JARSQUAD brings people together through communal food-preservation, to practice sharing ingredients, recipes, and know-how by making jams and preserves as a ‘squad’.

What we'll be doing together:

At this HARVEST HANDS event, we'll visit the community herb garden tended by Radical Plant Folk located at School Farm in Dartington. There we will learn ways to identify a few helpful plant allies, and discover some of their uses in folk herbalism.

We'll be able to harvest, learn about, and make some root medicine together which can be taken home (just bring 2 x cleaned medium jars). We're likely working with elecampane and thyme amongst other herbs.

No previous experience necessary - we will be shown what to do and all other materials will be provided.

There will be shelter if there is rain but we will be outdoors/exposed so please dress accordingly and have good shoes.

We'll have time to have lunch together around a fire. You're welcome to bring a packed lunch and snacks to share. Warm beverages and cake will be provided.

Travel by Bus from Plymouth to Dartington

We'll be meeting at Royal Parade and catch the bus (80 - to Paignton). Please bring bus fare if you can, or let us know if you need transport support in the check-out questions.

If you'd like to travel together with us, meet us at the Royal Parade bus stop (A9 - at Premier Inn, opp Theatre Royal) by 8:45am. We'll be boarding the 8:57am bus 80 (est. travel time 75-80minutes).

After disembarking at Shinner's Bridge, there is a ~13min mostly flat/gradual uphill walk from the bus stop to the herb garden.

We aim to arrive at the herb garden by 10:30am for an 11am start. We plan on leaving around 3pm, arriving to Royal Parade Plymouth by 4:30pm.

If you need to travel by car or train please let us know and we'll meet you at School Farm directly. We can coordinate and send on instructions for parking and assist on other questions.

Please also let us know if you have any food or known plant allergies.

ANY QUESTIONS not covered in our FAQ below? PLEASE GET IN TOUCH! Email: hello@jarsquad.com

Contact the host of Medicine Walk & Visit to Radical Plant Folk: 28 November 2026

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