courses - Herbs Courses

Level: Short Course

This course aims to familiarise you with the use and culture of what are traditionally the most common herb plants. It should provide you with a sound framework upon which you will be able to develop your knowledge of herbs.This is a course for the amateur who likes to use herbs at home. If you are serious about growing or using herbs commercially, you are better to do our Herb Culture Course... more

Level: Short Course

Learn how to identify and successfully grow dozens of common and uncommon edible herbs. Develop your skills and experience the delights of cooking adventurous new recipes with herbs. Learn drying and other methods of preserving the flavour (eg. herb oils, salts, vinegars).Eight lessons as follows cover common and less common herbs used for cooking. It will begin your passion for trying new things... more

Level: Short Course

Start studying and develop an understanding of the safe use of Aromatherapy oils; and their production.  This course is aimed at the introductory level of education in Aromatherapy. It is suitable for those wishing to gain knowledge of using Aromatherapy in the home or for those working in a related discipline.Knowing the botanical names of plants and how they are derived is an important part of... more

Level: Short Course

For the lavender enthusiast, or anyone interested in starting commercial lavender production.Lavender has been a popular cultivated plant for many centuries and is perhaps the most common, and certainly one of the most versatile herbs you could ever consider growing. It can be grown as a shrub, a tub plant or a hedge; you can keep it cut low or let it grow to over a metre tall, depending on the... more

Level: Short Course

Learn the basics of how to identify and correctly administer herbs for medicinal purposes.Many plants or plant combinations are poisonous. For this reason, it is essential that before using an herb, you are able to POSITIVELY identify it.This course provides an excellent foundation for developing a sound knowledge of medicinal herbs. Medicinal herbs are the oldest known remedy for healing... more

Level: Short Course

“Specialising in fragrant plants is a good option for garden design. You can get the best of both worlds with this course - fragrant ideas and horticultural knowledge!” - Tracey Morris Dip.Hort., Cert.Hort., Cert III Organic Farming.Learn to identify, grow (propagation and culture), and use different types of scented plants. You will find out how to harvest and dry scented plants, and through... more

Level: Short Course

This is designed to develop a solid grounding in herb growing and the herb industry. An average student can complete this in around 100 hrs (Though you may take longer if you wish to get the most from the experience... it is not a light weight course by any means!). Half of the course deals with general herb culture, including identification, soils, mulching, feeding, watering, propagation,... more

Level: Certificate

“Love the magic of herbs? Then this is the course to start you in your herb career – it will enable you to consider opening a herb farm, or working in this exciting and field. A great course that will challenge you to expand your knowledge and become a true expert.” - Adriana Fraser Cert.Hort., Cert.Child Care, Adv.Cert.App.Mgt., Cert 1V Assessment and Training, Adv.Dip.Hort, ACS... more

Level: Certificate

“Learn to grow plants first! This may sound simple but in reality a herb is a plant like any other, and to be truly successful in this field you will need the general horticultural knowledge offered through this terrific course. The second half of the course focuses on the diverse aspects of herb growing from medicine to farming. A wonderful course in an exciting field.” - Adriana Fraser... more