Master Gardener Summer School Level I

This summer school encompasses a week of great learning activities for the classroom and outdoors. You will learn about plant propagation, planting techniques, and how to move that plant because your garden would look better if it was over in that corner. Of course, pruning might solve that problem - you'll learn about that too. You will also learn about garden maintenance; pests and diseases; troubleshooting plants and

gardens; fertilizing, liming, and mulching; and composting. And finally garden tool selection, use, and maintenance.

The summer school is open to anyone with an interest in expanding their gardening knowledge and skills.

2011 Level 1 Schedule
Subject to minor changes in the 2012 schedule

Graduation Ceremony
The Graduation Dinner along with the Graduation Ceremony and Reception will be held Thursday, July 12, 2012 beginning at 6:00 pm in the Riverview Room located in Jenkins Hall here on Campus.

If you have or are about to complete your 4 courses, please click on Graduation Information.

Instructors

Carol Goodwin is an Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Science at NSAC. She teaches subjects related to arboriculture, landscape management, garden history and garden design. Her research activity is in the area of cultivation practices that affect tree health and longevity as well as propagation and production of native plant species.

Sherry Chaisson and Karen Smith are both Teaching Technicians in the Environmental Horticulture Program with the Department of Environmental Sciences at NSAC. They bring a wealth of horticulture experience and have been actively involved as instructors in Continuing Education courses.

Dr. Gordon Brewster is a Soil Scientist with over 25 years of teaching and research experience in the areas of soil science, environmental science and Earth science. He teaches courses in Soil Science and Environmental Science at NSAC at both the undergraduate and graduate-level, and is an Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Graduate Studies, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia.

Dr. Glen Sampson, recently retired, has been teaching topics in weed and pest management at NSAC for many years. He has conducted research on weed control, including strategies to reduce pesticide use. He has delivered presentations on pest management issues across Canada to industry groups, naturalists and continuing education students. Glen has been appointed as Special Advisor to the Federal Minister of Health as part of the Pest Management Advisory Council.

Professor Lauranne L. Sanderson is currently the Department Head and an Associate Professor within the Business and Social Sciences at the NSAC. She teaches courses in Issues in agricultural health and safety, leadership development, public speaking, and communication theory. She is also involved in a variety of research and outreach activities with the Rural Research Centre (RRC) on campus.

Course Details

What to Bring:	Rain gear, hat, sun screen, water bottle, safety boots/shoes, hand lens, pruning shears, 14 inch diameter planting container and work gloves
Where to Stay:	Registration Form for Accommodations NOTE: Deadline for Accommodations Registration is June 15, 2012
Tuition:	Master Gardener Students - $300.00 Non-Master Gardener Students - $550.00
Dates and Times:	July 9 - 13, 2012
Decision Deadline:	June 15, 2012
Application:	Click here for Course Selection Form

Note: A minimum number of students is required for each course. The “decision deadline” is the date on which courses with insufficient enrollment will be cancelled.

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