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Organic Gardener Certificate
Whether you’re a home gardener or a professional landscaper, obtaining the Organic Gardener Certificate will give you the knowledge and skills needed to establish and maintain vegetable and ornamental gardens organically.
To receive the certificate, you must take eight required classes, pass a final exam, and complete 20 hours of volunteer work. WCC and the Ann Arbor area’s Project Grow offer the certificate. If you’re pursuing the certificate, register for the "Organic Gardening Certificate" eight-class package.
The classes are:
- Organic Gardening: An Introduction
- Organic Gardening: Soils, Compost, and Organic Fertilizers
- Organic Vegetable Gardening
- Organic Fruit Growing Made Easy
- Landscaping with Native Plants
- Organic Pest and Disease Management
- Organic Weed Control
- Organic Lawn Care
9 classes currently available (ordered alphabetically by class name)
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Organic Gardening Certificate Save Money With This Eight-Class Package!
Develop the knowledge and skills needed to establish and maintain gardens organically with the Organic Gardening Certificate Class, which combines eight individual classes into one package. The classes are "Organic Gardening: An Introduction," "Organic Vegetable Gardening," "Organic Lawn Care," "Organic Pest & Disease Management," "Soils, Compost & Organic Fertilizers," "Organic Weed Control," "Landscaping With Native Plants," and "Organic Fruit Growing Made Easy."
Organic Gardener Certificate students must buy a course pack, which is only available at the WCC Bookstore. A separate course pack is recommended for non-certificate students. This class qualifies for 3.45 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. For more information, visit Organic Gardener Certificate.
Organic Gardening Certificate Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Only 2 spaces left! Feb 23, 2010 to Apr 15, 2010 Mon 3:00pm to 4:55pm Tue 3:00pm to 4:55pm Thu 3:00pm to 4:55pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Erica Kempter, Michael Levine, Gregory Vaclavek - Tuition
- $399
- Fees
- $0
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- $399
Add Organic Gardening Certificate Section 1 to Cart 2 Only 1 space left! Feb 23, 2010 to Apr 15, 2010 Mon 6:30pm to 8:25pm Tue 6:30pm to 8:25pm Thu 6:30pm to 8:25pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Gregory Vaclavek, Michael Levine, Erica Kempter - Tuition
- $399
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- $399
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Organic Gardening: An Introduction
Understand the fundamentals of organic gardening, beginning with its environmental benefits and standards. Learn which materials are acceptable for use in organic gardening, how to apply organic standards to your gardens and landscapes, and the benefits of buying local organic food.
Organic Gardener Certificate students must buy a course pack, which is only available at the WCC Bookstore. A separate course pack is recommended for non-certificate students. This class qualifies for 0.25 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. For more information, visit Organic Gardener Certificate.
Organic Gardening: An Introduction Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Feb 23, 2010 Tue 3:00pm to 5:25pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 258 Erica Kempter - Tuition
- $29
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $29
Add Organic Gardening: An Introduction Section 1 to Cart 2 Space available Feb 23, 2010 Tue 6:30pm to 8:55pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 369 Erica Kempter - Tuition
- $29
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- $0
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- $29
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Organic Gardening: Landscaping with Native Plants
Bring nature a little closer to home by using native plants in your landscape. Whether you have small residential gardens or larger-scale meadows and woodlands, native plants can boost the health and diversity of your local ecology. Learn all aspects of landscaping with native plants, from planning and plant selection to installation and maintenance. Receive useful local information, resources, and reference material.
Organic Gardener Certificate students must buy a course pack, which is only available at the WCC Bookstore. A separate course pack is recommended for non-certificate students. This class qualifies for 0.40 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. For more information, visit Organic Gardener Certificate.
Organic Gardening: Landscaping with Native Plants Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Mar 25, 2010 to Mar 30, 2010 Tue 3:00pm to 4:55pm Thu 3:00pm to 4:55pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 258 Gregory Vaclavek - Tuition
- $49
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $49
Add Organic Gardening: Landscaping with Native Plants Section 1 to Cart 2 Space available Mar 25, 2010 to Mar 30, 2010 Tue 6:30pm to 8:25pm Thu 6:30pm to 8:25pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 369 Gregory Vaclavek - Tuition
- $49
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- $0
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- $49
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Organic Gardening: Organic Fruit Growing Made Easy
Have you ever eaten a pawpaw, serviceberry, or wild black raspberry? Ever wonder why so many of us put such work into growing annual vegetable crops, but seldom plant perennial fruiting plants? Southeast Michigan has an excellent climate for easy organic fruit production. Learn how to incorporate fruiting plants, such as berries, vines, shrubs, and lesser-known fruit trees, into your home landscape. The class emphasizes growing fruit organically with very little hard work.
Organic Gardener Certificate students must buy a course pack, which is only available at the WCC Bookstore. A separate course pack is recommended for non-certificate students. This class qualifies for 0.60 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. For more information, visit Organic Gardener Certificate.
Organic Gardening: Organic Fruit Growing Made Easy Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Mar 18, 2010 to Mar 23, 2010 Mon 3:00pm to 4:55pm Tue 3:00pm to 4:55pm Thu 3:00pm to 4:55pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 258 Michael Levine - Tuition
- $69
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- $0
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- $69
Add Organic Gardening: Organic Fruit Growing Made Easy Section 1 to Cart 2 Space available Mar 18, 2010 to Mar 23, 2010 Mon 6:30pm to 8:25pm Tue 6:30pm to 8:25pm Thu 6:30pm to 8:25pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 369 Michael Levine - Tuition
- $69
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- $0
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- $69
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Organic Gardening: Organic Lawn Care
Designed for homeowners and landscape professionals alike, this class teaches everything needed to establish and maintain lawns organically. Topics include site preparation, turf grass establishment, cultural practices, fertilization, and weed, pest, and disease control. Receive valuable local information, resources, and reference materials.
