Where Plants Meet Science
Accessible, science-savvy herbal and natural product education for modern plant nerds—plus the strategy, formulation support, and guidance to help you build with confidence.
Rooted in tradition. Backed by science.
Built for real life.
Herb Nerd is the space where herbalism, formulation, and practical business support come together. Whether you’re learning to make better remedies, refine your formulas, or build a product-based brand with integrity, you’ll find education that is thoughtful, grounded, and actually useful.
Beginner Soap Making
An immersive soap-making experience that will transform you into a skilled soap maker
Learn to make your own herbal remedies with precision and skill.
Formula Building Blocks
Demystifying cosmetic chemistry for herbal & natural skincare
Herbal Remedies Masterclass
Beginner Lotion Making
Featured Courses
Hone your Herb Nerd skills anytime, from wherever you plant yourself.
Registration for this live class is handled through my Shopify shop.
Curious about Herb Nerd but not ready to jump into a paid course yet? Start with one of these free resources and get a feel for the teaching style, approach, and product pathways.
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Herb Nerd was founded by Colleen Bingham—herbalist, educator, formulator, and guide for the next generation of plant-focused makers and founders. With experience spanning herbal education, lab work, formulation, compliance, product development, and real-life entrepreneurship, Colleen brings both depth and practicality to the table.
She’s here to help you create products and businesses that are thoughtful, effective, and built to last.
Meet the Original
Herb Nerd
- Marianna Josie
Herb Nerd Student
've been wanting to take this class since Colleen offered it at CSHS. I'm so glad I jumped on this zoom offering. Colleen sets you up to succeed, is super organized, and has a great sense of humor. This class says it's for beginners but there's alot of info in this even for the intermediate herbal lotion maker. Highly recommend!
-Mary O'Bryne
Herb Nerd Student
I saw this class posted on Instagram by another herbalist and signed up right away. I have tried to make lotions and creams before using rudimentary instructions and did not have good results. I love how this teacher provided formulas and included scientific details about the formulas and the herbs themselves. One thing that really surprised me was the use of tinctures & glycerites in the lotion. So cool! I cannot wait to try out these formulas at home and start experimenting. Thanks!
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Frequently Asked Questions
You’ll walk away with practical, real-world skills—whether that’s creating your own herbal remedies, formulating skincare products, or understanding the “why” behind what you’re making.
Q. What will I actually be able to do after taking a course?
Most courses are self-paced so you can learn on your own time. Some programs may include live elements or be recorded and turned into evergreen content.
Q. Are the courses self-paced or live?
Not at all. Many of our courses are designed for beginners, while others go deeper for more advanced learners. You can start wherever you are and grow from there.
Q. Do I need experience to take these courses?
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