Master Gardener Program

Part-time Non-credit Certificate Program

Attend a FREE Information Session A collaboration between Vancouver Island University and Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association.

Designed for the experienced home gardener, this is an intensive training program providing up-to-date information on all gardening basics. Through this program you will be able to:

Meet other gardeners in an atmosphere of sharing and exploration
Fill gaps in your gardening knowledge
Provide satisfying solutions to future gardening problems
Know where to find the answers to new challenges
Give back to your community and share your joy of gardening.

Course Delivery:

The program is delivered alternating years and combines classroom instruction, delivered on a part-time basis on weekends and 70 volunteer service hours, individually scheduled over two years.

Program Content:

Classroom component covers a full range of gardening topics such as:

Botany and plant identification
Soils
Pruning
Plant diseases, hardiness and protection
Specialized information about specific plant types
Sustainable landscape design
Weed management
Composting
Propagation
Basic entomology and integrated pest management

Volunteer Service component is where students share their gardening knowledge and passion with the community, supported by experienced Master Gardeners.

Start Date:

September 15, 2012

Admission Requirements:

Experienced home gardener, prepared to share knowledge and enthusiasm with the gardening public.

How to Apply:

After completion of the quiz, interview & personal information forms, qualifying students will be invited to apply for the program.
Submit the Vancouver Island University Application For Admission Form. (Note: There is an application fee for first time applicants to Vancouver Island University.)