Service description
Each starter kit is assembled to match a specific course and ships to any address in Canada. Kits contain the physical supplies you need to follow along from lesson one — no last-minute hardware store runs. All kit contents are listed on the product page before purchase. Kits are sold separately or bundled with their matching course at a reduced combined price. Prices shown are before applicable sales tax; tax is calculated at checkout based on your province.
- 01
What a Starter Kit Actually Contains
Every kit is assembled to correspond with a particular course. The contents are listed in full on the product page before you purchase, so you know exactly what you are getting. Nothing is vague or approximate — if a lesson calls for a specific type of container or a pH strip, that item is in the box.
Each kit also includes a printed quick-start card: a physical, at-a-glance reference you can prop up beside your workspace while you watch the video. It is a small detail, but it means you are not switching between a screen and a browser tab when your hands are in soil.
- 02
The Kits Available
Four kits are currently offered, each matched to a different area of the curriculum. The Basic Starter Kit at CAD 39 covers soil tools and containers for foundational growing work. The Winter Care Kit and the Soil Blending Kit are each CAD 49, focused on humidity management and soil amendment respectively. The Extraction Starter Kit at CAD 79 includes a still, jars, and carrier oil for botanical extraction work.
Prices shown are before applicable sales tax, which is calculated at checkout based on your province. A CRA-compliant receipt is issued at the time of purchase.
- 03
Who the Kits Are For
Kits are designed for people who would rather begin immediately than spend time sourcing individual items. If you live in a part of Canada where garden centres are limited, or if you simply prefer to have everything arrive together, a kit removes the friction between signing up and getting started.
That said, kits are entirely optional. Every course lists what you need and notes where to find it at Canadian garden centres or hardware stores. The kit is a convenience, not a requirement — the course works either way.
- 04
Shipping Across Canada
Kits ship to all provinces and territories. Standard delivery within Canada takes between three and seven business days, and a tracking number is sent by e-mail once your order is on its way. Shipping to remote addresses may take longer than the standard window, which is worth keeping in mind if you are planning around a specific start date.
Packaging is recyclable. This is not a marketing claim — it is a practical decision that reflects how the academy approaches its materials generally: nothing excessive, nothing that creates unnecessary waste on your end.
- 05
Bundling a Kit with a Course
Several kits are available at a reduced combined price when purchased alongside their matching course. The Extraction Starter Kit, for example, pairs with the extraction course, and the Soil Blending Kit pairs with the Soil Blending course. Bundles are listed on the individual course and kit pages so you can see the combined price before committing.
Buying the kit and course together is the most straightforward way to settle in and begin. Everything arrives together, the receipt covers both items, and you can move from unboxing to lesson one without any additional steps.
- 06
Returns and Your Rights
If something is not right with your kit, your options are set out in the academy's Sales Terms and your statutory rights under applicable Canadian consumer protection law. The Sales Terms page covers the process in plain language.
If you have a question before purchasing — about contents, shipping, or whether a particular kit suits your situation — the course pages include detailed FAQs, and the kit product pages list contents in full. The goal is that you have enough information to make a confident decision before anything is added to your cart.
What the service includes
- Contents matched to the paired course
- Printed quick-start card
- Shipped in recyclable packaging
- Tracking number provided by e-mail
- CRA-compliant receipt issued at purchase
From browsing to your first lesson
- 1
Browse and choose
Read through the course descriptions and decide which topic fits where you are right now. If you are unsure, the Foundations course is almost always the right starting point.
- 2
Enrol and pay securely
Complete your purchase through the secure checkout. Tax is calculated based on your province and added at checkout. A CRA-compliant receipt is e-mailed to you immediately.
- 3
Access your course
Your course appears in your account dashboard right away. If you ordered a starter kit, a tracking number is sent by e-mail within 1–2 business days.
- 4
Watch, pause, rewind
Work through the video lessons at your own pace. Every lesson can be rewatched as many times as you like. Download the PDF resources to keep alongside your plants.
- 5
Ask questions in the forum
Post a question, share a photo of your progress, or browse what other students have asked. The forum is included with every course and has no activity requirements.
Price
| Basic Starter Kit (soil tools + containers) | $39 |
|---|---|
| Winter Care Kit (humidity tools + light meter) | $49 |
| Soil Blending Kit (amendments + pH strips) | $49 |
| Extraction Starter Kit (still + jars + carrier oil) | $79 |
Gross prices are for guidance only. You will receive an exact quote before work begins.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to buy a kit to take a course?
No. Kits are optional. Every course lists exactly what you need and most items are available at Canadian garden centres or hardware stores.
Do you ship to Quebec or remote addresses?
Yes, kits ship to all provinces and territories. Shipping time to remote addresses may be longer than the standard 3–7 business days.
Can I return a kit if I change my mind?
Returns follow our Sales Terms and your statutory rights under applicable Canadian consumer protection law.
