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Education
From hobby gardeners to garden designers and landscape professionals, our Basic Training students receive science-based education with instructors from local universities and colleges, growers, ministry specialists, and experienced professionals.
- The 2023 Master Gardener Basic Training Program is full.
- Secure a spot in the 2024 Basic Training program by submitting an application soon.
- Downloadable Application forms are below.
The Vancouver Master Gardeners welcome enthusiastic gardeners with a willingness to share their interest and experience with the public.
- To become a Vancouver Master Gardener you must successfully complete our Master Gardener Basic Training Program.
- This program runs each January through the end of March
- Following the 12-week classroom (theory and skills) component, volunteer service hours must be completed to become a Qualified Master Gardener
- The 2024 Basic Training Program runs January through to the end of March
- The course is proposed to include live online lectures on Tuesday evenings, and in-person workshops most Saturday mornings (typically located at VanDusen Gardens Floral Hall)
- In order to secure a placement in the 2024 program, you are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible. The course is often filled by the end of October.
- The cost of the 2024 Basic Training Program is $700 (to be paid in November), covering lectures, books, and workshop materials.
- Information Sessions will be held in late summer and fall of 2023 for those who have submitted an application. Attending one of these sessions is a requirement for acceptance into the program.
- Application form is here. >>>>>>>You may cut and paste the questions into the body of an email or print it, fill out the form, scan, and email it.
Our email address is basic_training@vancouvermastergardeners.org.
PDFs:
| Attachment | Size |
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 Basic Training Application Form | 131.27 KB |
| Master Gardener Basic Training UPDATED.pdf | 19.07 MB |
