Distance Learning Herb Management Studies
- Learn about business, management and communications
- Learn to identify and grow herbs
- Learn about herb products
- Put all of this together to start a herb business or improve the management of an existing herb business.
CORE UNITS
1. OFFICE PRACTICES
Develops basic office skills covering use of equipment, communication systems (telephone, fax, etc) and office procedures such as filing, security, workplace organisations, etc.
2. BUSINESS OPERATIONS
Develops knowledge of basic business operations and procedures (eg. types of businesses, financial management, business analysis, staffing, productivity, etc) and the skills to develop a 12 month business plan.
3. MANAGEMENT
Develops knowledge of management structures, terminology, supervision, recruitment and workplace health and safety.
4. MARKETING
Develops a broad understanding of marketing and specific skills in writing advertisements, undertaking market research, developing an appropriate marketing plan and selling.
STREAM UNITS
1. Herb Culture
This course is divided into twelve units. Each unit comprises one or more lessons, as follows:
Unit 1 Introduction To Herb Culture
- Lesson I Introduction to herbs, definitions, uses. Classification of herbs; use of a
botanical key. - Lesson II Cultural Techniques...planting, soils, drainage, feeding, mulching, composting, pruning.
- Lesson III Propagation Techniques...propagation mixes, growing structures, cuttings, seed,
- separation and division, layering.
- Lesson IV Identification of plant health problems: pest and disease, frost, heat, water stress, etc.
Unit 2 Using Herbs
- Lesson I Processing and Use of Herbs: Medicinal, culinary, perfumes, dyes, oils, distillation processes, etc.
- Lesson II Harvesting and Storage: Air drying, oven drying, microwave drying, freezing, fresh storage, when and how to harvest.
Unit 3 The Mints (Lamiaceae)
- Lesson I Mentha species: Peppermint, spearmint, applemint, wintermint, pennyroyal,
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corsican, ginger mint etc. - Lesson II Lavender (Lavendula varieties) and thyme (Thymus).
- Lesson III Assorted Lamiaceae varieties: Lemon Balm, Hyssop, Rosemary, Bee Balm (Monarda), Basil, Savory, Marjoram, Sage.
Unit 4 The Daisies (Asteraceae)
- Lesson I Artemisia species...Southernwood, Wormwood, Tarragon, Mugwort.
- Lesson II Miscellaneous Asteraceae: Chamomile, Tansy, Safflower, Costmary, Yarrow, Calendula, Dandelion etc.
Unit 5 The Parsley Family (Apiaceae)
- Lesson I Parsley, Coriander, Dill, Caraway, Angelica, Cumin, Fennel, Lovage, Sweet Cicely etc.
Unit 6 The Onion Group
- Lesson I Chives, Leek, Garlic chives, Tree onion, Welsh onion, etc.
- Lesson II Garlic
Unit 7 Other Herbs
- Lesson I Rosaceae (Rose, Burnet, Strawberry, blackberry, etc)
- Lesson II Miscellaneous: Lemon grass, Lemon verbena, Bay, Sorrel, Dock, Juniper,
Horseradish, Evening Primrose, etc. - Lesson III Scented Geraniums, Australian Natives, Eucalyptus and Others
Unit 8 Pests and Diseases
- Lesson I Companion Planting
- Lesson II Natural Pest Control: Herb sprays, biological control, etc.
Unit 9 Landscaping
- Lesson I Landscape Design Principles and Practices: How to draw a landscape plan
- Lesson II Home Gardening With Herbs: Cottage gardens, hedges and borders, tubs, baskets, kitchen gardens, herb lawns, herb indoor plants.
- Lesson III Public Landscaping: Historic herb grdens (Knot gardens etc), herbs for low maintenance and colour in parks..etc.
Unit 10 Herb Farming 1
- Lesson I Establishing and Operating a Herb Nursery: Open ground vs container growing, nursery layout, potting soils, pots and labels, marketing, etc.
Unit 11 Herb Farming 11
- Lesson I Establishing and Operating a Herb Farm: Soil Preparation and management (plastic mulch, organic mulches, cultivation), row cropping.
Unit 12 Herb Farming 111
- Lesson 1 Evaluating Herb enterprises, assessing market demand. Deciding how to proceed.
2. Medicinal Herbs
There are eight lessons in this as follows:
- Introduction to Medicinal Herbs
- Culture of Medicinal Herbs
- History
- Main Medicinal Herbs
- Herbal Remedies
- Preparing Herbal remedies
- Poisonous Plants
- Developing a Production Plan
3. PLUS One of the following:
Aromatherapy
Lavender
or
Scented Plants
FAQ's
Who are our tutors?
