IN-PERSON CLASS
Budding Herbalist Program
The Plants are Calling you Home…
Build a foundation in herbalism and develop your skills as an herbalist. In this transformative program you will learn how to confidently select and use herbs for yourself and your family while deepening your connection with the plants, nature and your beautiful Self.
This program, created and led by Gina Kearney, RH is offered both in-person and online.
Enrollment is Closed. Join the Waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment re-opens.
“Gina teaches from a heart of passion for her art. Her knowledge is both deep and wide. Solidly based in study and education, she brings the wisdom from many parts of the world together in a beautiful blend of holistic healing. An unforgettable experience.”
It’s a timeless story really…
One day, in the regular, or maybe not so regular, course of your life you discover that plants have so much more to offer than you ever realized.
Maybe you met someone who shared information or you used them to heal yourself or a loved one, or maybe they spoke to you on a hike or in a dream. And now, you are left with a curiosity that simply won’t subside. However you came to the plants, one thing is clear - you’ve entered into a relationship with the natural world and you’re in love! You’re filled with wonder, creative insight, and a deep desire to learn more, be more and do more with the plants.
The Budding Herbalist Program is so much more than an herbal class.
It’s designed to guide you on a journey of self discovery and insight. To open your heart and mind to the healing properties of the plants. To build right relationship with the natural world and to help you step into your place as Herbalist.
“As a complete newbie to the realm of herbalism, I found the Budding Herbalist course completely captivating. Gina herself is a truly wonderful instructor- passionate about her subject, shares her message clearly, and is very patient with the learning process.”
“This is a wonderful herbal class for anyone from novices to experienced. Gina is warm, engaging and shares her knowledge and insights of herbs in a fun and easy to learn way. The class went by too fast, but I’m looking forward to attending future classes and events.”
The Budding Herbalist Program Level I
Core Curriculum & Bonus Classes
Class 1: Introduction to Herbal Medicine
Principles of Herbal Medicine; Western Herbal Energetics; the Six Tissue States, Herbal Materia Medica
Practice: Developing Direct-Relationship with Nature.
Class 2: The Flavor of Herbs & The Art of Tea
Herbal Flavor Profiles and Indications; Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) 5 Element Theory; The Art of Formulating, Blending and Making Herbal Tea
Practice: Crafting a Medicinal Tea Based on Flavor & Energetics.
Class 3: Nature-Based Practices & Your Herbal Apothecary
Grounding, Smudging & Nature Based Practices; Introduction to Shamanic Principles and Practices; Plant Spirit Medicine; Building Your Home Apothecary
Practice: Clearing with Sacred Smoke & Plant Dieting.
Class 4: Mentored by Nature & Nervous System
Class meets outside under a great Oak, to practice tuning in and communicating with the nature to foster a deep and lasting connection to the animate, living breathing world. Then, we explore the Nervous System.
Practice: Connecting & Communicating with Nature.
Class 5: Immune & Cardiovascular System
The Immune and Cardiovascular system from an herbalist's point of view; Herbs and practices to nourish, tone and support each system; The Heart-Mind Connection and the Importance of Meditation.
Practice: Meditation & Heart-Mind Connection.
Class 6: Respiratory, Digestive & Liver Health & Kitchen Remedies
The Respiratory system, digestive system and liver from an herbalist's point of view; Herbs to nourish, tone and support each system; Food, Energy & the Chakras; Kitchen Remedies.
Practice: Cooking with Medicinal Herbs & Foods!
Class 7: Flower Essences, Herbal Tonics & Sleep
Introduction to Energetic/Vibrational Healing, the Chakra System and Flower Essences; Using a Pendulum. Plus, Nourishing Herbal Tonics; The Role of Sleep, Sleep Hygiene and Circadian Rhythms in optimal health.
Practice: Enhancing inner-insight using a Pendulum. Healthy NightTime Habits.
