By Michael Kinney By all accounts, Andrew Lopez seems to be living the ideal life. The retired Army Staff Sgt., who spent 22 years in the military, is married with five kids and three grandchildren. Almost nothing brings a smile to his face more than when talking about his family, except maybe his passion for…
Where Does It End By James Bridges Photography by Justen Christensen If I were to get involved in a sporty game of “who would you rather” and the topic was: Who would you rather ride for two hours in a car with? I know my answer. The rules are simple. No tunes and the conversation…
Words by Pamela Jayne Review by Hopper Photo by Ron Eberhart And we’re back! I want to start by giving a huge shout out to everyone I saw and smoked with on 4/20 at The Brickhouse block party. It was a perfect day, with nothing but good vibes and great, likeminded people at a chill…
Country Cannabis By Michael Kinney When Donnie Pyatt was asked to describe Country Cannabis, some of the first words he uttered were ‘veteran-owned’. As the Chief Compliance Officer of the Oklahoma-based dispensary, he could have used a myriad of different phrases, but that seemed to be the one that was most important to him. It’s…
By Anna Ervin May 21, 2022 – June 21, 2022 Though I write this editorial nearly a month before it’s published, I can already see how the cards for Gemini season deliver unlimited possibilities. Many of the signs drew messages that resonate with their individual characteristics. For example, I pulled the King of Wands for…
By Anna Ervin serves: 4-5 I dosage: 15-20mg per serving Ingredients Infused Sauce • ½ C coconut aminos • 2 Tbsp maple syrup • 1 Tbsp infused olive oil (1 used 50mg) • 1 Tbsp toasted sesame oil • 1 tsp rice vinegar Stir-Fry • 1 C quinoa or rice (cooked) • 1 sweet potato…
A Scientist on a Mission to Spread Knowledge in Support of Health and Happiness of Drug Users by Jessi Lane, Patient Advocate Jessi Lane, Patient Advocate is a writer and Oklahoma cannabis industry professional since 2018. She is a Certified Cannacian III and Trichome Institute Certified Cannabis Consultant with a “full spectrum” Postpartum Wellness background….
April 20, 2022 – May 21, 2022 by Anna Ervin When I think of Taurus season, I picture myself visiting a local lake as a kid and absolutely covering myself in Oklahoma’s cool, red mud. This is one of my favorite times of the year, and not just because opening day falls on my favorite…
by Charles “Uncle Chuck” Duncan When asked to list famous cannabis users you will typically hear names like Cheech & Chong, Jeff Spicoli, Eric Foreman, Tom Petty, Snoop and Dre. There are currently many, many more celebrities (and fictional characters) that can stand in the green spotlight more comfortably(numb) than any time in recent history….
by Anna Ervin Photography by Ginny Dorsey | The Herb Chronicles I cry every year on my birthday. I know this might sound a little dramatic, but as far back as my 17th birthday, I can’t remember a single year that tears were not shed on this supposedly celebratory day. And while I rarely find…
By Michael Kinney Driving into downtown Shawnee, the Brickhouse is kind of hard to miss. The large, red brick building stretches into the Eastern Oklahoma sky. From the day it opened in 1910 the Brickhouse has been a mainstay of the business district in Shawnee. Now, more than a century later…
By Dr. Pepper Hernandez ND, Ph.D., CTC, CNHP, NHC Board Certified and Award-Winning Holistic Health Practitioner When discussing the relief can have on the nervous system we need to first begin with how the nervous system works and how cannabis can affect that. To begin with, electrical impulses and neurotransmitters are used by neurons in…
By Chet Tucker Lettuce Smoke Canna Co. It’s a wonder how we ever got here. Cannabis is one of the highest of medicinal plant for humans. The plant gets demonized, ostracized and even criminalized. How? Why? There are plenty of theories and many are entangled. Many believe there are early big pharma moves,…
Digital edition of the April 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…
By James Bridges When I was a kid I often helped my dad work on the family car. We had hardly anything but love and family in those days. That seemed to be plenty. At least enough to distract from the fact that our cars were out of commission regularly. I recall being around…
A gifted young artist from Serbia is taking social media by storm with his oil pastels of leaf-munching giraffes, basking butterflies, moonlit waterlilies, poignant portraits and soulful-eyed dogs. With tens of thousands of followers and over a million “likes”, what Viktor Bevanda is accomplishing with his striking use of color is extraordinary,…
A lot of people spend time figuring out who they “really” are… I think we shouldn’t let who we are get in the way of who we are trying to become. I wonder if self-forgiveness & acceptance is a direct path to motivation & growth? I think only astronauts blast off…. we have all…
