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. 

What topics will you cover 

1. Course Induction. Introduction to plants – common terminology 

Why herbs? – the benefits of using and growing them 

1. Herb recognition and properties. Herbs for health. Culinary uses. 

Growing herbs – types of herbs and their preferred growing conditions 

1. How to grow?  

• growing in a small space/being resourceful/reusing and recycling 

• growing from seed and looking after your plant 

1. Safe use of herbs 

1. Herbs in different cultures 

1. Sharing recipes 

1. My favourite herb – own research and presentation 

1. Celebrations – sharing your achievement: demonstrating your plant, or the photos of your plant/sharing dishes with herb ingredients/discussing next steps.