Wednesday, November 05, 2025

Essential Herbal November/December '25

 I'm a little late posting this, but it's all for a good reason that I'm not allowed to talk about.  Plus, the minute I got it emailed out, we plunged into some very large wholesale orders, which were a nice surprise!  It is another great issue, wrapping up our 24th year.


Looking over the contents, it looks a little food heavy, but there is plenty to keep more serious herbalists engaged with the Black Walnuts, Fireweed, Aromatherapy, and the Mustard Plaster.

The Table of Contents:

Crossword Puzzle - Gather Together 
Words and ideas that are warm, cozy, and healing. 

Field Notes from the Editor, Tina Sams
The ups and downs in the garden this year, and already thinking about next year.  

Make a Fall Garland for Your Kitchen, Marci Tsohonis 
Spices and fruits dried and strung together to make a pretty fall decoration.

Bountiful Black Walnut, Kristine Brown, RH(AHG)
All about Black Walnut and info on dyeing with it.
The story of Black Walnut's creation.
Black Walnut Fungal Soak 

Mint to be Together, Alicia Allen
Delicious dishes that feature Mint.
Strawberry Jalapeno Chocolate Mint Scones
Minted Egg Bites
Herbed Pasta with Sausage and Mint
Minted Baked Vegetables
Sweet Jalapeno Corn Bake
Maple Bourbon Mint Sweet Potatoes 

Rosemary All around the Home, Barbara Steele
Rosemary can be pop up in different rooms in the house.
Italian Seasoning 
Moth Repelling Potpourri
Advent Potpourri  

Winter Holiday Treats, Barbara Steele
 Orange Marmalade Cookies and Glaze
Mulling Spices
Mulled Cranberry Punch

Word Find - Settle In 
Warm Autumn items  

Getting Plastered Granny’s Way, Susan Hess 
Mustard plastered, silly!  Clear, concise instructions.  

Fireweed, Jackie Johnson ND
There are lots of good reasons to encourage fireweed to grow nearby.

Ask the Aromatherapist, Room Sprays, Janet Gutierrez MS 
Essential oils vs Fragrance oils and 
instructions to make Seasonal Spritzer Spray

12 Herbs & Spices of Christmas, Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh 
Rosemary Citrus Simmer 
Holiday Spice Tea Blend
 
Peppermint Cocoa Tea 
Bay leaf and Mushroom Wild Rice Pilaf 
Winter Thyme Tea 
Lavender Soak
Herbed Stuffing Salt 
Anise Hyssop Sugar 
Holiday Herb Dip 
Cozy Sleepy time Bath Blend
Holiday Herb Dipping Oil Blend 
Holiday Pomander Idea

All Washed Up, A Series by The Twisted Sisters 
The tale of the nasturtium soap and the engagement that didn't happen. 

Herbal Holiday Treats, Kathy Musser 
Lavender Orange Biscotti  
Peppermint Shortbread 
Herbed Spiced Pecans 
Rosemary Orange Drop Cookies

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