| Field Notes from the Editor Sometimes it's the simplest things that make a summer in the garden memorable. | 
Horse Radish, Jackie Johnson Growing, harvesting and preserving this pungent, healthful root. | 
| Beer Bread, Marci Tsohonis Make a quick bread with a bottle of beer. | 
Accidental Herb Garden, Gail LaScala How does a garden become so full of pleasant surprises? | 
| Alehoof, Carol Anne Harlos A weed with many nicknames, we forget the many uses of this one. | 
Fall Fun with Herbs, Catherine Love Bake up the recipe included, and enjoy these last days of outdoor productivity. | 
| Visit to Twa Corbies' Hollow, Heddy Johannesen A fascinating autumn visit to a permaculture homestead in the Nova Scotia highlands. | 
Roots: Your Best Defense, Marita A Orr So many wonderful roots at our "toe-tips" just waiting to help. | 
| Kitchen Oil, Rita Richardson A culinary masterpiece, every time. | 
Mother of Vinegars, Adrian White A primer on herbal kombuchas and oyxmels! | 
| Midwest Womens' Conference Interviews, Jamie Jackson Visit with Kristine Brown and Gail Faith Edwards. | 
Pumpkins & Jack o'Lanterns, Marcy Lautanen Raleigh Yummilicious fall treats that feature our favorite fall vegetable. | 
| Soap Connection, Elderflower Honey-Ale Soap, Marci Tsohonis Complete instructions to make this unusual skin loving soap. | 
Your Sump--The Lymphatic System, Suzan Tobias Scholl Get a better understanding of this critical internal defensive warrior | 
| Sage Advice, Sandy Michelsen Think of sage as a turkey herb? It has so much more to offer! | 
Root Drawings by Carey Jung Thanks to Carey for the drawings throughout the magazine. |