This issue was definitely one of those issues that we couldn't believe we finished on time, there was so much going on. Now our friend Marcy from backyardpatch.com will be one of the first to get that, as her name was spelled five or six different ways (you'll see...).So far, we've yet to put out an issue that is without a flaw somewhere. If that day ever comes, we won't know how to act.
So here's what's inside this issue. Tons of great stuff to get your harvest mojo rising!
Table of Contents
- Field Notes from the Editor
- Why do we garden?
- Ditch Watching, Jackie Johnson
- Wildcrafting from the passenger side of the car lets you know what to look for when you get into the woods.
- Preserving Herbs, Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh
- Vinegars, Relishes, Chutney, and Preserves
- Herbs & Celiac Disease, liz Johnson
- As this disease and gluten intolerance in general become more prevalent, liz looks at herbal means of relief.
- Historic Herbal, Troches, Kathleen Setzer
- Using powdered herbs in lozenges for slow release.
- Herbs of the Zodiac: Libra, Susanna Reppert-Brill and Bertha Reppert
- Herbs that correspond with the dates and qualities of Librans.
- Pass the Pessaries! Karen Mallinger
- Only Karen can add humor to the subject of pessaries while explaining the how and why of making and using them.
- Measuring in Parts, Ym-health
- Recipes measured in parts are confusing to some, so we clear that up.
- Oven Tomato Sauce, Maryanne Schwartz
- A recipe shared by Maggie at Prairieland Herbs, with Maryanne's spin.
- Cranberry Thyme, Rita Richards
- Delightful cranberry/herb combinations for vinegar, beverages, and more.
- Pumpkin Cheesecake, Marci Tsohonis
- Marci shares a decadent Autumn family recipe.
- SouthRidge Treasures – Jam Making Time, Mary Ellen Wilcox
- Mary Ellen is jamming, with berries, peaches, grapes, and herbs!
- Reduce Stress to Reduce Illness, Cindy Jones
- Herbs and simple activities to keep stress levels low for a better immune system.
- The Global Herbal – The Mediterranean Region, Marita Orr
- A discussion of the growing conditions and soil composition in the region.
- Holy Basil The Incomparable One, Ym-health
- An herb to always have handy, holy basil is indispensable.
- Surviving the Zombie Apocalypse the Herbie Way, Molly Sams
- Tongue-in-cheek thoughts on herbs during a zombie attack.
- Pumpkin Pie Soap, Marci Tsohonis
- Taking Autumn into the shower with you...
- Pumpkin Bread and Sweet Baked Acorn Squash, Staff
- A couple personal favorites from TEH.
- Make Your Own Whipped Body Butter, Maryanne Schwartz
- Instructions for a skin-loving whipped butter confection to stave off winter dryness.
- Tea Time, Jackie Johnson
- Making up your own herb teas (including 19 recipes) and how to brew and enjoy them.
- Tales from the Tetons – Smoothies, Kristena Haslam Roder
- Make your own fruit smoothies with ideas from Kristena.
- Louisiana Lagniappe – Blanche Long's Peach Shortcake, Sarah Liberta
- A visit with the governor's wife during her childhood has stayed with Sarah, and she shares the recipe of the treat she was served.
- A List of Fall Chores, Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh
- Not sure what all needs to be done in the garden? Marcy lists all the most important chores, including planning for next spring!
