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| 2026-10-01 | - |
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Program Overview
The Art of Gardening - Ontario is a Master Gardener course offered by the Faculty of Agriculture, Extended Learning. This online, self-paced course allows students to work at their own pace and complete all assignments and quizzes within nine months.
Course Description
The Art of Gardening is designed to merge students' gardening experience with the knowledge they have acquired throughout the program. The course explores classic garden compositions, including container plantings, lawn care, and the cultivation of fruits and vegetables. Students will learn how to successfully implement these options to create a specialized landscape that reflects their interests.
Course Outline
The course covers the following topics:
- Container Gardening
- Lawn Care
- Fruit Gardens
- Vegetable Gardens
Marking Scheme
The marking scheme for the course is as follows:
- 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.
Technical Requirements
The technical requirements for the course include:
- Internet (high-speed preferred)
- Reliable computer or laptop device
- Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word for submitting assignments
Course Dates
All courses open on October 1st and close on July 31st.
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 the 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
The course is recommended for:
- Anyone with a passion or interest in gardening
- Anyone interested in working towards becoming a Master Gardener within the Master Gardeners of Ontario
- Anyone looking to expand their gardening knowledge
Instructors
The instructor for the course is Kylee Smith.
Applies Towards the Following Certificates
The course applies towards the Master Gardener Training Program - Ontario: Master Gardener Ontario.
Section Details
The course section details are as follows:
- Section Title: The Art of Gardening - Ontario
- Type: Online - Self-Paced
- Dates: October 1, 2025, to July 31, 2026
- Total Learning Hours: 65.0
- Instruction Delivery Method(s): Online Self-Paced
- Course Fee(s): Tuition (non-credit) - $488.00
Instructor Biography
Kylee Smith is the instructor for the course. She has a deep love for the land and has pursued this passion through her studies and career. She has experience in agroforestry, soil analysis, and environmental research, and is passionate about Indigenous sovereignty, environmental education, and caring for Mother Earth.