Using Herbs

Explore How to Use Herbs

• Edibles, crafts, medicines, cleaners, cosmetics and more
• Harvest, process the raw product
• Manufacture products for your own use or to sell

Lesson Structure

There are 13 lessons in this course:

1. LESSON 1 INTRODUCTION
   • What are Culinary Herbs?
   • Plant Parts Used as Culinary Herbs
   • Brief History of Culinary Herbs
   • Fresh Herbs
   • Storing Fresh Herbs
   • Cooking with Fresh Herbs
   • Dried Herbs
   • How to Dry Herbs
   • Other Preserving Methods
   • Sugars, Vinegars & Salts
   • Freezing
   • Lifting and Keeping Herbs over Winter
   • Review what you have been learning
2. LESSON 2 HERB CHEMISTRY AND NUTRITION
   • Chemistry of Herbs
   • The Nutritional Value of Herbs
3. LESSON 3 SPICES
   • Processing, Storing and Using Spices
   • What are Spices?
   • Processing Plants to Make Spices
   • Storing Spices
   • Using & Assessing Spices
   • Growing Plants for Spices
   • Turmeric (Curcuma longa)
   • Cayenne Pepper (Capsicum annuum)
   • Coriander/Cilantro (Coriandrum sativum)
   • Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum)
   • Cumin (Cuminum cyminum)
   • Other Spices to Grow at Home
   • Some Culinary Uses for Spices
   • Marinating Meat
   • Gingersnaps
   • Homemade Curry Powder
   • Review what you have been learning
4. LESSON 4 A CLOSER LOOK AT GARLIC AND GINGER
   • GARLIC (Allium sativum)
   • Growing Garlic
   • Using Garlic
   • Medicinal Properties
   • Garlic Bread
   • Garlic Leaf Butter
   • GINGER (Zingiber officinale)
   • Growing Ginger
   • Using Ginger
   • Medicinal Properties
   • Crystallised Ginger
   • Review what you have been learning
5. LESSON 5 MUSTARDS
   • What is Mustard?
   • Types of Mustard Plant
   • Growing Mustard Seed
   • Making Mustards
   • Types of Mustards
   • How to Use Mustards
   • Basic Mustard
   • Hot English Mustard
   • Eggs in Mustard Sauce
   • Review what you have been learning
6. LESSON 6 MEDICINAL USES OF CULINARY HERBS
   • Medicinal Herbs
   • How To Make A Herbal Decoction
   • How To Make A Herbal Ointment
   • Medicinal Uses
   • Cautionary Notes
   • Using Medicinal Herbs
   • Herbal Medicine – A Glossary of Terms
   • Herbs for Minor Complaints
   • Review what you have been learning
7. LESSON 7 HERBAL TEAS
   • The Benefits of Herbal Tea
   • Growing Tea Herbs
   • Popular plants for herbal tea
   • How to Make a Herbal Tea
   • Popular Herbal Teas
   • Herbal Tea Ingredients and their Benefits
   • Review what you have been learning
8. LESSON 8 OTHER USES FOR CULINARY HERBS
   • Garden Benefits of Herbs
   • Pollinator Herbs
   • Insect Repellents
   • Herbal Repellents
   • Herbal Pest Control
   • Herbal decoys
   • Herbs for pets and your wardrobe
   • Insect Repellent Herbal Oil
   • Insect Repellent Herb Cream
   • Herbal Bench Top Spray
   • Herbal Sachets
   • Pest control for pot plants
   • Washing with Herbal Oils
   • Herb Vinegars
   • Garlic Vinegar
   • Italian Herb Vinegar
   • Herb Oils
   • Herb Oil with Leaves
   • Herb Cheeses
   • Herb Salt
   • Homemade Herb Salt
   • Herb Honey
   • Homemade Herb Honey
   • Herb Confectionary
   • Herb Biscuits
   • Using Herbs with Fruit
   • Easy Recipes
   • Baked Red Cabbage
   • Fast Mint Sauce
   • Dandelion Coffee
   • Mint Pasty
   • Herb Dip
   • BBQ Marinade
   • Corn Soup (Serves Six)
   • Stevia Liquid Essence and Syrup
   • Herb Breads
   • Herb and Garlic Bread Sticks
   • Thyme and Pumpkin Damper
   • Scandinavian-Style Crispbread
   • Savoury Luncheon Twist
   • Herb Butters
   • Maître d’Hôtel Butter
   • Green Butter
   • Chive Butter
   • Zesty Butter
   • Lemon Parsley Butter
   • Gargles
   • Ginger and Lemon Gargle
   • Herb and Spice Gargle
   • Rosemary, Clove and Ginger Gargle
   • Review what you have been learning
9. LESSON 9 HERB CRAFTS
   • Herb Dyes
   • Hair Rinses
   • Herb Scented Stationary
   • Pressing Herbs
   • Ways to Press Herbs
   • Herbal Fragrances
   • Potpourri
   • Herbs for Potpourris
   • Herb Baths
   • Herbal Aftershave
   • Review what you have been learning
10. LESSON 10 LAVENDER CRAFTS
    • Everyday Items
    • Lavender Bath Elixir
    • Lavender Herbal Massage Oil
    • Lavender Sachets
    • Scented Clothes Hangers
    • Lavender Candles
    • Dried Flowers
    • Preserving dried flowers
    • Review what you have been learning
11. LESSON 11 THE KITCHEN GARDEN
    • Growing Herbs
    • Growing Herbs in Containers
    • Caring for Herbs in Containers
    • Choosing the Right Container
    • Potting Mixes
    • Maintenance
    • Herbs for Pots
    • Herbs as Indoor Plants
    • How to grow herbs indoors
    • Herbs suitable for growing indoors
    • Hydroponic Herbs
    • Natural Pest Control
    • Review what you have been learning
12. LESSON 12 USING A SELECTION OF HERBS PART 1
    • Review what you have been learning
13. LESSON 13 USING A SELECTION OF HERBS PART 2
    • Review what you have been learning
    • Final Assessment

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