Gardening Class: Backyard Herbalism

Recent reviews of Gardening Class: Backyard Herbalism

• 5/5 from Jo Fraser, attended Sep 2026: Absolutely sensational, loved every minute From the gardens, to all the tips & information Matt & Melissa shared to a delicious healthy lunch picked straight from the garden Could not recommend this more highly perfect for the novice gardener to the pro Thanks Guys for a sensational day
• 5/5 from Bree Barker, attended Sep 2026: Matt and Melissa were great hosts, very knowledgeable, engaging and welcoming. Their vision and passion is inspiring, I hope to be back for another workshop.
• 5/5 from Sarah Halliday, attended Sep 2026: I had so much fun over the 3.5 hours that I spent with Matt and Melissa. Learning about the most common weeds in Brisbane and their medicinal properties (plus many other plants in the garden) was super interesting. Being able to ask two, very knowledgeable people all the questions was great and having others in the workshop to engage with was great. The atmosphere of the farm was relaxing and provided many opportunities to learn about broader gardening and agriculture/herbal practices.
• 5/5 from Denise Masci, attended Sep 2026: Excellent venue and teachers. Would highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Tanya Flynn, attended May 2026: Best info and food ever. Need to go back for more. Need 4 more words.
• 5/5 from Ioulia Alexandrova, attended May 2026: An absolutely beautiful workshop experience So much knowledge, warmth and passion shared by Matt and Melissa. We learned about different herbs and their uses, and it was such a lovely way to connect with nature in a welcoming atmosphere. The farm-to-table lunch was truly unforgettable — special, delicious and a joy to share. Thank you for such an inspiring day
• 5/5 from Rebecca Ringuet, attended May 2026: One of the best workshops I've been to! Highly recommend! Matt and Melissa are so knowledgeable and the vibe was amazing. I learnt so much about plants and the lunch was divine!
• 5/5 from Rosie Schulz, attended Sep 2025: Melissa and Matt’s knowledge was above and beyond! So much love, passion, knowledge and wisdom in herbalism, plants, botany.. all communicated in a retainable way that inspires me to get my hands dirty and return to the garden + delicious lunch!
• 5/5 from Mrs Lynda Tucker, attended Sep 2025: Both Matt and Melissa were great, walked around the gardens sampling different herbs, learnt lots, lunch was delicious. A great few hours spent learning with these two knowledgeable peeps.
• 5/5 from Cath Kelleher, attended Sep 2025: What a fabulous way to spend a morning! Mel and Matt delivered engaging information in a relaxed and enjoyable format and a beautiful farm setting. I came away feeling inspired and with a clear pathway to continue building my knowledge.
• 5/5 from Karla O, attended Sep 2025: A raw immersion of what it means to eat what you grow! How this is done on a semi large scale all organically done with love and time and in the right season. So peaceful, authentic and genuine knowledge from people who live and breathe this everyday. Down to earth and lovely could chat to them both all day with the wealth of knowledge they both have. Lunch was absolutely delicious and sitting out under the trees on the farm learning and eating with likeminded people was a refreshing end to the week and definitely was a great inspiration to get into the garden and start growing from home!
• 5/5 from Lisa Searle, attended May 2025: This was such an awesome workshop. Really beneficial and I have left thinking about what else I am not aware of that could be a natural way of healing my body. Great people! Incredible lunch included xxx Highly recommended
• 5/5 from Elisa Petranich, attended May 2025: The venue for the workshop was perfect - beautiful garden setting - scenic and peaceful. The presentations were informative and interesting, and the refreshments were beautifully presented and delicious. I am keen to return for other workshops.
• 5/5 from Rocio Olguin Pelayo, attended May 2025: Matt and Melissa were amazing hosts! Learning how to grow your own garden and giving tips about different types of weeds was wonderful! I wish there were more workshops like this more often. Lunch with fresh veggies from the garden was my favourite part! Looking forward to attending the next workshop!
• 5/5 from Stephen Toms, attended Sep 2024: A very enjoyable and educational course on a topic that, even as an enthusiastic backyard veggie grower, I had really given very little thought. Over the course of the morning, Melissa and Matt shared quite a bit of information in a way that I found to be very engaging. If your interested in unlocking the secrets to some of these overlooked backyard herbs then I would recommend this course.
