Are you craving the empowerment of herbal knowledge, but aren't sure where to start?

You want genuine, reliable skills that last a lifetime, not just the latest trend. But you may find yourself wondering:

  • How can I learn about herbs in a way that balances nature with science—instead of pitting them against each other?
  • Where can I find reliable info about dosage, medication interactions, and other safety concerns?
  • How can I build my own home remedies using simple, readily available plants instead of relying on costly products and supplements?


The Balanced Herbal Foundations program will give you the confidence to answer all of these questions 

and so much more...

You Deserve Better Than Expensive Fads and Confusing Information.

We know you’ve been searching for a trustworthy path. Herbal Foundations was specifically designed for the person who wants to...

  • Properly make effective topical & ingestible remedies— through hands-on video tutorials

  • Assess an herb's safety— so you can feel confident in whether or not to work with it

  • Ethically source your herbs— whether you're gardening or foraging

  • Weigh career options as you move further down your herbal path

  • Blend science with tradition— to explore nature's magic while staying grounded in reality

Meet the Instructor - Jovie Hawthorn Browne

I created Rootcraft for those who refuse to choose between science & nature

I believe plant wisdom should be the ultimate tool for empowerment, not another source of shame or exclusion.

So many of us carry the heavy weight of disconnection—a missing piece of ancestral wisdom that modern life fails to replace. My mission is to help you re-forge that resilient connection on your own terms.

Because I too didn't have access to ancestors who could teach me these ways, I sought out the most grounded education available: I leveraged a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and a Post-Graduate Diploma in Herbalism. These credentials became the framework for the fiercely balanced and responsible approach I now teach.

I've condensed 15 years of learning and unlearning into this intensive, sharing only the viable, ethical knowledge you need. My teaching is rooted in balance: I give you permission to call upon any tool you have access to—herbal, conventional, or otherwise—to navigate our complicated, often oppressive world.

Your path doesn't have to look like a picture of perfection in order to be deeply meaningful, impactful, and valid.

Inside Herbal Foundations You're Getting:

  • Immediate access to lessons that you can move through at your own pace.

  • 1 full year of access to 23 lessons and 1.5 hours of video content.

  • Downloadable guides, videos with subtitles, and hands-on exercises that adapt to your learning style.

Course curriculum

You'll have immediate access to all of the lessons in the course, and can take them at your own pace. All lessons are pre-recorded, so no worrying about trying to fit live classes into your busy schedule!

  1. Welcome!

  2. Day 1: Herbal Safety

  3. Day 2: Herbal Actions

  4. Day 3: Basic Medicine Making

  5. Day 4: Sourcing Herbs

  6. Day 5: The Herbal Path

About this course

  • 26 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

What students are saying:

5 star rating

Wow! Did I just Learn all this about Plants!

Jazmin Robledo

For a crash course. I felt I learned so much more about plants and herbs then I was expecting. Jovie's knowledge and way of teaching was great. I was engaged the entire time. I never knew how many plants were about of the mint family!!! I can't wa...

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For a crash course. I felt I learned so much more about plants and herbs then I was expecting. Jovie's knowledge and way of teaching was great. I was engaged the entire time. I never knew how many plants were about of the mint family!!! I can't wait to learn more.

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5 star rating

Exactly what I was looking for!

Goldie Mandella

As someone with a 15+ year career in healthcare administration, I believe in the efficacy of Western medicine. However, I have also seen great benefits from alternative and complementary therapies, and have a renewed interest in learning more abou...

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As someone with a 15+ year career in healthcare administration, I believe in the efficacy of Western medicine. However, I have also seen great benefits from alternative and complementary therapies, and have a renewed interest in learning more about herbalism for wellness. I wanted to find an instructor who wasn’t an extremist/purist when it came to natural therapies. This course is giving me the information I need without the crunchy culture extremism. I am very appreciative!

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Great Crash Course

Jen Hardy

This Intro was a great refresher for me before I start the 10 month course.

