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Healing Herb Potting Workshop

$85.00
sold out

SATURDAY, OCT. 17 | 1 PM - 3 PM

An afternoon in the garden, a journey for the senses.

Step through the gate into a backyard sanctuary for an intimate, hands-on workshop where you'll create your very own pot of healing herbs to take home.

We'll start with a relaxed stroll through the garden, bursting with edible herbs, flowers, and vegetables, where you'll get to see (and smell and taste) what's growing before we settle in to create a small potted garden of your own. You'll pot up herbs of your choosing in a beautiful terracotta pot and saucer - the kind that looks just as good on a sunny porch or table as it does tucked into a garden nook.

Along the way, you'll learn:

  • The healing properties of each herb and how to use them

  • How to care for, prune, and harvest each plant so it thrives long after you take it home

  • Ways to mix and sample your own custom tea blend from dried versions of the herbs you're potting

You'll leave with more than just a pot of plants - you'll take home a set of recipes for homemade herbal remedies and culinary delights, so you can put what you've learned into practice right away.

And of course, no garden gathering is complete without something to eat: we'll have snacks and drinks inspired by the herbs you’ll be growing, made fresh from the garden harvest.

This is a chance to slow down, create something beautiful, and share a magical afternoon with fellow plant lovers in a space that's alive with growth and healing.

What's included:

  • Terracotta pot and saucer (12.25" wide x 5.25" high)

  • High-quality organic potting soil

  • 4–5 herb plants, including lemon balm, chamomile, thyme, and echinacea

  • Take-home recipe cards for herbal remedies

  • Garden-inspired snacks, drinks, and a remedy sampling

  • Guided garden tour and hands-on instruction

What to bring: Garden gloves

Location: Arbor Lodge, North Portland (address will be shared with registrants)

Duration: 2 hours

Age requirement: This workshop is open to anyone 18 years old or older.

All skill levels welcome! No gardening experience necessary; just bring your curiosity.

Space is limited to 10 people to keep this workshop intimate and hands-on.

Sorry, this workshop is full! Join the waitlist and we'll reach out if a spot opens up, or or if we add a new date for this (or a similar) workshop.

SATURDAY, OCT. 17 | 1 PM - 3 PM

An afternoon in the garden, a journey for the senses.

Step through the gate into a backyard sanctuary for an intimate, hands-on workshop where you'll create your very own pot of healing herbs to take home.

We'll start with a relaxed stroll through the garden, bursting with edible herbs, flowers, and vegetables, where you'll get to see (and smell and taste) what's growing before we settle in to create a small potted garden of your own. You'll pot up herbs of your choosing in a beautiful terracotta pot and saucer - the kind that looks just as good on a sunny porch or table as it does tucked into a garden nook.

Along the way, you'll learn:

  • The healing properties of each herb and how to use them

  • How to care for, prune, and harvest each plant so it thrives long after you take it home

  • Ways to mix and sample your own custom tea blend from dried versions of the herbs you're potting

You'll leave with more than just a pot of plants - you'll take home a set of recipes for homemade herbal remedies and culinary delights, so you can put what you've learned into practice right away.

And of course, no garden gathering is complete without something to eat: we'll have snacks and drinks inspired by the herbs you’ll be growing, made fresh from the garden harvest.

This is a chance to slow down, create something beautiful, and share a magical afternoon with fellow plant lovers in a space that's alive with growth and healing.

What's included:

  • Terracotta pot and saucer (12.25" wide x 5.25" high)

  • High-quality organic potting soil

  • 4–5 herb plants, including lemon balm, chamomile, thyme, and echinacea

  • Take-home recipe cards for herbal remedies

  • Garden-inspired snacks, drinks, and a remedy sampling

  • Guided garden tour and hands-on instruction

What to bring: Garden gloves

Location: Arbor Lodge, North Portland (address will be shared with registrants)

Duration: 2 hours

Age requirement: This workshop is open to anyone 18 years old or older.

All skill levels welcome! No gardening experience necessary; just bring your curiosity.

Space is limited to 10 people to keep this workshop intimate and hands-on.

Meet Your Hosts: Dr. Kate and Sam

Meet Your Hosts!

Kate Sydney, ND/LAc

Kate is a licensed Acupuncturist and East Asian Medicine Practitioner who has spent over a decade helping people use herbs, food, and daily ritual to support their health - from digestion and hormonal balance to sleep and stress. She holds a doctorate in Naturopathic Medicine and a Master's in Acupuncture and Chinese Herbalism from NUNM in Portland, and brings that clinical knowledge into the garden, translating each plant’s healing properties into simple, practical ways you can use them at home. When she's not seeing patients, Kate can be found hiking around the PNW, baking with Chinese and Western herbs, and savoring a good cup of tea, so expect plenty of favorite blends and remedies to share.

Sam Darling

Sam designs gardens that feel like a natural extension of the home: spaces built to nourish the people who tend them, not just the plants growing in them. With a Master's degree in Environmental Sustainability and a focus on regenerative, organic growing practices, she'll guide you through the "why" and “how” behind making your plants and garden thrive. As a licensed Oregon landscape construction contractor and certified Gardenary consultant, Sam loves helping people develop the confidence and green thumb to grow their own thriving kitchen garden. She'll be your guide to potting, pruning, and caring for your herbs long after you take them home.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • You’ll be able to choose from echinacea, lemon balm, thyme, and chamomile.

  • Yes! It’s most important that it’s in a sheltered location, given how much it rains in Portland. A lot of the plants we’ll be working with don’t do well sitting in water.

    Some of the plants we’re working with, like echinacea and lemon balm, go dormant after the first frost, which helps them resprout in the spring. Thyme and Roman chamomile are evergreen, so they’ll stay green through the winter, but their growth will slow. Your package will include a guide with details on how to care for and prepare each plant for winter.

  • You’ll take home a terracotta pot (with saucer) filled with 3-4 herbs, a handbook with plant care and harvesting instructions as well as recipes, and a custom-made tea blend you’ll create at the workshop.

  • You can reach us anytime via our contact page or email: samantha@dirtrichgardens.com. We aim to respond quickly — usually within one business day.