ONLINE HERBAL IMMERSION PROGRAM – Juliet Blankespoor

I understand how hard it is to navigate the deluge of herbal information out there, and find a resource you can trust.

ONLINE HERBAL IMMERSION PROGRAM by Juliet Blankespoor,
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Or wondered which herbal preparation will be the most potent?

I understand how hard it is to navigate the deluge of herbal information out there, and find a resource you can trust.

With over twenty-five years under my belt growing herbs, making medicine, and teaching about plants, I’ve come up with a program that is chock-full of expert guidance for cultivating medicinal herbs and addressing common ailments at home with your very own tinctures, syrups, poultices and salves.

Herbal Immersion Program Outline (1,000 hours)

MODULE 1

Foundations in Herbalism

Cultivating Relationships with Healing Plants • Introduction to Botany • Plant Families • Vegetative and Floral Terms • Herbal Actions • Ethical Wildcrafting • Spring Plant Walk • Medicinal Preparations • Harvesting Herbs • Edible Flowers

MODULE 2

The Nitty-Gritty of Soil, Part 1

Principles of Organic Gardening • Planning Your Dream Garden • Growing Healthy Soil • Building Soil Fertility • Botanical Garden Allies • Creating New Garden Beds • Container Gardening

MODULE 3

Common Useful Garden Weeds

Daylily • Lamb’s Quarters • Chickweed • Dandelion • Violet • Purple Dead Nettle • Cleavers • Creasy Greens • Garlic Mustard • Yellow Dock • Japanese Honeysuckle

MODULE 4

Plant Propagation

Special Strategies for Germinating Herbs: Stratification, Scarification, and Light-Dependent Germination • Preparing Seed Trays • Sowing Seeds • Soil Blocks • Bottom Heat • Root Division • Stem Cuttings • Layering • Seed Saving of Medicinal Herbs

MODULE 5

Tonic Herbs and Adaptogens

Introduction to Adaptogens, Alteratives and Tonic Herbs • Gotu Kola • Tulsi • Nettles • Milky Oats • Astragalus • Ginseng • Hibiscus

MODULE 6

The Nitty-Gritty of Soil, Part 2

Introduction to Permaculture • Building a Compost Pile • Composting Leaf Mold • Organic Pest and Disease Management • Season Extension • Woodland Cultivation of Medicinal Herbs • Homemade Potting Soil

MODULE 7

Herbs for the Immune System

Introduction to Immune Stimulants, Immunomodulators and Antimicrobials • Spilanthes • Echinacea • Goldenseal • Bee Balm and Wild Bergamot • Calendula • Boneset • Elderberry

MODULE 8

Introduction to the Digestive System

Bitters, Astringents and Carminatives • Foundations of Nutrition: Whole Foods, Organic Foods and GMOs • Macronutrients, Fiber, and Intestinal Flora • Vitamins and Minerals • Bioflavonoids • Food Allergies and Intolerances

MODULE 9

Herbs for the Digestive System

Anise Hyssop • Meadowsweet • Fennel • Mint • Chamomile • Lemon Balm • Basil

MODULE 10

Herbs for the Respiratory System

Introduction to Expectorants, Demulcents and Anticatarrhals • Elecampane • Mullein • Marshmallow • Yarrow • Goldenrod

MODULE 11

Herbs for the Nervous System

Introduction to Nervines, Hypnotics, Anxiolytics, Antidepressants and Analgesics • Valerian • Skullcap • Passionflower • California Poppy • Mimosa • Rose • Vervain

MODULE 12

Herbs for the Female Reproductive System

Uterine Tonics, Emmenagogues, Hormone Balancers and Uterine Antispasmodics • Ecology of Estrogen in the Body • Red Raspberry and Blackberry • Black Cohosh • Vitex • Motherwort

MODULE 13

Medicine Making – Core Preparations

Infusions and Decoctions • Tinctures • Herbal Honeys and Syrups • Herbal Vinegars • Flower Essences • Plant Spirit Medicine

MODULE 14

Food as Medicine

Meads • Culinary Oils • Infused Vinegars • Fire Ciders: Spicy Vinegars • Goo Balls • Compound Butters • Herbal Finishing Salts • Herbal Sauces • Wild Herbal Pestos, Hummus, and Pâté • Medicinal Mushroom Concoction • Herbal Popsicles, Iced Teas, and Granitas • Bone Broth • Bitters • Shrubs • Herbal Ice Cubes • Simple Syrups • Cocktails and Mocktails

MODULE 15

Topical Preparations and Natural Body Care

Infused Oils and Salves • Compresses, Poultices, and Herbal First Aid • Introduction to Hydrotherapy • Introduction to Aromatherapy • Floral Skin Serum • Body Butters • Salt Scrubs • Bath Salts • Aromatherapy Sprays • Aromatic Massage Oils

