The Essential Herbal - Jan/Feb '14 Issue

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We've gotten the issue out in the mail.  It's a beauty.  The magazine has a magical quality that amazes me on a regular basis.  That quality is that themes spontaneously occur with almost no influence on our part.  Once it becomes clear, we'll sometimes nudge or find ourselves going with it to clarify that theme, but it always happens without our knowing it.

In this issue, there is a dreaming, wishing, growing, stretching theme with our writers talking about what they're reaching for, or in some cases shared what has or hasn't worked on the way to their dreams.  Everyone will find something that speaks specifically to what they are working with right now!  I know you're going to love it.

Field Notes

Thoughts on exactly what TEH has been doing for the past 12 years.

Costmary/Bible Leaf, Sandy Michelsen

There are many uses for costmary that don’t involve being a bookmark!

My Herbalism, April Coburn

Herbalism is something different and very personal to each of us.

Herbs Everyday, Daphna Amar Romanoff

An herbal bouquet of different ways to use herbs all around the house.

Herbs for Winter, Heddy Johannsen

Got garlic, cinnamon, lemon and ginger? These handy household herbs plus a few others to stay healthy through the winter.

Opening Our Home to Strangers—WWOOFING, Kristine Brown

Ever wonder how it would be to have a little help around the farm?

The History of Tea (Camellia Sinensis), Jackie Johnson

We take tea for granted, but there’s lots to know about it.

Longevity Means Living Well, Suzan T Scholl

Here’s to a long, healthy life!

Squash—The Seasonal Winter Meal, Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh

A delicious, nutritious, versatile vegetable that “keeps” until you need it.

SouthRidge Treasures, Nutmeg, Mary Ellen Wilcox

Did you know that early American cookbooks contained more recipes using nutmeg than any other spice? Find out why.

In a Lather for Spring, Marci Tsohonis

Dress up your soaps for spring—colorants and techniques to get your imagination soaring.

Roots & Bliss, Jamie Jackson

What happens when reality and idealism collide? We evolve.

The Queen Bean, Rita Richardson

Have you eaten flageolet beans? Might be a good one to grow this year!

Soup Pot, Janice Masters

Hearty soups can get us through the most miserable weather.

Cowboy Cookies, adapted from Simplyrecipes.com

The cookies we made to share at the Autumn Roots & Wings Fest.