Plant Medicine Workshop (Saturdays, 1 year)

Embark on a Year-Long Herbal Medicine Journey Starting March 2025!

Discover the world of medicinal plants, natural remedies, and holistic wellness in our unique, once-a-month herbal course. Starting in March 2025, this immersive program is crafted for anyone passionate about foraging, healing plants, and hands-on learning in nature.

What to Expect:

9 Saturday Sessions: Gather once a month at One Garden and explore the stunning grounds of Stanmer Park, conveniently scheduled for weekends.
Hands-On Learning in Nature: Walk through the woodlands, learn to identify healing plants, and create your own remedies from nature’s pharmacy.
Tea & Connection: Enjoy tea breaks at the charming One Garden Café, fostering a community of like-minded herbal enthusiasts.
Optional Residential Retreats: Enhance your experience with two all-inclusive study retreats, designed to deepen your knowledge and hands-on skills.

About the course

This immersive, hands-on course will guide you through the changing seasons, allowing you to explore the use of herbs in various forms throughout the year.

Each month, we will explore a different system of the body and how herbs can support your health and well-being. This hands-on course will guide you through harvesting herbal remedies, foraging, and practical uses of medicinal plants throughout the seasons.

About Julia, your tutor

Julia is a one of the UK’s most highly respected Medical Herbalists. Practicing for over 25 years she has taught at the School of Herbal Medicine, East London and Westminster Universities, Plumpton College, appeared on Channel 4’s Food Unwrapped and various radio programmes and conferences, consulted for the World Wildlife Fund, Plantlife and written research papers and consulted for Neal's Yard books.

Julia's dedication to her field is evident through her publications, including "Lost inLyme," released by Aeon Books and" Healing Herbs" published by Dorling and Kindersley 2022. She is currently writing a book about womens health.

Passionate about medicinal plant conservation, Julia actively promotes self-care and empowerment in health decisions. She is deeply involved in research and collaboration within the healthcare community, particularly in areas concerning sustainable health care systems growing your own health. Her background includes practising in a an intergrative health care centre in a GPs surgery in Herstmonceux, designing herb gardens and working with comunity groups.

Save the Dates:

1st March 2025
12th April 2025
3rd May 2025
31st May 2025
28th June 2025
26th July 2025
23rd August 2025
20th September 2025
15th November 2025
6th December 2025

Key Focus Areas:

Historical and Cultural Connections to Plants

- Explore how different cultures have used plants for food and medicine.

- Discuss the need to reconnect people to plants and a sense of place.

Economic and Political Impact of the Global food system

- Discuss the role of multinational corporations in shaping what food is available. Who benefits?

- Think how we can decentralise our food systems and support local growers

Health and Well-being

- Examine how the food we eat impacts not only human health but all life on planet Earth

- Explore the myriad of ways plants nourish us

Women feed the world

- A global view of how women feed the world

- The rights of citizens and communities to define their own agricultural and land policies

Join us in this journey to connect deeply with nature, learn about the plants that heal, and experience the peace of the South Downs National Park.