By Charles “Uncle Chuck” Duncan Last time I discussed how cannabis and anxiety interact. It’s something I feel so strongly about, I named an Expo after it, “Cannxiety 2022”. A pandemic of sorts is exploding as new cases of anxiety and depression arise. Both of which are woefully misunderstood and growing in…
By Carisa Rowe On the east side of Lake Texoma, in a small Oklahoma town just a few miles north of the Texas border, Abraham and Me- linda Evans are shaking up the cannabis industry. This entre-preneurial duo has dedicated themselves to sharing what they genuinely believe is God’s medicine. Southeast…
Neurodivergence & Cannabis By Kathy Barker, After putting myself under the microscope, as it were, I wanted to know more about the effect THC had on the neurodivergent community. After all, I couldn’t be the only one that ‘every day’ tokers would go wide eyed towards after hearing how I reactto Delta 9 (THC). For…
The Event By Kathleen Barker It’s the middle of the day and suddenly you can’t help but notice a sensation of anticipation. Something is different. Something’s headed your way and somewhere in your mind you get the strangest feeling akin to “Ah, finally.” upon opening the curtains you squint and ask yourself, “What the F***”…
by Sarah Lee Gossett Parrish, Cannabis Lawyer What is the SAFE Banking Act? The Secure and Fair Enforcement (SAFE) Banking Act is a piece of federal legislation that was first proposed in 2017 by Representative Ed Perlmutter, a Colorado Democrat representing the 7th District in that state. It passed the United States House of Representatives…
Cake Boss by Full Power Cannabis Reviewed by: Hopper Written by: Pamela Jayne “This super tight, frosty nugget is fully draped in trichomes and shines like a disco ball. It has very beautiful coloring, with different shades of greens and purples, from light to dark, and is nicely accented by red pistils…
by Anna Ervin “Hi there! I just read your article in the newest edition of Herbage and it really made a lot of sense! We were wondering if you might have some insight for us as a producer/cultivator on how to better reach and connect with budtenders. We have had some ideas like…
March 21 – April 19, 2022 by Anna Ervin Welcome to my favorite season of the year, Aries season. Every March, whether the sun comes out or not, I crawl out of my winter slumber and come alive once again. The cards I pulled for my own placements this cycle seemed to carry an overall…
Advertising Sales Account Executive Herbage Magazine Remote Full-time, Contract Job details Job Type Full-time Contract Qualifications High school or equivalent (Preferred) Full Job Description Sell what you love. For us and over 150,000 audience members that is Herbage! Join the Sales team and you’ll build the relationships that help grow our cannabis community as well…
Vetmaps by Anna Ervin Vetmaps, an initiative established by James Ladabouche of Midwest City, is an organization seeking to bring veterans and dispensaries together by working to ensure that Oklahoma veterans have access to a medical marijuana card. Once Vetmaps is launched, the platform will list dispensaries that are veteran-friendly, including discounts and incentives on…
We are excited to announce that Hopper has joined the Herbage family. He recently relocated to Oklahoma from his native California to start a family and continue his cannabis career which has spanned 30 years and includes nearly all facets of the industry-Growing, music, solventless extractions, media (print and radio), founding and running…
The Budtender Diaries– An Introduction by Anna Ervin It wasn’t until I gained firsthand experience in a dispensary that I realized the weight of the responsibility that the role of a budtender carries. I hear about a lot of people diving into the entry-level position because they see it as the easiest way to get…
Tasty Farms Tulsa: Delicious, Ethical, Sustainably Life Changing By Jessi Lane, Patient Advocate The Tasty Farms family asks, “What happens when you need a natural medicinal option but can’t or don’t want to smoke CBD or medical marijuana?” Tasty Farms understands in a very personal way that for some, combustible consumption just isn’t an option,…
Uncle Chuck’s Conversations on Cannabis by Charles Duncan The Cannxiety Chronicles Part 2… Welcome back my friends. Welcome to 2022. Anxiety will be on the menu. So, in a small attempt to help those already experiencing Anxiety symptoms…
How I Overcame My Fear of Terpinolene (and my fear in the process) by Anna Ervin It’s no secret that the terpene profile is an important factor to consider when shopping for cannabis. This data offers patients a deeper look at the aroma, flavor, and experience that each strain might offer, especially in conjunction with…
Sowing The Seed by Chet Tucker In our last edition, we covered the primary consumption method of cannabis which is rolling and smoking it. Though we didn’t cover “smoking” via vaping cannabis (using vape cartridges), we will roll back into the other inhalation method in next month’s article. This round we will cover the…
