Exploring the magic of nature through foraging
Connecting with the healing powers of nature and yoga
Exploring the magic of nature through foraging
Connecting with the healing powers of nature and yoga
About The Hedgerow Yogi
Who I am
My name is Sammie Longhorn. I am a herb crafter, forager and folklorist.
In our modern world, many of us have become disconnected from the abundance of nourishing and healing plants; growing wild in our native forests, fields, meadows, gardens and hedgerows.
My passion is for connecting people with these incredible plants and their edible and medicinal properties. Where better to begin than here with me in The New Forest?
My Journey
I first became interested in foraging and gathering around fifteen years ago when my husband (a talented chef) and I ran a pub together. We would often head out into our peaceful surroundings, away from the daily stresses of pub life to gather herbs, mushrooms, fruit and nuts that would be used on our menu or in our home larder in the form of pickles and preserves.
When we eventually left the pub behind, my passion for wild ingredients became more holistic, especially when I began training as a yoga teacher. When I knew I was on my spiritual path, I further immersed myself in nature and made it my mission to learn as much as I possibly could about our native plants, their magical and medicinal properties and their importance in our history, folklore, myths and legends. Much of this knowledge has come from my teacher and mentor Dee Dade from Hedgerow Herbs.
My Philosophy
I now think of these plants less as ingredients but more as important allies that have the power to enhance our lives on every level. Through my work as “The Hedgerow Yogi”, I plan to share what I have learned and to help spread the forgotten knowledge of our ancestors, so that you may benefit from the abundance of your surroundings and be empowered to take the health of yourself and your family into your own hands.
What I offer
I offer a number of seasonal, nature-based workshops and collaborations throughout the year at a variety of locations.
These include:
- Group and Private Foraging Walks
- Nature Immersion Days
- Forage and feast events
- Herbal Preparation Workshops
- Herbal Tea Ceremonies
Each season brings its own gifts and I look forward to sharing them with you.
Please contact me using the form below if anything is of interest to you, or sign up to my newsletter to learn about upcoming events. You can now book onto a Wild Walk directly below.
Foraging Walks
On my Foraging Walks, I love to share tips for safe identification of native edible plants and an explanation of how the plants would have been used historically and traditionally.
The walks are steeped with folklore and mythology, this is how our ancient ancestors would have passed along the knowledge of which plants can harm us and which can heal us.
If you are interested in booking onto a walk, please contact me using the form below, or sign up to my newsletter to be notified of upcoming events. You can now book onto a Wild Walk directly below.
Previous Appearances
BBC - Foraging for Christmas
BBC - Foraging for Christmas
Winter may see many of our favourite edible plants taking a well earned rest. But at this time of year the hedgerows are alive with festive magic and folklore.
Lime Wood - Resident Forager
BBC - Foraging for Christmas
This article delved into my role as Lime Wood’s Resident Forager. Nestled in the heart of the New Forest, this hotel and spa boasts glorious spaces to forage in various habitats, including lakeside, meadow and woodland.
BBC Radio Solent 20/06/25 - Stinging Nettles
Here I discuss one of my favourite topics in the world; Stinging Nettles. This much-maligned plant has a plethora of gifts for us; as food, medicine, a dye and a fibre. Even its sting can powerfully promote healing.
Life of Becky - In Conversation
Becky is a content writer who attended one of my courses; it was lovely to discuss with her the events that I offer and some of the more nuanced aspects of the intersection of science and my Earth based spirituality.
BBC Radio Solent 09/07/25 - My three month wild food experiment - Wildbiome
Katie Martin invited me back on her show to discuss my three month long experiment with wild food as part of the Wildbiome Project.
Europe's Best Foraging Courses
Mr and Mrs Smith selected me for their article detailing Europe's Best Foraging Courses and Experiences in my role as Lime Wood's Resident Forager.
Contact Me
Get in Touch
Send me a message or ask me a question using this form.
If you would like to book a place on a Foraging Walk please send me a message.
I'll get back to you as soon as I possibly can!
The Hedgerow Yogi
