The European Materia Medica

Talk Plant To Me

Into The Heart of Plant Communication

monthly online gatherings

Learn the European Materia Medica through a holistic combination of traditional knowledge and direct experience

In this living classroom, we go beyond only textbooks and lectures, inviting you to commune directly with the wisdom of nature.

Through guided inner journeys, experiential learning, storytelling and shared insights, you will unlock some of the secrets of the living language of nature. Together, we cultivate a profound connection with some of the most important plants in traditional European medicine.

Merging traditional medicine, folklore, history, scientific findings and direct plant spirit communication in order to establish an intimate and connective understanding of our dear herbal allies.

“Science asks us to learn about organisms. Traditional knowledge asks us to learn from them.”
— Robin Wall Kimmerer

our gatherings are every last thursday of the month on Zoom, recorded.
the first half of our gatherings is spent in ritual and direct plant communication.
the second half we enter into storytelling, lecture and sharing.

19:00 - 21:00 CET

each month You will receive an illustrated monograph outlining the most important characteristics, actions, uses, energetics and preparations of that month’s plant. You also receive ideas and recipes around how to further deepen your connection with that month's plant.

in order to make this accessible to all we offer sliding scale prices. everybody gets the same program!

Let the foliage unfold its teachings as we explore the art of conversing with the botanical realm, spirit to spirit.

Welcome to a space where plants speak, and we listen.

  • I was both touched and impressed by Ivy’s knowledge and wisdom about the world of plants as well as her wonderful guidance. I have never connected with a plant that deeply, with my mind, my body and my soul. A very unique experience that leaves a clear trace. Thank you!

    -Adrian

  • To partake in Ivy’s Talk Plant To Me community means that you don't just learn about a particular flower or herb - it means that you dive into the world of the plant in a holistic way to get to know them on several levels. In these two hours of the workshop, you are invited to connect on a physical, emotional and spiritual level to bring you closer with your whole being. This way of learning makes so much sense once you tried it, and Ivy is the perfect guide for that journey. Definitely recommended!

    - Stefanie

  • I had been longing to reconnect to my European roots through the wisdom of plants in a sacred form and it is with gratefulness and bliss that I experienced the teachings passed by Ivy and Talk Plant To Me. Her energy creates a space of deep listening, a balance between feminine delicacy and a firy energy that inspires organic transformation. The rituals are easy to follow and allow anyone to learn something new. I appreciated both the theory about the botanical characteristics and history and the meditative practice to connect to the spiritual aspect of the plant, a loving support to get closer to the animistic consciousness rooted in ancient European tradition.

    -Bodhi

  • I had such profound dreams after our ritual. So good to connect with you all and sit in this circle.
    - Veronika

European materia medica

  • Wormwood

    Artemisia absinthium

  • Nettle

    Urtica dioica

  • Foxglove

    Digitalis purpurea

  • Yarrow

    Achillea millefollium

  • Dandelion

    Taraxacum

  • St John's Wort

    Hypericum perforatum

  • Belladonna

    Atropa belladonna

  • Elder

    Sambucus nigra

  • Burdock

    Arctium lappa

  • Juniper

    Juniperus vulgaris

  • Wood Betony

    Betonica officinalis

  • Chamomile

    Matricaria chamomilla

  • Mugwort

    Artemisia vulgaris

  • Mandrake

    Mandragora officinarum

  • Verbena

    Verbena officinalis

  • Lemon Balm

    Melissa officinalis

  • Marshmallow

    Althea officinalis

  • Angelica

    Angelica archangelica