The Devil Went Down to Ardmore; a Patient’s Story of Resilience Despite the Odds By Jessi Lane Amelia is a compassionate woman who gives everything she’s got to the cause. She cares deeply about people and shares her cannabis as medicine knowledge with those in need. At her age she has lived more lives than…
Translation – (Strain of the Month) By James Bridges Clanging of mind monkeys play in the background. I wanted to focus on what was in front of me. Clang’, clang’ away monkeys… In an instant my perspective on life had changed the night before. The level of balance achieved could not be verbally explained without…
Thin Green Line By Charles “Uncle Chuck” Duncan The difference between Recreational and Medicinal Cannabis is a topic that brings much debate. Personally, I think the only difference is Tax Rate and Accessibility. Some say it’s all Recreational. Others say it’s all Medicinal. I tend to follow the philosophy that to have a healthy smile…
Oklahoma’s Fresh Sesh Spots by Anna Ervin What truly sets Oklahoma apart from other cannabis-friendly states, is that SQ 788 was set up to allow cannabis patients to medicate anywhere that cigarette smoke is allowed. Granted, private businesses and establishments may have their own set of rules, creating a bit of uncertainty around where it…
The Source of Santa’s Magic By Carisa Rowe for Herbage Magazine, December 2021 Before you read this article, Google “old school Christmas cards”. Use retro, vintage, or even Victorian as descriptors. In fact, Google “Victorian Christmas cards” because – well, I don’t wanna spoil your trip. When you return from your journey through the Christmas…
THE TRUE, DARK HISTORY OF THANKSGIVING By Mary Belle Zook Provided By Citizen Potawatomi Nation Public Information Although many Potawatomi and others across the United States celebrate Thanksgiving, the factual history behind the holiday is something to be less than thankful for. While communing with loved ones and showing appreciation for the bounties and gifts…
We all have our favorite By Charles “Uncle Chuck” Duncan Most of us remember our first “favorite” bud. The taste, smell or affect hit something within us that made us always keep an eye out for its return. We would spend a little more or wait a little longer for it if need be. It…
How To Entertain A Cannabis Cowboy By Michael Kinney It’s no secret that cannabis and music go hand in hand. It has been that way since before groups like the Grateful Dead and Snoop Dogg became synonymous with the magical plant. “It absolutely does, and it has for years, right? You sit back, you…
By James Bridges I sailed through the complexity of the day. I woke up thinking about cannabis and what it has done for me and my friends. I usually go to sleep thinking of damn near the same thing. Hopefully by the end, some of those benefits would have kicked in. One would say I…
By James Bridges The car was directly across from me at the stop light. With tears from the heavens washing over our vehicles we patiently waited for the light to turn. The ridiculousness of the situation revealed itself as our two lonely and drenched vehicles sat waiting on an empty street for a light to…
Lotus Letters Disclosure By Kathy Long-Barker Winding tunnels of light lead you aimlessly…you aren’t quite sure where you’re going, how you got here, or even where ‘here’ is, but it’s beautiful. Myriads of calydiscoping colors wrap you up in a warm sense of wellbeing and unconditional love. The next thing you know you’re waking up….
It Takes A Village by James Bridges This edition of Herbage Magazine is very special to me as a publisher and a proud member of my community. I am personally very thankful that I have the opportunity to be a part of something that is larger than one scoop. I would much prefer diving into…
The Feminine Divine Highlights, Woman Owned and Operated: Pro Gro Farms by Veronica Castillo “Maintaining a small-batch standard by taking extra measures at each step to preserve quality and isolated control on a plant by plant basis.” Founded by woman, operated by woman, cannabis grown by woman, Pro Gro Farms is an indoor cultivation growing…
Where Is The Filling By James Bridges I noticed a hole inside of me and I needed to fill it. The near sereal connection of my past and present resistance is overwhelming at times. I headed to an old abandoned feed mill. I wanted to take some photos and reminisce. I stopped at a department…
Once Labeled “Catatonic” Oklahoma Boy’s Cannabis as Medicine Results Take Him TO INFINITY AND BEYOND! by Jessi Lane Patient Advocate Amber didn’t know anything about cannabis as medicine when she first sought plant based medicine treatment for her son, Austyn, who Amber lovingly refers to as her “forever baby.” Traditional seizure medications were a…
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…
