Master Gardeners

So you would like to become a Master Gardener. Here are the requirements:

Write an eligibility test comprised of basic gardening questions. Be interviewed to learn more about the program and its expectations.

Sign a contract agreeing to the following: to complete the required study course(s) or pursue self-directed study and take the exam by the end of the second year of involvement; and to provide a minimum of 20 hours of advice (to the public in various ways) and 10 hours of non-advice (administrative and attendance at meetings) per year of involvement in the Master Gardener program.

Course Exemption: Certain educational qualifications received in the horticultural field within the previous two years or obtaining 70% on an exemption test MAY exempt individuals from The Horticulturist series of courses.

Testing for new members for the Sarnia-Lambton group usually takes place in August with registration in early September. But other times can be arranged. Still interested? Fill out the form below (Form is for Sarnia-Lambton area residents only, please):

Name:

Address (Include Postal Code.):

Phone:

E-mail:

Occupation:

Employer:

Briefly list any previous work.

Please list any training or length of experience in gardening.

Please list areas of specialization or hobbies (i.e. vegetables, greenhouses, roses, etc.).

What areas of horticulture are you interested in?

Please list group affiliations.

Describe any experience in teaching others.

List any times of the year you will NOT be available for volunteer service.

Special interests:

Why do you want to become a Master Gardener?

How did you learn about the Master Gardener Program?

I may be interested in doing volunteer work the the following (Check all that apply.)

Working with Elderly Working with Children

Working with Handicapped Speaking Engagements

Demonstration Gardens Staffing Displays at Fairs and Events

Hotline Neighbourhood Consulting

Instructing Garden Classes
Other (Specify below.)

Working with Elderly	Working with Children
Working with Handicapped	Speaking Engagements
Demonstration Gardens	Staffing Displays at Fairs and Events
Hotline	Neighbourhood Consulting
Instructing Garden Classes	Other (Specify below.)