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Aromatic and Medicinal Plants at Home and in the Garden

Cultivating, Harvesting, Preserving

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About this course

This course guides you in growing aromatic and medicinal plants, both in pots and in the garden. You will learn sowing, care, harvesting, and preservation techniques to get the most out of your plants. It is designed for anyone who wishes to enrich their green space with fragrant and useful herbs, even without prior experience. The path is structured into practical modules with demonstration videos and guided exercises. An AI-based virtual assistant will help you identify plants and resolve specific cultivation doubts.

Course contents

6 modules · 29 lessons · 3h 17m

1 Green Thumb Foundations
Understand botanical basics and prepare the growing environment 5 lessons · 33 min
  1. Welcome to the World of Herbs
    Introduction to the course and the benefits of growing your own plants.    6 min
  2. Aromatic vs. Medicinal
    Distinguishing between plants for culinary use and plants for well-being.    7 min
  3. The Micro-Garden in Pots
    Choosing containers, soil, and drainage for indoor or balcony cultivation.    7 min
  4. Designing the Garden Plot
    Evaluating sun exposure and soil quality for in-ground planting.    7 min
  5. Essential Tools
    What you really need to get started without wasting money.    6 min
2 From Sowing to Sprouting
Learn how to successfully start a plant's life 5 lessons · 37 min
  1. The Sowing Calendar
    Understanding when to sow based on seasons and climate.    6 min
  2. Sowing in Seed Trays
    Protected techniques for germinating seeds indoors.    8 min
  3. Direct Sowing
    How to sow directly into the final pot or the garden.    7 min
  4. Transplanting (Video Demo)
    Practical demonstration of how to move a seedling without damaging the roots.    8 min
  5. Exercise: Your First Sowing
    Step-by-step guide to sowing your first aromatic plant.    8 min
3 Daily Care and Maintenance
Keep plants healthy through proper practices 5 lessons · 34 min
  1. The Art of Watering
    How much and when to water to avoid rot or dryness.    7 min
  2. Light and Temperature
    Managing sun exposure and protecting plants from extreme heat or cold.    7 min
  3. Feeding Plants Naturally
    Basics of organic fertilization for healthy and fragrant herbs.    7 min
  4. Pruning and Topping
    Cutting the right way to stimulate lush growth.    7 min
  5. Winter Management
    How to help perennial plants survive during the cold months.    6 min
4 Harvesting and Preservation
Maximize yield and preserve the properties of the herbs 5 lessons · 34 min
  1. The Peak Harvest Time
    Identifying the perfect time of day and year for harvesting.    7 min
  2. Cutting Techniques
    How to harvest leaves and flowers without stressing the plant.    6 min
  3. Proper Drying
    Natural and mechanical methods to preserve aroma for a long time.    8 min
  4. Freezing and Oils
    Alternative methods for preserving fresh herbs.    7 min
  5. Exercise: Create Your Herbarium
    Cataloging and preserving your first collected samples.    6 min
5 The Stars of Your Garden
Deepen knowledge of the most common species 4 lessons · 28 min
  1. Basil, Rosemary, and Sage
    Specific guide to the three most popular aromatic herbs in the kitchen.    7 min
  2. Lavender and Lemon Balm
    Cultivation and relaxing uses of these medicinal plants.    7 min
  3. Mint, Thyme, and Oregano
    Managing vigorous growth and different varieties.    7 min
  4. Herbs for Infusions and Teas
    Which plants to grow to create your own wellness corner.    7 min
6 AI and Problem Solving
Using technology to overcome cultivation difficulties 5 lessons · 31 min
  1. Identification with AI
    How to use the camera and assistant to recognize plants and weeds.    6 min
  2. Disease Diagnosis
    Asking the virtual assistant for help with yellow leaves or spots.    7 min
  3. Common Pests and Bio Remedies
    Recognizing aphids and mites and fighting them naturally.    7 min
  4. Solving Specific Doubts
    How to formulate effective questions for the AI assistant to get targeted advice.    6 min
  5. Conclusion and Green Future
    Summary of the journey and how to continue your passion.    5 min
Final project

My First Medicinal Corner

Design and start growing at least three different plants (chosen from aromatic and medicinal varieties), documenting the process from pot/soil preparation to the first harvest, using the AI assistant to solve at least one encountered problem.

What you'll get

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  • ⚡ Short & focused
    3h 17m of practical content

Certificate of completion

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Coursework summary
Lessons completed 14 / 14
Practice questions 26 / 28
Assignments submitted 4 (avg 4.5 / 5)
Capstone project Reviewed — 4.6 / 5
Total practice 6.2 hrs
Performance benchmark
Cohort rank Top 12% of 1,625
Time to completion 11 days (median: 22)
Mastery score 91 / 100
Practice-question score 94%
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