Assiniboine Community College (ACC) is pleased to deliver the Master Gardener program in Winnipeg. 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 within one year.
3. Master Gardener Theory – Exam (AGRC-0233)
The cost of the exam is included in the fee ($99) of registering for the Master Gardener courses.
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 in a one-year time period and write a final exam within a 5 year period.
To register call:
Admissions & Registration at
204.725.8700 ext 6028 toll free: 1-800-862-6307 fax: 204.726-8740
All classes to be held at Assiniboine Community College Training Centre, Unit 87 – 1313 Border Street, Winnipeg, MB
Master Gardener Fall Schedule – Winnipeg – 2019 – 2020
| COURSE | SCHEDULE | INSTRUCTOR | FEE |
| Identifying Insects in your Yard (AGRC-0163) (6 hrs.) | Nov. 16, 2019 9 am – 4 pm |
Ian Wise | $139 |
| Common Plant Diseases (AGRC-0230) | Jan. 11, 2020 9 am – 12 pm |
Andy Tekauz | $99 |
| Master Gardener Theory (EXAM) (AGRC-0233) | included in registration fee | ||
| Garden Fundamentals (AGRC-0229) Two-day course (12 hrs. total) | Oct. 26 & Nov.2, 2019 9am-4pm |
Cathy Shaluk | $219 |
| Botanical Latin (AGRC-0165) | Oct. 19, 2019 9 am – 12 pm |
Warren Otto | $99 |
| Communications – Master Gardener (COMM-0202) (6hrs.) | Jan. 18, 2020 9 am – 4 pm |
Lilian Tankard | $139 |
| Safe Use of Pesticides and Alternatives (AGRC-0231) | Apr.4,2020 9 am – 12 pm |
Ian Wise | $99 |
| Internship for Master Gardener (AGRC-0232) 40 hours | |||
| Tree & Shrub ID (AGRC-0160) (6 hrs.) | Mar. 14, 2020 9 am – 4 pm |
Cathy Shaluk | $139. |