• 5/5 from Simone Elias, attended Sep 2024: Highly recommend this workshop! Melissa and Matt are excellent hosts - deeply knowledgeable, welcoming and personable. The setting on the Neighbourhood Farm was blissful, and all of your senses will be engaged in this hands-on class (listening, smelling, seeing, tasting, touching). Finishing with a delicious lunch spread of farm produce enjoyed under a shady tree was a highlight!
• 5/5 from Janine Graham, attended May 2024: A beautiful morning at the farm! Matt & Melissa are super knowlegable and friendly, with a wealth of information about the herbs and veggies. Topped off with a delicious lunch Highly recommend
• 5/5 from Alyce Dunstan, attended Sep 2023: A wonderful place to be, a knowledgable and passionate team, and just a fun morning out. It was so fascinating to learn about some local Brisbane weeds and what Neighbourhood Farm are doing. The presenters, Matt and Melissa, were well spoken with loud clear voices that were easily heard along the farm rows in our large workshop group. They had excellent knowledge, were approachable and fun, and their passion shone through in every thing they spoke about. At the end all the Neighbourhood Farm team contributed to make an incredible lunch of various salads with produce from the farm. The flavours and textures were sensational. I enjoyed sitting under the trees to share my lunch and iced herbal tea with the staff and other attendees. At the end I apologised for not having the time to stay and contribute to the washing up of the dishes, and was told I wasn’t expected to. Bonus! Highly recommend Neighbourhood Farm and Melissa Salmon for their workshops in future. (Photo attached of the toilet signage, which made me smile with its fun and casual inclusivity.)
• 5/5 from Kathy Pyke, attended Sep 2023: The experience was fantastic. All the teachers were very knowledgeable in their given fields of expertise. I learnt a lot on the day and would gladly recommend the class to everyone. In a few hours you'll gain a wealth of knowledge on how to grow and propagate vegetables and learn what good weeds to have in your garden. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
• 5/5 from Meg Royal, attended Sep 2023: Perfect way to spend a Saturday morning. Informative but relaxed. Great to be able to taste different plants. Identify both edible and non edible plants. Epic lunch
• 5/5 from Terri Field, attended Sep 2023: A wider range of topics than I expected (not just herbs to also growing vegies, edible weeds) to which I enjoyed. A lovely relaxed day on the farm and a delicious lunch. Very inspiring and energising.
• 5/5 from Sue Meiklejohn, attended Sep 2022: Really wonderful experience that I highly recommend to anyone keen to discover more about resources in their own backyard. Lovely rustic farm setting, run by people passionate about what they do. Opened my eyes to the often overlooked ecological importance of weeds and their potential health and nutritional benefits when identified and used correctly. The lunch spread with their delicious home produce was worth the (minimal) cost alone. I've already harvested some chickweed from my own backyard ready to infuse!
• 5/5 from Joel Briffa, attended Sep 2022: Such as amazing class teaching the importance of weeds and plants, Melissa and the neighbourhood team were very knowledgeable :)
• 5/5 from Dagmara Walker, attended Sep 2022: What a fantastic farm! So much to see and learn. Very well presented, so much knowledge from Melissa, Micah and the team. I am looking at the weeds in my backyard in a whole different light! Lunch was amazing also! Thank you
• 5/5 from Elisabeth Kissel, attended Sep 2022: We loved everything about the workshop - the presenter, the lovely setting, the informative content and the delicious lunch! Thank you for making it so enjoyable! Highly recommended.
• 5/5 from Isaac Keane, attended Sep 2022: Great day, great information and networking opportunities. Great communication on weeds and valuable resources shared
• 5/5 from Sarah Baldwin, attended Sep 2021: Such a beautiful morning! I learnt so much from Matt, Micah and Mel AND we got goodies to take home. They provided delicious coffee and a wholesome lunch! Cannot wait for the next workshop.
• 5/5 from Carly Chapman, attended Sep 2021: Loved this workshop! Learned to identify local weeds and how some can be used for for food, medicine or as topical applications. A very fun and interesting morning with a lovely lunch at the end. Would recommend.