Medicinal Plants of Coastlines & Oceans
Sunday 26th April 2026
10am – 3pm, One Garden Brighton
Sunday 26th April 2026
Where land meets sea, some of our most remarkable plant medicines are born.
This immersive, full-day workshop explores the healing plants of coastlines, salt marshes and oceans — from the soft, soothing leaves of mallow to the mineral-rich depths of sea kelp. Together, we’ll journey through traditional and modern uses of shoreline and marine plants, discovering how they support the gut, skin, immune system, thyroid, and nervous system.
Set within the living landscape of One Garden, the day blends plant stories, practical herbal knowledge and hands-on medicine-making. You’ll learn how coastal plants adapt to wind, salt and tides — and what those same qualities can offer our own bodies when we’re depleted, inflamed or out of balance.
You’ll leave with a handcrafted herbal preparation, a deeper understanding of sea and shore medicine, and a fresh perspective on the healing edge between land and water.
Open to all — no prior herbal knowledge needed.
Plants We’ll Explore
Examples may include:
- Mallow – soothing, moistening and calming for skin and digestion
- Sea Kelp & Seaweeds – mineral-rich allies for nourishment and thyroid support
- Sea Buckthorn – vibrant support for skin and immunity
- Plantain – resilient shoreline healer for skin and tissues
- Rose & Coastal Hedgerow Plants – emotional and nervous system support
(Season and availability will guide what we meet on the day.)
What You’ll Learn
- How coastal and marine plants support skin, digestion and mineral balance
- The difference between land-based and sea-based herbal actions
- Traditional uses of seaweeds and shoreline botanicals
- Safe, simple ways to prepare remedies at home
- How environment shapes a plant’s medicine — and how that relates to the human body
Course Location
One Garden Brighton, BN1 9SE
1 Year Course
This course is part of the 1-year Sunday course, where we focus on a range of herbal medicine topics over 9 Sundays throughout the year.
