In order to make this skill available at Schools of Worship throught Egypt, he has been teaching groups of citizens to identify some of the 7 known varieties of herbs.
His students are starting to explore Egypt to search for samples of these elusive flora, and to return them to him, for the scholars at the School of Worship to produce some suitable teaching materials from.
His assistants Necho and Ibi have been busy too, keeping the crowds in order, and preventing valuable specimens from being trodden underfoot.
An exerpt from Qakara-Iby's lessons:
Today I will be showing you a selection of different herbs. Some of you will note that these are growing in close proximity to the school. They have been planted here for a purpose. Please DO NOT pick them once you are able as this will delay further lessons.
There are 7 common herbs in Egypt that I will be showing to different groups, their names have been marked on the sides of some chests next to the guildhall. We need to collect different samples of these herbs so that we can open up this skill to all from our schools.
Now please follow me to the first specimen.
It is understood that there are more than 7 herbs if you include the rarer ones.