Herb of the Month series, hosted by medical herbalist Sarah Jane Scouten, introduces you to a healing herb’s unique properties, traditional uses, and practical applications.
Herb of the Month – November Edition
Join medical herbalist Sarah Jane on a morning workshop on 1-2 chosen herbs – to be confirmed!
Explore 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 includes a herb walk around Dilston Physic Garden and tea, coffee and biscuits. Aimed toward adults, children over 12 are also welcome with a guardian. Bring your knowledge and experience to share.
Key information:
Booking fee: £25. Register in advance here. Booking enquiries to Sarah Jane via juniperwoodherbs@gmail.com.Unfortunately, we can’t welcome dogs in the herbology house. They are welcome on a lead in the garden elsewhere. Parking: for workshop and events please use our top-up car park – a short flat walk along a track to the physic garden, 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.
