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Friday, May 12, 2017 - 15:51 in Vancouver | Read more
Garden Patch Protectors Workshop at Dart's Hill
The Darts Hill Garden Conservancy Trust Society hosted the Master Gardener's Association of BC- Vancouver Chapter spring workshop: "Garden Patch Protectors", May 10th. in Darts Hill Garden Park. Instructor Kristine Schlamp, a KPU ( Kwantlen ) Horticulture faculty, provided a...Friday, May 12, 2017 - 15:51 in Vancouver | Read more
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Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 13:33 in Vancouver | Read more
Vancouver Members Receive Outstanding Service Awards
Sometimes members go beyond what is expected of them and we recognize them with a special name plate identifying them as Outstanding! Most of you who have attended Basic Training have experienced first hand the value provided by our dedicated Basic Training Volunteers. We...Thursday, March 23, 2017 - 13:33 in Vancouver | Read more
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Thursday, March 9, 2017 - 15:54 in Vancouver | Read more
A SPRING AFFAIR lessons & landscapes - Photos and Awards
We laughed and we learned. Thank you to everyone ( almost 350 ! ) who came out to listen to our 4 terrific speakers Scroll down to view photos of the day and service awards ... Cick HERE to see photos of our Outstanding Service Award recipients Vancouver Master Gardeners...Thursday, March 9, 2017 - 15:54 in Vancouver | Read more
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Monday, February 6, 2017 - 13:16 in Vancouver | Read more
Congratulations to our Newest Vancouver MGs
These graduating students braved the icy streets and deep snow to get to VanDusen's Floral Hall in early February to receive their Master Gardener Certificates and new name tags. Congratulations to all 20 of our Vancouver Chapter Basic Training students who graduated to...Monday, February 6, 2017 - 13:16 in Vancouver | Read more
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Thursday, September 1, 2016 - 06:59 in Vancouver | Read more
GARLIC: Fall Planting - Summer Harvest
NEW INFO - to avoid Blue Mold Rot (Penicillium spp.) it is best to plant later in the fall, rather than earlier. This is one of the most common fungus diseases of stored garlic and onions. It overwinters on infected cloves, not in the soil, and it infects in warm 22-25oC (72-...Thursday, September 1, 2016 - 06:59 in Vancouver | Read more
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Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 17:48 in Vancouver | Read more
VANCOUVER wins award of Excellence
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Monday, April 4, 2016 - 17:07 in Vancouver | Read more
Lawn Alternatives & Ground Covers
Photo: Micro-clover With the march of Chafer Beetle across the lower mainland , we are looking for alternatives to turn to. Be aware that the chemicals promoted to kill European Chafer are banned in many cities and districts as they are toxic to bees Chafer beetle naturally ...Monday, April 4, 2016 - 17:07 in Vancouver | Read more
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 17:43 in Vancouver | Read more
I Love Tree Peonies
This is a story of my experience with peonies, particularly tree peonies. I have found them to be well suited to the Pacific Northwest. Summer drought tolerant, deer resistant, (in my world deer proof plants are those inside yards with large dogs and surrounded by 7 foot fences...Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 17:43 in Vancouver | Read more
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Saturday, February 13, 2016 - 18:28 in Vancouver | Read more
A SPRING AFFAIR - from Dirt to Dixter - post conference news
POST CONFERENCE NEWS: It was a cold , wet , blustery day - perfect for spending indoors! Over 375 People attended and the day flew by as we laughed and learned. Our 3 MG Speakers: Mike N, Cathy C. and Tony P. rounded out the lectures nicely at the end of the day with their short...Saturday, February 13, 2016 - 18:28 in Vancouver | Read more
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Friday, March 13, 2015 - 07:33 in Vancouver | Read more
SPRING IPM for the SWD : Asian Fruit Fly
Spring IPM for the Asian Fruit Fly : Spotted Wing Drosophilla UPDATE Nov 2016 via LInda Gilkeson: Some of the most recent information on this pest is that fall trapping could be useful control to catch the flies before they find a sheltered place to spend the winter. You can...Friday, March 13, 2015 - 07:33 in Vancouver | Read more
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Monday, February 23, 2015 - 09:40 in Vancouver | Read more
ROMANCE BLOSSOMS - A Trip to the NW Flower and Garden Show
This years' show embodied the theme 'Romance Blossoms' with stunning landscaped gardens by the region's best known landscapers and growers. The exhibition featured 23 grand display gardens, daily schedules of instructive and entertaining seminars, floral competition, city...Monday, February 23, 2015 - 09:40 in Vancouver | Read more
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Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 09:29 in Vancouver | Read more
SPRING FORWARD - March 8th 2015
Another fabulous day of Lectures , Vendors and Plant Sales. Spring Forward 2015 , was Sunday, March 8, 2015 10 am - 4:30 pm MJ Fox Theatre, Burnaby We welcomed over 250 people: Friends, Family and the General Public to this once a year event! -----------------------------...Tuesday, February 10, 2015 - 09:29 in Vancouver | Read more