Herbal Growing and Apothecary Practitioner

In this first module, you will discover what a herbal apothecary truly means, and why building your own is one of the most rewarding steps a herbalist can take.

You will learn:

• What self-sufficiency in herbalism really means
• How growing your own herbs deepens and enriches your learning
• Why home-grown medicine is so often higher in quality
• The environmental benefits of a self-sufficient practice
• How self-sufficiency can support a holistic business

In this module, you will step out into the wild to forage and gather herbs safely, sustainably, and with confidence.

You will learn:

• What wildcrafting is, and why it matters
• The rules and ethics of responsible foraging
• How to identify herbs safely and accurately
• The equipment you need to wildcraft well
• The best time of year to gather each herb

In this module, you will design and plant a productive medicinal garden suited to your space, whether that is a few beds, a balcony, or a sunny windowsill.

You will learn:

• • The benefits of planting your own herb garden
  • How much space you really need
  • Which type of herb bed to choose
  • Which herbs to plant to meet your own needs

In this module, you will discover how to make the most of herbs at their freshest and most vibrant.

You will learn:

• The pros and cons of working with fresh herbs
• Creating aqueous preparations from fresh herbs
• Making fresh first-aid preparations
• Fresh tinctures explained
• Herbal juicing: tips and uses

In this module, you will learn to turn a harvest into a stocked, year-round apothecary that keeps its potency.

You will learn:

• • How to process herbs straight after harvest
  • How to dry and store herbs to preserve their vitality
  • How to make potent tinctures that maximize your harvest
  • How to create single and mixed-blend capsules
  • How to prepare high-quality syrups and glycerites

In this module, you will step into the growing year, with the tasks, harvests, and remedies that belong to spring.

You will learn:

• The key tasks to perform in spring
• How to plan your spring harvests: what is growing, and what you will need
• Ten spring herbs to stock in your dispensary
• The issues and ailments most common in spring

In this module, you will work with the abundance of early summer, as flowers and leaves reach their peak.

You will learn:

• The key tasks to perform in early summer
• How to plan your early summer harvests: what is growing, and what you will need
• Ten early summer herbs to stock in your dispensary
• The issues and ailments most common in early summer

In this module, you will gather the fruits, seeds, and late blooms of the season at its height.

You will learn:

• The key tasks to perform in late summer
• How to plan your late summer harvests: what is growing, and what you will need
• Ten late summer herbs to stock in your dispensary
• The issues and ailments most common in late summer

In this module, you will turn to roots, barks, and the deep tonics that prepare the body for the colder months.

You will learn:

• The key tasks to perform in fall
• How to plan your fall harvests: what is growing, and what you will need
• Ten fall herbs to stock in your dispensary
• The issues and ailments most common in fall

In this final module, you will draw on your well-stocked shelves to support the body through winter, and begin planning for the year ahead.

You will learn:

• The key tasks to perform in winter
• How to plan your winter harvests: what is growing, and what you will need
• Ten winter herbs to stock in your dispensary
• The issues and ailments most common in winter