Join us!
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 2025 Master Gardener Basic Training Program starts next January.
- Secure a spot in the 2025 Basic Training program by submitting an application.
- 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 course will include live online lectures on Tuesday evenings and lectures or in-person workshops on Saturday mornings (typically located at VanDusen Gardens Floral Hall)
- In order to secure a placement in the 2025 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 2025 Basic Training Program is $750 (to be paid in November), covering lectures, books, and workshop materials.
Information Sessions will be held in late summer and fall of 2024 for those who have submitted an application. Attending one of these sessions is a requirement for acceptance into the program. - 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.