Class 8: Herbal Medicine Making
Medicine Making Demonstration! Learn how to make Herbal Oils, Salves, Tinctures, Elixirs, Vinegars & Oxymels. Plus, taste our fabulous creations!
Practice: Making Herbal Medicine at Home.
Plus, Get 4 Bonus Video Classes in Our Online Academy
Bonus 1: Herbs & Flower Essences for Stress & Anxiety
Bonus 2: Herbs for Seasonal Wellness
Bonus 3: Medicinal Benefits of Cacao with Richard Mandelbaum RH
Bonus 4: Supporting Thyroid Health with Andrea Beaman, Holistic Health Coach
In Addition to the Classes & Bonuses, You Also Get Added Perks!
Class Recordings
If you can not make an in-person class - don't worry! In-person students receive lifetime access to the online program with pre-recorded classes so you won't miss any lessons.
Certificate of Completion
A Certificate of Completion is awarded once classes and assignments are completed.
Florida CE Credits
This program qualifies for 7 CE credits from the Florida Board of Nursing for Florida RN, LPN, CNA & ARNPs. Program Evaluation, Test and $30 filing fee is required.
Program Dates & Time
Enrollment is closed, join the waitlist to be the first to know when enrollment re-opens.
The in-person program is offered 3-4x per year. The online program is available on-demand 24/7.
Location: 725 N. Hwy A1A, D-103, Jupiter, FL 33477
A Note From Gina
Hi, I’m Gina Kearney, a Registered Herbalist on a mission to bring herbal medicine and nature-based practices into your everyday life, in a real and meaningful way.
If you have a deep desire to connect with nature, to bring plants into your life in ways that transform your health, mindset and outlook, I warmly invite you to join me in this transformative program.
I look forward to accompanying you on your herbal journey!
What Students Are Saying
“I found myself called through my ancestors to herbs. I didn’t understand why, from my childhood, I was so in love/fascinated with flowers, herbs, weeds, etc. In my adulthood, I found myself gravitating more and more toward the desire to make magic and help heal through the plants my life’s journey... and then I googled, “herbs near me” and Herbs & Owls popped up and in my heart, I heard - “that’s it!”
I drove down the next day (from Fort Pierce). I was greeted by the most loving and gentle spirit, then walked in Gina with a smile that could save the world. I was introduced to this class and my life changed immediately.
Gina has a soft yet direct way of teaching. She’s informative well beyond what you would ever expect. Every class was an eye opener, every topic blew my mind. At times, I found myself tearing up during her teaching driven by the passion, love, and respect Gina had for every word she said. I thought I was going to learn about the herbs...I did... But - (sigh) - the expansion of my mind was massive!
I not only learned about herbs, I felt them, was introduced directly to them energetically and vibrationally, I met a part of me I had no idea existed.
Gina had everything to do with that realization. I got something new from each class and it was amazing. Gina always told us to feel the information; it wasn’t about just text book learning... it was about connecting with the information in the heart. It was a deep experience.
To anyone thinking about taking the class - DO IT! WITHOUT HESITATION! You will not get this experience from anywhere else. I’ll bet a check on that (and I make pretty good money ((wink). Thank you, Gina, for everything you gave us (me). You blessed me in the most divine way imaginable! You are a gift, truly. Folks, take...the...class!! You will NOT regret it.””
“I truly thought the course was well worth the total investment of both time and money. I am going to recommend this class to anyone who has interest in Herbalism and needs or wants a Fantastic kick-start. Gina has years of Great experience and exposure to the field of Herbalism and it shows. Well balanced, well spoken and a strong teaching style that is supported be her knowledge, enthusiasm, and her overall excitement to be teaching something she Loves. I want to Thank Gina for sharing her knowledge with all who will listen.”
