Medicinal Plants & Foraging
A walk on the estate
Explore the estate’s flora with medical herbalist Janine Gerhardt.
Learn to identify edible and medicinal plants, hear stories of traditional herbal remedies, and enjoy a mindful wellbeing walk through autumn woods. A perfect blend of health, heritage and seasonal discovery.
Autumn is the time of the harvest, berries, the season of transition, time to regain balance and connection to the land and its people. Wild food tasters provided.
Janine Gerhardt
Janine, a medical herbalist since 2008, is happiest outdoors—preferably up a tree. With a background in Ecology and Conservation and as a Forest Bathing Guide for Kew Gardens, she helps people of all ages reconnect with nature. Through her Herb Walks, Workshops and Wild Food Adventures, she inspires wellbeing, self-reliance and a deeper bond with the natural world.
Practical information
Please wear suitable clothes and footwear.
Please note that this walk is not suitable for people using wheelchairs or buggies. You’ll need a moderate level of fitness and be able to cope with walking on uneven ground.
Most suitable for those aged 12+ but all ages are welcome (under 5s free)
