A day of wild foods, herbal wisdom and seasonal renewal
Spring offers us an abundance of wild plants that gently support the body’s natural cleansing processes — while deeply nourishing us at the same time.
In this immersive, hands-on workshop, we’ll explore around 30 common wild plants — many likely growing in your garden or local green spaces — and discover how these so-called ‘weeds’ are actually nutritional powerhouses. Rich in minerals, bitter principles and diverse phytonutrients, they can support detox pathways, improve gut health and expand our nutritional diversity after winter.
Throughout the day, we’ll meet these Wild Allies as both foods and medicines.
What We’ll Explore:
Understanding Cleansing
• What do we really mean by “cleansing”?
• When is it appropriate — and when is it not?
• Supporting the body’s natural channels of elimination
• The role of hydration, nourishment and gentle support
Herbal Support
• Key spring herbs for liver, lymph and digestion
• How to safely and practically incorporate them into daily life
• Food as medicine: integrating wild plants into everyday meals
A Truly Hands-On Experience
We’ll:
• Walk the land together, identifying and foraging seasonal plants
• Focus in depth on 5 key spring plants
• Meet approximately 30 plants over the course of the day
• Prepare nourishing and cleansing dishes from what we gather
• Share food, knowledge and connection
The workshop takes place on my 2-acre smallholding, home to wild areas, permanent pasture and a number of garden “rooms.” Over 130 medicinal plants grow here — some wild, some cultivated — offering a rich living classroom.
We’ll gather outdoors in the Bee-Hive shelter and head into the garden and field, so please dress appropriately for the weather.
Menu for the Day
• Vitality green juice
• Nettle soup (my favourite version!)
• Tuscan-inspired wild greens & beans stew
• Foraged seasonal salad
• Energy balls with a wild twist
• Cleansing and supportive herbal teas throughout the day
You’ll leave with:
• Practical knowledge you can apply immediately
• Greater confidence in identifying and using wild plants
• A collection of recipes and detailed handouts
• A nourished body and inspired spirit
Practical Details
🕥 10:30am – 5:00pm (please arrive at 10:15am)
📍 Held outdoors in the Bee-Hive shelter
🌿 Maximum 12 adults (intimate group)
💷 £145 including all food, drink and take-home recipes
Please also keep the fallback date of 11th April available in case the season is running late and the workshop needs to move.
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