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increasing your family’s food security. This practical, hands- on course goes beyond organic gardening and permaculture. Be mentored through an entire growing season and gain the essential gardening skills and con dence to grow your
own food.
Facilitators: Heide Hermary or various Gaia instructors. See bio on page 45.
Length: 20 sessions
Date: Mon, Mar 25 – Wed,
Sep 18, 2013
Time: Mon, 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Sat 1pm – 4pm
Cost: $550 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Mon,
Mar 11, 2013
Organic Master Gardener Program (Sep) GLHO2957, (Jan) GLHO2958, (Mar) GLHO2959
Much more than just a gardening course, students have called it "life changing" after understanding the connection between soil health, plant health, human health, and environmental health. This intense, challenging, inspiring course consists of lectures
and hands-on exercises with discussions that re ect the interests of a mixed audience, including home gardeners, budding farmers, and landscape professionals. No previous experience required. Come, learn, and have fun.
Facilitators: Heide Hermary or various Gaia instructors. See bio on page 45.
Length: 16 sessions
Dates: Tue, Thu & Sat, Sep 18 – Oct 27, 2012 or Jan 22 – Mar 16 or Mar 19 – May 11, 2013
Times: Tue & Thu eve 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Sat 9am – 12pm
Cost: $695 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Tue, Sep 4, 2012 or Tue, Jan 8 or Tue, Mar 5, 2013
Plant Knowledge for Organic Gardeners GLHO2963
Identify approximately 300 plants over the course of three seasons. For each plant, you will explore the ecosystem of its origin; the conditions where it thrives or survives; how it adapts to our environment; and how to provide it optimal care. Learn non-ornamental uses including food, medicine, ber, etc. Plants are viewed
in garden settings, focusing
on ecologically sound and successful plant combinations. No prior knowledge required.
Facilitators: Heide Hermary or various Gaia instructors. See bio on page 45.
Length: 14 sessions Date:Wed&Sat,Mar6–
Sept 28, 2013
Time: Wed eve 6:30pm – 9:30pm, Sat 9am – 12pm
Cost: $550 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Wed,
Feb 20, 2013
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Bee Keeping: An Introductory Course GLNA2966
This introductory workshop offers beginners theory and practical eld experience in the art of beekeeping. Starting with a general history and
the structure of the colony, you’ll 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 47.
Length: 4 evenings, 1 day
Date: Tue & Thu, Apr 23, 25, 30, May 2&Sat,May4,2013
Time: Weekday eve 7pm – 10pm, Sat 10am – 4pm
Cost: $215 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Tue, Apr 9, 2013
Bee Keeping:
Intermediate
GLNA2967
This intermediate workshop offers advanced theory and practical eld experience in the art of beekeeping. As a pre-requisite, you must have kept bees for at least one
complete season and have a basic knowledge of fundamental beekeeping techniques. Explore a brief history of beekeeping and the evolution of bees, as well as bee anatomy, products of the hive, development and nutrition, collection, reproduction and mating, disease, seasonal considerations and more.
Facilitator: Bob Liptrot. See bio on page 47.
Length: 5 evenings, 3 hours each Date: Tue & Thu, Feb 19, 21, 26, 28, & Mar 5, 2013
Time: 7pm – 10 pm
Cost: $255 + applicable taxes
Best to Register by: Tue, Feb 5, 2013
Big Leaf Maple Tapping
GLNA2968
This hands-on workshop shows you how to tap Canada’s West Coast maples and make syrup in your own backyard. Three maples can produce enough sap to make about four litres
of syrup per season. Learn to identify which trees to tap, how to tap them, and how to make your own syrup. This course is held at the Backlund/Banman farm, north of Ladysmith, and you’re responsible for your own transportation.
Facilitator: Gary Backlund. See bio on page 41.
Length: 1 half day
Date: Sat, Jan 19, 2013
Time: 10am – 2:30pm
Cost: $45 (tax exempt)
Best to Register by: Sat, Jan 5, 2013
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