“Thank you so much Gina! The Budding Herbalist Program was everything I could have hoped for and more. After many years of dabbling and solo study through books, videos and podcasts, learning in person with you was the perfect next step. I feel much more confident in my understanding of the herbs that we covered. The material was put together in a way that made it very easy to digest and each lesson built together a solid foundation for us to take with us. I loved that you pulled in energy healing, meditation and connection with the land. It’s all so intertwined and helps us connect to herbalism in a much deeper way. The homework was really helpful, especially as an opportunity to start making herbal medicine with teas for ourselves. Gina’s energy is warm, welcoming and graceful. It was truly a pleasure learning from her. Thank you Gina for sharing your wisdom and creating such a beautiful container for us to learn from! Looking forward to taking more classes with you!”
“This is a wonderful herbal class for anyone from novices to experienced. Gina is warm, engaging and shares her knowledge and insights of herbs in a fun and easy to learn way. The class went by too fast, but I’m looking forward to attending future classes and events.”
“Gina is warm, and professional. Her decades of practice gave her a valuable knowledge of plants and healing. I really learned a lot and enjoyed this class.”
“Attending the Budding Herbalism Program was truly an awakening experience for me. The holistic approach to healing and connecting with nature not only expanded my knowledge of herbs but also opened my mind to the power of energy and vibrational healing. I feel more connected to myself and the world around me. I highly recommend this class to anyone seeking a transformative journey towards holistic health and self-discovery. ”
“This is an very comprehensive program for a beginner herbalism class! I really enjoy how Gina integrates the mind, body and spirit back into overall health and well being. This is something that has been long lost in western medicine today. I’m looking forward to future classes!”
“This program opened doors for me to explore so much more about plants and healing than I thought possible. The classes were very interactive, informative, and enjoyable for me. I acquired skills and knowledge that I will use for the rest of my life. Such a pleasure meeting new people with a similar interest in natural healing- definitely a memorable experience.”
“This is incredible class, with a great teacher. What was such a delight about this class was that I was able to implement so many things I learned each week into my daily life. Some subjects that I’m familiar with, I had not been practicing so I was able to re-introduce these valuable practices back into my daily life. Gina is a wonderful teacher, (I’m a lifelong learner, with many teachers over the years), and I’m a teacher. Gina thank you for your lifelong learning of these wonderful valuable practices and your wiliness to share them.
This is a class that is invaluable to our planet, and to us human’s moving forward. I believe we need to get back to some ancient knowledge, that’s been placed aside in our culture. Our children would greatly benefit from this knowledge. I will be back for your next class!”
“Thank you for offering this class! Gina’s expansive subject knowledge gave a great overview of Herbal Medicine which made me motivated to learn more! I would recommend this class highly to anyone who would like a comprehensive overview of Herbal Medicine and how to practice in your daily life.”
“I had been looking to further my knowledge on different ways to help those in the trauma healing process. This class allowed me to offer a different perspective on what healing looks like. Although I have taken the class I would take it again! Highly recommend!”
“I am new to the Herbalism world and Gina’s Budding Herbalism program was very informative and easy to follow and understand. The classes were interactive and fun!! I can’t wait to take more classes with Gina to continue my Herbalist education.”
“As a complete newbie to the realm of herbalism, I found the Budding Herbalist course completely captivating. Gina herself is a truly wonderful instructor- passionate about her subject, shares her message clearly, and is very patient with the learning process. The class itself is an experience that shouldn’t be missed. I’ll be back for more!”
“I’ve really enjoyed this class it was amazing to identify plants and herbs to assist certain common ailments in a hands on class atmosphere.”
“Budding Herbalist Program is very informative touching on many subjects. Gina’s love and passion for healing herbs is shining through her lectures and never a boring minute. I appreciated that Gina allowed enough time for students to share their own experiences.”
“The growth I have witnessed within myself as a result of making this commitment has been one of the most prolific in my whole life. I’m not kidding. This was a conduit to unlocking many doors in the past 8 weeks. I am so much more of my authentic self since I started this class. My spiritual awakening has been a dripping faucet my entire life, and now it is Niagra Falls.
