July August '25 Essential Herbal

 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Crossword Puzzle, Sweet Summertime
Summer is our time to shine! 

Field Notes from the Editor, Tina Sams
Some opinions.  I don’t expect everyone to agree, but being out among lots of people reminded me of some pet peeves.

About the Cover  
A little information about one of our favorite uplifting herbs.

The Humble Weed Anti-Itch Salve, Connie Byers
Simple weeds – jewelweed, plantain, and nettle combine to soothe summer itches.

Transpiration, Absorption and FUN! Tina Sams
A fun craft that instills knowledge just in the action of dyeing Queen Anne’s Lace blooms.

Make Your Own Flower Essences, Debra Sturdevant
How to make your own essences.  Lilac is made in this example, but the instructions apply to other flowers.

Tea (Camillia Sinensis) History and Parties, Jackie Johnson, ND
Prepare to learn some things about the history of tea!

Linden: A Gentle Ally for Summer, Amy Jeanroy
This beautiful tree gives us shade, the bees adore it, but wait!  There’s more!

All Washed Up - A Series by The Twisted Sisters
Some of our more memorable road trips.  The journey is always half the fun.

Simple Summer Suppers, Alicia Allen
A baker’s dozen of vibrant, fresh dishes that make evening meals special.

Word Find, Walking on Sunshine
Searching for summertime!

Lavender Soap, Marci Tsohonis
Marci is a very precise soapmaker, so when she has a blooper, it’s a rare thing – and she’s sharing it with us so we can learn with her.

Stargazing Tea Recipe, Maia Wisher-Warren
Delicious, beautiful, and caffeine free tea, perfect for watching the night skies.

Cooling, Preserving & Savoring, An Herb Lover’s Guide to Late Summer, Marci Lautanen-Raleigh
Lots of great ideas for the cornucopia of herbs that are overflowing in the gardens.