This course has given me a much deeper understanding of gardens and agroecosystems, how damaging conventional growing methods have been, and how a holistic organic approach offers many advantages, benefits and opportunities. Particularly, I'm grateful for the way you and the other instructors presented the practice of organic gardening within the context of a bigger picture, including ethical considerations and providing important reminders of the limits of the science. Ian

 

Texts

There are no required texts, however our text "Working With Nature - Shifting Paradigms" would be highly beneficial for a deeper understanding of organic soil management concepts. The instructor will have copies for sale at the student discount price. Those who intend to take the Organic Master Gardener Course at a later date may want to hold off on purchasing that book, since it is included in the Organic Master Gardener Course fee. 

Comprehensive resources will be provided on-line, and students will have 1-year access to our on-line resource libraries, plant database, and discussion forums.

Computer access and an e-mail account are essential. All class communication are via the class discussion forum.

This is a paperless course.