Hands down, the biggest difference is our plant-centered approach and emphasis on sustainable wildcrafting and homemade medicines. We practice and teach a combination of bioregional and DIY herbal medicine. In addition, we provide a wealth of detailed, hands-on video instruction that is not found in other programs. Our manual is a hefty 550+ pages, full of close-up photos and detailed plant profiles. Our staff is available to answer your course-related questions within 24 hours, Monday through Friday, and we review your assignments and give you feedback on each one. We also take part in the lively discussions happening in our student forum.