Assiniboine Community College (ACC) is pleased to deliver the Master Gardener program in Steinbach. 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 the Eastman Education Centre
385 Loewen Boulevard, Steinbach, MB.
For information on Courses Scheduled in Steinbach,
please call Assiniboine Community College at 1-800-862-6307 ext 6716
or email neeling@assiniboine.net

Garden Fundamentals
(AGRC-0229) Two-day courseFeb 11
and
Feb 18, 2012
9 AM – 4 PMDr Philip Ronald$170