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Yankee Magazine Travel Guide to New England

Yankee Magazine's editors have selected Martha's Herbary as an "Editors' Pick" in the 2003 edition!

The Travel Guide goes on sale at newsstands mid-April.  This issue celebrates the 32nd anniversary issue of the magazine and will include 350 must-see lodging, dining, shopping establishments and attractions.  www.NewEngland.com

Kitchen Gardener
February/March 2001


An Herb Garden
in Three Parts

by Martha Paul


For the author, running an herb business out of her home is a dream come true.  Living and working just steps away from a lovely herb garden is its own reward.

More from Martha's Feature
Article in Kitchen Gardener


Herbal Teas
by Kathleen Brown

The Sky's the Limit

"The sky's the limit as far as creating teas"

Martha is profiled in this delightful book devoted to herbalists and their herbal tea recipes.  "Martha's Major Mellow" tea recipe is featured.

Herbal Teas
ISBN 1-58017-099-4
$16.95 U.S.

Better Homes and Gardens
Special Interest Publications

Bedroom and Bath
Fall 2001

It's Only Natural

For Martha Paul, some of life's greatest joys come from taking time to smell the roses - and the lavender, rosemary, lemon balm, and mint, too. During 14 years as owner of Martha's Herbary in Pomfret, Connecticut, she has discovered the pleasures of growing and using herbs as a lifestyle.


Lavender Lies
by Susan Wittig Albert

Susan Wittig Albert is a mystery writer. She releases a new book every year and we're mentioned in this one. She also uses our recipe, Lavender Madeleines:

"This delicate recipe comes from a fine book of original recipes called Seasonal Herbal Favorites from Martha's Herbary, Vol.1, by cooking instructor Martha Paul."

ISBN 0-425-17700-9
$6.99 U.S.

Favorite Recipes with Herbs
 
Dawn J. Ranck, Phyllis Pellman Good

Martha contributed and tested many recipes for this book...and it's available at the Herbary, too!

ISBN: 1561482250
Retail Price: $14.95, June 1997

Yankee Magazine's Ultimate Guide to Autumn in New England

Autumn Splendor in Northeastern Connecticut's Quite Corner

If you are a gardener, don't miss Martha's Herbary.  Martha Gummersall-Paul has lived in the Quiet Corner for 13 years and all this time has impressed neighbors with her gardens. Her shop offers unusual garden accessories, books, wreaths, herbs and specialty plants. Martha conducts cooking classes where you can learn about medicinal herbs and make herb-flavored mustards, vinegars, and other wonderful kitchen gifts.
yankee magazine


Copyright 2002 Yankee Publishing Inc.
ISBN 0-7627-0720-8
$14.95


ABSOLUTELY
Positively CONNECTICUT™

by Diane Smith

Herbary Heaven, Pomfret

At the opposite end of the state, in the far northeast corner, is Martha's Herbary, where Martha Paul has combined her love cooking with her love of gardening and herbs.

Her shop is packed with herbal gifts, books, dried arrangements, and gardening items. In the raised beds in her garden Martha grows culinary herbs. Two koi ponds frame the sunken medicinal garden. A formal flower garden and a lavender hedgerow complete the setting.
 

absolutely connecticut


The Globe Pequot Press
www.globe-pequot.com
ISBN 0-7627-0810-7


Country Home
Country Gardens
Holiday 1999

NORTHEAST Region 
Martha’s Herbary


Let the scents and sights of this shop relax you as you discover wonderful, artful garden-related gifts. Potpourris, wreaths, fresh potted herbs, books, candles, and homemade herbal soaps are among it’s specialties. 

country gardens


Country Living
October 1999

Herbs for All Seasons
Your Garden by Laurel Keser


Martha quoted in article;

Store herbs in airtight containers out of sunlight and use them within a few months.

“A statement I hear all the time is, ’I can grow herbs, but I don’t what to do with them,’” says Martha Paul, owner of Martha’s Herbary, in Pomfret , Conn.
Country Living

Country Home
Country Gardens
October 1998


Body and Soul

"Looking out over Martha Paul’s gardens is like surveying a sea of tranquility. Here, the herbs’ leaves and flowers, Martha sees refreshing potential: the soothing quality of Calendula, the restorative powers of mint, and the invigorating effects of lavender."
Country Gardens


For face and body cleansers, mix herbs with other natural ingredients


Country Living
Gardener
December 1998

Martha's Herbary picked as one of 14 best garden gift shops in US.

gardener


Connecticut's TV Food Show
Let's Eat!


with Prudence Sloane

Martha Paul, owner of Martha's
Herbary appeared on this show as
well as on the Victory Garden
with Roger Swain!


Country Home
Country Gardens
Fall 1996


Herbal Jellies
by Deb Felton


Martha starts with a basic recipe that calls for two primary ingredients: a cup of fresh herbs and a base of water, fruit juice or wine.  By varying the herbs and liquid, she cooks up endless combinations.


McCall's Magazine
McCallmanack


by Erin Mulvey

"When you're decking the halls and walls of your home with the spirit if the season, consider a kitchen wreath, fragrant with herbs and spices," suggests Martha Gummersall-Paul of Martha's Herbary in Hampton, Connecticut.


The Day
Food Section

Wednesday, August 28, 1996

Martha Paul searches for unexpected and original ways to use herbs, putting basil in cheese cakes, lavender in madeleines, and making pesto with sage.


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