Online Program
Online Herbal Foundations Certificate Program
The Level 1 Herbal Foundations Certificate Program is our most popular program.
- As an online course, you can register at any time, and move through the course material on a schedule and pace that work for you.
- The course is 1 hour per week for 6 months
- Herbal Foundations Online is organized as a series of twenty classes grouped into five sections, focused on the how-to of Western Herbalism, and taught by Farmacy’s own Mary Blue.
- If you are interested in an in-person version of this course, please click here.
Upcoming Program
Our Level 1 Program is available online and runs at your own pace, comprising five teaching sections for your convenience. You can watch and participate in the program based on your schedule. For a limited time, we are offering a 50% discount when you purchase the program as a bundle. Register now to make the most of this opportunity.
This program offers:
Section 1: “Mastering the Basics” covers key herbal fundamentals, including terminology, energetics, dosage guidance for tinctures, teas, and infusions, proper herb storage, herbal constituents, herbal actions, regulatory considerations, and contraindications.
Section 2: “The Art of Herbal Crafting” delves into the art of herbal medicine making, encompassing solvency, herbal constituents, and crafting herbal tinctures using alcohol and glycerin. It also explores the preparation of herbal infusions, decoctions, teas, poultices, compresses, linaments, oil extractions, salve production, herbal syrups, vinegar-based extracts, honey-based extracts, and precise herbal dosages.
Section 3: “Exploring Herbal Actions” covers a diverse range of over 20 herbal actions, providing examples of tonics, nervines, adaptogens, cholegogues, digestive aids, emmenagogues, and pectorals. It also delves into herbal first aid, herbal constituents, an overview of the digestive, immune, and endocrine systems, and introduces the four foundational elements of Western herbalism.
Section 4: “From Seeds to Solvency” explores plant profiles, seed starting, techniques for composting and soil enrichment, various harvest methods, the art of wildcrafting, summer solstice plant walk, discovering woodland plants and trees, crafting sacred smoke sticks, and the methods for extracting fresh herbs using honey. It also covers preparations for preserving herbs through the winter.
Section 5: “Profiles of Medicinal Plants” provides in-depth insights into more than 50 medicinal plants, offering comprehensive video presentations and detailed notes on over 30 individual herbs. Each plant profile includes an overview of its herbal actions, the best extraction methods, and tips for successful herbal cultivation.
This program comes with:
Live phone support
Access to 60 herbal instructional videos
A PDF copy of Mary Blue’s Herbal Foundations book to advance your herbal education
In-depth coverage of herbal actions and herbal terminology, regulatory and legal guidelines, local plant identification, herbal first aid, and herbal body system support
The how-to of solvency and medicine-making, formulating decoctions/infusions, tincturing, syrups, salves, liniments, creams, poultices, infused oils, and flower essences
Everyday uses of over 50 plants and an introduction to concepts of nutritional healing
Plant walks and herbal garden activities that you can follow along with at home
A certificate of herbal education
Payment Options
Prices
Level 1 Online is offered as a series of free-standing classes, totaling $1,500 USD when taken individually. As a complete package, Level 1 Online is offered at a discounted price of $500.00 USD when paid up-front. If you would like to enroll with a one-time payment of $500.00, please register here.
Farmacy Herbs also offers a payment plan for Level 1 Online. Through this plan, automated charges of $83.33 USD are made monthly for 6 months, for a total of $500.00 USD. If you would like to enroll with the payment plan, please register here.
Individual Section Enrollment
Each section of Level 1 Online can be accessed individually as a free-standing program. Prices and registration links for each section can be found below:
Course: | Price: |
Section One: Tricks of the Trade | $200 |
Section Two: Herbal Medicine Making | $400 |
Section Three: Herbal Actions Program | $400 |
Section Four: Seeds To Solvency | $200 |
Section Five: Medicinal Plant Profiles | $200 |
Policies
Our classes are organized with social justice and health justice principles in mind. We strive to make the space safe, comfortable, and accessible for everyone who is interested in learning about herbalism. We request that all teachers and participants treat each other with respect, inclusive of gender, class, race/culture, sexual orientation, religion, immigration status, political views, age, ability status, and appearance.
For more information, FAQ and Testimonials, click here.
Testimonials

Alexi Wildoff
Level 1: Herbal Foundations Student & Herbal Foundations Summer Camp Attendee, Tiverton, RI
Mary’s Herbal Foundations Summer Camp was a wonderful week of new friendships, exploring nature and making medicine. Being able to immerse myself into a daily routine of plant walks, harvesting and medicine experimentation gave me the inspiration and confidence to harvest and create remedies on my own. The provided workbook allowed me to be in the moment during the lectures while providing the important information for me to absorb at a later time. Mary welcomed us into her farm and created a comfortable and safe space for a bunch of strangers to learn about herbs, health and nature, and created a wonderful community of budding herbalists to help each other learn.

