Who am I?
On the hillside of a small Breton village lies a little garden of preserved biodiversity, set amidst fields and open to the winds of the Bay of Saint-Brieuc. Its name, Herbarius, carries the mystery of herbalists and ancestral knowledge.
In this south-facing hillside garden, Florence, farmer and teacher, has gathered collections of vegetable and medicinal plants, wild edibles, aromatics and seasonings, edible flowers, sweet-making plants, herbal tea plants, dye plants, bee-friendly plants, and healing trees.
Through botanical tours, lectures and workshops, she shares the story of plants, their needs and how to grow them as in times past, respecting nature — whether you are an individual or a group, adult or school pupil.
Plant sales are available in the nursery where you can make your choice. For those wishing to create a medieval garden, Florence designs, builds and plants a ready-to-live garden in the spirit of the period. A treehouse allows you to find a moment of peace for the night.
Florence, a worker among the beneficial creatures of this place, seeks in these biodiversity gardens to establish a balance between all the elements of this varied ecosystem so that nature reclaims its rights and manages itself.