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It was a surprise to notice that the Mar\/Apr issue hadn’t been posted.\u00a0 NOR the Extra!\u00a0 Not sure where I’ve been.\u00a0 Better late than never, though.\u00a0 This was a particularly informative issue, and since we’re in the middle of working on May\/June right now, I can tell you that it will also be amazing!<\/p>\n

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TABLE OF CONTENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

Crossword, Waiting for Spring\u00a0\u00a0 <\/span>
Field Notes from the Editor\u00a0 <\/span>
About the Cover<\/b> \u2013 Violets\u00a0\u00a0
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Some Plants and Their Pollinators<\/b>,
\nBarbara Steele
Suggestions for adding life to your garden.\u00a0\u00a0
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Back in Time<\/b>, Alicia Foster
\nAllen\u00a0 <\/span>
Updating some good 70\u2019s recipes with herbs! (no aspic!)<\/p>\n

When the Carrier Becomes the Medicine,
\nPlant Oils and Butters as Herbal<\/b> Allies<\/b>,
\nConnie Byers\u00a0 <\/span>
Choosing carrier oils and butters with intention.<\/p>\n

Herbal Allies for a Hard-Hitting Flu
\nSeason<\/b>, Amy Jeanroy\u00a0 <\/span>
Herbs that will make a difference, with teas and honey to try.<\/p>\n

Herbal Helpers for These Days<\/b>, Tina
\nSams
We are living in some overwhelming times, but herbs are good allies.<\/p>\n

The Healthier Herbal Charcuterie Board<\/b>,
\nJackie Johnson ND\u00a0 <\/span>
No need to give anything up.\u00a0 <\/span>Herbs make
\neverything better.<\/p>\n

Word Find<\/b>, Random Herbal Stuff<\/p>\n

Ask The Aromatherapist<\/b> \u2013 Chemistry<\/b>, Janet Gutierrez MS\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
What is it that makes each essential oil different, and have the properties
\nthey have?<\/p>\n

Spring Awakening: Herbal Ways<\/b> to Gently Step Into the Light<\/b>, Marcy
\nLautanen-Raleigh\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0<\/span>
Spring awakening isn\u2019t a checklist. It\u2019s a conversation between you and the
\nseason.<\/p>\n

Nettles! Gathering, Preserving, and
\nSharing<\/b>, Lily Arati Michaud\u00a0 <\/span>\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>
Learn about nettles, and make some delicious soup.<\/p>\n

Splendid Speedwell<\/b>, Kristine Brown,
\nRH (AHG)\u00a0 <\/span>
We\u2019ve been walking over this sweet herb, time to learn about little Veronica.<\/p>\n

Meet Our Contributors
Puzzle Answers\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

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