- December 14, 2022
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Herbalism and plant medicine

Level 2 Course with Plumpton College Course tutors, Julia Behrens (Medical Herbalist) and James Pashley (Medicinal Horticulturalist) combine horticulture and growing with the benefits of 30 traditional natural remedies and herbs. This is a course that covers the fundamentals of herbs, herbalism and the way in which we can use herbal remedies to heal and restore our bodies. 17 week course on Fridays Course ...
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- March 15, 2022
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Herbal Workshop: For parents who have young children aged 2yrs-10yrs

This is a new community venture which is hoping to ignite interest in self-care. The emphasis will be on treating simple childhood illness with natural remedies, things you can do safely at home. The short two week course is run By Julia Behrens and Maud Fremantle; both locally practising herbalists who have worked at Neal’s Yard Remedies. We will cover coughs and ...
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- June 1, 2021
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Herb Gathering at the Farm

Meet Medical Herbalist and Trustee Barbara to see Herbs , wild and cultivated both on the Farm and in the stunning gardens. A chance to buy Herb related items. Herbal refreshments will be available.   Cost - £15 payable to organiser   Please follow Hollins farm signs on the Lane not Sat Nav.
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- March 30, 2021
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Early Medieval Remedies for Treating Cough and Lung Disease

An online seminar from the Herbal History Research Network https://www.herbalhistory.org/seminars/   We learn of medieval receipts and remedies, insights into the Old English herbals and their medicinal plants, and how to access online medieval archives.   Presentations: Making sense out of ‘nonsense:’ Medicinal remedies in early medieval texts Dr Anne Van Arsdall   Wyrc briw wið ...
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- March 30, 2021
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5 Plants for a medicinal herb garden

Mary Tassell, consulting medical herbalist, author, and senior tutor on the Heartwood Foundation course in Herbal Medicine will lead this workshop looking at five well loved, safe and effective medicinal plants. The day will cover how to grow the herbs, their medicinal properties, a guided tea tasting and simple home made remedies. Refreshments and ...
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- March 30, 2021
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Pathway to Peace Online course

Our tailored, engaging 7-day immersive herbal journey with live webinar, daily videos, audio recordings, meditations, plant guides and online interactive content focuses on specific calming plants and explores tools to promote equilibrium. Learn about herbs and tools for stress management, better sleep and nourishment of the nervous system. Course Cost £95.00 (payable directly to the organisers). ...
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- November 5, 2020
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Weeds and Wild Medicine online Autumn and Winter

This much loved practical course on hedgerow herbalism has moved online. Join us from October til February to learn how to take care of your health over the winter using nature's medicine. You will learn how to: *manage coughs, colds and flu *support the digestion and food fermentation *reduce stress and anxiety and lift the mood *take good ...
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- December 23, 2019
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“Garlick maketh a man wynke, drynke, and stynke”

Traditionally and historically garlic is best known for its use in cooking for flavouring many dishes including stews, pasta sauces, casseroles and curries.   Eaten raw this herb strengthens the immune system, but some might say “at a price!”  One such person was Thomas Nash, who once said, “Garlick maketh a man wynke, drynke, and ...
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