Organic Gardening Certificate ProgramLearn the knowledge and skills of organic gardening, urban agriculture and ecological landscaping in this comprehensive hands-on training.
Comprehensive Training
Learn the knowledge and skills of organic gardening, urban
agriculture, and ecological landscaping. This program is similar in
scope and scale to the OSU Extension Service Master Gardener™ Program
with an organic gardening focus. It will utilize a hands-on and
active-learning format to teach participants about all aspects of
growing and caring for plants without synthesized chemical fertilizers
and pesticides. This 57-hour training was created by OSU Extension,
Oregon Tilth, and other program partners (East Multnomah Soil and Water
Conservation District and Metro) to support the groundswell of interest
in organic gardening, ecological landscaping, and food security in the
Portland metro area. Course Topics Include
Soils, compost, plant biology, plant propagation, garden planning/design, vegetable gardens, ecological landscapes, ornamental plants, low-impact development (green roofs and pervious materials), rain gardens, entomology, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and fruit and nut production. Volunteer Practicum
Participants will also have the opportunity to serve as garden
educators by connecting with a variety of local gardening projects and
organizations through a 30-hour volunteer practicum over the course of
2009. Program DetailsWHEN WHERE REGISTRATION
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