Growing and Using Herbs

Herbs are very diverse and often have multiple uses, so cooking can be medicine, tea can be nourishing, pests can be deterred, and surfaces can be cleansed. Herbs can be utilised in the home & garden, for cooking and healing and this course will guide you in how to grow, look after and use a selection of herbs in your everyday life.

This course will be delivered from a grower and home user perspective rather than that of a medical herbalist. The herbs chosen for study will be those found in a commonplace herb garden or hedgerow that are, in most cases, safe for everyday use. Known contra-indications of each herb will be described in each profile so informed decision can be made before use. Herbs are not recommended as a replacement for conventional medicine, and it may be necessary to discuss their complimentary use with a medical practitioner or medical herbalist before using, especially as some can react with some prescribed medications.