Juliet Blankespoor – ONLINE HERBAL IMMERSION PROGRAM

Juliet Blankespoor – ONLINE HERBAL IMMERSION PROGRAM

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.
Bonus: You’ll be learning all about herbs while you save money—growing the garden of your dreams and whipping up a homegrown medicine chest full of the highest quality remedies to be found!
~Juliet Blankespoor

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Herbal Immersion Program Outline

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; 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; Fancy Pants Ice Cubes; Simple Syrups; Cocktails and Mocktails

Module 15: Topical Preparations and Natural Body Care

Infused Oils and Salves;

Compresses and Poultices,

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; Herbal Products Businesses: An 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 Ruff; Mediterranean Climateswith 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.

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.

How does the program work?

You’ll have complete access to the entire program 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.
When you enroll, you’ll receive immediate access to these Immersion resources:

A printable 1,446-page full-color course manual
All videos and downloadable audio so you can listen on the go
Supplies List & Recommended Reading List
Access to our Student Forum
Seasonal Herbal Starter Guides

The format of the program

You’ll be able to download all audio and text (and enjoy them while you’re offline), however, the videos can’t be downloaded and will not be provided on DVD, so you must have a reliable internet connection to view them.
The videos can be viewed on mobile devices with a wireless connection.
Please see the full course outline for more details.

This online course is self-paced and you can start as soon as you sign up!
Watch the videos and read the lessons on any device, at your own pace and convenience.
You’ll also get downloads of the audio from the videos and a printable

1,446-page course manual. All the course materials are yours for life!

The online program includes:

Beautiful and engaging video instruction, primarily filmed in the garden and field with the stars of the program—the plants themselves
Over 100 herbal recipes, ranging from medicinal preparations, wild foods dishes, natural body care products, and culinary herbal concoctions
93 videos and 152 lessons, clearly organized into 17 modules
A downloadable and printable 1,446-page course manual (PDF) that contains extensive written materials and instructional photographs by Juliet Blankespoor. The course manual can be viewed electronically or can be printed into two large binders and a separate Medicine Making Manual. You can view the course manual offline so you can learn wherever and however works best for you
Downloadable audio files so you can listen on the go
Lifetime access to the course materials, including all indexed videos, written text and archived newsletters (any new videos and materials we add to the program will also be yours)
Review worksheets, experiential projects, and quizzes at the end of each module
Access to a team of experienced herbalists and herb growers, including Juliet Blankespoor, for questions and guidance for two and a half years after enrollment
Access to our student forum (currently hosted on Facebook) where you can share triumphs, troubleshooting, and more with a lively community of herbal enthusiasts
Exclusive monthly newsletters with herbal news and resources and seasonal gardening tips

Continued…

The online program also includes these perks*:

20% discount off bulk herbs and medicine making supplies at Mountain Rose Herbs’ online store through 12/31/17
Complimentary student membership for one year in the United Plant Savers, a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving rare medicinal herbs
One-time 15% discount off medicine making supplies at Villager’s urban homestead supply store for one year after enrollment
One-time 15% discount on the book ‘Foraging and Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cookbook,’ by Dina Falconi for one month after enrollment

* These perks are bonuses, and are not included in the cost of tuition. Perks are subject to change–without notice–based on the needs of the business or organization offering them. 

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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:

Build drop-dead gorgeous herb gardens, frequented by colorful pollinators and covetous neighbors
Create your own medicine chest, filled with high-quality botanical remedies, made from homegrown herbs and medicinal wild weeds
Start an herbal nursery, small herb farm, or herbal CSA
Use tonic herbs to promote long-term health and help prevent illness
Connect with plants, the earth, and the cycles of life on a deeper level
Address common health complaints with your own teas, tinctures, salves and oils
Teach your children to prepare their own herbal remedies – laying the foundation for self-care and knowledge of natural medicine
Indulge yourself with luscious body butters, creams and scrubs
Create value-added medicinal or culinary products for your farm
Lavish your loved ones with beautiful and tasty herbal-based gifts
Master herbal actions so you can better match herbs with specific conditions
Share the abundant herbal harvest with your friends, family and neighbors
Discover your own herbal allies: treasured plant friends you can call on for years
Develop a homespun herbal products business
Gather common wild foods and prepare them into delectable meals
Build a forest garden with endangered medicinal plants
Grow perennial vegetables, culinary herbs and edible flowers as a hobby or small specialty business

Who’s this course for?

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

Herbal enthusiasts and herbalists who want to go deeper with botanical medicine
Herbal entrepreneurs who wish to start an herbal products line or an herb nursery or seed business
Parents who wish to learn about simple natural remedies that can easily be grown and prepared at home
Botanical moguls who wish to grow a sustainable herbal products business based on medicine sourced from their own fields and gardens
Vegetable farmers who want to diversify their crops and create value-added culinary and medicinal products
Permaculturists who wish to further explore the realm of healing plants and wild foods
Community garden organizers and instructors who want to bring the joy of herbs into their communities
Homesteaders and vegetable growers interested in medicinal sovereignty and long-term community resilience and self-sufficiency
Gardeners who wish to incorporate more useful plants into the home landscape
Homeschooling families with older children and teenagers who are excited to explore medicinal garden plants together (see FAQs for details)
Herbalists trained in the medicinal use of herbs, who want to know the herbs on a more intimate level, especially how to grow them

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.
Here’s What You’ll Get in Juliet Blankespoor – ONLINE HERBAL IMMERSION PROGRAM