Found this
course over at Horticultural Correspondence College.
Enjoy Herbs
From Alliums to Zingiberaceae – this
class will explore the fascinating world of herbs. Used by humans for thousands of years, herbs continue to enrich our lives every single day. They flavor our
food and drink, provide the scents for toiletries and perfumes, often feature in cosmetics, and are used in both complementary medicine and many pharmaceuticals. This course opens the door to this incredibly valuable world.
You will learn how to successfully identify, grow, harvest and preserve them and about their different uses. This is accompanied by detailed study of the major groups of herbs, such as the mint, parsley, mustard and ginger families, alliums, scented geraniums and lavenders. This is a really cool course that will span from designing a herb garden and try-at-home recipes to commercial herb production and marketing. It provides a framework of knowledge you can develop into a lifelong passion or a career growing or working with herbs.
These are the nifty features/benefits of this course:
Develop a thorough knowledge of herbs, including how to identify, grow and use them
Flexible home-study learning so you can fit your learning around your work and life
Quality course material and excellent tutor support to help you achieve your goals
On successful completion you will receive an HCC Certificate
Suitable for both non-professional and professional gardeners
No previous
experience needed
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How the course works:
Your first set of course materials will be sent to you when you enroll. You can start as soon as you want and progress through the course at your own pace, studying when and where you choose. This flexibility makes it easy to fit learning around work and family commitments.
The extensive course materials have been developed by
gardening experts and are clear and straightforward, so your studying is easy and enjoyable. As you complete each lesson, your tutor will promptly return your marked assignment with constructive feedback and guidance.
(You can also contact your tutor or the support team for help at any point during your studies.)
The course includes all the required study materials.
There is no formal examination. On successful completion you will be awarded an HCC Certificate. You have 2 years to complete the course.
Support
The HCC peeps are proud of their friendly, caring ethos and want to do all they can to help you succeed.
Our tutors are all experienced, highly qualified and passionate about sharing their love of their subject. You can email or phone your tutor throughout the course – to ask questions, for advice, encouragement or to draw on their wealth of knowledge.
You can also contact the support team who are here to help you Monday to Friday, 6am to 12pm EDT.
What you will learn
Lesson 1 - The marketplace for herbs; history; and nature of a herb nursery; soil fertility;
designing a herb garden
Lesson 2 - Major herb families; naming herbs; collecting seeds; garlic; herb gardens
Lesson 3 - Umbelliferae family; parsley and its commercial importance; pest and diseasecontrol; viruses, bacteria, fungi and pests; cumin, anise and caraway
Lesson 4 - Umbelliferae continued; chervil, coriander, dill, fennel, sweet cicely; herb gardens; theme gardens; places to visit; use of terracotta and ironwork
Lesson 5 - Lamiaceae family; the mints; commercial production of mint; pest & disease control mints; weed control
Lesson 6 - Lamiaceae continued; basil, marjoram, oregano, sage; preserving herbs; vinegar and salt as preservatives; biology and chemistry of herbs
Lesson 7 - Lamiaceae continued; rosemary, thyme, summer and winter savory; marketing the products; uses of herbs; herb essence and distillation; plant perfumes
Lesson 8 - Allium family; chives, Welsh onions, pearly onions, bulb onions, rocambole, shallots, ramsoms; protective structures; erecting a polythene tunnel; frames; microclimates; annual tasks in the herb garden
Lesson 9 - Cruciferae family; cress, mustard, horseradish; Zingiberaceae family; cardamom, ginger, turmeric; miscellaneous herbs and spices; tarragon, bay, saffron; sweet and chili peppers; recipes
Lesson 10 - The scented geraniums; lavenders; aromatherapy; herbalism; organizations
Study length
If needed you have 2 years to complete the course. Many students are able to complete this course in approximately 6-12 months*.
*Timescales are approximate and depend upon application and motivation.
Qualifications
There are no exams. On successful completion of this course you will receive an HCC Certificate*, graded to show the standard you have reached. The HCC’s reputation means this can be highly regarded on a resume and, combined with your portfolio of coursework, is evidence of your achievements (whether you are applying for a job or a more advanced study
course).
* The HCC Certificate will be issued once you have successfully completed your course and finished your course payments.
Career opportunities/progression
With the appropriate practical experience, you could work:
o in garden maintenance and planting, with a focus on growing and keeping herbs
o in a nursery, with a focus on growing herbs
o on a herb farm growing one or multiple varieties of herbs
If you already work in the horticultural industry, you could expand your career opportunities by demonstrating to prospective employers and clients your knowledge of herbs
Entry requirements
You do not need previous
gardening knowledge or experience to enroll on this course.
The total price for this course is a one off payment of: $545.00
You can enroll directly with the Horticultural Correspondence College by
clicking HERE!
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