Program Overview

Master Gardener Field School

Course Description

The Master Gardener Field School is a 5-day course that provides hands-on activities and the opportunity to meet the instructor from the Master Gardener certificate program. This course is a requirement for students who wish to become Atlantic Master Gardeners, but it is also open to anyone interested in expanding their gardening knowledge and skills.

What You Will Learn

This field school encompasses a week of learning activities, both in the classroom and outdoors, and covers various topics, including:

• Plant propagation
• Planting techniques
• Pruning
• Garden maintenance
• Pests and diseases
• Troubleshooting plants and gardens
• Fertilizing, liming, mulching, and composting
• Garden tool selection, use, and maintenance

Notes

Students are required to bring certain items, including:

• Rain gear
• Hat
• Sunscreen
• Water bottle
• Safety boots/shoes
• Hand lens
• Pruning shears
• Work gloves
• Camera

Accommodation

Participants can stay on the Agriculture Campus located in Truro, Nova Scotia. A block of rooms has been reserved for participants of the field school.

Annual Conference

During the Master Gardener Field School, the Annual Conference of the Atlantic Master Gardeners Association takes place. Students in the field school will join the conference on Thursday, May 29th. There is also an option to attend the Atlantic Master Gardener Banquet Dinner on the evening of Thursday, May 29th, for a fee of $55.00.

Physical Requirements

The Master Gardener Field School includes various hands-on, physically-involved activities, as well as a moderate level of walking on the campus grounds throughout the week. Students with mobility concerns should consider this and reach out for assistance.

Recommended For

This course is suitable for anyone with a passion for gardening, whether they are looking to develop new skills or fine-tune existing ones.

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

• Master Gardener Training Program - Atlantic: Required