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Organic Master Gardener

You will see the world in a new way. Learn the connections between soil health, plant health, human health and environmental health. This is our foundational course.

Intended for the home gardener.

Growing Food

This is a comprehensive course for students wanting to grow their own food. You will learn organic gardening principles, applied permaculture, harvesting and food preservation. Successfully grow an abundance of healthy, nutritious and delicious fruits and vegetables. 

Intended for the home gardener, market gardener, and homesteader. 

Ecological Plant Knowledge 1 - Natives

Why are native plants important for your garden? Are you looking to support native wildlife and pollinators? Join learners from diverse gardening backgrounds who are interested in incorporating native plants into designed landscapes. 

Intended for the plant enthusiast, home gardener, and professional gardener.  

Organic Horticulture Specialist

You will see the world in a new way. Learn the connections between soil health, plant health, human health and environmental health. This is our foundation course.

Intended for the professional gardener. 

Landscape Design Basics with SketchUp Pro

This is our introduction to the language and tools of landscape design. Students will learn the landscape design process, project modeling and presentation in 2D and 3D views, as well as some estimate and material specification. We use SketchUp Pro and Layout for the graphic design and presentation tools, and lessons progress through various levels of learning the software.

Intended for the landscape architect and designer.

Ecological Landscape Design

You will learn the principles and practice of ecological landscape design. Students will explore how the various elements are used in softscaping and hardscaping. In particular, how to achieve aesthetic and functional goals while creating ecologically sound landscapes. This is our capstone course, integrating the knowledge and skills gained from the Organic Land Care Diploma courses.

Intended for the landscape architect and designer.

Living Green Infrastructure

This course is designed to provide the knowledge and tools to professionals and practitioners for a solid understanding of living green infrastructure. Learn to implement technologies and best management practices throughout the planning, constructing and maintenance of sustainable land development.

Intended for the urban planner, landscape architect and climate enthusiast. 

Rainwater Harvesting and Management

Using the concepts of rainwater management, and implementing key components of rainwater harvesting, professionals and trades practitioners will be able to design, create and manage quality systems in a sustainable and environmentally ethical manner.

Intended for the landscape architect, climate enthusiast, and homesteader. 

Business Skills for Land Care Professionals

This is a practical introduction to common business solutions. You will build a framework addressing the administrative, operational and marketing requirements for your business. This course is designed for small landscaping businesses, however, it can be applied to many types of small businesses. Participants will develop their own marketing and business plans.

Intended for the landscape professional and small business owner.