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11/13/2009 4:46:57 PM
Earthy Square meal-replacement bars have no preservatives, additives or food coloring. Packed with nutritents, these bars are what you might call a square meal.
11/12/2009 12:15:48 PM
Our readers are always writing to us and asking us questions about herbs. Read some of our favorite letters regarding the January 2010 issue.
11/11/2009 3:19:36 PM
Revive the Yule tradition with an herbie twist.
11/11/2009 2:53:16 PM
Searching for the perfect gift? Give these 12 herb-infused products to your friends and family.
11/11/2009 2:01:12 PM
The sacrifices some folks make to talk about herbs.
11/9/2009 2:49:27 PM
Unwind by the Pacific ocean at this issue's "Herbal Spa."
10/22/2009 11:15:55 AM
Carving pumpkins is an age old tradition, but why do we do it? Learn its origins.
10/20/2009 11:21:34 AM
This dill infused vodka recipe is one of the many flavored spirits offered at Russian Samovar in New York.
10/20/2009 11:13:05 AM
At New York's Russian Samovar you can drink infused vodka like a true Russian
10/20/2009 11:02:34 AM
The hottest pepper known has now been identified as a naturally occurring chile pepper hybrid from India, ‘Bhut Jolokia’ according to researchers at New Mexico State University.
10/20/2009 10:53:53 AM
Green cleaning services are gaining popularity around the country.
10/20/2009 10:35:28 AM
Bionic Gardening Gloves do more than keep hands clean - they're orthopedic too.
10/20/2009 10:19:52 AM
Bioflavonoids (generally, plant pigment compounds) are widely associated with reducing risk for cardiovascular disease, cancers, metabolic syndrome and a host of other ailments.
10/20/2009 9:46:06 AM
Chill with holy basil the night before you expect to have a noisy, hectic day.
9/16/2009 2:28:42 PM
Letters from our readers.
9/16/2009 2:07:33 PM
Try these products for indoor entertainment (from fancy laundry to garden planning) during the long winter days.
9/10/2009 2:20:21 PM
Researches recently documented a species of cinnamon (Cinnamomum carolinense), known locally as madeu, that is found only on Pohnpei. They found that islanders commonly drink tea made from the tree’s bark to relieve pain.
9/10/2009 2:07:37 PM
Ulluchu has remained an unidentified plant until now. Learn more about this Peruvian mystery herb here.
9/8/2009 4:17:53 PM
Our newest guest blogger, Desiree Bell, explains the difference between herbs and spices once and for all.
8/19/2009 11:38:01 AM
Throughout human history people have used herbs to protect themselves against lightning strikes.
7/13/2009 5:21:09 PM
Check out our favorite products for September 2009.
7/13/2009 3:52:51 PM
Get ready to experience an all-encompassing botanical encounter at the Oregon Garden Resort’s Moonstone Spa.
7/13/2009 3:36:48 PM
If you’re looking for an herbal escape that goes beyond beautiful gardens, Fredericksburg Herb Farm in Texas is a wonderful place to relax, rejuvenate and be inspired.
7/13/2009 3:18:38 PM
Three Chicago mixologists are using herbs to make bitters, potent taste accents for cocktails such as Manhattans, Tom Collins and Pisco Sours.
7/6/2009 10:03:08 AM
Our readers are always writing to us and asking us questions about herbs. Read some of our favorite letters regarding the July 2009 issue.
6/25/2009 3:57:16 PM
Lurie Garden is a popular tourist attraction in Chicago during the day, but a secret escape at night.
5/20/2009 1:28:30 PM
Our readers are always writing to us and asking us questions about herbs. Read some of our favorite letters regarding the May 2009 issue.
5/14/2009 4:33:38 PM
Check our favorite products and enter for a chance to win them!
5/11/2009 1:41:25 PM
A book review for Essential Herbal Wisdom: A Complete Exploration of 50 Remarkable Herbs by Nancy Arrowsmith.
4/28/2009 3:49:43 PM
A few herbal lessons from The Urban Herbalist.
3/27/2009 11:34:58 AM
Madalene Hill, a former president of The Herb Society of America (HSA), passed away on March 5, 2009.
3/13/2009 5:04:26 PM
The Board of Trustees of the American Botanical Council recently elected Steven Foster as its new chair.
