Grow Your Own Apothecary

 A self-paced online course for gardeners and herb lovers who want to grow medicinal herbs and turn them into teas, tinctures, oils, and salves.


What is this?

Grow Your Own Apothecary is a self-paced online course. You'll learn to grow 12 medicinal herbs. Then you'll turn them into teas, herbal extracts, oils, and salves for your skin. You don't need any experience. Beginners are welcome. Watch the lessons from anywhere, any time, and keep them forever.

Who is it for?

This course is for you if you:

  • are new to herbs and want an easy place to start

  • already garden and want plants that do more

  • want to make your own teas, extracts, oils, and salves for your home

  • have a small space, like a porch, a patio, or a few pots

  • want a calm hobby that connects you to nature

Emily teaches in a way that honors tradition and keeps things simple and practical.

What you'll be able to do

By the end of the course, you'll be able to:

  1. Grow 12 trusted herbs and know when to pick them

  2. Blend your own herbal tea

  3. Make an extract, an infused oil, and a salve

  4. Plan a herb garden that fits your space, even a small one

  5. Use herbs at home with confidence

What do I get?

  • Apothecary Basics. Start here. Learn to blend herbal tea, make a tincture, and make infused oils and salves.

  • 12 plant lessons. Each video is about 40 minutes. You'll learn to grow, pick, and use one herb: chamomile, lavender, lady's mantle, calendula, lemon balm, Solomon's seal, anise hyssop, echinacea, bee balm, elecampane, wood betony, and tulsi (holy basil).

  • Bonus lesson. Rose.

  • Garden design guide. Templates and layout ideas for raised beds, containers, or in-ground gardens.

  • A one-on-one garden consultation with Emily. (See details below)

  • Yours to keep. Every recording is yours forever.

Your one-on-one garden consult

Plan your garden with Emily, one on one. In your 30 minutes, she will:

  • look at your space, whether it's a yard, a porch, or a few pots, and help you pick herbs that fit

  • help you choose raised beds, containers, or planting in the ground

  • sketch a simple layout you can start on

  • answer your questions so you don't get stuck

  • leave you with a clear first step

Choose your package

  • Course + Consult: Full course and a 30-minute one-on-one consult | $385

  • Course + Consult + Calendar: Full course, a 30-minute consult, and the GYOA 2027 Calendar at 50% off | $395

  • Full Apothecary Bundle: Full course, a 60-minute consult, the GYOA 2027 Calendar free, and a 1-year Apothecary Box subscription at 20% off | $810

     

When do I get access?

You get access the moment you enroll. Registration is open through November 25, 2026. Watch from anywhere, any time. All recordings are yours to keep.

No time? Go at your own pace. Think of this course as garden therapy: a calm break that fits into your day.

What do I do next?

Ready to grow your own apothecary? Pick your package and start planning your garden. Registration closes November 25, 2026.

 

See the Full Lesson list and Herb list

What You'll Learn

Grow Your Own Apothecary is a gentle, step-by-step course where you'll learn:

  • How to grow 12 trusted healing herbs
  • How to turn those herbs into teas, tinctures, oils, and salves
  • How to design your own beautiful, functional herb garden, even in small spaces
  • How to build your confidence as a home herbalist

This Course is For You If

  • You dream of healing your family with plants you grow yourself 
  • You're craving a deeper connection to nature and your own well-being 
  • You want to feel empowered and confident using herbs in daily life
  • You love the idea of a healing garden rooted in beauty and purpose 
  • You want guidance that honors tradition, simplicity, and practicality

Plant Modules

  • Chamomile
  • Lavender
  • Lady's Mantle
  • Calendula
  • Lemon Balm
  • Solomon's Seal
  • Anise Hyssop
  • Echinacea
  • Bee Balm
  • Elecampane
  • Wood Betony
  • Tulsi (Holy Basil)
  • Bonus Plant (Rose

Apothecary Basics Module

  • Blending a tisane (herbal tea)
  • Creating a tincture (extract)
  • Making infused oils and healing salves

Garden Design Guidance

Design your garden Includes a 30-minute one-on-one consultation with Emily Springer to plan your garden design. Also includes templates and layout ideas for raised beds, containers, or in-ground plantings. Learn how to create a healing garden that is both beautiful and functional.

Meet Emily

Emily Springer is the founder of Meeting House Farm and its artisan apothecary. She comes from a farming family, has a rich background in plants and a wealth of knowledge when it comes to herbalism, organic planting, biodynamic farm & garden management, apothecary systems and women's health. She aims to share the wisdom of the plants through herbal education, tips and explanations and often teaches classes, workshops and gives lectures in the area.