Why hops is a powerful herb for sleep, stress and digestion Hops entered my life long before I knew it as medicine. I grew up in a small Flemish town where the brewery...

How to choose the right herbal medicine course There are more herbal courses around now than there have ever been. Some are short and simple. Some are beautiful and...

Botanical wonders of autumn - the fascinating medicine of Rosehips (Rosa spp.) By October, the hedgerows change character. The soft greens of summer give way to russet...

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....

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...

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...