🌱Vancouver MG Basic Training

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 

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• 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. 

• 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. ​