Foraging, remedies and folklore

Salena Walker
Tue 10th Jun 2025 19:30
£4; under-16s free
Moylgrove Old School Hall SA43 3BW

Wild Welsh Herbalism

This talk explores the rich herbal traditions of Wales, focusing on the medicinal and edible plants found in local hedgerows, gardens, and wild spaces.

Topics covered will include:

  • Herbs Close to Home – Exploring the medicinal uses of plants growing in gardens, local land and the wild.
  • Traditional Remedies – How these plants have been used for health and wellbeing in Wales over generations.
  • Welsh Herbal Folklore – Stories and traditions that connect people to the land and its plants.

The talk will be given by Salena Walker, a practitioner of Wild Welsh herbalism with over 20 years of teaching experience and a lifelong connection to growing medicinal plants. Her work brings together traditional herbal knowledge and sustainable living, helping others reconnect with the healing power of local plants. This talk offers an opportunity to deepen your knowledge of local plants, their practical applications, and their place in Welsh heritage.