Trees in Translation
A Year of Tress Medicine, Traditional Skills, Woodland Wisdom
Starting Saturday 12th September 2026
10am – 3pm, One Garden Brighton
1 Year - Starting September 2026
Discover the medicinal properties, folklore and seasonal gifts of Britain’s trees with Rachel Owen, tree specialist, and Julia Behrens, medical herbalist.
Over twelve inspiring months you’ll learn to identify trees, understand their healing properties, make seasonal remedies, and reconnect with the ancient traditions that have linked people and trees for generations. is an invitation to slow down, observe the seasons, and rediscover the healing relationship between people and trees through knowledge, craft and tradition.
Course Highlights:
- Monthly practical workshops
- Learn the medicinal uses of over 25 trees
- Make herbal oils, ointments and seasonal remedies
- Explore folklore, legends, traditional songs and woodland customs
- Guest tutors and practical crafts
- Two bonus online webinars included
- Garden visit and Forest Garden inspiration
- Exclusive discounts on selected Sunday workshops
Come and discover the stories, science and healing traditions held within our trees. By the end of the year you will have developed the confidence to identify key species, understand their medicinal value, and deepen your relationship with the living landscape around you.
Course Content:
12th September – Autumn Remedies: Brain Tonics & Healing Oils
Featured Trees: Horse Chestnut & Ginkgo
Explore the remarkable medicinal history of Ginkgo, one of the world’s oldest brain tonics, alongside the folklore and traditional uses of Horse Chestnut.
Take Home: Create your own infused herbal oil and healing ointment.
10th October – Woodland Medicine: Fungi, Tree Health & Hidden Partnerships
Discover the extraordinary relationship between fungi and trees and how woodland ecosystems support health, resilience and biodiversity.
Bonus Online Webinar: The Medicinal Properties of Mushrooms.
Special Offer: Discounted place on Julia’s Sunday workshop exploring medicinal mushrooms in greater depth.
14th November – Willow – The Tree of Healing
From ancient pain relief to the origins of modern medicine, discover the remarkable story of Willow.
Special Guest: Katie. Learn traditional willow weaving and make your own small willow basket to take home. There will be an extra cost of materials for this one
12th December – Winter Evergreens & Nature’s Christmas Apothecary
Featured Trees: Fir • Pine • Yew
Celebrate the festive season by exploring evergreen medicines, sacred resins including Frankincense and Myrrh, and winter folklore.
Practical Day: Create natural Christmas gifts, herbal remedies, festive decorations and seasonal treats inspired by nature.
16th January – Holly, Hornbeam & Beech
Winter Folklore, Ancient Songs & Woodland Legends
As the trees sleep, we’ll explore centuries of folklore, traditional songs, customs and woodland legends while learning to identify trees through buds, bark and winter silhouettes.
20th February – Trees of Longevity
Featured Trees: Yew & Cedar
Discover two of the world’s most iconic trees, exploring their symbolism, medicinal traditions and enduring place in history.
20th March – Reading the Woodland
Featured Trees: Blackthorn & Oak
Master practical tree identification using habitats, seasonal clues and key features while discovering the medicines hidden within these magnificent native trees.
24th April – Spring Awakening
Featured Trees: Elm • Birch • Hawthorn • Elderflower
Celebrate spring’s abundance with cleansing remedies, blossom medicines and traditional spring tonics.
29th May – Rooted in Nature
Featured Trees: Hawthorn & Elder
Explore woodland ecology, healthy soils, root systems and sustainable harvesting while discovering two of our most valuable medicinal trees.
19th June – Summer Trees & Herbal Harvests
Featured Trees: Mulberry & Lime (Tilia)
Harvest the gifts of midsummer and learn how to prepare calming, nourishing and restorative tree medicines.
Course Location
One Garden Brighton, BN1 9SE
1 Year Courses
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