By Michael Kinney When I met Zena Myers for the first time, things were not going well for her. In the Blanchard (Ok.) native’s own words, she was having a “bad day.” On that June afternoon, Myers had just visited her doctor in Oklahoma City, and she had been in pain since she woke up…
There is a new cannabis company in Oklahoma City and it’s turning medical marijuana on its head! Bono-Ape is a multi-state operator opening a brand new, state of the art extraction facility. The extraction facility is modeled after Bono-Ape’s state of the art indoor grow. It is clear that they are serious about bringing professionalism…
By Kathleen Baker Cognitive Dissidence It’s a matter of perspective This game we play called life Our attitude will dictate What is joy and what is strife. We complicate life‘s issues With doubt, mistrust, and fear And lose in the confusion Our ability to steer. We get caught on crazy tangents Vectors trapped in time…
By Pamela Jayne “You can’t buy our buckle.” This simple statement speaks volumes about the community’s skepticism of cannabis competitions. If patients can’t trust that the winners are actually providing the best products, everybody loses. When the Cowboy Cup Cannabis Championship and Arts Festival entered the scene four years ago, they quickly became known for…
By Charles “Uncle Chuck” Duncan The marijuana cigarette, spliff, Jay, doobie, joint, stick and blunt are just some of the names that refer to a few pinches of herb rolled up in a small thin sheet of wood, rice or hemp paper or even tobacco. I sometimes get strange looks from people when I tell…
By Jessi Lane, Patient Advocate Heavenly ratios do not just fall from the sky like hail, or do they? Amy and Chad Bates of Edmond own and operate CBE Farms, a boutique cannabis grow buried deep in Logan County, Oklahoma. CBE specializes in cultivating the frostiest cannabis colas and produces niche medicinal ratios for patients…
By Charles “Uncle Chuck” Duncan Ask a hundred people to name their hero and you will probably hear answers reflecting one or more athletes, parents, singers, actors and first responders. I will agree with the first and last of those choices. Not so much the middle two. But we all look up to people for…
By James Bridges I was finally able to make a trip over to witness the portrayal of supertalent and smell the flowers cultivated by Rams Head Cannabis. Rams Head Cannabis is the brainchild of Richard Yarber and veteran musicians, who are part of the Nu-metal group, Hollywood Undead, Jorel Decker and George Ragan. Rams Head…
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…
Digital edition of the SEPTEMBER 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…
Tucked away on a quiet road in Tecumseh, the buzz surrounding R3m3dy Gard3ns is growing louder every day. A strong start in early 2021 came to an abrupt halt later that year when lead grower Hopper had a near fatal encounter with a mosquito that put him on life support after contracting West Nile Virus….
by Jessi Lane, Patient Advocate Marissa Benson is a girl from the Plains with big time dreams and the relentless hustle to facilitate her goals. She specializes in terpene aromatherapy with her brand Maribliss Essentials, offering “scents you love, affects you feel.” Maribliss can be purchased in over one hundred and forty retail locations across…
Brought to you by Smokey Okies Cannabis 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 this month’s column,…
By Chet Tucker We are taking a slight turn into the celebration side of the Freedom Flower. As we continue to document the breaking through of stigmas and controlled regulatory “law” ceilings, I think it’s important to take pause and celebrate the victories. To me, one of the single grandest victories has been the fact…
By James Bridges Some friends told me that I should go check out Sugar Cannabis in Shawnee, OK. I thought I would give the new place a shot. As I walked into Sugar Cannabis I was greeted by a few people behind the counter. I was very pleased to see the happy faces. I was…
By Michael Kinney Steve Miller has tried to live a peaceful life. Despite numerous medical battles, he does his best to stay stress-free. However, in early July, Miller was at his breaking point. It was a place he had been just a few times in his 69 years of life. But this time it was…
By James Bridges As a cannabis enthusiast (aka: stoner) and professional chef or over 20 years I have infused cannabinoids into a tremendous number of things, from high octane alcohols, to MCT oil, grapeseed oil, hemp seed oil, creamery butter, coconut oil, and extra virgin olive oil. But the most exciting of all the fats…
By James Bridges “You can make higher yields and higher quality products, but also you want to make that product people are gonna come back and reorder. It is all about the Patient.” – Ray Tinsley, owner, The Gas Farm. I looked up at him. Me. I’m not the tallest in the room, but I’m…
Feel This the Holy Energy Making a Planetary Impact By Jessi Lane Patient Advocate Photography by Justen Christensen Asma (“Ess-mah”) is a Palestinian Refugee, an entrepreneur, and a military spouse. She is an advocate for holistic healing and mindful living- a fierce protector of her family, of her personal goal and of our planet. She…
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…
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…
By Pamela Jayne 12 years and 1300 miles ago, before dabs existed and the idea of legally growing and using cannabis in Oklahoma was inconceivable, The Chronisseur debuted in Nug Magazine, a west coast cannabis lifestyle publication. At the time, Hopper was the founder of a referral-only medical cannabis collective in his hometown, San Diego,…
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…
The Cover By Shannon Seitter MoeD ART Shannon Seitter 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 such beauty. Shannon began a venture into painting. While beginning small and then grew through watching and observing other…
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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…
By Michael Kinney If you ask DJ Eddie Brasco what he does for a living, it might be best to grab a chair, a cup of coffee and light up a black & mild That is because Brasco is a man that wears a lot of hats in his professional and personal life. “I…
by Michael Kinney In 2020 Tyler Dodd found himself sitting face to face with boxing legend Mike Tyson in Los Angeles. At the time Tyson was training for his comeback exhibition fight against Roy Jones Jr., but was carving out time from his schedule to meet with Dodd. Dodd, who is the CEO of Arco…
by James Bridges | Herbage Magazine There’s an essence you get when certain people enter a room or conversation. I can’t really pinpoint the exact emotion. It’s the one when you are in a room with someone you’ve only seen through a screen. Or that magnetic person that was up on stage spitting into a…
Episode 002 James Bridges and Anna Ervin with Herbage Magazine talk about upcoming community events, cannabis lifestyle, art, comedy, music, and special guests every week.
