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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

A Sweet Gift!

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 A couple of weeks ago, my friend Jamie Jackson of Missouri Herbs was attending the Flower Festival at Baker Creek Seeds and shared some pi...
Sunday, April 26, 2026

May/June 2026 Essential Herbal Magazine

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The newest issue is out, and it is filled to the brim! I always love this issue because we're all excited to get into the next growing s...
Monday, April 13, 2026

EXTRA - Essential Herbal Mar/Apr 2026

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 The EXTRA is full of good stuff, even though we are trying to pull back.  It's not working out so well yet!  I'm beginning to think...

Essential Herbal Magazine - March/April 2026

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It was a surprise to notice that the Mar/Apr issue hadn't been posted.  NOR the Extra!  Not sure where I've been.  Better late tha...

Wild Salad in Spring

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 At this time of year especially, I try to take advantage of the nutritious foods growing freely in the area around my house.  This can incl...
Wednesday, February 11, 2026

Valentine Specialties from the Herb Garden

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  Valentine Specialties from the Herb Garden By Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh www.backyardpatch.blogspot.com   Herb Love Lore I was out looki...
Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Essential Herbal EXTRA for Jan/Feb 26

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The subscriber-only Extra went out today.  We've been struggling to keep the Extra from turning into a full sized issue, so I was ruthle...
Wednesday, January 14, 2026

All About Nutmeg (with Recipes!)

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All About Nutmeg Mary Ellen Wilcox - The Essential Herbal Jan/Feb 2014      Nutmeg is not only a fragrant and delicious spice, but it comes ...
Sunday, December 21, 2025

January February 2026 Essential Herbal - Year 25!

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 The newest issue is out and as always, we are a bit awed by the stunning variety and amazing willingness to share exhibited in these pages....