Publications
As a foraging and herbal specialist my pen speaks out of the abundance of my heart. That ranges from practical guides to thorough herbal monographs. Below you will find an overview of my publications, botanical editorial work and contributions to specialist journals.
Books
Wildkruid.
Exploration book for children (and adults)
Co-creation together with Eva Peeters (co-author), Sarah Eechaut (photography and botanical illustrations) and Katrien Annys (graphic design)
2025, self-published
2nd edition
392 p.
Only available in Dutch
In het wild geplukt.
Gathering and preparing edible wild herbs, flowers, seeds and roots
2021, Sterck & De Vreese (NL)
4th edition
168 p.
Photography by Christl Exelmans
Winner of the Dutch competition Lekker Vega Kookboeken (i.e. tasty vegan cookbooks)
Only available in Dutch
Zelfgeoogst en zelfgemaakt, dat smaakt
A book about collective shared agriculture (CSA) farms and recipes on how to prepare all those tasty ingredients
2014, Stichting Kunstboek (B)
Authors: Lieve Galle, Agnes Notte-De Ruyter, Hilde Deweer
144 p.
Wildly Nourished.
A family guide to wild edible greens, flowers, roots & seeds.
Author: Lieve Galle
2012, self-published
e-book
86 p.
Editorial work
Botanical advisor for the Dutch translation of Your Brain on Plants: Improve the Way You Think and Feel with Safe – and Proven – Medicinal Plants and Herbs (2018, New York: The Experiment) by Nicolette & Elaine Perry
Content editor & botanical advisor for the Dutch translation of Herbal Remedies for Dummies (1998) by Christopher Hobbs
Herbal expert and editor for the English book Grow your own greens (2013) by Katie & Ka Sundance
Articles in specialist journals, e.g.
Plant Healer Magazine (USA)
De Herborist, specialist journal of the Dutch herbalists’ guild (Herboristengilde)
Magazine d’Herbalistes Sans Frontières (now known as Herbalists Without Borders)
For the time being, I’ve finished writing, but I’m happy to continue sharing my knowledge through my keynotes.