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Senator James Lankford has never hidden his disdain for the cannabis industry. He’s been fighting it for years, like a self-righteous preacher in a town square, railing against the devil’s lettuce while the real monsters like Big Pharma, payday loan sharks, and corporate polluters line up for their tax breaks and government handouts. His latest…

The Resilience of a 12-Year-Old Girl The resilience of a 12-year-old girl can certainly be impressive. This is a key time in life when opinions are formed and many life lessons are learned. Katelyn Stephens was a vibrant girl with a personality that can only be described as feisty. She was outspoken about all that…

LITTO – BY BRANNAN BELL A few years ago in 2020, we noticed that the cannabis industry was oversaturated with devices that were easily replicated. We wanted to create a device that posed a bit more of a challenge to duplicate and was more difficult to clone than previous devices.” In an effort to make…

Valeria Kogan, PhD brings Croptimus™ by James Bridges Have you ever encountered someone whose dynamism and innovative ideas are so captivating that you’re instantly intrigued? That’s Dr. Valeria Kogan in a nutshell. I recently had the enriching opportunity to converse with her over dinner in OKC. The experience was nothing short of eye-opening. Dr. Kogan…

BEST DISPENSARIES STARTED IN 2015, 3 YEARS BEFORE THE VOTE OF SQ788. CHICO FIRST PURCHASED THE TRADE NAME, KNOWING THAT OKLAHOMA WOULD GET MEDICAL MARIJUANA ON THE BALLOT. IN THE MEANTIME, CHIC TOOK 9 DIFFERENT COLLEGE COURSES, RECEIVING HIS MASTER’S CERTIFICATION. AFTER COMPLETING THESE COURSES, HE STUDIED EVERY CANNABIS PLANT FROM A-Z WITH OVER 700…

The Lettuce Bar By Brannan Bell Q. Brannan Bell: Chet, your dispensary is described as an apothecary meets saloon, offering premium medicinals at a fair price. Can you tell us what The Lettuce Bar is most renowned for? A. Chet Tucker: Absolutely, Brannan. The Lettuce Bar is all about the warmth and our extensive lineup…

BY BRANNAN BELL Leaning on a tradition of performance, precision, and excellence to provide consumers with the best cannabis experience possible. Elite specializes in quality indoor flower which is their primaryfocus for the team.They have a fully functioning kitchen and lab, where they are able to produce the most underrated gummy on the Oklahoma cannabis…

To make your own organic tea for growing cannabis, you can create a compost tea rich in nutrients that promote plant health. Here’s a simple recipe: Ingredients: 1. Compost: High-quality compost serves as the base for your tea, providing a variety of beneficial microorganisms. 2. Worm castings: Rich in nutrients and beneficial microbes. 3. Molasses:…

The crime of driving under the influence can involve more than just alcohol. Drugs and marijuana can come into play too. Here is a general overview of six things Oklahoma marijuana consumers should know about DUI drugs laws. The following is for educational purposes only, is not legal advice, and does not establish an attorney-client…

Written by James Bridges In the heartland of Southeastern Oklahoma, where the land whispers secrets of growth and the soil cradles the essence of the earth, a dedicated team is forging a path unlike any other in the world of premium cannabis cultivation and processing. Nestled amidst the captivating beauty of this region, Hall of…

EDITORIAL BY JAMES BRIDGES @eyefounditrighthere I’ve embarked on a journey akin to Dante’s perilous descent into theinfernal depths of Hell. But instead of fiery pits, my exploration has led me into the chilling metaphor ofaddiction, a journey as dark and confounding as the circles of Dante’s Inferno. How do we define addiction? It’s that insatiable…

You’ve been waiting for me to talk about the flowering stage, so here we are, just in time for 4/20! While 4/20 is a ceremonial event for us all, it really has no bearing on our cultivation schedule. As indoor growers, we pick and choose when we want to grow, and if we want to…

Digital Issue Herbage Magazine #52 – April 2023 About the Cover: Can @sean.Bono bring cannabis to Costa Rica? Cannabis has become a major topic of discussion all around the world, with countries legalizing its use for both medicinal and recreational purposes. While some countries have embraced cannabis with open arms, others are still hesitant to…

