Publications: reclaiming ecological literacy through print
Writing is more than sharing passion; it is a deliberate act of preserving and sharing practical botanical literacy.
Over the past 25 years, my work has focused on translating the nuanced, resilient logic of wild plants into reliable, structured, and sensory frameworks, ranging from practical field guides to deep-dive plant studies.
Below is an overview of my published books, botanical editorial work, and contributions to international specialist journals.
Books
De wildste dranken
A deep dive into wild fermentation, brewing, and botanical beverages.
Co-creation together with Tom Peltyn (The Herbal Brewery), Bert Dhondt, Ann Vansteenkiste, Veerle waterschoot, Sofie Saerens, Gonnie van Elteren, Maurice Godefridi and others
2026, Uitgeverij Vonk
317 p.
Only available in Dutch
Wildkruid
An exploration book designed to restore our innate connection to nature through wild plants, for both children and adults
Co-creation together with Eva Peeters (co-author), Sarah Eechaut (photography and botanical illustrations) and Katrien Annys (graphic design)
2025, KONA
2nd edition
392 p.
Only available in Dutch
In het wild geplukt
A structured guide to gathering and preparing edible wild herbs, flowers, seeds, and roots safely and sustainably
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 centering community-supported agriculture (CSA) farms and practical recipes to reclaim control over our food supply
Authors: Lieve Galle, Agnes Notte-De Ruyter, Hilde Deweer
2014, Stichting Kunstboek (B)
144 p.
Only available in Dutch
Wildly Nourished.
A family guide to wild edible greens, flowers, roots & seeds.
Author: Lieve Galle
2012, self-published
E-book
86 p.
Editorial work
True expertise lies in the details. Beyond my own books, I serve as a botanical and toxicological checkpoint for international literature to ensure absolute accuracy and safety in translation:
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
Contributing insights to the global and local herbalism community:
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)
From the page to the stage: the cycle of knowledge
A healthy ecosystem works in cycles. For 25 years, my focus has been on anchoring ecological knowledge into print. Now, that cycle has evolved and I am moving from the page to the live stage to share the subversive logic of plants directly with audiences worldwide.
Are you curating an international event, conference, or corporate retreat looking for a grounded, nuanced, and highly impactful perspective on resilience and plant literacy?
Let's bring the intelligence of the plants to your audience.