Money-saving health and gardening tips, new uses for mint and more

Inexpensive Health-boosting Herbs - The Herb Companion details the best 15 herbs for your overall health, from immune boosters to pain relievers, saving you money and keeping you out of the doctor’s office. Page 44

Expand Your Garden for Less - Save money and time – while growing more – with these three easy herb propagation techniques. Page 38

Design a Kitchen Garden for Any Space - Use this 5-foot planter design to grow fresh culinary herbs, regardless of your location. Page 22

A Look at Mint - Discover several recipes that explore mint’s endless culinary possibilities and learn how to grow of one of the world’s most widely used herbs. Page 30

Shade-loving Herbs - Try these seven herbs as an alternative to traditional partial-sun plants in shady areas. Page 50

20 Beauty Products Under $20 - The Herb Companion editors choose their favorite herbal body-care products without breaking the bank. Page 64

About The Herb Companion
Since 1988, The Herb Companion (www.HerbCompanion.com) has been the authority for gardening, cooking and healing with these versatile, healthful plants. The Herb Companion brings simple luxury to everyday life with herbs. Each issue features garden plans and advice, unique recipes, health and wellness information, plant profiles, and more.

About Ogden Publications Inc.
Ogden Publications Inc. (www.OgdenPubs.com), based in Topeka, Kan., is the leading information resource serving the sustainable living, rural lifestyle, farm memorabilia and classic motorcycle communities. Its brands include industry authorities Mother Earth News, Natural Home, Utne Reader, The Herb Companion, Capper’s, Grit, Farm Collector, Gas Engine Magazine, Motorcycle Classics and Good Things to Eat. In addition to its media portfolio, Ogden Publications offers a complete line of individual accident, health and life insurance and annuity products through its Capper’s Insurance Service division. Capper’s Insurance Service serves individuals in Kansas, Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa.

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