This Intro was a great refresher for me before I start the 10 month course.

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Day 1: Herbal Safety (Confidence & Integrity)

An absolute must for any ethical practice. We cut through the fear-mongering and give you the concrete skills to practice safely. You'll learn:

  • How to confidently determine a plant's safety so you can make informed decisions, not fearful ones.

  • Different ways herbs can interact with prescription medications (a core skill for responsible herbalism).

  • The balanced approach to safely "dosing" herbal remedies for yourself and your family.

Day 2: Herbal Actions (Beyond Memorization)

The key to moving beyond memorization and into comprehension. You'll learn:

  • How herbs act in the body, focusing on systems and functions, not just treating symptoms.

  • What chemical constituents are and the roles they play in a holistic approach (bridging the nature-science gap).

  • How the concept of herbal energetics affects the plants we choose to work with.

Day 3: Medicine Making (Agency & Skill)

You'll unlock hands-on tutorials for making affordable, high-quality medicine in your own kitchen:

  • Your own simple remedies you can trust— with ingredients you don't have to wonder about

  • Teas, infusions, decoctions, and syrups that you can make quickly any time

  • Tinctures out of fresh or dried plant material — so you have concentrated remedies at your fingertips

  • Balms & salves so you can incorporate herbs into first aid and low-cost skincare.

Day 4: Herbal Sourcing Lessons (Resilience & Respect)

This is where we build resilient, respectful relationships with the plant world. Whether you're gardening or foraging, you'll be able to confidently:

  • Harvest different plant parts without damaging the plant

  • Dry & store your herbs in ways that maximize shelf life & preserve precious compounds

  • Understand the crucial, ethical differences between sourcing native and non-native plant species (a core lesson in decolonized herbalism).

Day 5: The Herbal Path (Empowerment & Next Steps)

We cover the practical and professional realities of plant work so you can map out your journey with clarity and confidence:

  • What are the laws & regulations about practicing herbalism in the US?

  • Do all herbalists take one-on-one clients?

  • What are the options for practicing herbalism professionally (and non-professionally!)?

The Base Program:

  • Pillar 1: Herbal Actions & Safety

    ($149 value)

    Your Non-Negotiable Safety and Science Toolkit. No herbal program should be without these essential topics. I simplify the science behind them so you can practice responsibly and cut through extreme, fear-based claims.

  • Pillar 2: Medicine Making Lessons

    ($189 value)

    Hands-On Skills for Lifelong Autonomy. If you’re a hands-on learner, these lessons teach you how to rely on your own skill—not expensive store shelves—by making high-quality, affordable remedies yourself.

  • Pillar 3: Ethical Sourcing Lessons

    ($129 value)

    Building Sustainable & Accessible Practice. In-depth lessons on ethical harvesting, preservation, and sourcing. Learn techniques that maximize plant integrity and honor the land.

Bonus: Lifetime Access to 50+ Pages of Printables.

PDF downloads you can save, print, and refer back to forever. This is your core, accessible resource library.

A $49 Value Alone!

Your Investment in this Lifelong Skill & Generational Knowledge:

Because ethical, reliable plant knowledge should be accessible to everyone, not just those with endless disposable income:

Get the Entire 5-Day Program Today for Only $48

(That's roughly the cost of one imported, high-end supplement you won't need anymore)

So many of us have lost our ancestral connections to this knowledge, but that story ends now. You can be the one to reclaim it and start of a new, resilient line of plant wisdom to be passed down to future generations.


Our No-Risk, Trust-Based Guarantee:
We want you to feel confident in your investment...
If you dive into the Balanced Herbal Foundations program and find that our content—or our approach to ethical, science-based herbalism—isn't what you expected, simply email us within 2 days of purchase for a full refund. We believe in our method and we want you to believe in yours.

Bonus: How to get this crash-course for free:

We are committed to supporting your entire herbal journey, not just the start of it. If, after completing this Foundations course, you decide you want to continue building your lifelong skill with me in one of my intensives...

