Églantine Vignon's Canadian school. Online herbalism training that is recognized and practical, for you and your loved ones, or for a professional project.
Académie eJardin is an online herbalism school founded in 2020 by Églantine Vignon, a Master Herbalist and aromatherapist who has been teaching for nearly 25 years, and Patrick Tourigny. It offers 8 certificate programs from 148 to 648 hours, 100% online with lifetime access, plus a free course to get started. More than 2,500 students have trained with us. The school is recognized by 8 professional associations in Québec, including the Guilde des herboristes and the ANPQ.
Recognized by professional associations
Groupe RITMA
AMQ
ANQ
ACNN
AQTN
Quebec Herbalists' Guild
ANPQ
RMPQ
Student benefits from trusted partner suppliers
Health From Nature
Terres d'Abondance
L'Alchimiste en Herbe
Zayat Aroma
Lee Valley Tools
Laboratoire Pure Arôme
TinaVie
La Prêle du Temps
Améroquois
Aliksir
CollectifÉco
Ferme Millefolia
Our herbalism programs
You don't need a clear plan yet. Start with what draws you, and we'll show you the programs that lead there.
Get to know plants and use them safely in everyday life.
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Balms, creams, soaps: learn to make them yourself.
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From the medicinal herb garden to wild foraging.
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Advise others or create your own product line, all the way to the Master Herbalist path.
See the programsThe 8 programs: Family Herbalism Family Aromatherapy Natural Products Maker Herbalist Entrepreneur Gardener-Harvester Herbalist Herbalist Advisor Artisan Herbalist Master Herbalist
Certificate programs, with a certificate from eJardin Academy.
Compare programs and pricesChoosing our online herbalism school means flexible programs, real human support and hands-on learning about medicinal plants. See why more than 2,500 students trust us.
We support complete beginners and experienced practitioners alike. Here are the questions we hear most often, with our honest answers.
Take the orientation quizNo prerequisites are required. Our courses begin with the fundamentals and use clear language, with practical examples and printable resources. You are guided step by step.
Everything is online and available for life. Learn whenever it suits you, at your own pace, with no fixed schedule. Even 20 focused minutes a day can keep you moving forward.
No. You can ask questions in each lesson, join a monthly online group meeting (held in French), connect in the private Facebook group, and reach a real teaching team throughout your training.
Yes. eJardin is recognized by eight professional associations. After completing 400 hours of training, you may meet the education requirement for naturotherapist membership with the ANQ and the ACNN, subject to their current criteria. AQTN: your training hours at eJardin Academy may count toward the 1,000 hours of the naturotherapist or naturopath pathways, according to the criteria in effect when you apply. Continuing education: recognized by Groupe RITMA, ANPQ, AMQ, the Herbalists' Guild and RMPQ.
That is the purpose of our entrepreneur paths. You learn how to make products and understand the regulations while building a sustainable, ethical business. More than 2,500 students have already taken that first step.
Yes. Everything happens online, and our students come from more than 20 countries. Our regulation course covers Canadian rules, so if you plan to sell products elsewhere, check the rules where you live.
Most courses offer 6-, 12-, or 24-month payment options, and we award $5,000 in student scholarships each year.
You don't need to put your life on hold for years. You need reliable knowledge you can apply, backed by recognized training.
Learn anytime on your computer, tablet, or phone, with lifetime access. There are no fixed schedules or missed sessions. Your training fits around your life, not the other way around.
Use more than 300 tested recipes and detailed plant guides, with video demonstrations and practical skills you can begin using right away.
Recognized by eight professional associations. Your hours may count toward continuing education or naturotherapist membership requirements with certain associations.
Join the student community and live online meetings (in French), with individual coaching available and a caring teaching team ready to answer your questions.
Build a complete skill set, from the garden to the marketplace, all within one learning experience.
Identify medicinal plants, understand their uses, and work with them safely using detailed plant profiles.
Make cosmetics and therapeutic preparations with more than 300 practical recipes.
Understand essential oils, their properties, distillation, and safe use.
Grow, harvest, and transform medicinal plants while caring for the ecosystems around you.
Learn the Canadian rules for selling your products, so you can move forward with confidence.
Build a sustainable business, set your prices, and bring your products to market.
The people behind the courses
Founded by Églantine Vignon, Master Herbalist, our online herbalism school brings together experienced, passionate teachers. They share what they know about medicinal plants, foraging and making natural products, in a clear, hands-on way.
Églantine Vignon
Founder · Master Herbalist
Mélanie Lavoie
Herbalist
Véronik Tanguay
Therapeutic herbalist
Veronica Zuniga
Herbalist and horticulturist
Liza Rodrigue
Native plants
Guylaine Duval
Wild mushrooms
Whether you want to care for the people close to you or build a business, there is a path that can meet you where you are.
Learn to use plants at home without pressure or confusing jargon.
Prepare for work in wellness, herbalism, or natural cosmetics.
Build a local, ethical brand around plant-based products.
Add herbal knowledge to an existing practice in massage therapy, naturopathy, yoga, or holistic wellness.
Study fully online from Canada, Europe, or anywhere else.
Deepen your plant knowledge simply because it brings you joy.
“A truly transformative experience. This school helped me deepen my understanding of plants while building my confidence.”
“I study at my own pace while building my business. The eJardin team is wonderful, and the material keeps me engaged.”
“High-quality training with a thoughtful balance of theory and practice. The team’s professionalism and experience come through.”
Unlimited access, 24/7, no credit card. With Églantine, discover what herbalism is and learn how to read a plant profile.
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Each enrollment gives you one entry. Scholarship winners can use their award however they choose.
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