Tarshire Battle
Level 1: Herbal Foundations Student & Herbal Foundations Summer Camp Attendee, Pawtucket, RI
I would highly recommend Farmacy Herbs’ Herbal Foundations Summer Camp for those who are interested in learning about herbal medicine in a nonjudgmental environment with diverse classmates. The instructor, Mary Blue, was thorough with covering lesson plans and was attentive to all students’ questions.

Kaneesha Allen
Level 1: Herbal Foundations Student & Herbal Foundations Summer Camp Attendee, Houston, TX
Attending Farmacy’s Herbal Foundations Summer Camp with Mary Blue was a life-changing experience for me. Mary organically curated a sacred and safe space that allowed all of the women in attendance to bring their authentic selves to be fully present in this experiential learning process. Mary has a demonstrated commitment to her work as a healer, educator, and social justice advocate. Through her Level 1: Herbal Foundations course, I obtained a solid base of knowledge that has prepared me to enter the world of herbalism along with a strong desire to further my studies. I highly recommend any herbalist course with Mary for anyone wanting to expand their awareness, connect with other dope and like-minded souls, and breathe in some fresh air and good vibes on the farm.

Alissa Bessette
Level 1: Herbal Foundations Student & Herbal Foundations Summer Camp Attendee, Coventry, RI
Farmacy Herbs is a beautiful community, a learning sanctuary, and a group of inspiring and informing individuals that are truly knowledgeable for anyone looking to begin or further develop their experience in herbalism. The classes are both engaging and informative, and really provide a strong basis to understanding the many fundamentals of herbal medicine. Herbal Foundations was an amazing opportunity, spent with like-minded individuals supporting each other in their herbal journey. It was the perfect balance of class lecture, hands-on projects, sharing and learning. I highly recommend to anyone interested in developing their self, learning about herbalism, or building a community. So thankful for the Farmacy family and all that I have learned and experienced, along with all the beautiful people I have met on this journey!

Ana Fox
Herbal Resident
Completing Farmacy Herb’s Herbal Residency Program was an invaluable experience for me in herbalism. I had the opportunity to collaborate with and learn from the herbalists at Farmacy Herbs, and refine my ability to work as an herbalist. I highly recommend the program for people interested in getting real life experience in the herbal fields of farming, products, and herb shop logistics!

Lynn Golan
Herbal Resident
Farmacy’s Herbal Residency Program has been such an incredible opportunity for me to gain first hand experience with herb farming, day to day herb shop tasks and with working with the public. It has been both wonderfully humbling and wildly empowering to work with people and the plants to encourage health and wellness. Working within the diverse community of healers that weave through Farmacy is so nourishing and educational, especially the opportunity to sit with and learn from Mary Blue and her team at Farmacy Herbs. I’m thankful for the opportunity to gain experience and begin my clinical career under Farmacy’s guidance.

Abigail Jefferson
Level 1: Herbal Foundations Student
I am a 61-year-old African American woman who has just recovered from stage 4 lymphoma cancer and major spine surgery. I was so happy to be able to delve deep into learning about herbs, their healing properties, and the many ways they can support me on my healing journey towards optimal health and wellness through Farmacy Herbs’ Level 1: Herbal Foundations class. I especially enjoyed the plant walks and hands-on activities of making syrups, salves, and tinctures. The details explained of the many actions of each herb were invaluable. I look forward to furthering herbal study. Mary Blue is a knowledgeable, joy-filled, and engaging teacher. I thoroughly enjoyed the class.

Dr. Lara Gardner
Level 1: Herbal Foundations Student
I took Mary’s Level 1: Herbal Foundations Program as a practicing doctor. Herbal Foundations opened up a tool set that is not being utilized in western medicine. I have been able to support my patients with therapies that are non-toxic and non-invasive, and use herbalism as an integrative practice for my patients. I highly recommend Mary’s program for anyone who wants to open a door to natural health, and connecting with nature. Mary gave me the confidence I needed to use herbal medicine with my patients, and to encourage them to take their health into their own hands, and prevent disease before it happens!

Lydia Andersen-Tarnell
Level 1: Herbal Foundations Student
I had been wanting to take Herbalism classes for some time, but work/life excuses always got in the way. Once Covid hit and my life changed in more ways than one, I decided there was no better time to take the leap, and boy I am so glad I did. The Level 1, in-person classes were truly the highlight of my summer! On-site at Mary’s beautiful farm, the classes were extremely informative, fun and so inspiring. Since taking the class I have formed an even closer relationship to plants and mama earth, as well as reconnected to my own soul purpose and potential to heal. I intend to take Level 2 classes as soon as possible, and am looking forward to continue down my own herbal path, to see what blooms.