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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 2026 Master Gardener Basic Training Program starts next January.
- Secure a spot in the 2026 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)
- The Program is for those who already have some basic gardening knowledge and experience.
- In order to secure a placement in the 2026 program you are encouraged to submit an application as early as possible. The final deadline for applications to the 2026 program is November 22,2025, (requiring attendance at an Information Session on November 29th). Applicants are considered on a first-come, first-served basis so the course may be full prior to this deadline.
- The cost of the 2026 Basic Training Program is $750 (to be paid in November), covering lectures, books, and workshop materials.
Information Sessions will be held in the fall of 2025 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.