“The Laughing Goat thrives off good energy from good people. We believe that the quality of our cannabis directly enhances the quality of our lives.Unlocking and accessing a higher power, healing and bringing people together”. The Laughing Goat is powered by a solid team of people and I remember Dan saying that he got all of his employees…

My name is Miranda and I am a marketer, a creative, and an entrepreneur that is currently spending most of my time on my favorite project to date — the Chief Innovation Officer of Creature Flora, my family’s craft cultivation operation in Southern Oklahoma. WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO CREATING A FAMILY OWNED AND OPERATED BRAND…

Worm Moon By James Bridges The worm moon in March is one of the more interesting full moons. It is the final full moon of winter and gives us our first glimpses of spring. In fact, it is a supermoon and occurs two days before the spring equinox. In Native American culture, the worm moon…

For as long as I’ve been in Broken Arrow, this little shop has been my go to dopamine machine. Whether I’m feeling achy, my emotions are running amuck, or if all is well and I’m just wanting to top it off with a little joy, my answer is chocolate! Nouveau has a lot of great…

First things first, it’s fun-gee not fun-guy, although the mascot for Oklahoma Fungi certainly looks to be a fun guy. The adorable cartoon mushroom dons a giant smile while pitching up a peace sign. His inviting persona is no doubt an extension of his creator, Jacob DeVecchio, owner of the Oklahoma City-based mycology supply store….

The Cultivation Corner By Travis Smith Brought to you by Smokey Okies Cannabis Last month we discussed getting started with either seeds or clones. This month we are going to dive into veggin’ these young plants and some tips and tricks to optimize your time during the Vegetative Stage. The goal of Veg? As we…

Herbage Golf Fall Classic By Michael Kinney  James Bridges has never been afraid of paving his own path. When he founded Herbage Magazine, he was creating something that unique for Oklahoma.  That was the same mindset Bridges had when he decided to put together the Herbage Golf Fall Classic. The friendly golf tournament was designed…

Eating and foraging your way around the Pacific Northwest will lead you to some hot spots. Several factors determine a true hot spot. The variety and density of wild edibles available in a specific area or region. As a wild foods driven chef, I also factor in what a sustainable harvest is to ensure I’m…

By Kaylie Birdsong This year Dime is looking forward to connecting with their consumers at the Cowboy Cup. As one of the Cowboy Cups greatest sponsors, Dime is excited to bring their unique vibes and flavors to the table. From handing out merch to introducing cannabis consumers to new flavors of their award-winning concentrates, the…

By Kathleen Long-Barker Heavy sighs fall from your lips, brows knitted in a begging expression as you succumb to that silent scream of rapture.  A kind of scream that can only result from being one with someone as you rock into and over them. Not a simple presence of flesh on flesh.  No, a mutual…

By James Bridges The access to be a part of discovering new and inventive ways of building sustainable and profitable businesses has been a pleasure in my career. The luxury of witnessing new and inventive ways of operating to be unique and sustainable, greatly supersedes the traditional and more conservative business models of incorporating a…

By Chet Tucker, The Lettuce Bar One has to wonder what our health and medicinal world would be like had we not fallen into a century long campaign to smear so many of Mother Nature’s remedies. To launch the idea that these “snake oils” were unproven, and even unhealthy, was the beginning projection of demonizing…

By Pamela Jayne The Oklahoma Cannabis Factory is a small batch, boutique cannabis grow and processing operation located in Claremore. Specializing in rosin and rosin infused edibles, the 75 light, 6,000 square foot facility allows OKCF to single source all of their products.  They are currently working with strains such as Kush Mints, Mimosa, Peanut…

It’s been almost a year since we last saw country rap superstar, Smo, so we hit him up for a little chat to catch up before he rolls into town for his third appearance at the Cowboy Cup. He had a lot to share- the most obvious being his dramatic weight loss and the health…

Digital edition of the OCTOBER 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…

Brought to you by Smokey Okies Cannabis By Travis Smith Welcome back to the Cultivation Corner, where we discuss all things related to growing good ganja! Last time, we discussed the two different growing phases of cannabis (the Vegetative and Flowering stages) and how to mimic those phases indoors by switching your light cycles. In…

Anytime is the best time to make heirloom tomato toast in my opinion. As a professional chef of over thirty years, I’ve learned that picking products at the peak of their ripeness really depends on where you live, but for heirloom tomatoes it almost always starts early in the summer and ends in the fall. Almost as…