March April 2025 Essential Herbal Magazine

Table of Contents

Crossword Puzzle
Marching forth into the season of the plants 

Field Notes from the Editor, Tina Sams 
In that space between hibernation and bursting into light

About the Cover
We dedicate this cover to the beautiful shore of Southern California

Wonderful Witch Hazel, Kristine Brown, RH(AHG)
Everything about Witch Hazel, including a story and a craft

At Home Herbal Foot Spa, Jessicka Nebesni
Create your own soaking, exfoliating, and moisturizing preparations

Thyme for Lunch, Alicia Allen 
Sweet and savory dishes that include the versatile herb, thyme

Ask the Herb Farmer, Kathy Musser
Some answers to frequently asked questions about getting ready to garden 

All Washed Up, A Series by The Twisted Sisters
We finish up the farm show, and tell a tale or two.

Word Search
All about plants and growing them

Tuscany Kitchen Hand Soap, Marci Tsohonis 
The combo of tomato, basil, rosemary and sage make a spectacular bar

Birch & Maple Sap Chai, Amy Jeanroy 
Mmmm… tree sap in the chai

Viper’s Bugloss, Jackie Johnson, ND 
All about this roadside “weed”

Book Excerpt, Herbs in Every Season, Bevin Cohen
Read all about parsley in this wonderful excerpt from Bevin's latest book.