January February 2022 Essential Herbal (digital)

Field Notes from the Editor, Tina Sams It’s been an interesting year.  What will 2022 hold? About the Cover Viola and all of her sisters are the 2022 Herb of the Year™ Soups for Winter Warmth, Alicia Allen  Who doesn’t relish hearty soups for cold nights?  6 Great recipes! Calming Marshmallow Rose Tea, Jessicka Nebesni Delicious tea to calm and soothe. Fertilizers, Take Your Pick, Kathy Musser What’s the difference between organic and inorganic?  What do they do, exactly? “For Medicinal Purposes Only” Wink Wink Susanna Reppert Brill 4 delightful herbal liqueurs with instructions that will help you feel confident enough to try your own. Valentine Bath Bombs, Marci Tsohonis A little romance for one or two (it’s that time of year) in these fizzies. Tea and Cakes, Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh Perfect cake and cookie with an herbal flavor to go with tea time.    Herbal Self Care, Tina Sams Sleep, digestion, and mood are all parts of taking good care of yourself. Herbal Crossword Puzzle