July August 2017 Essential Herbal (digital)

Field Notes from the Editor, Tina Sams We're zipping around, hitting festivals, and getting in some time to teach the things we love. Remembering why we do what we do! About the cover--this winsome view of a blooming prairie on the cover has been painted by Aimee Bungard. Angelica, Dr. Sharon Hagemann Learn about this "giant, bold relative of parsley." Culinary, growing, lore and medicinal information. Growing with Kathy, Seasonal Maintenance, Kathy Musser Organizing your gardening chores so you can enjoy your garden. Lessons on Stewardship: Chinquapins, Chiggers, and Indian Pipes, Ruth Davis Sometimes the natural world can communicate very clearly. We just need to listen. Sangria and Toast, Rita Richardson Perfect for those warm evenings after finishing in the garden, watching the world go by... Six Herbs and Spices for a Cooler Summer, Marcy Lautanen Raleigh "...when you're feeling the summer heat, try adding these six herbs and spices into your diet, proven to actually cool