Herb Companion Magazine

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Garden Spaces: Hammock Garden
Gardens and hammocks were made for each other, and with a little planning, your back yard can become a relaxing retreat.

Cool Down with Iced Drinks
If you’re bored with the same old iced tea, get creative with herbal drinks to help you stay cool this summer.

Herbs for Help with Alzheimer's
Some herbs—including many members of the mint family, such as sage, rosemary, and balm—may hold potential for keeping Alzheimer’s at bay.

Current Issue

June July 08 cover

Herb Basics

THREE GREAT WAYS TO EAT YOUR SEEDS

Sesame, dill and buckwheat seeds make great companions for a variety of dishes, whether it's the sesame paste in hummus or dill sprinkled on fish. Just as important, dill and buckwheat can attract beneficial bugs to your garden.

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For You

Gardening: Taming the Wild
Recipe: Scrumptious Smoothies
Health: Tincture Timing

Just Curious

The 4th of July is almost upon us. How will you celebrate?

A big cookout, with herbs flavoring food & drink.
Fun in the sun. The aloe will be on hand.
All of the above.
None of the above.

Explore the Bountiful World of Basil

The ultimate summer herb, versatile basil can change the accent from Italian to Thai, or from spicy to sweet.

A Passion for Pizza

Top chefs share their favorite "pie" recipes and a dash of inspiration.

Defend Your Garden with Herbs

Don't let ants, beetles and other pests make a meal of your plants! Stop them with the green team.

Medicines in Your Spice Rack

Curb cholesterol, soothe your stomach, ease inflammation and more with these seven natural ingredients.

Stone Wall Beauty

No more garden space? Follow our step-by-step guide to create a wall of living color with herbs.

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Companion Blogs

	Dig It, Dish It People Who Love Plants by Vicki Mattern
	What works … Blueberry deliciousness by KC Compton
	Health Matters Garlic Goodness by Amy Mayfield
	The Herbalista Lunch=Wheatgrass by Allison Martin
	What’s Growing On? The Asparagus Spears are Snapping! by Marci O'Brien
	Herbies Starting Small by Kristi Henderson

Vicki Mattern	KC Compton	Amy Mayfield
Allison Martin	Marci O'Brien	Contributors

A Great Way to Get Started

If you're new to herb gardening, have we found a deal for you. The Herb Society of America, featured here in our June/July 2008 issue, is offering a 36-page booklet, Beginner's Herb Garden, with every new membership. Annual memberships cost $50, and we can't recommend this organization highly enough. The booklet discusses the history of herbs, good climates for herbs, soil types, advice on where to plant them, and so forth -- chock full of information to get you started and solidly planted in your relationship with nature's best plants. Joining HSA not only gets you a copy of this booklet, but is your entry to the one of the greatest brain trusts on the planet when it comes to just about anything having to do with growing, cooking or healing with herbs.

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