From the February/March 2012 issue:
On the Cover
Grow Your Own Garden That Heals
Find out which herbs to include in your garden for better digestion, healthy skin and a strong immune system.
5 Heart-Smart Recipes: Lower Your Cholesterol
Add these scrumptious recipes to your repertoire for everyday meals that are not only flavorful, but good for your heart.
Make Your Own Cough Drops
Coughing spells can attack when we least expect, so find natural relief by making our simple horehound cough soothers before one strikes.
Make Your Own Rose Sugar
Use rose-scented sugar to dress up your next baked dish.
Protect Your Brain with Ginkgo
This survival herb has long been associated with treatments for aging, memory, blood flow and hearing loss.
Time-Tested Medicine: Grow Ancient Herbs at Home
Be inspired with one gardener's journey from concerned consumer to successful producer of traditional Chinese medicinal herbs.
Make Your Own Easy Nontoxic Cleaners
Take control of the chemicals in your house by choosing nontoxic cleaners or by making our lavender- and tea tree-infused All-Purpose Cleaner and Disinfectant.
Easy Indoor Growing
For homegrown flavor right at your fingertips, keep our indoor gardening tips in mind.
Revel in Roses: Herb of the Year 2012
Discover why the rose deserves a permanent spot in your kitchen and medicine cabinet.
Leftover Bread: Good to the Last Slice
With our expert's help, you can transform stale bread into a surprisingly savory addition to any meal.
Departments
Letters from Readers
In Basket: Communication central for our readers.
From Fresh Clips: Create an easy indoor garden, discover a herb with a baby-powder scent, make unique pantry basics and more.
Garden to Table: Grow Herbs Indoors
Don't let winter weather put a damper on your culinary herb garden; grow your favorites indoors.
Yes, A Baby Powder Plant
Grow this unusual herb in your garden.
The Many Sides of Mugwort
Discover the lore behind this ancient herb once used to attract lovers and repel evil.
Herb-Flavored Everything
Infuse pantry basics with delightful herbal flavors: Tarragon Chervil Fennel Vinegar and Sweet Orange-Ginger Butter.
Q&A: Growing Flavorful Roses
One reader interested in cooking with the 2012 Herb of the Year, the rose, asks for expert gardening advice.
Do-It-Yourself Cough Drops
Make Your Own Medicine: For a natural fix, use honey and horehound.
Shine Through to Spring
Body & Soul: Perk up your skin and your spirit with these natural body-care recipes.
Protect Your Brain with Ginkgo
Herb to Know: Ginkgo is an ancient, powerful healing herb.
Rose 911
What's Wrong With My Herbs: Your gardening questions answered.
Home, Safe Home
Cheap Cleaning Tricks: Make this nontoxic all-purpose cleaner and disinfectant.
Plants for Pet Medicine
Pet Corner: Discover these seven healing herbs.
Get Well; Stay Well
List of Likes: Enhance your health and well-being with these products.
Essential Oils
Try This at Home: Incorporate essential oils into your everyday life.