Set on the weekend of the Summer Solstice, How to Eat Herbs: Flowers is a seasonal feast and workshop exploring the edible flowers and herbs that come into their own at the height of summer.

Beginning with a guided, interactive session, participants will be introduced to what is growing, flowering and at its most potent at this moment in the year. You’ll learn how flowers have traditionally been used in food, drink and simple preparations, and how to recognise, harvest and prepare them safely and thoughtfully.

About Maya:

photo credit: Camilla Greenwell

Maya Jayaweera Thomas is a herbologist, writer, workshop facilitator and creative consultant specialising in plant medicine, food and growing.

Maya’s background is in documentary filmmaking for Channel 4; ITV and the BBC, and script editing. Having left London a decade ago to pursue a life more closely connected to the land, she went on to gain a distinction from The Royal Botanic Gardens Edinburgh in Herbology. Maya then worked with growers, plant medicine practitioners and chefs across the UK. On returning to London Maya’s work has centred on finding innovative ways to connect people with their environments through the stories of plants.

Maya regularly collaborates with Chelsea Physic Garden and Toast, and has worked with the Garden Museum; Soho Farmhouse; Charleston Plant Festival; Rough Trade Books and Bloom Magazine.