Herb Revival in Times of Change with Maya Jayaweera Thomas
Location:
Chelsea Physic Garden (Gallery)
Date & time:
Saturday 3 Oct 2026, 12.00pm
Price:
£20.00 (plus £2 booking fee per transaction)
Join herbologist and writer Maya for a talk exploring how herbs have offered care, resilience and renewed connection during times of upheaval and revival.
About the event
Join herbologist and writer Maya for a talk exploring the role of herbs in times of upheaval, recovery and renewal. Looking across history, from periods of conflict and social change to moments of cultural and ecological revival, Maya will consider how plants have offered care, resilience and connection to place, tradition and community.
This talk will trace how herbal knowledge has been preserved, adapted and rediscovered in response to uncertainty, showing how herbs continue to hold meaning in moments when people seek healing, grounding and a deeper relationship with the living world around them.
This event is eligible for our 20% ticket bundle discount.
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About the speaker
Maya Jayaweera Thomas is a herbologist, writer and creative consultant exploring the connections between people, plants and place. With a background in documentary film and a distinction in Herbology from the Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh, she creates workshops and collaborations across the UK.
FAQs
Is the Chelsea Physic Garden accessible?Most of the Garden is fully accessible, with the exception of the first floor Gallery at Chelsea Physic Garden which is used only for special events and is only accessible via a narrow 22 step staircase with a handrail.
If you are attending an event and need help please get in touch at enquiries@chelseaphysicgarden.co.uk or call 0207 352 5646.
Bikes (including folding bikes) and scooters are not permitted. There are bike racks located along Royal Hospital Road. These can be used to secure any bikes and scooters.
Please do not secure any bikes or scooters to the railings outside the Royal Hospital Chelsea or Burton Court. Any items secure to these railings will be removed.
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