Three programs offered: Master of Health Science in Herbal Medicine (thru University of New England), Graduate Diploma of Health Science in Herbal Medicine (via UNE), Practical Herbal Therapy (180-Course, CD-R)
The University of New England in association with the Australian College of Phytotherapy offers the Master of Health Science (Herbal Medicine) and the Graduate Diploma in Health Science (Herbal Medicine). The University of New England is widely recognised
It is imperative that the type of preparation is known such as whether the fresh or dried herb was used, the extraction ratio, solvent, concentration etc.
The first step in quality control of botanical preparations is verifying your plants. Manual describes morphological & organoleptic characteristics, observable with hand lens or dissecting microscope for confirming plant identity.
HGTV's master gardener Paul James and plant propagator Steve Silk explain how to take tip and stem cuttings in order to produce more plants for the garden.
If you're short on space, you can use a plastic garbage can. Remove the bottom, and set it on top of the soil. Inside, layer the materials as with the larger composting bin and then put the top on. In a week, lift up the garbage can. The compost will fall out. Take the can to a new location and put the old compost back in the can. In a few weeks, you will have rich humus from composting.
"... no room left in your vegetable garden and still have some planting to do ... need extra space for a late crop of potatoes ... a simple path ... hide an air-conditioning unit ... keep mulch in a flower bed ..."
7000 rare and unusual plants with edible, medicinal or other uses. We place emphasis on creating an ecologically sustainable environment with perennial plants.
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