I have been gardening organically (meaning no restricted pesticides) for 25 years (10 years on Gabriola) and now I have the language, science and tools to confirm what I knew all along intuitively. I'm so excited to apply this course to my market garden at home and do an even better job at growing food through sustainable and ethical methods. Tara Qua, Gabriola Island 

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Are you looking

  • To live and work in a way that is congruent with your personal values?
  • For gardening skills that are relevant in these times of environmental and social change?
  • For a career that satisfies your need to make a meaningful contribution to your community?

For nearly a decade Gaia College has been working to transform horticulture education. Our courses integrate essential knowledge of ecology, permaculture and organic gardening to build a solid foundation for employment, self-employment, or simply greater personal enjoyment.

Upon completion of our 4 core Certificate programs students earn the Gaia College Diploma in Organic Land Care. Each of these programs focuses on a unique aspect of organic land care:

All courses are offered on a part-time access basis to allow students to continue to work while studying. Students can can combine on-line courses with classroom courses, regardless of where they are offered.

Courses can be taken individually and in no particular order, although we strongly suggest that everyone start with the Organic Master Gardener course.

Once you have completed all 4 courses for the Diploma in Organic Land Care you may apply for the Diploma here:

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Please note: you must mail or email copies of your 4 certificates with your application.

Students will receive the Diploma in Organic Land Care upon submitting proof of completion of the following four courses, together with a fee of $ 100.00.

 

Please contact us if further clarification is required.

The following organizations support our programs by awarding pre-approved continuing education credits for professional re-certification:

  • International Society of Arboriculture (ISA)
  • B.C. Society of Landscape Architects (BCSLA)
  • Society for Organic Urban Land Care (SOUL)
  • Canadian Nursery Landscape Association (CNLA)
  • B.C. Ministry of Water, Land & Air Protection
  • PlantHealth BC

Please explore the individual programs for details: