Believe it or not, Britain has a rich history of using seaweeds, including as a fertiliser for food, to form potash (important in traditional soap and glass industries) and even to clarify beer! But most of us have got them all wrong. They aren't just smelly piles that adorn our beaches. These misunderstood 'scourges' are actually surprisingly intelligent, adapting to survive all over our planet, from Antarctica to 50m deep in the Galapagos reserve .

In this seaweed foraging course, you'll find out just how much more to seaweed there is than meets the eye - for instance, fucoxanthin, the pigment that gives brown seaweed its colour, has been shown to have a sizeable effect on fat metabolism and blood sugar levels.

Spring is a wonderful time to go foraging, as the earth wakes up from its apparent slumber in the long months of winter and a bounty of highly nutritious, juicy spring greens and tonics appear, heralding the promise of spring. Foraging in the spring is a memorable way to mark the change of the seasons, to connect to like - minded people, to celebrate the smells and sights of different spring plants and to experience the outdoors in a sensory way.

From the comfort of your own home, you'll learn how to craft a range of natural remedies using everyday plants, including many that grow abundantly in local hedgerows, gardens, and fields.

In today’s fast-paced, pharmaceutical-driven world, herbal medicine might seem ‘alternative’ or even a little ‘niche’. But for thousands of years, people across the globe have turned to plants for healing. Many of the gentle, effective treatments for common ailments like headaches, indigestion, and colds have been passed down through generations.

This immersive course is designed to show you just how simple, enjoyable, and empowering it can be to make your own herbal formulas. You'll be guided step-by-step through making several remedies during the session, with plenty of time for questions and conversation along the way. Whether you're new to herbalism or returning to an old interest, this is a joyful way to reconnect with plant-based wellness and your own ability to care for yourself and others.