About The Homegrown Herbalist
School of Botanical Medicine
Founding a Groundbreaking School
Dr. Patrick Jones, founder of the HomeGrown Herbalist School of Botanical Medicine has been a practicing veterinarian for over 25 years. He is also a clinical herbalist and traditional naturopath. For decades he has seen the power of herbs bless the lives of his veterinary patients as well as his human clients.
Because of his veterinary credentials, Dr. Jones is regularly able to treat cases that most herbalists would not have within the normal scope of their practice. Gangrene, rattlesnake bites, gunshot wounds, poisonings, massive hemorrhage, shock, brain trauma, sepsis, and countless other conditions have been part of Dr. Jones’ daily herbal practice for decades. Dr. Jones has literally seen miracles with medicinal plants in his veterinary practice and has used his extensive experience to help his human clients as well.
Different Roots, and Different Results
As a result, our program differs significantly from the typical online herb school. There is nothing “theoretical” or “historical” about the curriculum of the HomeGrown Herbalist School. The lessons and principles taught are the result of years of real clinical practice “in the trenches”. This is not “cut and paste” herbalism or the regurgitation of ideas read in books written by folks that read things in other books. This is real, practical, functional herbal medicine.
The HomeGrown Herbalist School curriculum is based on a solid understanding of anatomy, physiology, and the process of disease. Only by understanding these fundamentals can we really build a foundation for true healing. Add to that a deep understanding of how and why the plants do what they do to the body (rather than merely memorizing long lists of their various actions) and you have, at the end of the program, a student that is truly prepared to practice as a clinical herbalist.
Because of his veterinary experience, Dr. Jones also teaches the veterinary applications of herbal remedies throughout the course.
Online and In-Person – Something for Everyone
Though all of the coursework can be completed online, there are also hands-on workshops, plant walks, and masters’ seminars to ensure that each student receives true mentoring in the art and practice of herbal medicine. These workshops and herb walks are also recorded on video so that even those that can’t attend in person can benefit from the experience. These workshops and seminars are put on at various times throughout the year at various locations to facilitate attendance. Each online learning module also has an assessment quiz to reinforce your learning. Some lessons also include assignments that are reviewed by the instructor individually with each student. A students-only forum is also available for individual and group discussions with Dr. Jones and other students.
A Fundamental Difference
The fundamental principle of The HomeGrown Herbalist philosophy is that our strongest botanical relationships in healing need to be rooted in our own local soil. Heavy emphasis is placed on plants that are easily grown or abundantly available in the wild. Learning to cultivate, locate, identify, harvest and process these local medicinal plants is an important part of being a self-reliant, successful clinical herbalist.
Students work at their own pace as life allows with no deadlines or timetables. The cost of the program is a fraction of that of many comparable programs and we are confident that the content is unsurpassed in the industry.
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Ratings and Reviews

I’ve often wanted to enroll in an herb school. However, most were cost prohibitive; and just finding the time to devote when not involved in life was problematic. Problem solved. I love that I can do this course online, at my own pace, and can invest more or less time on the topics of interest to me. Doc Jones makes learning even more enjoyable. The printouts seem to be a bit problematic for me.
I really love how this school is based on solid science & anatomy and physiology. Doctor Jones thoroughly teaches how and why the herbs work how they work, and not just regurgitated stuff that's found in most books and online. This school is really amazing and will prepare you to be truly of service as a clinical herbalist.
I was slightly apprehensive at the cost as i currently have no job but I've wanted to learn about herbs and healing for some time so I bit the bullet. I'm so glad I did. Next thing will be to grow my own. It'll be great to have both the resources in this course and the resources in my garden for whatever is coming at us. I am also enjoying doc's sense of humor.
Everything....the suggested recipies for healing, pictures of the plants, what parts of the plants to use, and the endless amount of information that I can access at any time with no "must be completed by" end date. Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge!!
I am a retired ER nurse after 35 years of practice. Dr Jones gives a wonderful anatomy review and sometimes even explains things better than we learned in nursing school! He has a great sense of humor, and makes the classes interesting and fun. I am so glad to have enrolled in his program and would highly recommend it to anyone who is seriously studying herbalism.
Not only does this course provide a wealth of information, Dr. Jones is fun and interesting to listen to.