IRISH HERBAL WISDOM

Explore the wonderful world of herbs and wild plants

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Welcome

Welcome to The Herb School where traditional herbalist, Denise Dunne, shares her love and knowledge of herbs and wild plants with you through her online and in person courses, workshops and foraging walks.

Denise is passionate about de-mystifying the world of herbs and wild plants. Join one of her fun and informative workshops, where you will learn practical skills on how to use these plants for their valuable nutritional and health supporting benefits.

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About The Herb School
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Our Offerings

Foraging Walks

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Workshops & Events

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Online Courses

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Corporate and Groups

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LEARN ABOUT HERBS

Herbs have been used for food and healing, by all cultures, for thousands of years. They can enhance our lives in so many ways, but much of the knowledge that was traditionally passed down from generation to generation has been lost.
 
Reconnect with nature by learning how to incorporate these beneficial plants into your everyday life. From growing, harvesting, preserving and cooking with herbs, to foraging, making wild drinks and cocktails, and preparing herbal remedies, there is something for everyone. 

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Upcoming Events

Wild Garlic Seeds

WILD FOOD COOKERY WORKSHOP

Seasonal wild food based cookery workshop...
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HERB TEA WORKSHOP

Learn the skill of creating tasty herbal teas for health...
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Medicinal Herb Workshop

Learn how to use herbs for health and natural remedies...
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Wild Garlic Experience

Discover the joys of foraging for delicious wild garlic...
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Introduction to Foraging

Learn how to safely forage for wild plants with confidence...
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Seashore Foraging

Explore the bounty of our beautiful Irish coastlines...
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Online Courses

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GROWING HERBS ONLINE COURSE 

How to grow and care for a range of popular culinary herbs 

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COOKING WITH HERBS ONLINE COURSE

A masterclass on cooking and preserving a wide range of herbs

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WILD HERB FORAGING ONLINE COURSE

How to safely forage native wild plants for food and medicine

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St Johns Wort

MEDICINAL HERB ONLINE COURSE 

Learn how to make your own safe and effective herbal remedies

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WILD DRINKS & COCKTAILS  ONLINE COURSE

Herbs meet mixology in this fun guide to wild drinks

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PRESERVES AND CONDIMENTS ONLINE COURSE

Delicious herbal preserves and condiments that are ideal for gifting

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HERBS FOR HEALTH ONLINE COURSE BUNDLE

Includes growing, cooking, foraging and medicinal courses

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Testimonials

What our participants say about their learning experience at The Herb School

Denise is a knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, and her foraging workshop has transformed the way I see nature around me. In a few short hours she managed to impart so much useful information in such a friendly and accessible way. Really looking forward to the next time.

Aisling Conn

Excellent! I was amazed at what I learnt in such a short space of time. Great fun!

Catriona Bale

I attended the seashore foraging walk and it was such a great experience. Denise possesses an incredible wealth of knowledge about the local plants, their uses and how to recognize them. She is full of fascinating stories, and her welcoming nature will make you feel comfortable and at ease the moment you join the event.

Magda Cybulska

Denise has great knowledge and stories to share. She creates a very welcoming and nurturing experience. I will be back.

Lisa Brooks

We thoroughly enjoyed the introduction to foraging workshop in Denise’s beautiful wild garden. I learned so much. Her follow up emails are invaluable too. The newsletters link to all the right info and give the lowdown on safe and sustainable foraging.

Barry Donovan

The seashore foraging walk was a great experience. Denise is so incredibly knowledgeable, and I learned so much in just two hours. I was totally new to foraging and now I can’t stop. Would recommend 1,000%!

Kasia O’Connor

Denise is a wonderful guide with a vast knowledge about every single plant around us. We went on an extensive walk and still only scratched the surface in terms of foraging, cooking and medicinal effects some of these plants have. I’ll definitely be back for another foraging walk!

Corinna Gast

I really enjoyed the very informative seaside walk with Denise; no question was left unanswered. She was a pleasure to listen to and has a vast amount of knowledge on food, nature, plants, and their medical properties. Would definitely recommend.

Rosalind Fanning

Such a refreshing new way to explore Dublin off the beaten track. If alternative cooking and using natural native ingredients are of interest to you, the foraging workshop is definitely something you will enjoy.

Magda Cybulska

Recently attended Denise’s seashore foraging walk, which was very enjoyable and informative. Following the walk, we also received some excellent eBooks. Great experience overall and Denise’s enthusiasm for her area of expertise stood out. Highly recommend.

Susanne Dirks

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Our gift vouchers are perfect for anyone passionate about nature, food and cooking, healthy eating, wild food, natural health and herbal medicine. Give the gift of an experience to remember.

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