September/October 2004

Crossword puzzle……..………….inside front cover

 Field Notes from the editor

 Preserving the Harvest –Herb Vinegars  By Karen Mallinger

An Herbal Halloween by Michele Brown   Some fascinating lore to consider for Halloween.

 Let’s Discuss Networking by Maureen Rogers

 Healing Soups for Fall from Larissa Shapiro

Tea and Caffeine by Deb Legg

 Depressed?  Have a cup of tea. Sandi Wakefield and Susan Sales Harkins

 Wildcrafter’s notes, anonymous  A mushroom wildcrafter tells all

 Verbena Syrup from Maggie Howe and Donna Julseth

 Basil, by Bruce Burnett CH  - If it something you want to know about basil, Bruce put it in here.

 Spicing it Up by Susan Evans   Herb and spice blends to jazz up your dishes.

 A Confused Fruit, a compilation from Mary Ellen Wilcox   We’re talking tomatoes here, folks.

 “The Unusual” Garlic Pasta from Kathi Garrison

 Natural Baby Skin Care to Combat Eczema and Allergies   By Karen McCafferty

 Making Everyday Become Extraordinary  Traci Hayner Vanover

 Side Effects of Selected Herbs, by Shawn Messonnier, DVM  Great information about which herbs you may want use with caution.

 Preparing for Fall – Herbs SarahHasler,MH

 La Poudre a la Marechale by Jeanne Rose

 Zucchini Recipes from Nancy Reppert, Steph Gipperich & TEH…   

Classifieds and crossword answers  We considered making you wait for the next issue, but thought better of it.