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porterstavern@yahoo.comWe got to work very early on this issue so that we could take care of some stuff around the farm. As we worried about filling it up, it grew and grew until we had more pages than we normally do - and they're all great! This issue finishes 23 years of publishing, and there have been a very few issues that almost magically publish themselves. It happens when we are stretched too thin due to circumstances beyond our control (AKA life) and are considering surrendering and being late. Miraculously, it comes together and *POOF* we slide in under the wire. In fact, just as I was starting to stress over a cover, Carolina appeared with this stunner! Once again, we are reminded just how wonderful our contributors are, and how they make the magazine what it is. Thanks, everyone! We are so grateful.
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Cover, Carolina Gonzalez
“Nightfall” is original artwork that takes us into the next season. Warming and mysterious, the darkness awaits outside the circle of light.
Crossword Puzzle – Here Come Holidays
Field Notes from the Editor, Tina Sams
The Notes were written a little early because of some activity here on the farm. A week later, Helene crashed through the South East of the US. Everything can change so quickly!
Chinese Star Anise, Jackie Johnson, ND
The lure and lore of this delicious and beautiful seedpod!
Gifting Your Herbs This Holiday, Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh
A fun and varied selection of herb-crafting for gift-giving.
What Does AHG Membership Mean? Ruth Glass & Sabrena Gwin
Gather your herbies and learn together.
Perfectly Persimmon, Alicia Allen
10 ways to serve persimmon that you probably never considered. Pancakes, Barbecue Sauce, Salad Dressing, and more!
Theme Gardens, Kathy Musser
Would you like a little inspiration for a new garden? Themes can be a lot of fun.
A Year of Foraging - October, Rebekah Bailey
Wander through the woods with Rebekah (between her new college courses) and find nuts, mushrooms, and fruit!
Winter Skin Salve, Connie Byers
Completely natural ingredients come together to give you a moisturizing, soothing salve to combat the cold, dry winds of winter.
Grief and Herbs, Amy Jeanroy
Some help for wandering through the wilderness of grief, both herbal, and self-nourishing, and a wonderful tea to help.
Hot Tea Toddies, Susanna Reppert Brill
A trio of variations from the basic (provided) hot tea toddy recipe. An uncommon yet fascinating herbal winter beverage that could become your new tradition!
Word Search - What’s In This Issue?
Peanut Butter Dog Cookies,
Rose’s Hot & Spicy Apple Chutney,
and Canned, Spiced Apple Rings, Marci Tsohonis
Three delicious treats for man and beast from Marci’s kitchen. Apples for us, peanut butter for the pup.
Sage Advice, Kristine Brown, RH(AHG)
Sage offers us so much! Mind, Body, and Spirit are all fed by this herb.
Blossoms & Oatmeal Facial, Tina Sams
Take care of that face with this soothing and firming facial treatment.
Excerpts from “Herbal Medicine for Modern Life”, Ruth A. Blanding
A couple of great excerpts from this book releasing in November. Ruth talks about why we should try herbal remedies, and then provides some herbal COVID help.
Meet Our Contributors
Learn a little about each of those who made this issue possible!
Puzzle Solutions
For the Next Issue, ideas for writers and what to look forward to.
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