Expert guidance for growing medicinal herbs in Australian conditions.
Taught by Christopher Smith, drawing on 45 years of hands-on horticulture, 130+ medicinal herbs grown, and a lifelong commitment to sustainable cultivation.
You love growing herbs,
but you've hit the wall of uncertainty.
Maybe you've read the online articles, you've tried your best, and sometimes they thrive?
Or maybe you know all about their herbal properties, but don't know what they look like or how to grow them?
Or perhaps you want to go beyond the faddism on social media and slick fast paced gardening shows?
Despite your best efforts... beloved herbs die
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 you really need?
Whether you're a beginner grower with a passion for herbs or a qualified herbalist wanting to deepen your cultivation knowledge, Herbology Hub meets you where you are.
You need a trusted guide, not another 'Guru'.
A source of trusted information & industry experience
Christopher created Herbology Hub in 2024 and it has been running monthly creating a back library of over 20 in Depth webinars on a variety of topics.Members get full access to this back library covering topics such as creating your own Herbal apothecary, Plant Propagation, Soils, Climate and covering Herbs such as Nettle, Yarrow, Chamomile and Golden Seal...
Most herb growing advice online is written for the Northern hemisphere: wrong seasons, wrong climate, wrong assumptions. Herbology Hub is built entirely around Australian growing conditions.
Herbology Hub is where the guesswork stops.
HERBOLOGY HUB - When we talk about plants in the Hub it goes way beyond clinical theory or health food store bottled fads.
We show you how to build a deep, physical relationship with the living plants in your garden. And its not just about growing the plants, you get a deep insight on how to use these herbs both at home and in the clinic.
What you receive inside the Hub:
2 Live Meet ups per Month
Office Hours - 60 Minutes: Questions, mini topics, updates and Guest speakers
In Depth Topic discussion - 90 Minutes: Where we explore a single topic in depth - not just skim over it. This is recorded.
Step by Step knowledge & expertise: Christopher specialises in making topics understandable and taking you '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 questions answered by an experienced mentor.
Private Face book group where you can share your herb growing adventures, triumphs & tragedies.
Monthly News Letter: Includes links to the recordings folder, Hub updates, future programs and meet up links.
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 over time
✅ That sustainable cultivation and organic practices are important to you.
Members grow thriving, resilient medicinal herb gardens they understand deeply, not just kept alive by trial and error.
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".
❎ You only want to know about one thing...
❎ Time is short for you
❎ Not interested in the actual 'hands in the dirt' growing of plants
$47.90 / Month ex GST, cancel any time
Where we are different from 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.
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 45 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.
Christopher is a sought after speaker & educator. He has spoken at conferences for Herb enthusiasts (Estuary Learning) plus Training bodies (Torrens University and Switched on Health College).
As a specialist in sustainable cultivation and stewardship, Christopher has successfully grown over 130+ 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
Professional Natural Therapies 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
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. 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?
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?
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?
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?
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).
