Course curriculum

    1. Introduction Outline

    2. Read This First

    3. Introduction and Welcome

    1. Lesson 1 Outline

    2. Amazing Trees, Amazing Medicine Part 1

    3. Cornelian Cherry Information Sheet

    4. Amazing Trees, Amazing Medicine Part 2

    5. Quiz about Medicinal Trees and Shrubs

    6. Lesson 1 Further Information

    1. Lesson 2 Outline

    2. Amazing Gardens, Amazing Designs Part 1

    3. Useful Medicinal Shrubs

    4. Amazing Gardens, Amazing Designs Part 2

    5. Make a Wish List

    6. Lesson 2 Further Information

    1. Lesson 3 Outline

    2. Amazing Harvests, Amazing Remedies Part 1

    3. Selected Medicinal Teas

    4. Amazing Harvests, Amazing Remedies Part 2

    5. Survey About This Course and You

    6. Lesson 3 Further Information

About this course

  • Free
  • 1 hour of video content

FAQ

  • How long is the course?

    There are 3 lessons, each with several short videos, a downloadable information sheet, and a quiz or suggested activity. Some people complete the course in a few days. You will have online access to the learning materials for 60 days from your enrolment. We can send you a weekly reminder until you finish!

  • What experience do I need?

    No experience is needed, just an interest in growing or using plants for health. All suggestions for activities include instructions.

  • Must I have access to a garden or woodland?

    No, this course provides examples and images of plants mentioned. You may like to locate some of the trees and shrubs in your area.

  • What assessment is there on this course?

    There are no examinations or tests. The course does include several activities such as a quiz or task to help you get to grips with the content. All of these activities are optional.

  • How much does it cost?

    This course is a free taster course. Your enrolment includes access to all the videos, text, downloads and further reading. for the 60 days.


  • When can I start?

    Straight away! This course of 3 lessons and associated downloads and activities is all accessed online. So you can start at any time once you have signed up and enrolled for the course.

  • What if I want to learn more?

    This course is structured to help you find out where there is further information about medicinal forest gardening available!

Meet your tutor

Medical Herbalist Anne Stobart

Your tutor is Anne Stobart, an experienced medical herbalist, researcher and herb grower. Anne previously managed a degree programme for professional herbal practitioners at Middlesex University in London. Her teaching and research interests include herbal therapeutics, herbal history, permaculture design and medicinal forest gardening. She has published various books including Household Medicine in Seventeenth-Century England (2016), The Medicinal Forest Garden Handbook (2020) and Trees and Shrubs That Heal (2023). Anne is the founder of the Medicinal Forest Garden Trust.
  • Ginkgo tree leaves with medicinal properties
  • Permaculture and pathway through trees and shrubs
  • A range of plant remedies made through the seasons

Amazing trees, gardens, remedies!

Get inspired with this taster course on the benefits of medicinal forest gardening

  • Pointers to further information about medicinal trees and shrubs

  • Advice on staying safe with herbal preparations

  • Introducing permaculture design and forest gardens

  • Details of the further courses available

Start 'Discover Medicinal Forest Gardening' today!

Learn about growing and using sustainable herbal medicine

Enrol now!

Reviews of the Discover Course

Student feedback

5 star rating

Excellent intro course

Rehana Begum

I loved learning about this as an intro to Medicinal Forest Gardens, It has inspired me immensely and I will continue with the wider courses. thank you.

I loved learning about this as an intro to Medicinal Forest Gardens, It has inspired me immensely and I will continue with the wider courses. thank you.

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Discover Medicinal Forest Gardening

Terri Guest

This course is great! … I enjoyed it a lot and learnt things that I can immediately apply in my own garden. Anne is a lovely presenter; very interesting and ...

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This course is great! … I enjoyed it a lot and learnt things that I can immediately apply in my own garden. Anne is a lovely presenter; very interesting and engaging. Thank you!

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Hanny van de Weerdt

Inspiring introduction course which gives both a great insight in medicinal use of plants and how the courses work if you sign up for a next one. You can fee...

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Inspiring introduction course which gives both a great insight in medicinal use of plants and how the courses work if you sign up for a next one. You can feel the knowledge, experience and passion of Anne. Warm recommendation! Hanny, Nijmegen NL

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