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Table of Contents<\/b><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Crossword Puzzle
How does your garden grow?\u00a0 <\/span>Tidbits about
\nyour favorite herbs will help solve this one.<\/b><\/p>\n

Field Notes from the Editor, <\/b>Tina Sams \u00a0<\/span>
Has your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone changed lately?\u00a0 <\/span>I can barely keep track!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

About the Cover <\/b>
The Lunaria shines like jewels in the garden, beckoned on by the recent eclipse
\nno doubt!<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Introducing Children to Culinary Herbs<\/b>, Alicia Allen
A delicious and easy array of recipes to help kids discover the flavors of
\ndifferent herbs. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

A Year of Foraging – May<\/b>, Rebekah Bailey
This month Rebekah discusses ramps (and the proper harvesting techniques),
\ngarlic mustard, toothwort, and waterleaf varieties.\u00a0 <\/span>What a fun neighbor she would be! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

DIY Instant Herbal Tea,<\/b> Jessicka Nebesni
Convenient ice cubes that can go into a glass of water and magically turn it
\ninto tea! <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

12 Edible Flowers for Your Garden<\/b>, Marcy Lautanen-Raleigh \u00a0<\/span>
Lots of choices for eating your way through the flower garden, and a lovely
\nGoat Cheese Spread to enjoy with Honeysuckle Vodka Lemoonade.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

May Day Traditional Celebrations<\/b>, Jackie Johnson ND
Learn about the ancient lore and celebrations of the First of May.\u00a0 <\/span>From bonfires to feasts, kings and queens,
\nMaypoles, and baskets to the green man, there are many ways and reasons to
\nwelcome May.<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Virgin Mojito – Hot Process Soap<\/b>, Marci Tsohonis
Luscious soap that was formulated to be reminiscent of the renowned
\nbeverage.\u00a0 <\/span>There\u2019s even a recipe to make
\nyour own mojitos (with rum) by the glass or by the pitcher!<\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Plants to Try This Year,<\/b> Kathy Musser
A quartet of plants to try in the garden for beauty, flavor, or medicine. <\/span><\/span><\/b><\/p>\n

Word Find,<\/b> What\u2019s in this Issue? <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Many Uses of Red Clover,<\/b> Kristine Brown, RH(AHG)
Full Monograph, including instructions for an infusion.\u00a0 <\/span>Kristine includes the tale of how Red Clover
\nCame to Be. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Herbal Wood Sealant for Garden Tools, <\/b>Amy Jeanroy
Gardeners take their tools seriously, and caring for the wooden handles is an
\nimportant part of that care.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Yarrow,<\/b> Tina Sams
Continuing with our attempt to include interesting information on yarrow in
\nevery issue of\u00a0 <\/span>yarrow\u2019s reign as Herb of
\nthe Year\u2122.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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