MODULE 16

Herbal Livelihoods/Applying the Knowledge

The Heart of Livelihoods: Business Ethics and Inspiration • Herbal Livelihoods • The Nitty-Gritty of Herbal Businesses • Introduction to Current Good Manufacturing Processes (cGMPs) and Product Labeling Requirements • Further Learning and Networking • Connecting to Your Life’s Purpose • Permaculture in Action: Joe Hollis’ Mountain Gardens • Amy Hamilton • Lorna Mauney-Brodek • Dr. James Duke • Asia Suler • History of Earthaven Ecovillage • Permaculture Principles with Chuck Marsh

MODULE 17

Siting Reference Guide – Regional Profiles and Habitat Lists

Arid Lowland Climates with Monica Rude • Cold Temperate Climates with Deb Soule • Arid Mountainous Climates with Kathi Keville • Rocky Soils in Mid-Continental Climates with Steven Foster • Subtropical Climates with Emily Ruffv Mediterranean Climates with Richo Cech • Woodland Medicinals with Joe Hollis • Wetland Herbs • Shade Herbs • Arid Climate Herbs • Hot and Humid Climate Herbs

Meet Our Featured Botanical Stars

Our program is infused with a plant-centered approach to herbal medicine. From anise hyssop to yellow dock, the course focuses on an all-star lineup of botanicals, primo for most temperate climate gardens. Note that most of the following herbs are the headliners of their very own video and profile.

Take a Sneak Peak at Our Botanical Starlets.

Full Program Outline and Course Hours

You’ll have complete access to the entire 1000-hour program just as soon as you enroll. To keep you on track and engaged, you’ll receive monthly emails from us with an introduction to each module. However, you’re welcome
to move at your own pace through the material.
Enrollment is ongoing, and you can sign up any time.

View the Complete Course Outline Here

 Not quite sure which of our online courses is the best fit for you?

Take a peek at our Course Comparison Chart to get started on your herbal journey!

The Full-Color Printable Course Manual is 1,446-pages!

The electronic course manual is a whopping 1,446 pages long, filled to the brim with color photos, step-by-step tutorials, and herbal wisdom. It’s ready to be printed into three luscious binders or viewed on any screen. 

You’ll receive the course manual as downloadable PDFs so you can access the program content when you’re offline or print the material into beautiful books that you can hold in your hands. Many of our students enjoy reading the manual on a tablet or computer, whereas others prefer to put it into an indexed binder or spiral booklet form. Because the material is in electronic form, you have lots of choices for how to interact with the course content. We designed the manual to be visually enticing and photographically accurate–visual learners and plant aficionados LOVE reading our course manuals!

Here’s what the electronic Course Manual contains – there’s so much material, it takes two mega binders plus a spiral bound book to hold it all!

To get a feel for the lessons found in the course manual, please see our sample lessons on Herbal Honeys and Syrups and Passionflower.

How does the program work?

The online program includes:

The online program also includes these bonuses:

These bonuses are not included in the cost of tuition and are subject to change.

The course materials are yours for life!

You’ll have ongoing access to all the videos, online written materials, and exclusive archived newsletters indefinitely. By joining our learning community, you’ll not only have access to an amazing educational experience—you’ll also be gaining entry into a trusted source of herbal information to revisit year after year. It’s like a perpetual library card to a whole world of herbal knowledge. As a bonus, you’ll also have access to all fresh material – videos and newsletters – that we’ll be adding to the course over the years.

Please note that two and a half years (30 months) after enrolling, instructors will no longer be available for questions or guidance. However, the connections you foster with other herbal enthusiasts in our private forum will help support you through a lifetime of herbal learning.

Here’s what you’ll be able to do after completing the program:

Who’s this course for?

Anyone who wants to learn more about growing and using medicinal plants, including:

Do you find yourself yearning for a deeper connection to the herbs you use medicinally?

We believe direct connection with healing plants is THE best way to learn about their medicine. When we fully know an herb, it virtually comes to life, blooming in our mind and heart. Suddenly, it’s easier to remember its medicinal qualities, as we now recognize the herb as a distinct personality. That’s why our program is infused with a plant-centered approach to herbal medicine.

You might be asking yourself, what exactly does that mean?

It means the plants are the stars of the show.

In this course we’ll introduce you to each of our botanical starlets on an intimate level. We know good medicine begins with good relationships, so a deep-rooted connection to healing plants is at the heart of our teachings.

Have you been studying herbs for a while, but just aren’t sure how to tie everything together?

Or maybe you’re already an experienced herbalist, but feel like something’s missing from your repertoire…

Whether you’re just beginning to dabble in herbalism or you’re ready to take your craft to the next level, we’ve got something special to share with you. Our students range from complete newbies to seasoned herbalists, with established gardens and businesses. One of the beauties of online learning is the community support and mentorship, and the ability to network with herb lovers from around the globe.

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