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The current issue emailed out to subscribers yesterday.\u00a0 Our computers put up a good fight, but in the end, we won. We always have a struggle when we start a new year, but I think we have it figured out.\u00a0 Finally!\u00a0
The year starts off with a spectacular Herb of the Year chosen by the International Herb Assoc., being covered well by Kristine Brown.\u00a0 Another highlight is a really nice and wide-ranging article on Jerusalem Artichokes, with additional recipes from other contributors. <\/p>\n

TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Crossword, A New Year at The Essential Herbal <\/b>\u00a0<\/span>
Just for fun, we think you\u2019ll know most of these \u2013 or you might pick up a new
\nbit of info!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Field Notes from the Editor<\/b>, Tina Sams \u00a0<\/span>
Big changes for us, but the magazine will stay just as it is.\u00a0 <\/span>Life never stays the same, right?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

You Can\u2019t Beat Beets<\/b>, Alicia Allen
These jewels of the earth seem to have lovers and haters, with few in
\nbetween.\u00a0 <\/span>Alicia gives us several ways to
\ngive them another try. <\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Elderberry Shrub and Mocktail Recipe for Immune Sup\u00adport<\/b>, Jessicka
\nNebesni\u00a0 <\/span>
Staying healthy with herbal recipes can be delicious and feel luxurious at the
\nsame time!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Alcohol Substitutes for Dry January<\/b>, Marcy Lautanen Raleigh \u00a0<\/span>
Creative ways to create mocktails that are such delicious beverages January
\nmight not be enough.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

The Garden Year<\/b>, Jackie Johnson, ND
Gardening is really a yearlong endeavor, even though we usually only think
\nabout the growing season and the harvest.\u00a0
\n<\/span>A month to month guide to the activities that make up the rest of the
\nyear.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Spices<\/b>, Kathy Musser \u00a0<\/span>
6 of our most useful spices briefly described with ideas for use.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Jerusalem Artichokes<\/b>, Rebekah Bailey \u00a0<\/span>
If you haven\u2019t tried eating or growing Jerusalem Artichokes, you\u2019ll want to
\nafter reading all about them.\u00a0 <\/span>Excellent
\nperennial food source, even with limited space!<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sunchoke Chips<\/b>, Tina Sams \u00a0<\/span>
My favorite recipe(s) for these useful tubers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Sunchoke Soup<\/b>, Susanna Reppert-Brill
Delightful soup utilizing Jerusalem Artichokes and potatoes that you\u2019ll love! \u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Herb of the Year\u2122: Yarrow<\/b>, Kristine Brown RH(AHG)
All about Yarrow, including tincture instructions, a wound powder, and fever
\nreducing tea!\u00a0 <\/span>Learn how Yarrow got her
\ntattered leaves, too.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Yarrow for the Teeth<\/b>, Sylett Strickland
Interesting and successful experiment for the teeth and gums.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Book Excerpt: Foraging (as a way of life )<\/b>
We love this book!\u00a0 <\/span>We chose the section
\non Norway Maple to share because it is such a beautiful, giving tree.\u00a0 <\/span>Readers also get a 20% discount until it
\ncomes out in April \u201924.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Meet our Contributors<\/b>\u00a0<\/b> <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>The wonderful group who shares their knowledge
\nand stories.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Wordfind Puzzle\u00a0 <\/span>and Crossword
\nSolution<\/b> New wordfind for the season!\u00a0
\n<\/span>And just in case you didn\u2019t know all the answers to the crossword,
\nhere\u2019s the key.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

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