The first in our series, Jekka’s Medicinal Herb Days, will take place on Friday 4th and Saturday 5th April. Renowned herb expert Jekka McVicar will be joined by herbalist Bee McGovern and food writer Jenny Chandler to host a program of engaging talks and guided tours of Jekka’s Herbetum.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to explore the importance of herbs for their Health and Wellbeing with the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, offering insights into herbal medicine.
In support of local independent businesses, we are delighted to welcome three artisan stalls to the event:
Saskia Flower Essences – Natural flower essences
Shorrk – Iconic Lebanese ingredients
Village Pottery – Beautiful handcrafted ceramics
Throughout Jekka’s Herb Days, visitors can explore Jekka’s Herbetum, a living encyclopedia of over 400 culinary and medicinal herbs, as well as Jekka’s Herb Garden, inspired by Jekka’s RHS Chelsea Flower Show exhibits. Containing individual themed herb gardens—or “petals”—visitors can see herbs to grow for culinary, medicinal, and pollinator-friendly uses.
Both Jekka’s Herbetum and Jekka’s Herb Garden aim to inspire amateur and professional gardeners alike, ensuring that the history, culinary, and medicinal uses of herbs are preserved for future generations.
Each day will run from 9 am - 4 pm with talks and tickets are priced at £25 per ticket for an adult and £10 for children 14-17 (free for children 13 and under). Tickets will be available from the 23rd February through the links below:
Jekka’s Open Days – Friday 2nd & Saturday 3rd May
During Jekka’s Open Days, visitors will enjoy talks and tours by Jekka McVicar and gardening expert Mike Palmer (aka Mike the Gardener), be able to explore Jekka’s Herb Garden, and browse Jekka’s selection of herb plants.
Jekka’s Bee & Pollinator Herb Days – Friday 6th & Saturday 7th June
A celebration of bee-friendly herbs with expert talks from Jekka McVicar, bumblebee expert Jean Vernon and bee keeper Richard Rickitt as well as a stall by the South Gloucestershire Beekeeping Association.
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