Organic Gardener Certificate students must buy a course pack, which is only available at the WCC Bookstore. A separate course pack is recommended for non-certificate students. This class qualifies for 0.20 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. For more information, visit Organic Gardener Certificate.
Organic Gardening: Organic Lawn Care Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Apr 15, 2010 Thu 3:00pm to 4:55pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 258 Erica Kempter - Tuition
- $29
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $29
Add Organic Gardening: Organic Lawn Care Section 1 to Cart 2 Space available Apr 15, 2010 Thu 6:30pm to 8:25pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 369 Erica Kempter - Tuition
- $29
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- $0
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- $29
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Organic Gardening: Organic Pest & Disease Management
It's easier than you think to safely and effectively control pests and diseases using organic methods. Learn how to identify pests and diseases and minimize or even eliminate their damage using organic prevention and control methods that emphasize keeping soils and plants healthy.
Organic Gardener Certificate students must buy a course pack, which is only available at the WCC Bookstore. A separate course pack is recommended for non-certificate students. This class qualifies for 0.40 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. For more information, visit Organic Gardener Certificate.
Organic Gardening: Organic Pest & Disease Management Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Apr 1, 2010 to Apr 6, 2010 Tue 3:00pm to 4:55pm Thu 3:00pm to 4:55pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 258 Erica Kempter - Tuition
- $49
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $49
Add Organic Gardening: Organic Pest & Disease Management Section 1 to Cart 2 Space available Apr 1, 2010 to Apr 6, 2010 Tue 6:30pm to 8:25pm Thu 6:30pm to 8:25pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 369 Erica Kempter - Tuition
- $49
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- $0
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- $49
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Organic Gardening: Organic Vegetable Gardening
Learn to design, create, and maintain a productive organic vegetable garden. Explore garden planning, layout, and local recommended planting dates. Get detailed information about many crops, including cultural requirements, plant spacing, recommended varieties, and harvesting tips. Discover foolproof methods to select, start, and grow your own seedlings. And receive valuable local information, including resources and reference material.
Organic Gardener Certificate students must buy a course pack, which is only available at the WCC Bookstore. A separate course pack is recommended for non-certificate students. This class qualifies for 0.60 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. For more information, visit Organic Gardener Certificate.
Organic Gardening: Organic Vegetable Gardening Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Mar 9, 2010 to Mar 16, 2010 Tue 3:00pm to 4:55pm Thu 3:00pm to 4:55pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 258 Erica Kempter - Tuition
- $69
- Fees
- $0
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- $69
Add Organic Gardening: Organic Vegetable Gardening Section 1 to Cart 2 Space available Mar 9, 2010 to Mar 16, 2010 Tue 6:30pm to 8:25pm Thu 6:30pm to 8:25pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 369 Erica Kempter - Tuition
- $69
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- $69
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Organic Gardening: Organic Weed Control
Tailor weed-control strategies to specific plants without using pesticides. Identify common weeds and invasive plants of southeast Michigan in landscapes, vegetable gardens, and natural areas. Learn weed prevention strategies and organic control methods for these pesky plants.
Organic Gardener Certificate students must buy a course pack, which is only available at the WCC Bookstore. A separate course pack is recommended for non-certificate students. This class qualifies for 0.40 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. For more information, visit Organic Gardener Certificate.
Organic Gardening: Organic Weed Control Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Apr 8, 2010 to Apr 13, 2010 Tue 3:00pm to 4:55pm Thu 3:00pm to 4:55pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 258 Erica Kempter - Tuition
- $49
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $49
Add Organic Gardening: Organic Weed Control Section 1 to Cart 2 Space available Apr 8, 2010 to Apr 13, 2010 Tue 6:30pm to 8:25pm Thu 6:30pm to 8:25pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 369 Erica Kempter - Tuition
- $49
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- $49
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Organic Gardening: Soils, Compost & Organic Fertilizers
Discover the richness of soil, including its physical, chemical, and biological properties. Learn how to evaluate soil and give it the boost it needs. Explore compost and using organic soil amendments. Finally, find out the benefits and drawbacks of various cultivation techniques.
Organic Gardener Certificate students must buy a course pack, which is only available at the WCC Bookstore. A separate course pack is recommended for non-certificate students. This class qualifies for 0.60 Continuing Education Units or Hours of Training provided by Washtenaw Community College. For more information, visit Organic Gardener Certificate.
Organic Gardening: Soils, Compost & Organic Fertilizers Schedule Information Section Space Date Day & Time Location Instructor Cost Cart 1 Space available Feb 25, 2010 to Mar 4, 2010 Tue 3:00pm to 4:55pm Thu 3:00pm to 4:55pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 258 Erica Kempter - Tuition
- $69
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $69
Add Organic Gardening: Soils, Compost & Organic Fertilizers Section 1 to Cart 2 Space available Feb 25, 2010 to Mar 4, 2010 Tue 6:30pm to 8:25pm Thu 6:30pm to 8:25pm WCC Main Campus Crane Liberal Arts & Sciences Building Room 369 Erica Kempter - Tuition
- $69
- Fees
- $0
- Total
- $69
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