Oregon State University

Organic Gardening Certificate Program

Comprehensive Training in Organic Gardening

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 utilizes 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 66-hour training was created by OSU Extension, Oregon Tilth, and other program partners to support the groundswell of interest in organic gardening, ecological landscaping, and food security in the Portland metro area.

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Upcoming Class- Fall 2009

The Organic Gardening Certificate Program (OGCP) will be offered for the second time fall 2009.  Course dates are Saturdays, September 12 - November 21, 2009.

Course full for Fall 2009. 

To get on Our Contact List for future classes:

Call 503 705-9748 or email ogcp.register@gmail.com.

2009 OGCP Course Content

Soils, compost, plant biology, plant propagation, garden planning/design, vegetable gardens, ecological landscapes, ornamental plants, 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.

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