Saturday, September 28, 2024

EXTRA! - September October '24 Essential Herbal

 What is the Extra?

In between regular issues that come out every other month, we put out some extra content that is only available to subscribers, and it arrives automatically. 
Originally, the Extra was going to just be a great seasonal recipe or remedy, maybe a puzzle, or a little video.  That never happened.  Instead, the Extra is almost always a jam-packed mini-magazine.  The time may come when we have to do something less once or twice, but for now we are pretty amazed with what we keep sending!
We did put together the first 2 years (and soon we'll have another 2!) and you can check that out along with the table of contents HERE.

 Back to the subject...
The current Extra!


What did we pack into this 11 page missive?  I'm so glad you asked!

🍁Crossword puzzle featuring autumnal herbalism
🍁Favorite Herbs to Have Around for Winter, Tina Sams
🍁A Year of Foraging, October, Rebekah Bailey
      🍃Spicebush Dusted Shortbread
      🍃Pawpaw Ice Cream are included
🍁Yarrow Melt and Pour Soap, Alicia Grosso
🍁Spooky Herbs Wordfind Puzzle
🍁Growing Herbs from Cuttings, Kathy Musser
🍁Honey Mustard Chicken and Roasted Potatoes, Kathy Musser

A little something for everyone!  We get so much feedback about the Extra, subscribers love it.  The only way to get it yourself though, is to subscribe.

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September October 2024 - The Essential Herbal

This summer has provided lots of opportunities to rekindle friendships and meet new ones.  It's been a lot of fun and has held more than its fair share of challenges, too. 
I didn't realize how behind everything was until the last herb faire (actually tea festival) of the year was done, and I had a minute to look around.  We won't talk about the things that still need unpacking though.  Laundry is done, dishes are done, and we're working away on the Nov/Dec issue now!  So, seems like time to get the current issue posted.

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This issue is really full and fun.  Check it out...

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Crossword Puzzle -Harvest Time  
Words to ease into the seasonal change that’s coming

Field Notes from the Editor, Tina Sams
What I did on my summer stay-cation.

Book Excerpt - A Shamanic Herbal, Matthew Wood
This section on gravel root is a good sample of the whole book

10 Creative Uses for Old Spices & Herbs, Jessicka Nebesni
Freshly dried herbs are ready to be shelved, so what to do with the old?

Anise Hyssop for the Win, Alicia Allen
Muffins, scones, appetizer, and 2 pasta dishes shine with a little anise hyssop

Word Find
Based on the articles in this issue

Osha Honey, Connie Byers
How to make this traditional medicine from the Rocky Mountains

A Year of Foraging - August, Rebekah Bailey
The plants, berries and shrooms from August in the Midwest

The Adoration of Apple, Kristine Brown, RH(AHG)
Take them for granted at your own risk; apple is an unassuming ally

Fall Harvest Mocktails, Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh
5 delicious mocktails – a little fancy, and alcohol free

Herbs for Sleeping Well, Amy Jeanroy
Seasonal changes, school, and more or less light can all make sleeping tough

Herbal First Aid Kit Suggestions, Jackie Johnson
It is never a bad time to have everything you need at the ready

Himalayan Salt Soap, Marci Tsohonis
Salt soap is a little different, and reminds us of that feeling of taking a shower after a day at the beach.

Yarrow & Chamomile Bitters, From the Big Book of Herbal Medicine,Tina Sams 

Meet Our Contributors 

Kathy’s Clips, Kathy Musser
Potpourri making instructions

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