3/13/2009 3:51:33 PM
This is our second place winner's essay in our 2009 essay contest, "Looking Forward to Herbs."
3/13/2009 3:42:15 PM
Here is the third place winner's essay of our 2009 essay contest "Looking Forward to Herbs."
3/13/2009 12:18:11 PM
Looking Forward to Herbs: We were faced with many good choices as we read through the entries for our 20th anniversary essay contest, “Looking Forward to Herbs.” Our first-place winner, Shell Greenier’s “Let the Lessons Live On,” reminds us of the legacy we’ve inherited and the future we want to bequeath.
3/12/2009 2:40:51 PM
Letters from our beloved readers.
3/11/2009 11:58:56 AM
Raise your little one with these safe and natural remedies. From creams and body butters to basic baby powder, these recipes are essential and they won’t break your budget.
3/11/2009 11:53:18 AM
Raise your little one with these safe and natural remedies. From creams and body butters to basic baby powder, these recipes are essential and they won’t break your budget.
3/11/2009 11:47:04 AM
Raise your little one with these safe and natural remedies. From creams and body butters to basic baby powder, these recipes are essential and they won’t break your budget.
3/11/2009 11:39:50 AM
Raise your little one with these safe and natural remedies. From creams and body butters to basic baby powder, these recipes are essential and they won’t break your budget.
2/5/2009 9:36:39 AM
Bay Laurel may be the best known, but it is not the only type of bay.
1/20/2009 10:22:26 AM
Get your kitchen garden going with these staff picks.
12/30/2008 10:31:16 AM
I think I’m suffering from short-term memory loss. That’s the only plausible explanation I have for being so eager to start all over again on the herb garden.
12/9/2008 11:36:14 AM
I’m a low-tech gardener and happy about it. I see tempting tools and gadgets in catalogs that are supposed to make my life easier, but I rarely succumb to their charms. If I wanted my life to be easier, I wouldn’t garden.
11/19/2008 10:20:03 AM
If you heard me on Martha Stewart Radio this morning, I talked about healing burns with herbs, calendula, and getting enough sleep during the holidays. Curious about some of the topics I talked about? Here are links to more information about these topics.
11/11/2008 3:04:11 PM
Supporting charities that promote the use and preservation of nature makes for a great, long-lasting and meaningful gift.
11/11/2008 2:41:36 PM
Try some of these products when you start your holiday shopping this year.
11/7/2008 2:01:30 PM
Looking for a great holiday gift for your herb-loving sister (or yourself)? I highly recommend The Unlikely Lavender Queen, the true story of Jeannie Ralston and Hill Country Lavender, a business she landed in unexpectedly.
11/7/2008 11:33:34 AM
With growing concerns about food safety and the environment, the market for organic products has exploded. But the worldwide demand for organic wild-harvested herbs has raised another concern: Could over-harvest of wild herbs endanger some species and their habitats?
11/3/2008 4:37:25 PM
The fresh scent of nasturtiums is for me the defining scent of October, as coolness and moisture revive a fragrance smothered in the summer’s heat. The rest of the summer annuals are doomed, and they know it.
11/3/2008 4:25:52 PM
The garden is settling down, and so am I. If the garden is not weeded quite as meticulously as I would like it to be, so be it; there’s always next year to correct my failings. However, not being a zealous weeder and deadheader does have its benefits.
11/3/2008 3:39:42 PM
The world of plants is so enormous that we can spend a lifetime discovering it. I go from passion to passion weekly, but some gardeners go far beyond mere enthusiasm.
11/3/2008 10:14:42 AM
Do I revel in the sweet smells and participate in the quiet living energy outdoors, or do I closet myself with the computer in an attempt to record what I am, at that moment, missing? Do I save or savor?
11/3/2008 9:52:52 AM
Now, in the quieter days of August, I can think back on the hectic days of spring. It rained and snowed so continuously through March and April that we were unable to get out in the garden until well along in May.
11/3/2008 9:37:36 AM
The annual conference of the International Herb Growers and Marketers Association (IHGMA) was held in Washington State in July, and it gave me the opportunity to compare notes with fellow herb growers from across the nation.
10/13/2008 11:39:35 AM
Makes about 3 cups concentrate
10/13/2008 11:27:16 AM
Control ants with this spray and you’ll inhibit other common pests.
10/7/2008 4:42:56 PM
A quick Q&A with The Herb Companion's founder, Linda Ligon.
