FOR MORE INFORMATION: UNBC Continuing Studies Tel: Fax: Toll free: Email: Web:
250-960-5980 250-960-5984 1-866-843-8061 cstudies@unbc.ca www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies
University of Northern British Columbia 3333 University Way Prince George, British Columbia Canada V2N 4Z9
David Douglas Botanical Garden Society Email: Web:
info@ddbotgarden.com www.ddbotgarden.bc.ca
CONTINUING STUDIES Master Gardener Basic Training Program
Master Gardener Basic Training Program Master Gardeners are individuals with a passion for horticulture and learning who share their knowledge of environmentally sound gardening practices with individuals and groups in the community, through clinics, seminars, public displays and special projects. Offered in collaboration with the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society, this intensive 78-hour course is designed for the enthusiastic home gardener, providing up-to-date information on all gardening basics. The course combines home study, classroom instruction and assignments. Learn from gardening experts about a series of topics all relevant to Northern B.C. After finishing the classroom portion of the training, students must log 70 volunteer hours within a two-year period to be certified as a “Master Gardener.� Master Gardeners assist in horticultural education within the community in many ways: providing gardening clinics, lectures and demonstrations, working on research projects, working on school and community gardening projects, and much more.
SCHEDULE
DAVID DOUGLAS BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY
The Master Gardener Basic Training Program is offered as a partnership between UNBC Continuing Studies, the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society and the Master Gardeners Association of BC.
COURSE MATERIALS All required course materials are included in the price of the Master Gardener Basic Training program.
Days:
Saturdays
Dates:
January 14 - April 28, 2012
A practical and theoretical exam will be scheduled for the final day of the classroom portion of training.
Times:
9:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
University of Northern British Columbia Prince George Campus
Some field trips to other locations, or field exercises on campus may be scheduled. Lead Instructor: John Orlowsky
Note: Membership in the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society (DDBGS) is a requirement for participation. Please contact DDBGS directly for cost information and to become a member. www.ddbotgarden.bc.ca
www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies
250-960-5980 or 1-866-843-8061
Master Gardener Basic Training Program VOLUNTEER WORK To be certified as a “Master Gardener” participants are required to complete a minimum of 30 volunteer hours and 5 self-education hours each year for two years. Master Gardeners assist in horticultural education within the community in many ways: providing gardening clinics, lectures and demonstrations, working on research projects, working on school and community gardening projects, and much more. After receiving certification as a Master Gardener, a minimum of 20 volunteer hours and 5 self-education hours are required each year to maintain certification. Volunteer opportunities are coordinated and tracked by the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society. More information regarding the volunteer requirements for Master Gardener Certification is available from the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society. Please contact them at mastergardener08@yahoo.ca.
DAVID DOUGLAS BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY
Note: Membership in the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society (DDBGS) is a requirement for participation. Please contact DDBGS directly for cost information and to become a member. www.ddbotgarden.bc.ca
TOPICS
COST
The Master Gardener Basic Training Program includes the following topics:
Master Gardener Basic Training Program: $675.00 + HST
• • • • • • • • • • • •
Introduction to Northern Gardening Annuals and Vegetables Perennials Woody Plants Greenhouses and Coldframes Landscape Design 1 Landscape Design 2 Water Gardening/Container Growing Integrated Pest Management Soils & Water Composting, Vermi-Composting & Houseplants Pruning
Full payment is due with each registration.
REGISTRATION Registration for the Master Gardener Basic Training Program is on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Continuing Studies to register online, by phone, by fax, by mail or in person.
INSTRUCTORS All instructors in the Master Gardener Basic Training Program are well-established practicing gardeners with a sound understanding of Northern conditions. All instructors are approved or recommended by the DDBGS.
www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies
250-960-5980 or 1-866-843-8061
Master Gardener Basic Training Program TOPIC DETAILS Introduction to Northern Gardening • Botany basics - plant life cycles, internal plant parts, external plant parts, growth and development, environmental factors, plant communities (guilds), plant hormones and growth regulators; • Plant identification; • Zones and microclimates; • Soils (preview); • Season extenders (preview); • Most common causes of plant death; • Northern issues - wildlife, wildfire, sewage lagoons, etc.; • Choosing the right plant for the right place.
