Weed, seed, feed masterclass

Joint learning masterclass for growing & using plant based medicine

Led by Nina Parker (market gardener from The Micro Farm) and Natasha Jennings (qualified herbalist & naturopath from Sage Intuition), our joint masterclass covers 2 sessions - one after the other - working through the overall principles of medicine in food, how to grow it, process it, and use it.

Each speaking from our own disciplines, this collaboration covers a wide range of material. Nina begins the course allowing course attendees to understand the principles of medicinal foods and their relationship to the soil. How to cultivate medicinally rich plants and use these in the natural web of interactive functions for people, animals and plants.

It's all about exploring the world around you, and the interconnectivity of living things, in many cases, there is medicine in your yards.

The class will head to the field to look at how herbs are gown, harvest and learn to prepare the herbs; learn the nuances of each, before learning to blend into teas.

Natasha will then lead the second session of Weed, Seed, Feed, exploring gut health through the lens of human anatomy and physiology. She will guide attendees through a clear understanding of how parasites interact with the body, the signs of imbalance, and how to approach cleansing in a safe, effective, and deeply supportive way.

Natasha will discuss key herbal medicines that strengthen digestion, support detoxification pathways, and promote overall vitality - linking these directly to the plants introduced in Session 1. She will demonstrate how to work with herbal tinctures and tea blends, explaining their practical uses and how to select the most appropriate herbs for different presentations.

Participants will also receive her Parasite Cleanse Ebook as part of the workshop, providing an additional resource for ongoing learning.

The masterclass is interactive and practical, with plenty of space for questions and group discussion. With a small, intimate group of around 20 attendees, the learning environment naturally encourages clarity, confidence, and an embodied understanding of plant-based medicine.

Details

• Course is suitable for adults or students over 16.

• We continue regardless of weather as we have several spaces available for learning

• Course is to be paid before commencement.

• Date: Saturday 24 January 2026

• Time: Session 1 - 9am - 11am. Session 2 - 12:00noon - 2:00pm

• Includes: Herbal master charts, parasite ebook, herbs to take home, light snack and drinks.

• Availability: 20 spaces.

What to bring

• Raincoat and suitable warm or wet weather gear (including gumboots on rainy days)

• A notepad and pen

• Questions!

• Drink bottle.

• A hat if it is hot

Scholarship attendance

Hearthstone, The Micro Farm and Sage Intuition believe in supporting access to education services to allow equal opportunity in New Zealand. We have ONE PUBLIC scholarship ticket available for a person who meet the following criteria.

• A young person who currently does not have a post school qualification and is over 16.
• Is a citizen or permanent resident of New Zealand.
• Please email to team@themicrofarm.co.nz the following details
  • Full name and age
  • Email address and phone number
  • What you hope to learn (or expand upon) from the course and how you intend to use this knowledge
  • Why you are unable to attend without scholarship
  • A statement about why you believe you should receive the scholarship ticket.

Applications close on 31 December 2025 at 11:00pm. Applicants will be notified of the result by 15 January 2026. A course completion certificate will be provided upon completion of the masterclass to support acceptance to future opportunities.

If you have any questions email me at team@themicrofarm.co.nz

Terms: Bookings are non refundable, and store credit is not transferable.