We will credit your payment back!

You automatically receive a voucher inside this program for the entire $48 price you paid for it. Your Foundations investment can be directly applied toward your future education.

This makes your first step completely risk-free and financially beneficial for your long-term goals.

Lessons begin as soon as today!

Lock-in this price now and begin whenever you're ready

-You have immediate access to the program for 1 full year-

You don't need to be ready to “master” herbalism today; there will always be more to learn and nature can never be “mastered”. You only need to be ready to secure your place in a more empowered future today, before the sale ends

5 days are will pass either way...

—you could either be 5 days down the path you’re on now, or 5 days into embracing a resilient herbal lifestyle!

Where do you choose to be?

FAQ

  • Is this a certification course?

    You DO get a certificate when you complete the course, but keep in mind: since there is no state or national governing body over herbalism in the US, *any* certificate from *any* course you take simply states that you completed the course. No certification course can qualify you for any sort of licensing (since herbal licensing in the US doesn't exist).

  • How long do I have to complete the program?

    You'll have access to the Seasonal Herbal Intensive for 3 years, and the individual programs for 1 full year. The courses are designed to be easily incorporated into life for those who have work, school, or family that takes up most of their time. Lessons are not live, so you do not need to coordinate any scheduling. You can expect to dedicate one to two hours per week to reading and videos, depending on how much time you need to process and absorb material. If you fall behind, that's okay! Catch up when you can.

  • Can I enroll if I'm outside the US?

    Most of the plants we learn are native to Eurasia, and invasive to North America. Since Europe colonized many parts of the world, you may be familiar with these plants as well, especially if you live in a temperate region. If you are in the southern hemisphere or tropical region, you will likely not be familiar with the plants we discuss. Our seasonal courses will also likely not align with your growing times.

  • Will we have a way to ask questions or interact with other students?

    Yes! Questions that may help the entire class can be asked in the discussion section of each lesson. You can interact with fellow students in the private Rootcraft Student Community. This is a great place to bounce ideas, get inspiration, find herbalists in your area, or plan materials sharing! For more individual matters, students are able to reach the instructor directly via email at [email protected]. Response time is typically within 24 hours.

  • Do I have to plan for scheduling live lessons, homework, or tests?

    Nope! All of the lessons are pre-recorded and released at the beginning of each month. This information and these skills are for you to enrich your life- not to prove anything to anyone else.

  • Which growing zones will the course apply to?

    A good portion of the perennials we will discuss will be hardy in USDA zones 3-10. Some are only hardy in zones 6-10, and a couple hardy to zones 9-11 that can be grown as annuals. If you're not sure what a growing zone is or what any of this means, that's okay! We'll be covering it in the course.

  • What if I've already purchased a course covered by the intensive?

    I am happy to issue you a voucher for the purchase price of one individual course so that you can take that amount off of your intensive enrollment! In other words, if you already took Modules 2, 3, 4, Herbalism Basics, Community Immunity, or Herbal Skincare- it will be fully refunded if you decide to enroll in the full intensive later. Simply email me at [email protected] with your name and email address you used to enroll then I will send you a code to enroll in the intensive.

  • What if I'm unable to or don't want to grow the plants myself?

    There is still so so so much to learn about herbalism other than how to grow them! We cover herbal actions, research and traditions behind the plants, medicine making, seasonal energy shifts, and more. You can always source your herbs through my webstore Spirit Haus Botanicals or through my recommended suppliers!

  • What is the cancellation/refund policy?

    I offer a 30 day money back guarantee, no strings attached! That will gives you time to go over the materials and see if the program is going to be a good fit for you. No refunds can be given 30 days after the date of your enrollment. If for any reason you’re unable to continue with your payments after the 30-day window, you can pause your payments and program access. When you’re ready to resume your payments, just let us know via email at [email protected] and we will get you back into the program.

Herbalism lies where nature, tradition, & science meet