Sunday 12th July 2026
Step into the quiet magic of the garden and discover the powerful medicine growing in familiar, often overlooked plants. This session offers a gentle introduction to traditional herbal knowledge, focusing on the healing qualities of plants commonly found in cultivated and wild garden spaces.
Through stories, folklore, and practical insights, you’ll learn how these plants have been used for generations to support the body, from soothing inflammation to calming the nervous system. This is a reflective, non-practical workshop designed to deepen your appreciation of everyday plant allies.
Open to all — no prior herbal knowledge needed.
Plants We’ll Explore
Examples may include:
- Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) – a classic astringent traditionally used to support wound healing and digestion
- Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia / stoechas) – aromatic flowers known for calming the mind and supporting restful sleep
- Meadowsweet (Filipendula ulmaria) – a gentle, anti-inflammatory herb rich in natural salicylates
- Marshmallow (Althaea officinalis) – soft leaves and flowers containing soothing mucilage for internal and external use
What You’ll Learn
- The traditional uses of familiar garden plants
- How different plants support the body in gentle, natural ways
- The energetics of herbs (soothing, drying, calming, etc.)
- How to begin building relationships with plants in everyday spaces
- Simple ways to incorporate these herbs into daily life
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.