Save the Date! the Herbal CSA sweet herb medicinals, llc Fall is definitely in the air, but these warm days linger into dusk, or what I like to call, twilight. My f avorite time of day, twilight lends its peaceful breath of fresh air. It is a time of day with a certain calm that affords the space to reflect on all that has happened during the light and all which continues during the dark. Ebbing & flowing, working and resting, this cycle is constant. It has been a bountiful season, and for this, we are grateful on many levels. Our hearts and our bellies are full of richly nutritious foods and fruits and herbs to delight even the smallest of people. There are many herbs and blossoms still to be enjoyed, and so the bees and the butterflies as well as the hummingbirds happily buzz and dash and flutter by. What a beautiful place we call home. Our climate lends to such a fantastic cornucopia of plant species. The comfrey leaves are big, the lemon verbena’s fragrance transcends us to a time and place far away, the mint is flowering and bushing out, the pennyroyal in its whirly glory and its it purply-pink hue, and of course, the lavender…cut and come again, and again, and again. All species, on a cellular level, are preparing for the cooler months to follow. Many blessings to you and yours. Oxymel We ha ve re al ly be en lo oki ng forwa rd to of fe ring you th e i nc red ib le bl end of flavors found in this fennel garlic oxymel. We included cardamom and bl ueb err y wi th the ra w hon ey and or ga ni c app le ci de r vi ne ga r to cr ea te a formula sure to keep your body performing optimally. With changing of seasons, kids going to back to school, extra-curricular activities and sports, and slightly elevated stress levels as a result of all the above, this Oxymel will enable you to keep up by leaving any illness behind. You may try gargling the formula if you feel sore throat coming on. There may be mini bits of garlic in the bottle, but do not hesitate to swallow it down! It’s good for ya! Beginning Herbal Studies 10/3-11/21 Herb Walks October 13 th & November 2 nd , 2013 Cost: $25 for 1, $45 for both. Herb walks are included in Beginning with Herbs tuition. Herbal Holidays Join us for a fun-filled day making gifts with Nature’s bounty from the heart. They are sure to be received by the heart. November 9 th & 21 st . SUMMER 2013~SEPTEMBER Immerse yourself into the healing world of pla nts. Join me for this 7-week course in making plant medicine. “ What good is the warmth of summer, without the cold of winter to give it sweetness.” ― John Steinbeck Lemon Verbena infused Honey There are some things in life that just cannot get any better. To me, lemon verbena optimizes summer, the feeling you have when it’s summertime, and everything sweet and smell good that comes along wi th it . Th en…yo u add ho ney . Per fe ct , al l on it ’s own. To ro un d ou t a lovely summer season, and a fantastic summer herbal CSA, we are happy to impart an extra bit of sweetness into your life. Enjoy this delightful creation by the spoonful, drizzled over your yogurt or oatmeal, into a baked dish, over f resh steamed carrots, or directly into yo ur mo uth . Su pe r, du pe r yummy ! Oh, and, don’t forget to give thanks to the bees for all their hard work!