Field Notes

Welcome to Field Notes, Frantsila’s blog—a space for cultivating knowledge, inspiration, and growth.

Here, we explore the wisdom of nature, the therapeutic power of plants, and the principles of phytotherapy. But Field Notes is about more than just plants; it’s about a way of living—one that embraces reciprocity, giving back to nature, and fostering a world where both people and the earth can thrive

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Four Questions For Virpi

Why start an herb farm 35+ years ago? My husband James and I are agronomists and we wanted to set…

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On Hand Craft

At Frantsila, hand craft is a way of life, as well as a method of production. Recently, we came across…

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