by Cassie Alexander This has been a year of unwelcome change for many people. But, what if it wasn’t such a horrible year? What if 2020 was the year you learned that you can follow the rules even when they don’t make sense to you? What if it was the year that you learned that…
by Micah McKamie During the winter months it’s always hard to stay motivated to eat healthy due to the lack of fresh options to throw in a salad. This recipe is one of my favorite fall to winter salads that never disappoints. Full of sweet earthiness, it celebrates the years work and harvest. Not only…
by Tab Moura This month is the one year anniversary of when my daughters got their medical cannabis cards. I want to share a snapshot with you, but the snapshot is really just a byproduct of what I want to share today. I came to cannabis therapy by way of an Epilepsy diagnosis. Finding relief,…
by Anna Ervin I first began visiting Spirit Fairs in 2013 when a counselor of mine invited me. It was Father’s Day, and I was told I might receive an “angel billet” from my dad. He had passed away just a year before, completely flipping my world upside down and forcing me to face a…
Cover Artist Tim Jessell by Michael Kinney When cover artist Tim Jessell explains to school students his most famous work of art, they often look at with a quizzical look. Trying to explain the connection between NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley and Godzilla often garners him confused stares. In the late 1990s Jessell…
by Rayne Graham Your November 2020 horoscope and what Cannabis strain will help you get through it! Happy Thanksgiving! Happy Scorpio Season! Since it is your time to shine dear Scorpio, we are going to start with your strainology first! November is going to be a time for fun and friends so be ready for a high energy level. You will also…
by Brittiany Adilas It’s time to get those creative juices flowing for all the hauntingly fun costumes to consider for arguably the best holiday, Halloween! If you are looking for some inspiration for those costumes, look no further than a local gal by the name of Kash Clemishire. Being born with a badass name just…
by Brittiany Ralls Ah pine, I love the smell of pine around the holidays in the winter. Who doesn’t? It offers feelings of warmth and coziness, involuntarily inducing some into reminiscent states of childhood Christmas celebrations. So I’m sure you can guess the terpene we will be covering this time around… you got it,…
by Brittiany Ralls Researching can be fun and also daunting for those that aren’t familiar with the ways or options they have for finding out information about the “Influencer” that they love. But, as we discussed in the last two parts of this three part series where we identified an influencer and some of…
by James Bridges Out of the pages of a story only written up in whimsical foreshadowing moments of films that tell of times when rock gods once met to begin their journey into the abyss which is….in most cases…a crappy life as a band. Though for Rousey…life is good. It’s 3AM on a dock. Yes,…
I have always had a vision of what a father wasin my head. He’s the superhero. He is strongerthan anything. God-like. It’s funny to think aboutthose things now. I continue and probably alwayswill continue to have that vision in my mind. The one thing that really has opened my eyes is being a father myself….
Sheena Myers of GenoType by: Veronica Castillo Sheena Myers is the first black woman to have a hemp farming permit in her county, in South Carolina. This speaks volumes because, the cannabis industry is white male dominated. Her accomplishment extremely important, especially in the south, because representation matters- women grow! In 2020, she launched GenoType,…
by Brittiany Adilas Family is everything for most people. Which is exactly what “Ohana” means, family. It’s not just your immediate family either. It’s all the family that “your family” encompasses. For quite a few mixing Ohana and cannabis has been taboo. But, that wasn’t the case for Alicia Napualani Kamakeeaina Grass. Her love for…
Written By: Brittiany Ralls It’s always exciting for me to get to try a strain that I haven’t had before, especially if it’s from a grow I haven’t tried before, too. When I set out to find some flower from Red Dirt Sungrown the first thing I did was go to their website to…
by Tab Moura Happy Mother’s Day to the mamas brave enough to open the gate, bringing hope to thousands of children, never asking for applause. May you be supported and sustained to continue doing your valuable work. Thank you for standing your ground and giving your children your unconditional support. Pediatric Cannabis Therapy: The…
Herb•age strives to bring you fresh 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 in the state. Through fair and open discourse we hope to continue…
Every month Herbage Magazine features a patient. These patients need a break! Moon Pie Inn on the beautiful Shawnee Twin Lakes Easy Street Extracts and US have put our brains together to give one of those patients a break! In-fact, 4 times year we will randomly choose one of those patients that we feature to…
by Amy Lee It’s day 5654 of self-quarantine and like many of you, the snacks are slowly taking over my household and attempting to expand my waistline. Personally, having a surplus of food in the house has been a trigger for unhealthy habits as well as increasing my anxiety levels. It triggers one of the…
Oklahoma cannabis patients, like the rest of the state’s green industry, have gained a reputation for being especially enthusiastic about cannabis. We have over 5% of the state’s population as patients now, people are stepping out of the canna-closet, sharing their use with anyone who cares to see or listen, and in doing so, are…
by Brittney Graham Since the beginning of time early humanity has been interested in mycology, the study of mushroom and fungi. Thanks to their extensive research we know that there are six different types of fungi: edible, ornamental, medicinal, contaminant, venomous, and entheogens. We are going to be focusing on entheogen fungi, which is also…
