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TABLE OF CONTENTS
So Long Summer Crossword Puzzle
Field Notes from the Editor, Tina Sams
Late summer on the farm and lamenting the increasing shipping costs.
About the Cover
Carolina Gonzalez turns paper into an interpretation of autumn.
The Late Summer Garden Reset, Amy Jeanroy
Tips for the efficient harvest of herbs, maintaining the garden, and some tea!
Beyond the Skin: Calendula’s Healing Power from the Inside Out, Susan Hess
We usually hear about the miracle of calendula on our skin, but what about internally?
Herb and Plant Use by Bigfoot(s), Susanna Reppert Brill
Cub reporter interviews a Bigfoot about plants, while also searching for them in the wild.
The Three Sisters, Barbara Steele
What are the three sisters, and where their nickname came from.
Harvest, Slow Down, and Savor the Season, Marcy Lautanen Raleigh
A selection of ideas and recipes for bringing in the herbs and enjoying them while moving the home towards autumn.
Falling Again, WordFind
And Now for Something Completely Different, Alicia Allen
These ingredient combos might stump chefs on television, but Alicia enjoyed challenging herself – with great results!
What We Did Last Summer, Book Excerpt, Tina Sams and Susanna Reppert Brill
Is that herb still good to use?
Elder Berry Bellini with Mocktail Option, Shawn Donnille
Step by step instructions to create delicious and beautiful drinks that are perfect for late summer.
Some Favorite Natives, Jackie Johnson BS, ND
Ghost pipe, sweet grass, and fragrant sumac find their way into the spotlight here.
Glorious Garlic, Kristine Brown RH(AHG)
Excerpt from HerbalRoots Zine, learn all about garlic.
About Our Contributors
Learn a little bit about the wonderful herbalists sharing their knowledge with us!
Puzzle Solutions
We know you won’t NEED them, but just in case, we include the answers.