Course Description
Our Master Gardener courses are online, independent study courses. Students work at their own pace and have up to nine months, per course, to complete all assignments and quizzes. Students who are most successful with this approach to learning are those who are self-directed and self-disciplined.
The Art of Gardening is intended to merge your gardening experience with the knowledge you have acquired throughout this program. To begin the journey into areas of specialist expertise, this course explores the most classic of garden compositions - container plantings. We will then learn about that green backdrop to garden art, the lawn. Lastly, we examine the cultivation of 'food from the heart' - fruits and vegetables. The course will teach you how to successfully implement these options to create the specialized landscape that reflects your interests.
Course Outline
In this course, you will merge your gardening experience with the knowledge you have acquired throughout the program. You will begin your journey into areas of specialist expertise and explore the most classic of garden compositions - container plantings. We will then learn about that green backdrop to garden art, the lawn and examine the cultivation of 'food from the heart' - fruits and vegetables.
Topics include:
- Container Gardening
- Lawn Care
- Fruit Gardens
- Vegetable Gardens
Marking Scheme
Assignment 1- Designing a Patio Planter | 10 |
Quiz 1 | 15 |
Assignment 2- Lawn Care | 10 |
Quiz 2 | 15 |
Assignment 3- Fruit Gardens | 10 |
Quiz 3 | 15 |
Assignment 4- Vegetable Gardens | 10 |
Quiz 4 | 15 |
Total | 100 |
Successful completion of the course requires a passing grade of 60% in each of the four sections. This is a combination of your grades from your tests and assignments. Students are required to complete all tests and assignments within the course.
Notes
Technical Requirements: Internet (High Speed preferred). Reliable computer/laptop device. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word for submitting assignments.
Course Dates: All courses open on October 1st, and close July 31st.
Number of Courses: Students are to take ONE course at a time, unless otherwise approved by Extended Learning.
Refunds: Course refunds are eligible up to two weeks after registering for your course. The refund amount will be adjusted to include a non-refundable administrative fee of $50.00. After that two-week period, there are no course refunds.
Prerequisites
It is recommended that the Master Gardener Program Courses be taken in the following order:
- The Science of Gardening
- Maintaining the Garden
- Plant ID and Use
- The Art of Gardening
Recommended For
Anyone who has a passion or interest in gardening in your backyard or community.
Anyone interested in working towards becoming a Master Gardener within the Master Gardener Association of Alberta.
Anyone looking to expand on their gardening knowledge.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Master Gardener Training Program- Alberta : Required