by Kristine De Block | Oct 13, 2026 | Blog Post
My favourite plant identification books and how to forage respectfully and safely If you’re starting to gather herbs for the recipes we make in the Academy, I’d really encourage you to get yourself a good plant identification book. It’s tempting to look at a...
by Kristine De Block | Sep 5, 2025 | Blog Post
Hawthorn berries: a simple ketchup and heart medicine notes It’s early September, and already the hedgerows are turning. The rosehips are beginning to colour, the elderberries hang heavy in clusters, and the hawthorn berries have been ripening for weeks. I first...
by Kristine De Block | Sep 17, 2026 | Blog Post
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 was important enough for every child to visit as part of the school curriculum. Beer wasn’t...
by Kristine De Block | Jun 8, 2026 | Blog Post
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 creative. Some are rooted in folk tradition. Some are academically demanding and built to train...
by Kristine De Block | Oct 7, 2025 | Blog Post
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 leaves and the small red hips of the wild rose that glow even on dull days. When the wind...
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...