9/30/2008 3:44:13 PM
To celebrate the 20th anniversary of The Herb Companion, we invite you to enter our essay contest. Winners will receive prizes with a total value of up to $750!
9/29/2008 12:14:54 PM
If you're not tech-savvy, gifts kids’ll like are hard to come by. If you don’t want to waste your money on some electrical gadget that’ll likely be outdated the day after you buy it, check out these fun, garden terrariums. They even come in different themes!
9/23/2008 5:02:39 PM
Little gnatty flies smothering your prized houseplants? Learn what they are and how to eradicate them, once and for all.
9/17/2008 2:16:37 PM
Tea is more than just a drink that provides relaxation.
9/17/2008 2:09:16 PM
The Herb Companion chooses six of their favorite and most luxurious products.
9/15/2008 10:38:38 AM
If you find your back hurting while gardening, or if it’s just too hard on the knees to bend down for weeding, there’s a product you need to try out: The Wearable Gardening Stool.
9/9/2008 12:31:10 PM
Essential Oils really are properly named! But do you know all the ways to use them? 19 tips and tricks you can use for an essentially wonderful life.
9/8/2008 11:54:00 AM
The Herb Companion reviews three gourmet chocolate products. You can thank us later.
7/11/2008 11:51:15 AM
Reference lists for August/September 2008 articles.
5/15/2008 4:25:53 PM
The Chia Pet® appears to be making a comeback, this time in its more traditional form—as a food.
5/1/2007 12:00:00 AM
Foods, supplements, relationship techniques and lifestyle practices all add up to a great sex life.
12/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
TOPICAL GARDENING TIPS
12/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Herb Garden Helps Feed the Poor December/January 2006 By Suzanne Hall HERE &THERE T o Chef Timothy Tucker, there’s more to feeding
the poor than filling their stomachs. “Food is what makes people
healthy or sick, feel good or feel bad. Good food can change
people’s lives,” he says. And to Tucker, go
12/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
BODY and SOUL
12/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
GARDEN SPACES
12/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Add herbs to your winter table with easy, delicious herbal dips, spreads and butters.
12/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
HERBS TO KNOW
10/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Use your favorite herbs to scent and decorate candles to warm your home or that of a dear friend.
10/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
A Surprising Audience for Herbs
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
A personal experience with a mysterious, tough-to-treat condition.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Make dietary hemp a part of your health-care regimen.
9/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Defeat Diabetes September/October 2006 By Michael Castleman L ast year, my friend Will, age 49, was
diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. His doctor warned that if he didn’t
test his blood sugar daily and take all sorts of drugs and
eventually inject insulin, he would lose his legs and die a
horrible, premature
8/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Managing Powdery Mildew
8/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Grant your lampshade new life with this simple, clever trick. Story and Photos By Dawna Edwards
8/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
When herbs and botanicals combine with natural ingredients for a luxurious soak, the stress of the day seems to melt away.
8/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Shake Up Your Makeup Try these healthy cosmetics to look naturally flawless.
8/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
How Do Your Marshmallows Grow?
6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Savor Herbal Flavor in Summer Syrups
6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
What better way to celebrate summer than to pack a basket with goodies straight from the garden and head for the nearest beach, meadow or hillside?
6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
With sufficient affection and elbow grease, even a corner cursed with poor soil can become the loveliest of gardens.
6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Plan a relaxing and rejuvenating pedicure once a week (or every other week). You can keep feet soft and smooth in between pedicures by running a pumice stone or foot file over your heels and smoothing on a rich moisturizing cream at night after washing your feet. Try our five basic steps to the perfect pedicure.
6/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Death by Violets
4/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Topical Gardening Tips
4/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Historic Farm Becomes a Gardeners Dream Destination
4/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
With a tabletop landscaping project and recipes for herb-inspired sweets, cultivate a springtime party of your own.
4/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Kick it up a notch with this pungent perennial plant.
4/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Raise your little one with these safe and natural remedies. From creams and body butters to basic baby powder, these recipes are essential and they won’t break your budget.
4/1/2006 12:00:00 AM
Hail the Essential Parsley
11/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
A guide to healthy gifts for those you love.
11/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Boost your comprehension with this compendium of herbal terms for the lay person.
9/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
Expert Answers to Your Health Questions
9/1/2005 12:00:00 AM
A Place to Start
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