May June 2023 Essential Herbal (digital)

Crossword Puzzle  Here comes summer in the garden!  Field Notes from the Editor, Tina Sams What’s going on around here?  Considering the seasonal changes. Comfrey - My Lifelong Friend, Clara Lee An herbal alliance can begin in early life. Non-traditional Breakfasts, Alicia Allen Caution:  Do not read on an empty stomach!  Delicious options to kick it up a notch.  The Wizard’s Herb - Blue Vervain, Jackie Johnson Blue vervain is a well-storied herb.  Read about the lore, magic and wisdom, and beautiful healing properties, as well as growing information.  Take Your Pick, Kathy Musser  Why choose one plant over another?  Catnip or catmint?  It all depends on a factors like purpose, space, and preference. Book Excerpt: The Beginners Guide to Growing Cannabis, Tammi Sweet, MS  We got a few great cuttings from Tammi Sweet’s newest book!  How to make Cannabis Honey, why growing your own is superior to processed, and also contraindications are inside this issue! Herbs I Miss, Molly Sams