Medicine Making
Drying Herbs

Drying Herbs

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Why drying wild plants?  Preservation: Drying is an effective method to preserve wild plants. By removing the moisture content, drying helps prevent spoilage. Dried plants can be stored for extended...

Life on the farm
Professional burnout: recognizing my limits

Professional burnout: recognizing my limits

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Since the end of the 2025 season, there has been a mental crash.At first, I didn’t understand it. Anxiety and resentment appeared, along with defense mechanisms, overthinking and trying to...

Growing herbs
How to grow lemon balm / citronmeliss?

How to grow lemon balm / citronmeliss?

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Lemon balm is a classic nervine herb cherished for its gentle calming effects. It’s known as a bee-friendly plant, a must-to-have herbs in the garden and apothecary. In Swedish: Citronmeliss...

Upptäck att arbeta med örter
A professional framework for medicinal plant growers

A professional framework for medicinal plant growers

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"Paysanne-Herboriste.” Since 2023 in France, my profession finally has an official name and recognition. The title “Paysan-Herboriste” is recognized by the state and registered in the National Directory of Professional Certifications....

Herbal Industry & Quality
Recognize high-quality herbs

Recognize high-quality herbs

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Recognizing the quality of herbs is essential, but it is not always obvious at first. In this article, I describe what you should look for when you are purchasing herbs....