Botany is defined as the scientific study of plants; that is, in basic terms, understanding how a plant is structured and its ecological relationship to both the environment and its interactions with other plants and organisms. Botany is a broad and complicated area of study, yet having a basic knowledge of botany can help greatly with understanding the study of aromatherapy. The second part of this course is spent at the wonderful Kew Gardens where you will have an opportunity to see and touch the real herbs, allowing you to have a first hand experience of the aromatic plants in a natural environment. The Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew is one of the world's leading botanic gardens and during the day you will benefit from a number of carefully planned practical exercises for essential oils and fixed oils.