About

Robin Harford

Hello, I’m Robin Harford,

My work blends contemplative ecology, foraging and folk herbalism.

It is rooted in the belief that our deepest nourishment comes not only from consuming plants but from learning to be fully present with them.

This isn’t about gathering or identifying as many species as possible, but about slowing down and cultivating a way of noticing that changes how we experience the world.

These practices have grown from spending thousands of hours in fields, woodlands and edges across rural England and beyond.

I lead small-group courses, offering simple, nature-focused practices that help quiet the analytical mind and awaken our innate ability to know plants directly through experience.

Over these decades, I’ve found that when we learn to listen with our entire being, something shifts.

The plants become not just resources to gather but kin with wisdom to share.

This relationship forms the foundation for a more sustainable, connected way of living, not as a lifestyle brand or identity but as a practical, everyday way of walking through the world.

I share this approach in workshops, seasonal gatherings, and my writings—always emphasising simplicity, accessibility, and the transformative power of paying attention.

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