It feels like spring never truly arrives until I see the first cowslips blooming. They’re early, humble, and bright—little golden bells dotting the meadows, as if the earth itself is waking up with a gentle yawn. There’s a kind of innocence in them. Soft, downy leaves close to the ground, and those sunny blooms nodding … More Cowslip (Primula veris) – Golden Bells of Spring
There’s something about lady’s mantle that always stops me in my tracks. Maybe it’s the way the leaves hold morning dew—like tiny crystal bowls—or how the whole plant seems to glow green, even on cloudy days. It doesn’t demand attention. It just is. Steady. Grounded. A little wild around the edges, but elegant in its … More Lady’s Mantle (Alchemilla vulgaris) – A Herb for Holding On
The linden trees have started to bloom, and suddenly, the whole area smells like honey and sunshine. I didn’t even see the blossoms at first—they hide up high, modest and pale yellow against the green—but I smelled them before I knew what had changed in the air. That scent… soft, sweet, and golden. It feels … More Linden (Tilia cordata) – The Tree That Whispers Calm
My education is in IT. I studied programming, earned a Bachelor’s in Computer Science, and even completed a Master’s in the management side of it all. My days are filled with problem-solving, data, and digital tools. It’s a world of structure and logic… But somehow… I keep circling back to herbal medicine. It’s not something … More Why I Keep Circling Back to Herbal Medicine
The meadowsweet has started to bloom! I can’t wait to see the whole field burst into those soft, creamy-white blossoms, glowing in the light like a dream. There’s something magical about them—how they catch the sun and seem to shimmer in the breeze. And the scent… it’s the smell of summer itself. Warm, sweet, and … More 🌿 Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) – A Scent of Summer and Sweet Relief
Yesterday was one of those rare days that felt like a gift. The sun finally made an appearance after a month of grey skies and drizzle. I didn’t even realize how much I had missed it until I stepped outside and felt its warmth on my face. And yes—believe it or not—I even got a … More A Sunny Day and Nature’s Goodies
Clover might just be one of the most underestimated little plants growing all around us (well, also nettle, read here). It doesn’t shout for attention. It’s low to the ground, quiet, and humble—but if you look closely, it’s everywhere. In our fields, by the garden beds, under the apple trees… And as I’ve learned, it’s … More Clover – A Tiny Flower with Big Benefits
Lately, I’ve found myself pausing more often just to admire the fields around our home. It’s not a carefully planted garden or a designed landscape—it’s just nature doing its thing. And right now, that means wildflowers. A whole sea of them. Especially daisies. Some people call them oxeye daisies—Leucanthemum vulgare, if we’re being official. But … More The Wild Beauty Around Me: Oxeye Daisies—Leucanthemum Vulgare
a day in the life of a latvian mom 