Date: ___________________________

Name: ________________________________________________________________________________

Street Address: _________________________________________________________________________  

City: _________________________ Postal Code:_______________________ email _____________________________

Home Phone: ____________________ Work Phone:____________________ Fax Number: ____________________

How many year of gardening experience do you have in the Lower Mainland? __________

Do you have any gardening experience elsewhere?  Yes _____ No _____.  If yes, where? _________________________

How many years? __________

List any garden clubs or plant societies with which you are currently or have been affiliated.

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Do you subscribe to any gardening magazines?  Yes _____ No _____.  If yes, which one(s)?

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Have you taken any gardening or plant courses?  Yes _____ No _____.  List course(s) and location (eg. Plant Propagation at UBC Botanical Garden).

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Are you currently a member of the VanDusen Botanical Gardens Assoc.?  Yes ___ Membership # ญญ____________No ___

During the past year how many times have you visited VanDusen Garden? _____

Have you visited any other public gardens in the past year?  Yes _____ No _____

If yes, which one(s)? ___________________________________________________________________

Have you done any volunteer work before?  (e.g. schools, churches, hospitals) Yes _____ No _____

Have you worked with the public before?  Yes _____ No _____.  If yes, in what way?

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How did you learn of the Master Gardener Program?

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Are you presently employed?  Yes _____ No _____.  If yes, full _____ or part time _____.

Are you (or do you plan to) work in the horticultural industry?  Yes _____ No _____.  If yes, in what capacity?

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Please write a short paragraph explaining why you want to become a Master Gardener.

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Please complete this application form and mail as soon as possible to:

VanDusen Botanical Garden
Attention: Selection Team
5251 Oak St., Van., B.C., V6M 4H1