May June 2025 Essential Herbal Magazine

Table of Contents This and That CrosswordAs we shake off our winter mantle, here are some words to get you moving.Field Notes from the EditorMusings from the tree farm, while I watch it burst to life from the deck. Harbingers of Spring -Sweet Cicely and Chervil, Barbara SteeleTwo lightly anise scented herbs, and what to do with them.  AND their evil look-alike. Flavorful Fun with Fruit Scented Herbs, Alicia Allen8 great recipes that combine color, flavor, texture, and herbs.  Chamomile Beyond Tea, Tina SamsA dozen ways to enjoy chamomile, including three recipes. The Lore of the Easter Season, Jackie Johnson NDHow is the date chosen?  Why do we clean our homes in spring? Why does a rabbit bring eggs? So many myths and legends from different groups of people! Cleavers: A Spring Cleanser from the Hedge, Amy JeanroyLearn about this wildly abundant spring green and enjoy a green drink made with it – directions included. All Washed Up - A Series by The Twisted Sisters, Public SpeakingDid y