Student or Group Info
Name(s): Elley Knowles
Term: Spring 2022
Credits: 2
Title of ILC or Group Project: Alamere Herbs
Internship Info (if applicable)
Internship hours/wk: 5
Internship credits: 2
Field Supervisor
Field supervisor: John Kemp
Title: Alamere Herbs Owner
Organization: Alamere Herbs
Program of Project Description
Narrative:In this one-quarter program entitled Alamere Herbs the student will be spending the spring quarter growing four medicinal herbs on Alamere Herb’s Farm. Calendula officinalis, Scutellaria lateriflora, Avena sativa, Arnica montana. The student will be preparing beds and documenting the growth of each. The student will research best growing practices as well as the medicinal properties of each herb throughout the quarter. The end goal is to produce medicine with the plants that are ready for harvest at the end of the quarter, with a tincture press available at Alamere Herbs as well as infused oils. The student will also be learning about greenhouse and propagation work through their sponsor. The main learning objective is to learn both about the production and growing side of herbs along with the production and crafting of medicines. Another learning goal is to learn about how to sell and market herbal products.
| Learning objective How to grow and cultivate high-quality herbs from seed to harvest. Growing up to four medicinal plants from seed/start to harvest. Working with field supervisor on proper harvesting and drying techniques. A WordPress blog documenting my weekly progress as well as findings. How to produce tinctures using a tincture press as well as infused oils. Working with field sponsor with tincture press, producing tinctures and oils. A WordPress blog documenting process and procedures as well as end product of attempted medicines. | Activity | Deliverable |
Evaluation of Work
- WordPress ePortfolio
- Final week ten presentation
- Narrative evaluations from field supervisor and/or subcontractor
- Narrative mid-quarter and final self-evaluations