Description:
Tucked behind the house, at the centre of the village, you will find a small apothecary garden, each plant a familiar companion and herbal ally. With a circular path at its heart, just wide enough for slow footsteps and a basket on your arm, beds of calendula, yarrow, plantain, rose, mint, and lemon balm grow amongst nettles, clover and other wildflowers. With micro habitats of woodland, water and meadow, the garden supports the wellbeing of both humans and wildlife, where the work of tending becomes a daily ritual of listening, repair and small, stubborn hope and plants are gathered for teas, tinctures and simple balms. In this wild sanctuary, we are encouraged to take things slow, and repair.
Directions: The X1 bus stops directly outside Robertsons Cafe, opposite Doulls shop. From here, head down Church Road towards the sea, to the crossroads. The house is on the corner of Back Road and Church Road. Entry to the garden is via a green wooden gate on Back Road.
Other details: Demonstration of herbal tea making with tasters. Not suitable for dogs or other animals or for young children due to medicinal plants. Booking advised.
