Herbal Medicine Through the Seasons

Discover the healing power of plants and reconnect with nature through a year-long journey into herbal medicine, foraging and natural wellbeing. Join us at One Garden Brighton and the beautiful surrounding grounds of Stanmer Park for eight immersive Saturday sessions exploring the medicinal plants that grow all around us. Led by your course host and special guest, this hands-on programme offers the opportunity to learn traditional plant knowledge, develop practical skills and discover how the natural world can support our health and wellbeing. Enjoy herbal teas at the wonderful One Garden Café, wander through woodlands and explore the diverse landscapes of the South Downs National Park as you discover nature’s own pharmacy. Whether you are new to herbal medicine or looking to deepen your existing knowledge, this course offers a welcoming space to learn, experiment and share in the wonders of the plant world. The course includes 8 immersive Saturday sessions exploring herbal medicine throughout the year, 2 online summer webinars exploring trees, landscapes and the future of forest gardens, practical, hands-on learning in beautiful natural surroundings, plant identification and foraging skills, learning to recognise medicinal plants in their natural habitats, medicine making and plant compounds, exploring how plants have traditionally been used in herbal practice, seasonal herbal medicine, discovering the changing gifts of nature throughout the year, and optional residential study retreats, with the opportunity to deepen your learning through two all-inclusive residential experiences.