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Hands-On in Nature
a ne beer, you need to use
the right ingredients and the proper tools. In this session
we will dig in to the ecology
of backyard composting and discuss effective strategies for making the most of your waste.
Facilitator: Matt Kemshaw. See bio on page 53.
Length: 1 half day
Dates: Sat, Oct 25, 2014
or Sat, Mar 7, 2015
Times: 10am-2:30pm
Cost: $45 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat, Oct 11, 2014 or Sat, Feb 21, 2015
Organic Master Gardener Program (Sep) GLHO3895, (Jan) GLHO3896, (Mar) GLHO3897
This is more than a gardening course. Students have called
it “life changing” - because once we truly understand the connection between soil health, plant health, human health
and environmental health we look at the world with different eyes. This intense, challenging, inspiring program consists of lectures and hands-on exercises with discussions that re ect the interests of home gardeners, budding farmers and landscape professionals. No previous experience required. Come, learn, and have fun. More information at Gaia College website: gaiacollege.ca/organic- master-gardener-course.html.
Facilitators: Various Gaia instructors.
Length: 15 sessions Dates: Tue, Thu & Sat, Sep 23-Nov 15, 2014
or Jan 27-Mar 21
or Mar 31-May 23, 2015
Times: Tue & Thu, 6:30pm-9:30pm, Sat 9am-12pm
Cost: $695 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Tue, Sep 9, 2014 or Tue, Jan 13 or Tue, Mar 17, 2015
Plant Knowledge for Organic Gardeners GLHO3901
Over three seasons you will learn to identify approximately 300 plants. For each one you will explore its ecosystem
of origin, and under which conditions it thrives best, or just marginally survives, how
it adapts to our environment, and how you can provide it
with optimal care. Learn about non-ornamental uses, such
as food, medicine, ber, etc. View plants in garden settings, focusing on ecologically sound and successful combinations. No prior knowledge required. More information at Gaia College website: gaiacollege.ca/ plant-knowledge-for-organic- gardeners.html.
Facilitators: Various Gaia instructors.
Length: 15 sessions
Date: Mon & Sat, Mar 9 - Sept 19, 2015 Time: Mon 6:30pm-9:30pm,
Sat 9am-12pm
Cost: $695 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Mon, Feb 23, 2015
The Kitchen Garden:
How to Grow Your Own Food All Year
GLHO3904
Share in the secrets of a long- time gardener and discover how to grow vegetables all year long to the delight of your family and your friends. Learn how
to care for your soil, keep your compost churning, grow food
in containers, and cultivate a year-round garden. Explore the possibilities of growing crops
in cold frames, greenhouses, raised beds, and in the ground. Everyone will go home with new inspiration for a lovely kitchen vegetable garden.
Facilitator: Wendy Morton. See bio on page 56.
Length: 1 half day
Dates: Sat, Jun 6, 2015
Times: 1pm-4pm
Cost: $30 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat, May 23, 2015
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Bee Keeping: An Introductory Course GLNA3881
Over four evenings and one Saturday, this introductory workshop offers participants both theory and practical
eld experience in the art of beekeeping for beginners. Starting with a general history and the structure of the colony, discover the physiology of
the honey bee, the players in the colony, honeybee
nutrition, swarming and control methods, natural and integrated pest management, hive management for production and harvest
and more! Detailed reference materials are provided. Please see website for required gear list.
Facilitator: Bob Liptrot. See bio on page 55.
Length: 4 evenings, 1 day
Date: Tue & Thu, Mar 17, 19, 24, 26
& Sat, Mar 28, 2015
Time: Weekday eve, 7pm-10pm;
Sat 10am - 4pm
Cost: $235 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Tue, Mar 3, 2015
Bee Keeping:
Intermediate
GLNA3882
Learn advanced techniques
for successful management of bee colonies; stock assessment and nutritional supplements; advanced colony manipulation and swarm management; queen production methods and breeding considerations; selecting for hygienic behaviour and mite resistance; external environmental stresses to successful beekeeping; pests and pathogens; management
for honey and pollination production and marketing; and moving away from chemical dependency and the future of bees. Prerequisite:
at least two seasons of bee keeping and/or beginner beekeeping course. See website for more information.
30 Royal Roads University Continuing Studies 2014-15
GREEN LEARNING