Annuals and Vegetables • Types of annuals; • Gardening tools & equipment; • Preparing the soil; • Basic botany, variety selection and seed sources; • Starting seeds; • Harvesting and storage; • Propagation; • Seed-saving and genetics; • Overwintering tender bulbs. Perennials • Plant classification; • Sun/shade, moisture & mulch; • Invasive vs weedy; • Propagation; • Genetics and plant breeding; • Designing with perennials; • Maintenance and winterizing.
www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies
Woody Plants • Nomenclature & basic types; • Planting and transplanting; • Plants in the landscape; • Winter injury; • Compaction/construction damage; • Fruit trees and berry crops; • Broad-leaf evergreens; • Seasons of bloom and fall colour. Greenhouses and Coldframes • Types, pros and cons; • Basic construction and materials; • Managing temperature; • Water and humidity; • Pest and disease issues; • Starting & growing plants; • Temporary cold-frames; • Four season harvest.
Landscape Design 1 • The history of landscape design; • Styles and designers; • Site and needs analysis; • Wind, water, sun; • Landscape planning. Landscape Design 2 • Elements, scale and perspective; • Water and other special features; • Plants in the landscape; • Case studies. Water Gardening/Container Growing • Selecting a container; • Environmental issues; • Design and plant choice; • Different types and uses; • Pond/water feature design and location; • Liner materials, pumps, filters; • Filtration; • Hardscape material; • Water plants - choice and care; • Fish - choice and care; • Winterizing the pond & safety.
Integrated Pest Management • Basic entomology; • Management of bugs; • Plant disease, diagnosis and control; • Weed management; • Vertebrate pest management; • Understanding pesticides; • Integrated landscape design. Soils & Water • Northern soils; • Soils and fertilizer; • Plant reactions to deficiencies; • Fertility management; • Amending soils.
Composting, Vermi-Composting & Houseplants • The science of composting; • Managing the decay process; • How to make compost; • Using compost; • Composting food waste; • Health, safety and the environment; • Composting with worms; • Lawns: grass type, care and feeding, problems, lawn alternatives; • House plants and light, temperature, humidity, water; • Nutrients, potting and repotting, common problems. Pruning • Reasons to prune; • Tools and techniques; • Specialty pruning; • Shade trees; • Fruit trees; • Shrubs; • Vines and groundcovers.
250-960-5980 or 1-866-843-8061
Master Gardener Basic Training Program TOPIC DETAILS Introduction to Northern Gardening • Botany basics - plant life cycles, internal plant parts, external plant parts, growth and development, environmental factors, plant communities (guilds), plant hormones and growth regulators; • Plant identification; • Zones and microclimates; • Soils (preview); • Season extenders (preview); • Most common causes of plant death; • Northern issues - wildlife, wildfire, sewage lagoons, etc.; • Choosing the right plant for the right place.
Annuals and Vegetables • Types of annuals; • Gardening tools & equipment; • Preparing the soil; • Basic botany, variety selection and seed sources; • Starting seeds; • Harvesting and storage; • Propagation; • Seed-saving and genetics; • Overwintering tender bulbs. Perennials • Plant classification; • Sun/shade, moisture & mulch; • Invasive vs weedy; • Propagation; • Genetics and plant breeding; • Designing with perennials; • Maintenance and winterizing.
www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies
Woody Plants • Nomenclature & basic types; • Planting and transplanting; • Plants in the landscape; • Winter injury; • Compaction/construction damage; • Fruit trees and berry crops; • Broad-leaf evergreens; • Seasons of bloom and fall colour. Greenhouses and Coldframes • Types, pros and cons; • Basic construction and materials; • Managing temperature; • Water and humidity; • Pest and disease issues; • Starting & growing plants; • Temporary cold-frames; • Four season harvest.
Landscape Design 1 • The history of landscape design; • Styles and designers; • Site and needs analysis; • Wind, water, sun; • Landscape planning. Landscape Design 2 • Elements, scale and perspective; • Water and other special features; • Plants in the landscape; • Case studies. Water Gardening/Container Growing • Selecting a container; • Environmental issues; • Design and plant choice; • Different types and uses; • Pond/water feature design and location; • Liner materials, pumps, filters; • Filtration; • Hardscape material; • Water plants - choice and care; • Fish - choice and care; • Winterizing the pond & safety.
Integrated Pest Management • Basic entomology; • Management of bugs; • Plant disease, diagnosis and control; • Weed management; • Vertebrate pest management; • Understanding pesticides; • Integrated landscape design. Soils & Water • Northern soils; • Soils and fertilizer; • Plant reactions to deficiencies; • Fertility management; • Amending soils.
