SOUL Organic Master Gardeners

Make a Difference!

Are you converned about the effects of environmental toxins in our environment - or on your own family's health? Then take this opportunity to learn to do things differently - and make a difference in your community.

Whether you grow your own fruit and vegetables, or whether your gardens are purely ornamental, you can garden organically - without the use of pesticides and other toxic chemicals.

As a SOUL Organic Master Gardener you can share your knowledge and empower others to learn to do things differently as well.

Yes, you CAN make a difference - in your own life, the lives of your family and friends, and in your community.

Share your Passion! Here are some things you can do as a SOUL Organic Master Gardener: Be a mentor to a less experienced gardener Give a workshop Start an organic gardening program at your local school Write an article Organize a pesticide-free campaign Build a community food garden and get your hands dirty

Photo: Heide Hermary

• Be as creative as you like - use your unique talents - follow your personal interests
• Help SOUL in its efforts to grow the organic horticulture industry
• Just do what you can and enjoy. In fact, the most important thing you can do is right in your own home: be an example to your neighbouts, your community, your own family.

Photo: Carolyn Herriott

Have Fun!

As a SOUL Organic Master Gardener you are part of a group of like-minded people who are all committed to learning something new - and then sharing it with their communities.

You'll have fun learning about age-old wisdom and cutting-edge science, growing more beautiful gardens than ever before, and making new friends with people who share your passion.

And you'll enjoy the support and collaboration of your fellow SOUL Organic Master Gardeners as all embark on a journey to do things differently.

Photo: Michael Cowan

Yes you can be a SOUL Organic Master Gardener!

Here's how:

• Join SOUL
• Take the Organic Master Gardener Course
• Grow your best gardens ever
• Volunteer 10 hours per year to share your knowledge and passion with others in a way that's meaningful to you
• Continue to update your knowledge at SOUL educational events.

Now is that easy or what?

Photo: Heide Hermary