Our tutors are all highly experienced and professional, knowledgeable in their field of study. We have staff from around the world, enabling us to gain a wide variety of perspectives. We have a school in the UK and in Australia. If you would like to have a look at our tutors, then click on the “The School” in the boxes above and choose “The Staff” option.
Sample Course Notes
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What learning method should I choose?
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How Long will it take to complete the course?
This obviously varies from student to student. Some students will have more time for study than others. Some students may work quicker than others, so it is an individual thing. We estimate that most students will take, for example, 4 – 6 months to complete a 100 hour individual module, but we allow up to 12 months for you to complete it.
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Horticulture Tutors
Diana Cole B.A. (Hons), Higher Dip. (Garden Design), RHS Advanced Cert. Horticulture, Cert Admin.Mgt., Dip. Inst. Personnel Management
In addition to her RHS horticulture, garden design, City & Guild construction, NPTC pesticide/legislation and business/management qualifications, Diana has a variety of skills drawn from setting up Arbella Gardens, a landscape gardening business. She also has administrative, management and training delivery experience drawn from her employment in other organisations such as the NHS and other educational institutions such as schools & universities. She has augmented her training expertise having gained the Preparing to Teach in the Life Long Learning Sector qualification. She also has experience gained through working as a volunteer in a number of different roles including amenity style gardening in parks and practical conservation work. Diana is also a member of the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners Limited (NSALG).
Maggi Brown Cert.Ed.(Environment)
Maggi is regarded as an expert in Organic Growing throughout the UK, having worked for two decades as Education Officer at the world renowned Henry Doubleday Research Association (now Garden Organic). She has been active in education, environmental management and horticulture across the UK for more them three decades.
Yvonne Sharpe RHS Cert.Hort, Dip.Hort, M.Hort, Cert.Ed., Dip.Mgt.
Over 30 years of experience in horticulture, education and management, Yvonne hastravelled widely within and beyond Europe, and has worked in many areas of horticulture from garden centres to horticultural therapy. She has served on industry committees and been actively involved with amateur garden clubs for decades. Yvonne is also a member of the National Society of Allotment and Leisure Gardeners (NSALG).
Thady Barrett M.Hort (RHS)
Thady is a consultant to the horticulture industry in the UK, with particular interest in the ornamental plant sector. Previously a senior lecturer at Writtle College for 20 years which included being course tutor for RHS qualifications. Wide ranging practical horticultural experience but with specific interest in propagation techniques and plant production technologies. Member of the International Plant Propagators Society (IPPS) and awarded the Rose Bowl Award in 2009 in recognition of his contribution to the society
Why Study the Course?
This is a great course to choose, if you want to not only learn about the subject now;
but keep learning after you finish studying. We believe a good course should not only
develop intelligence and knowledge; but also:
- Improve your ability to communicate with others within the discipline
- Develop problem solving skills relevant to this discipline
- Expand awareness and develop creativity
- Facilitate networking (develop contacts within an industry)
- Develop attributes that set you apart from others in your industry
- Motivate you, build confidence, and more
According to some authorities, success is actually only affected about 20% by your knowledge and intelligence.
Our school works at helping you in a holistic way, to develop all of the things
mentioned above, in a way that relates to the discipline you are studying; and
in this way, giving you the capacity to apply yourself to unanticipated problems,
to understand new information as it emerges, to see and seize on new opportunities
as they reveal themselves, and to continue to grow your abilities within your discipline
as you progress through life after study.
In a world that is changing faster all the time; it is difficult to even be certain how this industry
might change between the start of your course, and the time you finish studying.
With this in mind; any course that is to have long term value in today's world, must develop
broad generic skills (as above). This approach to education is not unique to ACS, but it is
an approach tested, proven and adopted in our courses; and an approach that is also used
by some of the most successful, cutting edge universities and colleges around the world.
Home Study Course Herb Management
" I wanted to study herbs .... ACS offered the best option - study at home, at my own pace and still tutor contact when I needed it. I was undecided in the facet of herbs that I wanted to specialise in - that was until I completed an assignment to produce three herbal products. My tutor tested my products and encouraged me to set up a small business making and distributing a range of natural herbal cosmetic and household products. His guidance has helped me establish an interesting and profitable business from my studies"
- Catherine, studying Certificate in Applied Management
*Study with the experts – our tutors!
*Learn about the management of herbs.
*Accredited by IARC.
*Train to be managers or owner/operators in herb businesses, farms, nurseries or herb handling businesses.
*Understand how to develop herb products, such as fresh produce, dried produce, oils, essences, crafts and medicines.
*Develop skills to manage a herb business.
The 700 hr course also devotes a considerable amount of time to "getting to know" the industry, its current state and its future potential areas of opportunity.
