JULY/AUGUST 2004

Table of Contents

Field Notes from the Editor

Aromatherapy 101 - getting started by Debbie Harlan

The Wheel Turns...first to Litha and then to Lughnasad.  Sarah Campbell describes these 2 Summer festivals.

Cool New Stuff - 3 new and unusual soaps.

Hydrosol Distillation... Susan Ditz describes the process.

Book Review by Gerry Janus

Lovely Lavender ... Bruce Burnett writes of the many uses of lavender

Gardening with Kids ... Michele Brown gives ideas AND a recipe for Swamp Water

It's Summer!  Stay Healthy - Naturally!    Great advice for summer health from Karen Mallinger.

Wild Blackberry Cordial from Christie Sarles

Basil Recipes Basil Tomato Salad and Basil Noodles from Mary Ellen Wilcox

Cooking With Lavender... Susan Ditz tells what its like to collaborate on a cookbook.

Summer Recipes from the Possum Creek forum

More Recipes - Patty Sigman, Sylvia Braderman, and staff.

Weedy Shirts, Painting with Plants by Tina Sams - This craft will have you out searching for weeds to take home!

Body Ice Tea Soak from Botany's Desire Boutique Apothecary - Cool soak for the summer.