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Free Plant
Knowledge for Organic Gardeners Info Session GLHO013
Come and bring your
questions about our unique Plant Knowledge Course. Students have called it “life changing” – because once
you truly understand the connection between soil health, plant health, human health and environmental health,
you will look at the world
with different eyes. More at http://www.gaiacollege.ca/ plant-knowledge-for-organic- gardeners.html.
Facilitators: Various Gaia instructors. Length: 1 hour
Date: Thu, Feb 25, 2016
Time: 6:30pm-7:30pm
Cost: No charge – Learners must register to reserve a seat
Best to Register by: Thu, Feb 11, 2016
Growing Food in the City GLHO040
Learn where your food comes from, what’s in it (or on it), and how to get the best nutrition possible! Grow an abundance of healthy, nutritious and delicious food – save hundreds on your food budget – and take a giant step toward increasing your family’s food security.
In this practical, hands-on course you’ll be mentored through an entire growing season, gaining gardening skills and con dence to grow your own food. More at http://www.
gaiacollege.ca/growing-food- victoria-march-2016.html.
Facilitators: Various Gaia instructors. Length: 19 sessions
Date: Wed, Mar 30-Sat, Sep 7, 2016 Time: Wed, 6:30pm-9:30pm,
Sat 1pm-4pm
Cost: $695 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Wed, Mar 16, 2016
Growing Food in the City – ONLINE
GLHO064
If you are concerned about where your food comes from, what’s in it (or on it), or simply getting the best nutrition possible, growing your own healthy, nutritious and delicious fruits and vegetables is the way to go. Learn essential applied permaculture and organic gardening techniques
to optimize your garden for year-round enjoyment, use holistic solutions for plant health, harvest your own seeds, and more. Practical and hands-on projects, guided by experienced professional organic gardeners. More at http://www.gaiacollege.ca/ growing-food-online.html.
Facilitators: Various Gaia instructors. Length: 14 weeks
Dates: Mon, Sep 14-Sun, Dec 22, 2015 or Mon, Jan 11-Sun, Apr 17 or Mon, May 9-Sun, Aug 14 or Mon, Sep 12-Sun, Dec 18, 2016
Times: asynchronous
Cost: $695 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Mon, Sep 7
or Mon, Dec 28, 2015 or Mon, Apr 25 or Mon, Aug 29, 2016
The Kitchen Garden: How to Grow Your Own Food All Year GLHO055
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 page 61.
Length: 1 half day
Dates: Sat, Jun 11, 2016 Times: 1pm-4pm
Location: Sooke
Cost: $30 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Sat, May 28, 2016
Organic Horticulture Specialist – ONLINE GLHO060
Whether you are already a landscape professional, just beginning your education, or simply learning for personal enjoyment, you’ll gain the knowledge you need to become a better gardener. Receive a thorough introduction to the science and practice of organic horticulture, facilitating a profound shift in ecological awareness. You’ll explore
the concepts of landscape health management as
opposed to pest management, building a holistic decision making framework for creating and maintaining vibrantly healthy gardens
and landscapes, including turf. More at http://www. gaiacollege.ca/organic- horticulture-specialist- online.html.
Facilitators: Various Gaia instructors. Length: 14 weeks
Dates: Mon, Sep 14-Sun, Dec 22, 2015 or Mon, Jan 11-Sun, Apr 17 or Mon, May 9-Sun, Aug 14 or Mon, Sep 12-Sun, Dec 18, 2016
Times: asynchronous
Cost: $695 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Mon, Sep 7
or Mon, Dec 28, 2015 or Mon, Apr 25 or Mon, Aug 29, 2016
Organic Master Gardener Program GLHO020
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 at: http://www.gaiacollege.ca/ organic-master-gardener- course.html.
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GREEN LEARNING