ABOUT | Avant Garden Life

AN AVANT GARDEN LIFE

AVANT GARDEN LIFE, founded by qualified herbalist, Acupuncturist, Sensory Seasonal Living Coach and Activist TASH ENGLISH, who combines her passion for herbalism, intuitive cooking, art, nature education, and seasonal and grassroots living with a sprinkle of the WILD and WITCHY. The founder leads educational and creative workshops, forest walks, seminars, events, team building and interactive art installations that reconnect individuals with nature.

TASH ENGLISH

My name is TASH, and I’ve been immersed in the field of holistic health, ritual practices, seasonal sensory living and herbal medicine since 2013. My journey began in the heart of Australian nature, where I was raised as a “bush baby” surrounded by the forests and natural beauty that shaped my life. From a young age, I was deeply influenced not only by the land around me but also by the community that nurtured my love for the natural world and its healing traditions. These early experiences instilled in me a profound appreciation for the power of nature and the wisdom of holistic healing practices.

My journey into the holistic world began through hands-on experience in herbalism, ritual practices, and grassroots seasonal cyclic living. I had the privilege of working alongside skilled practitioners and healers across Australia, India, Greece, Ireland, Scotland, and Germany, immersing myself in diverse healing traditions and philosophies. These experiences have deeply shaped my approach to holistic wellness and continue to influence my work today.

I’ve been a licensed Medical Herbalist, Health Coach and Sensory Seasonal Living Coach since 2018. In 2023, I expanded my journey to become a licensed Heilpraktikerin, acupuncturist, and homeopath. My practice doesn’t just follow a conventional path—it weaves together ancient traditions, the lessons life has taught me, and modern techniques, creating a unique blend that supports health and well-being in a truly holistic way.

Since 2024, I have been co-hosting a monthly radio show and podcast, "Herby At Heart". We explore the deep connections between people and plants. Each episode focuses on a single plant, featuring an interview with someone we believe truly embodies its spirit.

Part of Avant Garden’s work also entails travelling around the world, learning not only about local herbal and culinary traditions but also the local lands and native peoples' customs. As a travelling herbalist, TASH gathers new inspiration and creates herbal medicines during her many trips.

Through my work, I aim to bridge traditional knowledge with modern approaches, offering individualised support that honours both the principles and the art of natural healing, as an individual and as a whole. Together we EVOLE, together we GROW.

Stay WILD, stay WITCHY!

PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY

In 2013, I founded Avant Garden Life, an initiative focused on ecological education. Through a variety of workshops and community programs, I have been providing instruction on topics such as foraging, plant medicine, plant communication, and the concept of food as medicine. Additionally, I emphasise the principles of grassroots and seasonal living, with the goal of fostering a deeper connection between individuals and the natural world.

My focus lies in women’s / FLINTA health and creating a healthier society through seasonal sensory living, grassroots practices, and traditional cultural healing. I continue to expand my knowledge in these areas through further education in herbalism, acupuncture, homeopathy, mental health, systemic structures, and family consultations, drawing from traditional cultures to ensure a holistic and inclusive approach to well-being.

EDUCATIONAL & ONGOING DEVELOPMENT

I am committed to lifelong learning and professional development. My studies have taken me across different disciplines and countries, shaping a broad, integrative perspective on healing.

Creation of Avant Garden Life, Herbalism, Food, Art; educational workshops & events. community projects & art installations (since 2013)

Medical Herbalist, Health Coach, & Sensory Seasonal Living Coach (since 2018)

Heilpraktikerin (since 2022)

Acupuncture & Homeopathy (since 2023)

Herby At Heart Radio show (since 2024)

Further education in Systemic Structures & Family Consultations

Ongoing studies in herbalism, acupuncture, homeopathy, mental health, women's health, and traditional practices