Brandon 2011 – 2012

Assiniboine Community College (ACC) is pleased to deliver the Master Gardener program in Brandon. The Master Gardener program is open to anyone with an interest in gardening. It is an opportunity to learn, share gardening experience and to develop friendships through community volunteerism. Master Gardeners take pride in achieving their certification and continue to share their knowledge with others in their community.

Program Overview

1. Register and complete these courses

  • • Botanical Latin
  • • Common Plant Diseases
  • • Communications – Master Gardener
  • • Garden Fundamentals
  • • Identifying Insects in your Yard & Garden
  • • Safe Use of Pesticides and Alternatives
  • • Tree & Shrub ID

2. Internship for Master Gardener
The Master Gardener student must complete 40 hours of volunteer service within their community.

3. Master Gardener Theory – Exam (AGRC-0233)
A Master Gardener book Sustainable Gardening is available for purchase at the ACC Bookstore, call 1.800.862.6307 ext 6788.

4. Completion
To obtain a document of achievement, students must complete the seven specified required courses, read the home study book, complete an internship of 40 hours and write a final exam.

To register call:
Admissions & Registration at
1.800.862.6307 or
204.725.8700 ext 6742.

All classes to be held at Assiniboine Community College (ACC)
1430 Victoria Avenue East, Brandon, MB

COURSE SCHEDULE INSTRUCTOR FEE
Identifying Insects in your Yard
(AGRC-0163)
Oct 01, 2011
or
Mar 24, 2012
9 AM – 4 PM
Norah Tolmie $100
Common Plant Diseases
(AGRC-0230)
Oct 15, 2011
or
Mar 10, 2012
1 PM – 4 PM
Dr Philip Ronald $70
Safe Use of Pesticides and
Alternatives (AGRC-0231)
Oct 29, 2011
1 PM – 4 PM
Norah Tolmie $70
Botanical Latin
(AGRC-0165)
Nov 26, 2011
1 PM – 4 PM
Dr. Katherine Buckley $70
Garden Fundamentals
(AGRC-0229) Two-day course
Jan 14 &
Jan 21, 2012
9 AM – 4 PM
Dr Philip Ronald $170
Communications
– Master Gardener (COMM-0202)
Feb 25, 2012
9 AM – 4 PM
Leanne LaBrash $100
Tree & Shrub ID
(AGRC-0160)
May 12, 2012
9 AM – 4 PM
Dr. Philip Ronald $100
Master Gardener Theory (EXAM)
(AGRC-0233)
May 26, 2012 Test Centre $50