by Kristine De Block | Oct 6, 2024 | Blog Post
As the crisp days of October settle in, I’m always reminded of my childhood walks through the woods with my grandmother. She was the one who taught me to pay attention to the changing seasons, to notice the way the trees shed their leaves and the earth prepared itself...
by Kristine De Block | Sep 18, 2024 | Blog Post
There’s something about the Autumn Equinox that always draws me in. It’s one of those moments in the year where you can almost feel the world shifting under your feet. The light begins to soften, the days and nights find a perfect balance, and everything feels like...
by Kristine De Block | Sep 12, 2024 | Blog Post
As autumn sweeps in with its cooler winds and golden light, the rowan tree (Sorbus aucuparia) stands out against the landscape, its vibrant red berries hanging in heavy clusters. Often referred to as the “Mountain Ash,” rowan has a rich history woven with...
by Kristine De Block | Aug 31, 2024 | Blog Post
Growing up in Flanders, juniper berries were a familiar sight, especially when it came to making jenever, a traditional Flemish gin. Jenever, named after the Dutch word for juniper (“jeneverbes”), has been cherished in our region for centuries. This spirit...
by Kristine De Block | Feb 13, 2024 | Blog Post
It’s truly heartening to see the dark wintery skies of recent months give way to the tentative return of light. This time of year always fills me with joy as cherished wild weeds begin to emerge anew. NATURE’S EARLY GREENS On my recent walks, I’ve...