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Saturday, March 10, 2018 - 16:00 in MGABC | Read more
Master Gardener Basic Training Program
The MGABC Master Gardener Program welcomes enthusiastic gardeners with a willingness to share their interest and experience with the public. To become a Master Gardener you must take the Master Gardener Basic Training Program offered through a Master Gardener Chapter or an...Saturday, March 10, 2018 - 16:00 in MGABC | Read more
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Sunday, September 24, 2017 - 17:00 in MGABC | Read more
A good time was had by all! MGABC AGM Sept 23/24th Vancouver ~ Chapter Reports!
The Master Gardeners of B.C AGM was hosted by the Vancouver Chapter this year. We lucked out with fine, dry weather! We welcomed members to Vancouver to enjoy an event filled weekend with tours to Darts Hill and Burn's Bog on Saturday, a visit to VanDusen Botanical Gardens on...Sunday, September 24, 2017 - 17:00 in MGABC | Read more
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Saturday, February 11, 2017 - 10:55 in MGABC | Read more
Seedy Saturdays are Here!
Seedy Days will be happening all across the country Please click on this link to view more info on other Seedy Days in January, February , March and April Meet Seed Vendors! Learn How to Plant and Grow Food. Take advantage of Special Deals on Seeds. Rub Shoulders with other...Saturday, February 11, 2017 - 10:55 in MGABC | Read more
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Sunday, January 1, 2017 - 08:23 in MGABC | Read more
GARDENER'S SPRING PLANTING CALENDAR ~ it's never too early to plan
Jo-Ann Canning, well known Master Gardener , shares her Gardener's Spring Planting Calendar - A Week by Week Guide to Sowing Seeds just in time for this year's start. Thanks to Harrowsmith Country Life, West Coast Seeds, and Agriculture Canada for ideas, climate data and some...Sunday, January 1, 2017 - 08:23 in MGABC | Read more
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Thursday, September 1, 2016 - 02:32 in MGABC | Read more
POWDERY MILDEW & APHID INFESTATIONS in early to mid fall
The following information has been provided by Linda Gilkeson. The fungus is among us, with powdery mildew top of mind for many gardeners. That's the white, dusty coating you might be seeing on leaves of squash, peas, and other plants. Different species of fungi cause 'powdery...Thursday, September 1, 2016 - 02:32 in MGABC | Read more
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Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 17:46 in MGABC | Read more
MEMBERS! Come to the MGABC AGM in September !
REGISTRATION: ONLINE ONLY – REGISTRATION OPEN NOW CLICK HERE The Prince George Chapter welcomes you to the North for the 2016 MGABC AGM. We hope you will make the drive or catch a flight to visit us in September. We have a full, fun and interesting weekend planned for ...Saturday, June 18, 2016 - 17:46 in MGABC | Read more
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Monday, March 7, 2016 - 16:00 in MGABC | Read more
BECOME A MASTER GARDENER
LEARN ABOUT OUR EDUCATION AND VOLUNTEER REQUIREMENTS Master Gardener Training is offered in 6 different regions in the Province. There is a Classroom component , followed by a Volunteer Component which must be met before becoming a Qualified Master Gardener and receiving your...Monday, March 7, 2016 - 16:00 in MGABC | Read more
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Monday, February 1, 2016 - 18:28 in MGABC | Read more
2016 SEEDY SATURDAYS - Learn How! Thru April
Seedy Days will be happening all across the country Please click on this link to view more info on other Seedy Days in February , March and April Meet Seed Vendors! Learn How to Plant and Grow Food. Take advantage of Special Deals on Seeds. Rub Shoulders with other like...Monday, February 1, 2016 - 18:28 in MGABC | Read more
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Wednesday, April 22, 2015 - 01:39 in MGABC | Read more
EUROPEAN FIRE ANTS : What's all the Fuss? New Info
The most probable pathway of introduction is through the movement and distribution of infested horticulture material, including potted plants, soil and mulch. Example: Gardeners sharing with other gardeners. Excerpts from European Fire Ants in BC - Please click here to read the...Wednesday, April 22, 2015 - 01:39 in MGABC | Read more
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Monday, March 9, 2015 - 09:52 in MGABC | Read more
TOOLKIT- WHAT'S NEW FOR MGs : Important Links
Diseases Impatiens Downy Mildew Fungus : This disease was found in BC, summer 2013- more info here Info on the pathogen and other info here BOXWOOD BLIGHT FOUND IN BC here List of susceptable cultivars here Pests of specific crops info here Invasive Weed alerts: Daphne...Monday, March 9, 2015 - 09:52 in MGABC | Read more
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Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 09:51 in MGABC | Read more
THE LOVELY LEMON TREE
This year, Christmas baking reached a new culinary high: lemon tarts filled with lemon curd made from lemons from my own 'Improved Meyers Lemon' tree. Not only is it an attractive and exotic-looking plant, especially in winter, it is relatively easy to grow and the fruit are an...Tuesday, February 24, 2015 - 09:51 in MGABC | Read more
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Monday, October 6, 2014 - 08:11 in MGABC | Read more
MGs ON THE RADIO: CBC North by Northwest - listen here
NxNW Host Sheryl MacKay interviews MGs: MG interviews may be listened to via the links below the MG interviewed for the NXNW broadcast for Saturday, October 25, 2014 is Sue Ackerman from our Thompson Shuswap Chapter http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/Local+Shows/British+Columbia/...Monday, October 6, 2014 - 08:11 in MGABC | Read more