Online Class: All About Herbs

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 and 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 and 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 create 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.