Herbal blog
In this blog, you’ll find my personal thoughts, herbal recipes, practical tips, and stories from the world of herbal medicine. I hope these posts spark your curiosity, help you feel closer to nature, and support your journey in learning more about herbal traditions.
The Crafty Herbalist Academy - Recent Posts
Spring Equinox: a season of reckoning and release
Spring Equinox: A season of reckoning and release There’s this idea that spring arrives with a sigh. Soft petals, birdsong, everything gently waking up. But if you’ve...
Imbolc – the quiet stirrings of spring
IMBOLC: THE QUIET STIRRINGS OF SPRING There’s a particular kind of beauty to this time of year. The earth still feels heavy with winter’s weight, but if you slow down...
Roots, fire, and remembrance – how herbalists became witches
Discover the forgotten history of Belgium’s witch trials – when herbalists, healers, and midwives were condemned for their knowledge of the natural world.
Botanical wonders of autumn – the fascinating medicine of Rosehips
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...
Hawthorn Berry: a Simple Ketchup and Heart Medicine Notes
It’s early September, and already the hedgerows are turning. The rosehips are blushing, the elderberries hang heavy in clusters, and the hawthorn - ah, the hawthorn -...
Elecampane – the forgotten root for grief, breath, and healing
ELECAMPANE - THE FORGOTTEN ROOT FOR GRIEF, BREATH, AND HEALING My elecampane is flowering. Tall and luminous at the back of the garden, with golden, tousled petals like...
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