May June 2018 Essential Herbal (digital)

Cover photography by Signe Sundberg-Hall Field Notes from the Editor, Tina Sams     Staying in touch with the natural world in the winter. Blue Vervain - The Wizards’ Herb, Jackie Johnson                                          There is much to be learned of this magnificent plant. Harvesting Herbs in the Wild, Sandy Michelsen                                                Foraging safely and ethically, and what to do once you have it. Damiana, Marita Orr     The legendary herb well known as an aphrodisiac, helps us with many other issues. California Poppy, Kristine Brown     The lush and generous nervine is so versatile.  You’ll want to grow some. Hello, Summer! Tina Sams     It’s finally here.  Summer!  What do you need?  Quick and dirty instructions for many herbal concoctions. Molly in the West, Full House Herbalism, Molly Sams     When space is severely limited, the herb people abide. Making Herbal Notecards, Mary Ellen Wilcox     Mary Ellen made these for a swap, and agreed t