Organic Medicinal Herb Growing

Celine Reynolds - Farm Business Skillnet

IFA Countryside presents this one day course available exclusively to members at Core College, Kilkenny

Core College R95 H9H0

<h3><strong><strong>Discover the art and science of growing medicinal plants organically</strong></strong></h3><p><br></p><h4><strong><strong>Course Overview</strong></strong></h4><p>This one-day course is perfect for anyone who wants to explore how to cultivate, care for, and use medicinal herbs. The course will take place in Core College Medicinal Herb Gardens in Castlecomer, County Kilkenny.</p><p>Through a blend of hands-on garden practice and a guided tour of the Core College dispensary, you will gain both practical skills and deeper insight into the therapeutic use of medicinal herbs.</p><h4><strong><strong>Course Highlights</strong></strong></h4><p>You will learn how to prepare the ground for healthy growth. Students will explore how to design a garden that supports medicinal plants and gain confidence in propagation techniques such as seeds, cuttings, and division.</p><p>You will discover the care of established herbs and seasonal approaches to harvesting. Profiles of well-known medicinal herbs will be shared, alongside an introduction to how these plants are used in herbal medicine. A highlight of the day is a tour of the Core College dispensary. Core College offers courses in medicinal herbalism, from one to four years in duration.</p><h4><strong><strong>Who this course is for</strong></strong></h4><p>This course is open to beginners, home gardeners, and herbal enthusiasts alike. Whether you want to start your first herb garden, grow plants more sustainably, or learn how to use herbs in everyday life, you will find it a supportive and inspiring introduction.</p><h4><strong><strong>Learning Highlights</strong></strong></h4><p>By the end of the course, you will understand the principles of organic herb growing, know how to plan and tend a small medicinal garden, and feel confident in harvesting and preserving plants for future use. You will also gain insight into how herbalists use medicinal plants to support health and well-being.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><strong>🧑‍🌾Participants are encouraged to come prepared with gardening gear so they can take part fully in the practical elements of the day.</strong></strong></p><h3><br></h3><h3>Your Teachers</h3><p><strong><strong>Klaus Laitenberger</strong></strong></p><p>The author of three gardening books and a regular contributor to Irish Garden magazine, was central to the creation of the Core College gardens. He is passionate about organic growing and maintaining soil health, and is well known in Ireland as a passionate teacher.</p><p><strong><strong>Heiko Klee</strong></strong></p><p>A horticulturist with over a decade of experience, Heiko has spent the past seven years focusing on medicinal herb cultivation in Ireland. He leads the development of the College’s medicinal herb growing project, with a strong focus on organic methods suited to the Irish climate.</p><p><strong><strong>Helen Begadon</strong></strong></p><p>Director of Core College for over 25 years, Helen is dedicated to preserving Ireland’s tradition of medicinal herbalism and to providing excellence in the education of professional herbalists.</p><p><br></p><h4><br></h4>

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