You can grow any herb with confidence.
Get the structured guidance that ends inconsistent results.
Herbology Hub is where the guesswork stops.
HERBOLOGY HUB gives you direct access to my expertise across Horticulture, Herbal Medicine and Science to help you grow the herbs you want.
Our meet ups each month are live & based on Australian conditions.
You get to interact ask Q and even suggest topics to explore.
When we talk about plants in the Hub it goes way beyond the clinical theory or health food store bottled fads to have you build a deep, physical relationship with the living plants in your garden.
You love growing herbs,
but you've hit the wall of uncertainty.
You've read the online articles, you've tried your best, and sometimes they thrive, but then…
Or you know all about their herbal properties, but don't know what they look like or found out how to grow them...
A plant dies unexpectantly despite your best efforts...
There is a gap between the books/online articles and what happens in your garden..
You want to grow herbs suited to your specific Australian conditions
You feel it should be easier than this... so where is the help I really need?
You don't need more tips. You need ongoing expert guidance that leads you into the plant world.
You need a trusted structure, not more noise.
A source of trusted information & real world experience
Christopher Smith has spent over 50 years at the intersection of horticulture, herbal medicine, and environmental science. This isn't theoretical study; it's deep, practical knowledge earned through decades of growing.
He created Herbology Hub to share this grounded knowledge in a clear, step-by-step way. The aim is not just to give you information... It's structured guidance that walks you through how herbs actually grow, to create abundance in your own garden.
What you receive inside the Hub:
✅ 2 Live online meet ups Per Month: 60–90 minutes each, designed to fully explore a single topic—not skim over it.
➕Office Hour -60 minutes: Questions, mini topics, updates and Guest speakers
➕In Depth Topic discussion - 90 minutes: Where we explore a single topic - not skim over it.
This is Step-by-Step knowledge & expertise: Christopher specialises in making topics understandable, building understanding and taking people 'by the hand' through the material.
Being live we interact, ask questions, go off on tangents sometimes and relate the material to your experience.
✅ Full Recording Library: Watch or re-watch sessions anytime, at your own pace.
✅ Direct Access to Christopher plus Q&A: Get your specific growing questions answered by an experienced mentor.
✅ Private Facebook Group: where you can share your herb growing adventures, triumphs & tragedies.
✅ Monthly newsletter: links to the recordings, Hub updates, upcoming talks and links to join
Herbology Hub is perfect for you if:
✅ You are growing herbs (culinary, medicinal, or both) and want more confidence and less guesswork.
✅ You want access to expert knowledge & real world experience instead of confusing, inconsistent advice.
✅ Your interested enough to learn thoroughly
✅ That sustainable cultivation and organic practices are important to you.
You could be a home grower wanting to expand your herb patch or a practitioner looking to connect with the living plants beyond the textbooks and brown bottles in the dispensary.
You don't need to be experienced...
You do need to be willing to give it a go...
This is not for:
❎ People looking for quick fixes or "hacks".
❎ Casual dabblers who aren't interested in learning properly
Where we are different frrm other programs...
Unlike generic programs that rely on information dumping and stale, pre-recorded presentations, Herbology Hub is built on live, interactive depth.
We refuse to rush through topics or make assumptions about your experience; instead, we prioritise calm, considered learning and question-driven guidance that adapts to the actual needs of your plants and your land.
You aren't just buying theory - you are accessing over 45 years of lived horticultural experience and a rare integration of environmental science and clinical herbalism that ensures you grow properly, not just fast.
As a member you have a say...
As a member your questions and concerns are taken seriously. I encourage you to ask questions in the meet ups... The only silly question is the one unasked. Also request a special topic or herb to be covered. Its all possible.
Special guest speakers & presenters
Christopher reaches out into the herbal world to have specialists in their field talk about a range of topics. We have had industry professionals talk on Nutrition, Homeopathy, Flower essences and Herbal Drop dosing...
Deep dives into specific herbs
Bringing together knowledge folkloric, historical & contempary to communincate the essence of the herbs function. Plus where it comes from, how to grow it, where to source plants
About Christopher
Christopher is a qualified herbalist and horticulturist with over 50 years of practical experience in plant cultivation.
His professional training began at the Adelaide Botanic Garden, where observing senior gardeners treat injuries with plants like Comfrey sparked a lifelong commitment to understanding herbs as healers rather than just nice looking plants.
This foundational training is supported by a university degree in Environmental Science, providing a rare integration of scientific principles and decades of hands-on growing expertise.
As a specialist in sustainable cultivation and stewardship, Christopher has successfully grown over 120 medicinal species.
He also has a soft spot for endangered or little known herbs such as Solomon's Seal and Golden Seal.
What people say...
Luciana Todd
Professional Trainer
"Christopher training style is engaging , calm and very informative. He is the read deal !!!!
Christopher develops a great connection with and between participants Christopher Rocks!!!"
Julie Dixon
Herbology Hub Founding Member
“I’m in the Herbology Hub and loving it… the webinars are full of knowledge you can go away and apply. Well worth joining.”.
Fiona
Herbalist & Golden Seal Talk attendee
“Christopher gives such an informative and engaging talk. Such a lot of info about environmental issues, wild harvesting and its impact on herb availability. Recommend listening to Chistopher anytime, so interesting”
Frequently Asked Questions
Is HERBOLOGY HUB suitable for beginners?
Absolutely, We have all been beginners at some stage, and I shape our meet ups so that we walk through the topic in a structured way and minimise overwhelm. Any questions are very welcome. They often open up new areas of discussion.
Absolutely! We have all been beginners at some stage. What I look for in members is enthusiasm, the desire to give it a go.. curiosity and wanting to expand their plant growing world.
What if I miss a session?
No problems... The in-depth meet ups are all recorded and the special talks in Office hour are as well. As a member you have the links to access these recordings at any time. No bullshit time limits, if you are a member, you have access.
Our monthly in depth meet up is recorded plus any time we have special guests or a mini topic. Recordings are stored and members have access at any time. No time limits or expiry dates as in other memberships.
Will this work in my climate?
We always ask ourselves these questions. Let me know what climate you are in and we work with that in the webinars. When we cover herbs in depth I am upfront about the climate range it grows in.
Let me know your climate and I will adapt the information for you. Having grown plants in a range of climates I get not every plant grows everywhere. From Tropical to Cool temperate there is quite a difference.
Is this only for serious growers?
Here is what I look for in a member. A love of plants & a keen interest in medicinal herbs and a willingness to learn more and try it out in their garden. Regardless of size, climate and previous experience.
Regardless of experience... the amount of land you have (from a balcony to 200 acres) age... Climate or qualifications we all meet on common ground. The love of plants, how to grow them so they thrive and how to use them for our health.
Is this like other webinars that are out there?
No. Firstly they are all LIVE. No pre-recording.
I draw on information from a broad range of sources and synthesise it into a coherant talk. When we talk specific herbs then I go to great lengths to give you a sense of the herb. Beyond all the technical names... The essence of the plant so that you can recognise when that plant is appropriate for a situation.
Next - you can put forward suggestions for talks... who else offers that?
Absolutely not. Firstly these monthly meets up are LIVE, not pre recorded. This means flexibility, you can ask questions, we can talk over a point for awhile, like a conversation... There is some text, plus images and we tackle subjects in a way so your understanding builds. I'm interested in a vast range of topics and bring a wide range of related information into our discussions. Then at the end we chew the cud over what has been covered and have time for more questions (and digressions).
Will this feel overwhelming or complicated?
I step through material in a straight forward way, you can stop me at any time ask questions... Then there is the replay of the recording.
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