Composting, Vermi-Composting & Houseplants • The science of composting; • Managing the decay process; • How to make compost; • Using compost; • Composting food waste; • Health, safety and the environment; • Composting with worms; • Lawns: grass type, care and feeding, problems, lawn alternatives; • House plants and light, temperature, humidity, water; • Nutrients, potting and repotting, common problems. Pruning • Reasons to prune; • Tools and techniques; • Specialty pruning; • Shade trees; • Fruit trees; • Shrubs; • Vines and groundcovers.
250-960-5980 or 1-866-843-8061
Master Gardener Basic Training Program VOLUNTEER WORK To be certified as a “Master Gardener” participants are required to complete a minimum of 30 volunteer hours and 5 self-education hours each year for two years. Master Gardeners assist in horticultural education within the community in many ways: providing gardening clinics, lectures and demonstrations, working on research projects, working on school and community gardening projects, and much more. After receiving certification as a Master Gardener, a minimum of 20 volunteer hours and 5 self-education hours are required each year to maintain certification. Volunteer opportunities are coordinated and tracked by the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society. More information regarding the volunteer requirements for Master Gardener Certification is available from the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society. Please contact them at mastergardener08@yahoo.ca.
DAVID DOUGLAS BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY
Note: Membership in the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society (DDBGS) is a requirement for participation. Please contact DDBGS directly for cost information and to become a member. www.ddbotgarden.bc.ca
TOPICS
COST
The Master Gardener Basic Training Program includes the following topics:
Master Gardener Basic Training Program: $675.00 + HST
• • • • • • • • • • • •
Introduction to Northern Gardening Annuals and Vegetables Perennials Woody Plants Greenhouses and Coldframes Landscape Design 1 Landscape Design 2 Water Gardening/Container Growing Integrated Pest Management Soils & Water Composting, Vermi-Composting & Houseplants Pruning
Full payment is due with each registration.
REGISTRATION Registration for the Master Gardener Basic Training Program is on a first-come, first-served basis. Contact Continuing Studies to register online, by phone, by fax, by mail or in person.
INSTRUCTORS All instructors in the Master Gardener Basic Training Program are well-established practicing gardeners with a sound understanding of Northern conditions. All instructors are approved or recommended by the DDBGS.
www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies
250-960-5980 or 1-866-843-8061
Master Gardener Basic Training Program Master Gardeners are individuals with a passion for horticulture and learning who share their knowledge of environmentally sound gardening practices with individuals and groups in the community, through clinics, seminars, public displays and special projects. Offered in collaboration with the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society, this intensive 78-hour course is designed for the enthusiastic home gardener, providing up-to-date information on all gardening basics. The course combines home study, classroom instruction and assignments. Learn from gardening experts about a series of topics all relevant to Northern B.C. After finishing the classroom portion of the training, students must log 70 volunteer hours within a two-year period to be certified as a “Master Gardener.� Master Gardeners assist in horticultural education within the community in many ways: providing gardening clinics, lectures and demonstrations, working on research projects, working on school and community gardening projects, and much more.
SCHEDULE
DAVID DOUGLAS BOTANICAL GARDEN SOCIETY
The Master Gardener Basic Training Program is offered as a partnership between UNBC Continuing Studies, the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society and the Master Gardeners Association of BC.
COURSE MATERIALS All required course materials are included in the price of the Master Gardener Basic Training program.
Days:
Saturdays
Dates:
January 14 - April 28, 2012
A practical and theoretical exam will be scheduled for the final day of the classroom portion of training.
Times:
9:00am - 4:00pm
Location:
University of Northern British Columbia Prince George Campus
Some field trips to other locations, or field exercises on campus may be scheduled. Lead Instructor: John Orlowsky
Note: Membership in the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society (DDBGS) is a requirement for participation. Please contact DDBGS directly for cost information and to become a member. www.ddbotgarden.bc.ca
www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies
250-960-5980 or 1-866-843-8061
FOR MORE INFORMATION: UNBC Continuing Studies Tel: Fax: Toll free: Email: Web:
250-960-5980 250-960-5984 1-866-843-8061 cstudies@unbc.ca www.unbc.ca/continuingstudies
University of Northern British Columbia 3333 University Way Prince George, British Columbia Canada V2N 4Z9
David Douglas Botanical Garden Society Email: Web:
info@ddbotgarden.com www.ddbotgarden.bc.ca
CONTINUING STUDIES Master Gardener Basic Training Program