The Rosemary House, an herb and spice specialty shop, in Mechanicsburg, will host a 10-month, in-person herbalism course beginning in January and running through October 2026. The Way of Life Herbalism Course meets one Sunday a month and offers participants the chance to study plant-based medicine under the guidance of shop owner and sixth-generation folk herbalist Susanna Reppert.

The course takes a clinical approach to herbal studies, with each month devoted to a different body system. Sessions begin with an overview of anatomy and physiology, followed by herbal plant profiles specific to that system. Afternoons focus on practical applications, including medicine-making techniques, tea tastings and demonstrations. Participants will also engage in plant identification, receive cuttings from Reppert’s garden and share in fellowship with other herbal enthusiasts.

Course materials are based on Rosemary Gladstar’s Science and Art of Herbalism. Students that complete the work will earn certificates for both Gladstar’s program and the Way of Life Herbalism Course. More than 100 herbal profiles are covered over the 10 months, providing a strong foundation for those seeking deeper knowledge and hands-on experience in herbal medicine.

Cost: $1,300 (includes all required course materials); a nonrefundable $400 deposit is due by December 10 to reserve a space. Location: 120 S. Market St., Mechanicsburg. For more information, call 717-697-5111, email [email protected] or visit Tinyurl.com/Practical-Herbalism.