Step into the world of plants and learn about

ethnobotany
plant consciousness
indigenous wisdom
plant science

See the plant world with new eyes

Are you a plant lover, an artist, herbalist, educator, changemaker or activist?
Learn how the ingenious plants fulfil a vast range of human needs, and hold the keys to solve
our most complex problems. Are you ready to see the plant world with new eyes?

Our world is made by plants

Plants are essential for every aspect of our human lives, and they hold the keys to the complex problems that humanity is facing.

Every breath we take was made by plants, every drop of clean water was created by plants. Plants provide material for our clothes and buildings, they give us food and medicine. Plants even have a direct influence on our moods and behaviours through our diets. The molecules in our brain, such as dopamine and serotonin, are plant compounds. Join me and learn about ethnobotany, the relationship between people and plants.

People, plants and culture

Learn ethnobotany and become a more effective advocate for plants, rights of indigenous people and right of nature.

Human cultures have co-evolved with plants from the beginning of time. Especially indigenous and traditional communities have kept their unique knowledge of the plants alive. Ethnobotany is the exciting study that offers the opportunity to research, document and revive valuable traditional knowledge, as well as research interactions of modern cultures with plants and local ecology.

Online courses

Start learning today in a self-paced online
course, or join me in a live class

£15

Introduction to
people and plants

COMING SOON – Register your interest for an early bird discount! Welcome to the self-paced introduction into ethnobotany, exploring the relationship between human cultures and plants.

£119

People and plants, a course in ethnobotany

Learn about the study of ethnobotany, and how it helps us understand how people in different cultures relate to plants for their survival, their health, wellbeing and meaning making. Join the next online cohort!

£15

Traditional knowledge in ecosystem restoration

COMING SOON – Register your interest for an early bird discount! Learn about the value of traditional knowledge in ecosystem restoration, and how to start including this in ecosystem restoration.

What participants say

Here's what others say
about the People and Plants course

"A really interesting and thorough introduction to ethnobotany, taught with passion and knowledge. I highly recommend this course to anyone who is fascinated by the connections between the human and plant world. Such a lovely 5 weeks, I miss it!"
Sarah Louise Flowers
“The ethnobotany course is a fantastic introduction to the relationship between people, plants and their environment. (...). In addition, you do a number of simple assignments that give surprisingly great insight into how the lives of human and plant are intertwined. The list of sources compiled by Inge is extensive and invites further deepening. An absolute must. I hope for a sequel!”
Kim Knoppers
“This course changed my worldview. I now have a different view on plants and everything that grows.”
Dutch course participant
"Very educational, this rich course, a beautiful and in-depth introduction to this field of science"
Dutch course participant