The May/June issue of
The Essential Herbal is in the mail, and headed out to subscribers right now. It's another jam-packed, fun, and informative gathering of all different aspects of herbs and their uses. As always, we were just amazed while putting it together, to see how much love and enthusiasm comes through from our contributors. I know our readers will love this one as much as we do.
Table of Contents:
Field Notes What the heck is going on out there? How are our gardens growing?Shaker Sachets, Karen HegreA quick, easy, and useful herbal craftHerbs for Bees and Beekeepers, Suzan T SchollHow to help bees thrive by giving them what they need, and a primer on what products bees make.Herbal Connections, Herbs for Lowering Cholesterol,Marita A Orr The word on cholesterol medications isn't looking so good lately, so Marita discusses several herbal options that can be just as effective without the side effects.Edible Flowers: More than Decoration, Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh Many, many ideas and recipes for using edible flowers in the kitchen!Vinegar of the Four Thieves, Rita Richardson An interesting vinegar to make and use - whether a plague abounds or not. The Scented Imagination: Random Thoughts on Ambergris, Marcia Elston"The Gold of the Ocean" or whale vomit? However you look at ambergis, Marcia's article makes me dream of wandering the shore-line looking for gray lumps :-)Faith in Tomatoes, Belle DiMonté A love letter to the simple act of loving plants.LA Lagniappe, River Town Shrimp & Eggplant Jambalaya, Sarah Liberta Authentic Jambalaya recipe from deep in the heart of Louisiana, this recipe will have your mouth watering!How to Make a Plant Press, Erin McIntosh Directions to help you make a plant press to keep some of the spring and summer available for crafting or sweet memories.Toxins in the Home, Heddy JohannesenThere are many ways we can lessen the chemical load in our housekeeping. Lots of simple, useful ideas for keeping a healthier home.Natural Facials, Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh Cleanser for each type of skin, using herbs and kitchen items.What I Do with Herbs, Susan Broyles Susan shares the many ways she incorporates herbs into all the days of her life.The Soap Pot, Herbal Color Swirling, Alicia GrossoThree soaps, colored with herbs, and swirled into a spectacular bar of herbie goodness.Getting to Know Spicebush, Tina Sams The Notable Native of 2012 is Spicebush, and we take a look at this very prolific woodland shrub.Summertime Herbal Friends, Tina Sams A few quick wild herbal helpers to get through the bumps and bugs of summer.Women Herbalists, Hildegard of Bingen, Susanna Reppert BrillVisions or migraines? We'll never know for certain, but Susanna takes us along on a trek into the 12th century and Medieval time of herbalism.Not So Humble Chickweed, Sandy Michelsen Chickweed salve recipe with some information about this amazing, common weed.Strawberry Scones, Janet Roberson What could be better at this time of year, than to start the day (or during mid-afternoon tea) with a burst of strawberry?
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