My daughter was visiting me and I wanted to take her to as many places in town that I thought would resonate with her. I took her to Herbs & Owls and she saw the class on the board and said, Mom, you need to do this! And I thought about it for a while... then I made that leap. Something said, “clear the schedule” and I did.
I had no idea what to expect from this journey, and each day, the information learned resonated and affected some aspect of my life. Happiness/joy is what I immediately say when I think of the emotions I felt leading up to the class, and every class thereafter.”
“Loved going to class despite some health challenges. Gina is very refreshing and loaded with wisdom and common sense. Enjoyed every bit of the class. She is engaging, compassionate, sincere and loves teaching others.”
“I recently have started to gain great interest in getting in touch with mama earth and the natural medicines she supplies us with. Taking the Budding Herbalist Program gave me greater confidence and insight as to where and how I should begin to incorporate these new modalities into my healing journey for myself and future clients. I am also super proud :) of myself for committing to this program.
Gina has the sweetest heart-warming smile and is truly genuine in her approach. I enjoyed learning about how energy and spirituality plays a role in plant herb and healing. I thought I was going in to learn one thing, but I ended up getting a lot more information than I thought. For someone who does not know about how any of it works or simply just wants to dig in a little deeper, this is definitely a great way to place to start with.”
“I truly enjoyed and looked forward to every class. Gina’s passion and knowledge of plants is so apparent. I learned so much in a short period of time and I look forward to taking more classes in the future. Thank you for helping cultivate a stronger connection to ourselves, each other, and nature. Much love.”
“I’ve had an interest in herbs my entire life. I would read and play a little with them on my own, however, taking Gina’s class showed me so much more. Learning that plants have personalities is something that I never thought of. I now look at the herbs and plants in a totally different way. ”
“I loved this class! It was so interesting and Gina is so passionate about plant medicine and her energy and excitement transfers to the class!”
“I thoroughly enjoyed this class and really got a lot out of it. Gina has such great energy and is a total delight. I look forward to taking more classes at Herbs & Owls.”
“In this class I practice Gina’s teachings as we advanced. By the end of the class I was already feeling the changes in my family and my self. Thank you Gina.”
“Gina is incredibly prolific in her field. She has helped me with family members developing teas for their different needs, that was a part of my homework assignment! The class was full with like minded people, the energy was very uplifting.”
“Taking a Herbalist class was one of the things on my list to do, I only knew of a few major herbs and read books on them, but taking this class opened my eyes and mind to much more. There are some herbs I heard of but didn’t know how they work, I was happy to learn the how and when to use herbs. I was happy to find wonderful guidance. Thank you Gina, you are a great teacher I enjoyed the classes very much . Looking forward to taking more classes.”
“This journey Gina has created is truly one of a kind! Her knowledge & expertise is vast & her heart shows in the connection to her work. She has been one of my more cherished teachers of all!
Whether you are looking to deepen your connection to plants and mother Earth or yourself, it’s all in this Budding herbalist Course & I would take it if it lasted a lifetime, because plants are life!!! Gina shows you that, in SO many ways!””
“This course is an excellent introduction into herbalism and I highly recommend it for beginners or as a refresher. Gina is engaging, and passionate about her work!”
“The Budding Herbalist program found me exactly when I needed it. Gina took the basics of natural healing with herbs and broke it down into digestible lessons. Gina’s gentle spirit and calm confidence made it incredibly easy to learn from her. The program exceeded my expectations by showing me how to introduce herbal remedies into my home without feeling overwhelmed. I highly recommend this class for anyone who has “heard the call” of the plants and is interested in exploring a more natural way of living!”
“You are in good hands with Gina. She is a kind and gentle soul. Eager to share her knowledge and love of herbs and flowers. Her heart is open and embracing, ready to assist you and guide you in your quest to learn more. Her knowledge and experience are expansive. In addition to her great course, I highly recommend scheduling a private session with Gina. It feels like her sessions are magical...she helps you unearth elements and untangle webs in the kindest way where you leave with a new found awareness about yourself.”