From My Heart to Yours — My Herbal Journey, My Father’s Legacy & the Craftsmanship Behind “Knut”* — Told by Ute Some journeys begin long before we take our first step. Mine began generations ago. My *great‑grandmother* was the first herbalist in our family. She gathered plants with intention, listened to the land, and crafted remedies that supported her community. My grandmother learned from her, my mother learned from them both — and I grew up surrounded by that same wisdom, feeling it take root in me from a very young age. That calling carried me from Germany to England, where I studied European herbal medicine and earned my title as a *Master Herbalist*. I blended the old‑world knowledge of my family with the science and structure of formal training, shaping the healer I am today. But herbs aren’t the only legacy that shaped this chapter of my life. There is another story — one built from wood, steel, and the steady hands of a man who could turn raw materials into something strong, useful, and beautiful. That man was *my father, Knut* — the true *Architect* of my life. He taught me how to build with purpose. How to work with my hands. How to stand behind what I create. How to keep going, even when the work is hard. And now, his spirit lives on in something very special. *Our new sales trailer is almost finished — and we named it “Knut” in his honor.* But the craftsmanship behind it belongs to someone else very dear to me: *my husband, Ken.* Ken is a *Master Carpenter*, and he poured his heart, his skill, and countless hours into building this trailer from the ground up. Every board, every joint, every detail carries his precision, his pride, and his love — a perfect reflection of the lessons my father passed down. And Ken didn’t stop at the woodwork. He also *designed and built the entire solar power system* for the trailer — clean, modern energy that allows us to run fully off‑grid. That solar system is more than technology. It’s a symbol of what we believe in: *the harmony between modern innovation and old‑school herbal wisdom.* Inside the trailer lives the knowledge passed down through generations of women in my family. Outside and above it, the sun powers everything we do — thanks to Ken’s craftsmanship and vision. *My 40 handcrafted teas are fully restocked* *My lip balms are back* And all my herbal remedies return: tinctures, capsules, infused oils, salves, smoking blends, pet remedies, and organic skin care — all made with the same care my family taught me. This next chapter is personal. It’s heritage. It’s healing. It’s craftsmanship. It’s innovation. And soon, it will be rolling into your community. *Follow Ute’s Herbal Corner and join me as generations of wisdom — and the hands of the man I love — bring “Knut” to life.*