Herb Workshop at the Rosenhof: Discovering Herbs with Children
It smells so wonderful here
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The Kleinwalsertal has a lot to offer. If you look closely, you’ll find wonderfully fragrant herbs in the lush green meadows. In our daily lives, we often overlook this healthy greenery or even dismiss it as weeds. Not here at the Rosenhof!
These are exactly the herbs you’ll want to discover with your kids in the Kleinwalsertal. A wild herb workshop is the perfect way to do it. Want a little preview? We’ve put together some interesting facts about herbs from the Kleinwalsertal.
What kinds of herbs actually grow in Mittelberg?
Herbalism
In the Kleinwalsertal, you’ll find a real treasure trove of herbs practically around every corner. However, not everyone can recognize their value. At the Rosenhof, our “herb witch” Nadine is the best at identifying which types of herbs are growing right in front of you. Among other things, the children can discover the following herbs.
- Ribwort plantain, also known as spearwort, lungwort, or snake's tongue, grows up to 50 centimeters tall. It is often brewed as tea and has expectorant properties.
- Goldenrod, also known as golden rue, has healing properties for the gastrointestinal tract.
- At first glance, you wouldn't think so, but the bloodroot belongs to the rose family. Its sap, usually prepared as tea, inhibits the growth of bacteria and viruses.
- Anyone struggling with red eyes or hay fever should definitely look for eyebright. Its active ingredient relieves all kinds of eye discomfort, such as styes or conjunctival irritation. It can also provide relief for tired, irritated eyes after a long day at the office.
- The stinging nettle is probably the best-known of the herbs found in the Kleinwalsertal. We usually associate the stinging nettle with an unpleasant, burning sensation on the skin. That’s why most people give it a wide berth. But this “garden weed,” when brewed as tea, can help relieve muscle and joint pain. So it’s just the thing for sore muscles after a long hike.
- Sorrel is one of the edible plants you can forage here. Because of its sour taste, it’s also called “Sauerlump,” and can therefore be used as a substitute for lemon or vinegar.
- For our Rosehof gardening tip, you'll need hollyhock, mallow, evening primrose, ribwort plantain, and thyme. These herbs make a soothing tea blend. It will help you get rid of even the most stubborn cough.
When brewed as a tea with hollyhock, mallow, evening primrose, and ribwort plantain, wild thyme can even relieve a persistent cough.
Herb Workshop with the Rosenhof Children
Try out some herbal recipes
So there are quite a few herbs for the kids to discover at the Rosenhof. Here, our “herb witch” Nadine will be your guide. She’s simply the expert. Not only can she tell you all about the herbs’ healing properties, but she also knows delicious recipes that are a breeze to make. In our herb workshop, we’ll use the fresh, wonderfully fragrant herbs to whip up some truly delightful treats.
No herb butter tastes as good as the kind you make yourself. Which herbs do you need? That depends on what you find. Sometimes you’ll add deliciously fragrant daisies, red clover, knotweed, and stinging nettles to the pot; other times, a handful of wild chives. That’s why the butter always tastes unique.
Have we piqued your interest? Then sign up now for our next herb workshop and book your vacation rental at the Rosenhof in Kleinwalsertal.