Book a Master Gardener

Our mandate is to provide science-based gardening education and advice to home gardeners. Our member volunteers provide Q&A sessions at garden centers, farmers’ markets, libraries, horticultural societies, garden clubs and other similar organizations. We also staff advice clinics at community events such as fairs, garden tours, plant sales, and Seedy Saturdays / Sundays. We love answering your gardening questions!

Garden Advice Parties (GAP)

Homeowners

The GAP is a traditional clinic held in a private garden by a two or three-member VIMGA team, consisting of at least one Certified Master Gardener while others on the team may be Master Gardener Interns. The homeowner is encouraged to invite friends and neighbors to attend as well. The team tours the garden while answering questions from the homeowner, which can range from plant identification and care, appropriate plants, troubleshooting plant problems, design ideas, etc. GAPs usually last about two hours.

To book a GAP at your garden, email gaps@vimga.org with your location, an idea what kind of advice you are looking for and at least several suggested dates.

Advice Clinics

Garden centres, farmers’ markets, libraries, horticultural societies, garden clubs, fairs, garden tours, plant sales and other organizations and events.

If you are an organization looking to book us for a Q&A at your venue or event, email us at info@vimga.org. Please include your location and the VIMGA District Planner in your area will respond to discuss options and possibilities. Please note that most of our Advice Clinics are booked by late winter for the following gardening season.

Presentations/Workshops

Clubs, societies, and other organizations

We currently have the following limited offerings of prepared presentations and workshops.

• Pruning Basics
• Root Washing and Proper Transplanting

If your organization has a garden-related topic they are interested in learning more about through a presentation or a hands-on workshop, email your request to info@vimga.org with the topic and your location. A member will contact you regarding the possibility.

Note: In-person presentations and workshops may be limited geographically.