As the Full Moon rises, we gather to harvest the medicinal herbs that are ready in their season. Moving gently through the gardens and surrounding whenua, we harvest with care, taking only what the plants can generously share. Returning to the circle, we prepare the harvest together by clipping, plucking and bundling herbs while sharing tea, conversation and quiet moments of observation. The plants, the weather and the land shape the rhythm of each gathering. We follow the season rather than a fixed programme. This Season: Every Full Moon brings something different. Some months offer leaves and flowers, others seeds, berries or roots. We work with what is ready, allowing the season to guide the harvest. September brings the first signs of spring. Tender perennial greens, fresh herbs and the earliest medicinal leaves begin to emerge, offering the first harvests for teas, fresh cooking and spring pestos. During the Session: Each Moon Harvest begins with a shared breath and a moment of gratitude — for the growth, the whenua and all the living elements that have made the harvest possible. From there, we step into the harvest together. Each participant is paired with particular plants and guided in how and where to harvest, why we gather in a particular way, and what we leave behind. We then return to the circle to prepare what has been gathered for drying and later use, sharing tea and conversation as we work. Shared Learning: Through harvesting and preparing the plants, we share practical knowledge of medicinal herbs, seasonal timing and respectful gathering. The deeper learning comes through attention — recognising when something is ready to be received, how much can be taken, and what should be left. What to bring: Warm layers, sturdy footwear and clothing suitable for an evening outdoors. A journal if you like to take notes.