Join us for the launch of our Herb of the Month series, hosted by medical herbalist Sarah Jane Scouten. Each month, Sarah Jane will introduce you to a healing herb’s unique properties, traditional uses, and practical applications.
For our first session, we’ll focus on 2 iconic summer herbs: Calendula and St John’s Wort — two beloved herbs known for their soothing, healing qualities and rich history in herbal medicine.
We will be exploring the medicinal properties and applications of these herbs, including internal and external preparations to be used at home. Learn about growing, foraging, processing and plant ID. The workshop will include a herb walk around Dilston Physic Garden and offers tea, coffee and biscuits. The workshop is aimed toward adults, however children over 12 are welcome with a guardian.
Bring your knowledge and experience to share!
Key information:
Booking fee: £25
Booking enquiries: to Sarah Jane via juniperwoodherbs@gmail.com
Parking: for workshop and events we please use our top-up car park, thank you! Directions available here
For more information about visiting the garden see our Visit Us page. Please get in touch if you have queries/concerns about disability access via info@dilstonphysicgarden.com
About Sarah Jane:
Sarah Jane Scouten is a qualified medical herbalist and member of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. She studied at Betonica School of Herbal Medicine in Devon and lives in rural Dumfries & Galloway, Scotland. Originally from Canada, Sarah Jane is a great lover of British hedgerows and the abundant medicine and food they offer.
