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Herbs are used for both culinary and medicinal purposes--and sometimes even spiritual purposes. All About Herbs will cover all the basics so that you are ready to explore all of Herbs' many uses.
Not only will you learn the history and definitions, but you will also be able to:
- List several benefits of cooking with herbs and have a basic understanding of how to prepare herbs and incorporate them into your favorite foods.
- Grasp the main traditions in herbal medicine.
- Understand the benefits of growing herbs at home and how to plan your first herb garden.
- Know how to select the right herbs, the best containers, the ideal fertilizer and the best amount of water to help your container herb garden thrive.
- Know when to harvest your herbs and how to dry them for storage so you can enjoy home-grown herbs all year long.
-How to start a heart-healthy, cold and flu prevention garden using basil, cayenne and garlic.
- How aloe vera and peppermint make wonderful additions to both your herb garden and your medicine cabinet.
- Know the beauty of rosemary, fennel and lavender and how to grow them yourself.
- Understand how these ingredients can add a lovely scent to your garden and delicate ingredients to make your own cosmetic treatments.
-Know about another facet of herbal medicine, aromatherapy, which is based on the power of herbs' fragrances and helps treat both mood and health issues.
-Know how to prepare herbs in a variety of forms to best treat any of a number of conditions. These methods range from a simple tea, or infusion, to a good old-fashioned poultice. We'll also share some advice on being very careful with herbs to avoid negative results.
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: The History of Herbs
At the end of Lesson 1, you should have a solid grasp of what defines an herb as well as a good overview of the history of herbs around the world.
Lesson 2: Culinary Herbs
At the end of Lesson 2, you should be able to list several benefits of cooking with herbs and have a basic understanding of how to prepare herbs and incorporate them into your favorite foods.
Lesson 3: Medicinal Herbs
At the end of Lesson 3, you will have a solid grasp of the three primary traditions in herbal medicine--Greco-Roman, ayurveda and Chinese herbal medicine. Plus, you'll learn how medicinal herbs are used in the U.S. today.
Lesson 4: Growing Your Own Herbs
At the end of Lesson 4, you should understand the benefits of growing herbs at home and how to plan your first herb garden.
Lesson 5: Container Gardening
At the end of Lesson 5, you should have a good handle on the unique requirements and advantages of growing herbs in containers.
Lesson 6: Harvesting & Drying Herbs
At the end of Lesson 6, you'll know how to handle your bountiful herb garden harvest, including how and when to harvest your herbs and how to dry them for storage so you can enjoy home-grown herbs all year long.
Lesson 7: Heart Healthy & Cold & Flu Garden
At the end of Lesson 7, you'll know how to start a heart-healthy, cold and flu prevention garden using basil, cayenne and garlic. You may also get inspired to design your own healthy herb garden designed around your tastes and climate.
Lesson 8: First Aid Garden
At the end of Lesson 8, you'll understand how aloe vera and peppermint make wonderful additions to both your herb garden and your medicine cabinet.
Lesson 9: Cosmetics Garden
At the end of Lesson 9, you'll know the beauty of rosemary, fennel and lavender and how to grow them yourself.
Lesson 10: Aromatherapy
At the end of Lesson 10, you'll know about another facet of herbal medicine, aromatherapy, which is based on the power of herbs' fragrances and helps treat both mood and health issues.
Lesson 11: Making Herbal Preparations
At the end of Lesson 11, you will know how to prepare herbs in a variety of forms to best treat any of a number of conditions. These methods range from a simple tea, or infusion, to a good old-fashioned poultice.
Not only will you learn the history and definitions, but you will also be able to:
- List several benefits of cooking with herbs and have a basic understanding of how to prepare herbs and incorporate them into your favorite foods.
- Grasp the main traditions in herbal medicine.
- Understand the benefits of growing herbs at home and how to plan your first herb garden.
- Know how to select the right herbs, the best containers, the ideal fertilizer and the best amount of water to help your container herb garden thrive.
- Know when to harvest your herbs and how to dry them for storage so you can enjoy home-grown herbs all year long.
-How to start a heart-healthy, cold and flu prevention garden using basil, cayenne and garlic.
- How aloe vera and peppermint make wonderful additions to both your herb garden and your medicine cabinet.
- Know the beauty of rosemary, fennel and lavender and how to grow them yourself.
- Understand how these ingredients can add a lovely scent to your garden and delicate ingredients to make your own cosmetic treatments.
-Know about another facet of herbal medicine, aromatherapy, which is based on the power of herbs' fragrances and helps treat both mood and health issues.
-Know how to prepare herbs in a variety of forms to best treat any of a number of conditions. These methods range from a simple tea, or infusion, to a good old-fashioned poultice. We'll also share some advice on being very careful with herbs to avoid negative results.
Course Lessons
Lesson 1: The History of Herbs
At the end of Lesson 1, you should have a solid grasp of what defines an herb as well as a good overview of the history of herbs around the world.
Lesson 2: Culinary Herbs
At the end of Lesson 2, you should be able to list several benefits of cooking with herbs and have a basic understanding of how to prepare herbs and incorporate them into your favorite foods.
Lesson 3: Medicinal Herbs
At the end of Lesson 3, you will have a solid grasp of the three primary traditions in herbal medicine--Greco-Roman, ayurveda and Chinese herbal medicine. Plus, you'll learn how medicinal herbs are used in the U.S. today.
Lesson 4: Growing Your Own Herbs
At the end of Lesson 4, you should understand the benefits of growing herbs at home and how to plan your first herb garden.
Lesson 5: Container Gardening
At the end of Lesson 5, you should have a good handle on the unique requirements and advantages of growing herbs in containers.
Lesson 6: Harvesting & Drying Herbs
At the end of Lesson 6, you'll know how to handle your bountiful herb garden harvest, including how and when to harvest your herbs and how to dry them for storage so you can enjoy home-grown herbs all year long.
Lesson 7: Heart Healthy & Cold & Flu Garden
At the end of Lesson 7, you'll know how to start a heart-healthy, cold and flu prevention garden using basil, cayenne and garlic. You may also get inspired to design your own healthy herb garden designed around your tastes and climate.
Lesson 8: First Aid Garden
At the end of Lesson 8, you'll understand how aloe vera and peppermint make wonderful additions to both your herb garden and your medicine cabinet.
Lesson 9: Cosmetics Garden
At the end of Lesson 9, you'll know the beauty of rosemary, fennel and lavender and how to grow them yourself.
Lesson 10: Aromatherapy
At the end of Lesson 10, you'll know about another facet of herbal medicine, aromatherapy, which is based on the power of herbs' fragrances and helps treat both mood and health issues.
Lesson 11: Making Herbal Preparations
At the end of Lesson 11, you will know how to prepare herbs in a variety of forms to best treat any of a number of conditions. These methods range from a simple tea, or infusion, to a good old-fashioned poultice.
