Herb Companion – April/May 2010 ( 97 views )

Articles of the Herb Companion cover everything from recipes and reviews to people and places. Every two month a jam packed issue will get you started on living a healthier, better-balanced and more meaningful life!
On the Cover
From the Frugal Foodie: 8 Recipes
These fun recipes from The Frugal Foodie Cookbook will balance gourmet cravings with a fast-food budget.
Hardy New Echinaceas
Getting tired of growing the same purple coneflowers each season? Discover the newest varieties of this popular self-seeder.
Gardener’s Salve—DIY
How to make your own gardener’s salve, plus four more recipes for at-home spa treatments to soothe your body after a day in the sun.
Save Water, Plant Wisely
Don’t let water shortages wither your garden. Follow these seven principles to conserve water and combat droughts.
Stay Healthy: 48 Herbs for Any AgeHerbs can help enhance your routine during any season of your life. Find out which plants are right for you.
Plant Colorful, Carefree Herbs
Grow a garden from seed and watch it renew itself year after year. Garden plans show you how and our expert explains what to expect.
Departments
Letters from ReadersIn Basket: Communication central for our readers.
From Fresh Clips: News, reviews, people and places in the world of herbs.
Battling Malaria (When One Medicine Stops Working)
Malaria remains a major health problem. Learn about new malaria treatments being studied.
Herb Day
Everyone’s favorite grassroots herb movement has changed its date of celebration.
Book Review: The Backyard Beekeeper’s Honey Handbook[/b] Read our book review for The Bacyard Beekeeper’s Honey Handbook by Kim Flottum.
[b]Editor’s Pick: Holly Blues
This month, our Editor’s Pick honors Susan Wittig Albert’s writing.
Garden Experts: Mosquito Control
Readers often request plans for a garden that will repel mosquitoes. But are you asking too much from your garden? Learn more.
Herbs to Repel Insects
Keep the crushed leaves of these six plants in a small container at intervals on your patio to repel mosquitoes.
Grow a Garden from Seed
Garden Spaces: Garden plans you can plant.
Plant Hardy, Gorgeous PeoniesHerb to Know: Profile of peony.
Heal Muscles with Apres-Gardening IndulgencesBody & Soul: 5 recipes to make at home.
Spring Cleaning: 13 ToolsList of Likes: Herbal products worth having.
Behold, Spring is HereTry This at Home: Easy tip for the garden.

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