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Program Overview

The Master Gardener Program offers a course in Plant ID and Use - Ontario, which is an online, independent study course. Students work at their own pace and have up to nine months to complete all assignments and quizzes.

Course Description

Plant Identification and use will assist students in becoming familiar with the rules of plant identification and nomenclature. At the same time, students will learn about plant morphology and what to look at to distinguish one plant from another. The key to success in this course is 'practice makes perfect'.

Course Outline

This class is an introduction to 100 plants grown in Canadian gardens, focusing on their identification and use. It includes a guide to botanical nomenclature, the hierarchy of the plant kingdom, and plant morphology. Students will learn the use of a simple dichotomous key to aid in plant identification.

Topics Include

• Nomenclature
• Plant Anatomy
• Plant Identification and Use
• Dichotomous Keys

Marking Scheme

• Assignment 1 - Invasive Species: 5
• Term Assignment - Written article or leaflet: 25
• Plant Anatomy Test: 10
• Test 1 (After Plant ID Group 3): 15
• Test 2 (After Plant ID Group 6): 15
• Test 3 (After Plant ID Group 9): 15
• Test 4 (includes all 10 groups): 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 grades from tests and assignments. Students are required to complete all tests and assignments within the course.

Technical Requirements

• Internet (High Speed preferred)
• Reliable computer/laptop
• 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 the 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:

1. The Science of Gardening
2. Maintaining the Garden
3. Plant ID and Use
4. The Art of Gardening

Recommended For

• Anyone who has a passion or interest in gardening in their backyard or community
• Anyone interested in working towards becoming a Master Gardener within the Master Gardeners of Ontario
• Anyone looking to expand on their gardening knowledge

Instructors

• Kylee Smith

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Master Gardener Training Program - Ontario: Master Gardener Ontario

Section Details

• Section Title: Plant ID and Use - Ontario
• Type: Online - Self-Paced
• Dates: Oct 01, 2025 to Jul 31, 2026
• Total Learning Hours: 65.0
• Instruction Delivery Method(s): Online Self-Paced
• Course Fee(s): Tuition non-credit | $488.00

Section Notes

Registration deadline is January 31st, 2026. Tuition is refunded if a course is cancelled by Extended Learning. Learners are also eligible for a refund if they formally withdraw within two weeks after registering for a 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.