Color! As you can see from the picture above, Blackberry offers a beautiful purple to blue dye for personalizing your white textiles. If you turn to page 32, you will find an ingredient list and directions for how to make your own Blackberry imbued creations! Along with the recipe, Kristine is sharing her method for sun dyeing. With some distance away from the stove, there will be less worry about overheating the berries. After a few weeks, your items will be ready to use and share with your friends!

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It is time to write some thoughts about Blackberry this month. We have provided space in the zine on pages 35 and 36 for your notes.  Which activity did you enjoy most with your family? We would love to read about your experiences!

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We hope that you have enjoyed making your Blackberry Root Tincture, Blackberry Mouthwash, and Blackberry Shrub. While you wait to use your tincture and mouthwash, try making some Blackberry Sun Tea and Blackberry Mint Ice Cubes! These are two delightful recipes that you can make and savor today! Blackberry Sun Tea is a wonderful drink in the summer months, since he is naturally cooling. For an extra touch, the Blackberry Mint Ice Cubes add prettiness to your tea! Turn to page 27 for the ingredient list and directions! We would love to know what you think of your creations!

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Good morning! We hope that your weekend was full of sunshine! Today, we are learning about the lore of Blackberry. If you will turn to page 21, there is a special little rabbit named Fluffa for you to meet. With his help, Mother Earth saved Blackberry from the brink of despair. We all need  a little Fluffa in our lives! Share this story with your friends, and let them know just how much they mean to you.

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We hope that you enjoyed making your Blackberry leaf rubbings yesterday. We would love to see pictures of your creations!

Now, it is time to learn a bit of botany about Blackberry. Did you know that his fruit is not considered a true “berry”? To find out why, turn to page 19.  When you are finished reading about him, turn to the next page to label his parts!

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Pick some Blackberry leaves and make a few rubbings of them. You may notice even more fully just how deeply veined and intricate they are when held up close. I remember loving to make leaf rubbings as a child. All of a sudden, with a some paper and a crayon, the leaf seemed to come alive on the page right before my eyes! Now, I get to share in making rubbings with my children. I love watching their eyes light up when the leaf begins to appear.  It is a fun and wonderful way to identify herbs, flowers, plants, and trees. What would you do with a leaf rubbing?

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Ready to try Blackberry Shrub? Shrubs are healthy alternatives to soda. They can be used to stimulate the appetite and aid the digestive system. Besides the health benefits, shrubs are refreshing and a delight to drink. For the ingredient list and mixing directions, turn to page 25. The shrub will last for about 6 months.  Enjoy!

For those of you who are new to Herbal Roots Zine, we made a Peach Shrub last month. If you would like to share in that yummy goodness, there is a tab above that you can click to order April’s issue of Peach Provides.

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If you use mouthwash, you are in for a treat today! We are sharing our recipe for Blackberry Mouthwash. With a little Blackberry Tincture and a little water, your breath will be smelling fresh and your throat will be feeling smooth! Turn to page 28 for the recipe and instructions. If you do not yet use mouthwash, it may be a great time to start! Enjoy!

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Mmmmm, sweet Blackberry! I absolutely love this month’s pendant from Mulberry Mudd! This week’s giveaway is for this lovely Blackberry pendant. This ceramic pendant is rectangular in shape and comes with a natural twine toggle necklace.

The front shows off the fruits of Blackberry while the back shows her beautiful blossoms.

It is made from ceramic and painted with acrylic paint and hangs from natural twine. It would be a great reminder to anyone learning all about Blackberry’s healing properties and to show off your love for this amazing herb!

Be sure to stop by to check out her other items in her store. She makes beautiful Herbal Faeries, birdhouses, mugs and more! She also does custom orders so if you have a special ally or idea, convo her with questions! There may be a few other one-of-a-kind pendants featuring past Herbal Roots herbs as well! Rebekah uses naturally found elements in nature combined with clay to create these amazing pieces. Her sculptures are amazing, incredibly original and just plain wonderful. I fall in love with each one she creates. This month it’s Mother Holly and Twila Sprout!

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Sign up by Sunday, May 12, 2013 and I’ll announce the winner on Monday, May 13, 2013. Good luck!

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Congratulations to Mary Hellen! She won the wooden warbler from MamaRoots!

What have you learned about Blackberry so far? Check out the crossword puzzle on page 37. How many words can you find without looking at the word bank?

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