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...

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...

Herbal therapeutics for the common cold - a humoral approach Every year, as the light fades and the air cools, colds begin to circle through homes and classrooms. We...

In traditional herbal medicine, we often turn to ancient wisdom to guide our practices. One such treasure is the concept of the four temperaments: sanguine, phlegmatic,...

My mornings are often spent walking through the Chiltern Hills, where the tranquility of nature offers a serene start to the day. On a recent crisp, bright morning,...