLE WIN PRIZES & ENJOY AN AFTERNOON WITH FRIENDS! WHEN: Saturday, April 8, 2023, 10:00 AM SIGN UP HERE Plan to arrive by 10:00 AM for registration. Shotgun start at 11:00 AM. Look forward to having fun and enjoying friends while your team participates in…
Pressing For Gold – Wellevate Farms
By James Bridges We pulled into the parking lot of what was obviously a structure built to move heavy machinery and vehicles, I noticed the sign for Wellevate Farms, but I couldn’t help but wonder. I thought to myself, “Why is that large, roughly 75 foot tall, gas rig blocking my parking space?” Then I…
Herbage Magazine January 2023
Digital edition of the January 2023 print issue #49 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…
The Feminine Divine
Nobody Puts Tessy in a Corner; From Crunching Numbers to Liberating Oklahomans, a Woman’s Story of the Reclamation of Her Own Power by Jessi Lane, Patient Advocate Tessy Copeland-Dukes, EA is a trusted, kind-hearted woman with a take-no-bull disposition. She understands that you can catch more flies with sugar than you can vinegar. She strives…
Survive To Educate
By James Bridges I pulled around the corner of the large empty parking lot. It was mid-afternoon. I could barely stand the sweltering heat radiating from that giant gas globe in the sky. I needed something cold. Something with some sort of quench at the end of it. There was a coffee lounge and an…
Cover Artist – Sean Vali
By Sean Vali I get so hypnotized when I’m drawing or painting. everything around me can disappear in a deep State of Trance that can really place you inside of the moment. Creating for me is trying to capture a vision that’s popped into my head and attempting to translate it into a physical form….
HERBAGE MAGAZINE AUGUST 2022 ISSUE 45
Digital edition of the AUGUST 2022 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…
One Tiny Drop
By James Bridges I was at a breaking point on a couple of projects that were nearly finished. My director, at the time, had been going through a ton of personal issues. His loved one had recently passed. This had been someone that he loved dearly. Someone that passed entirely too soon. Many around him…
Let’s Get Mowdy
By James Bridges “We’ve all been in this together. I remember Temple Kush put us on the map. Now look at us. We are rocking and rolling and we can’t stop right now. I keep telling Joe, ‘you got to have a gig and stick with it, try like hell to be the best at…
Feminine Divine – Ebony Jones
Keeping the Faith; a Woman’s Story of Generational Resilience and Healing through Curated Experiences and Sweet Potato Pie by Jessi Lane, Patient Advocate Ebony Jones, of 8Twenty8, is a cannabis Pastry Chef paving the way for other people of color following her path. “Being one of the few known Black women in the Oklahoma cannabis…
Happy Father’s Day
By James Bridges I peaked over the top of the couch to see if I could catch what was happening outside. Something was going on that made my sister, mom, and the voices going on in this 8-year-old boy’s little head. I watched as my family’s belongings were taken away. They were stripped away in…
Perspectives
(Taking a look at Neurodivergence and Cannabis) By Kathy Barker Have you ever missed a stair in the dark? It’s like your heart stood up too fast, whilst being in the process of a dizzying white out blindness, before pulling on your lungs for support. SO. naturally, your chest tightens and you start sweating because…
The Chronissuer – DOC FERGUSON
Time To Dab Reviewed by Hopper Written by Pamela Jayne If you would have told me 30-years-ago, 20-years-ago, 10-years-ago…hell even 5-years-ago, that I’d be setting up a cannabis grow operation with intentions of it to be tracked by law enforcement, I would have bet money that would never happen…but here we are. Fresh out of…
Strain Of The Month – GREAT SPIRITS
By James Bridges I am standing inside of a room and I have a metal suit on. On each side of me there are magnetized walls. That’s what it feels like and it impairs me when I’m anxious. I have a feeling of displacement and cannot begin to start doing anything that has any kind…
ABOUT THE COVER
JUNE/JULY 2022 Shannon Seitter worked in conjunction with “The Happy Festival” to create this month’s cover of Herbage Magazine. Shannon began a career in art at an early age self teaching to sketch..Shannon was inspired by the junior high art teacher. Shannon watched her paint across canvas and was awestruck by her ability to bring…