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Sunday, July 13, 2014 - 05:38 in MGABC | Read more
MGABC AGM ~ Sunday Sept 21st ~ Kelowna ~
J– Sunday September 21/14 MGABC – AGM to be hosted by the Okanagan and Thompson Shuswap Chapter Held at Okanagan College, 1000 KLO Road, Kelowna Hope you will plan to come for a day of celebration and sharing with other MGs. We also welcome the public to attend...Sunday, July 13, 2014 - 05:38 in MGABC | Read more
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 07:15 in MGABC | Read more
MG ADVANCED TRAINING : Shrubs ~ A Walk in the Garden
On a beautiful spring day at VanDusen Botanical Gardens, our enthusiastic instructor, Betty Cunnin, explains the characteristics of Rosaceae, the Rose Family. (The name comes from the type genus Rosa. Among the most species-rich genera are Alchemilla, Sorbus, Crateaegus,...Tuesday, May 27, 2014 - 07:15 in MGABC | Read more
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Monday, May 12, 2014 - 09:21 in MGABC | Read more
PROTECTING BC POTATOES : Potato Disease Info
What Gardeners Can Do to Prevent the Spread of Harmful Potato Pests Late blight : our # 1 concern! What is Late Blight? •Late blight is caused by a fungal-like organism( Phytophthora infestans), which affects solanaceous crops, a plant family that includes potatoes, tomatoes,...Monday, May 12, 2014 - 09:21 in MGABC | Read more
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Monday, February 24, 2014 - 13:36 in MGABC | Read more
GROW ME INSTEAD - Learn about Invasives & better Alternatives
Grow Me Instead is an excellent resource for those looking for alternatives to common Invasive Plants - such as Invasive Daphne laureola pictured above. The booklet prepared by the Invasive Species Council, may be downloaded to smart phones or tablets by clicking the link here...Monday, February 24, 2014 - 13:36 in MGABC | Read more
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Sunday, January 12, 2014 - 17:00 in MGABC | Read more
BC COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM Newsletter Jan 2014
Get Your Community on the Map this year! Transform & Engage yourCommUnity in 2014 Communities in Bloom is a program that provides a framework for community enhancement.Each year over 30 communities in British Columbia participate in the ‘in Bloom’ program that involves...Sunday, January 12, 2014 - 17:00 in MGABC | Read more
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Friday, November 22, 2013 - 08:10 in MGABC | Read more
AUTUMN GREETINGS from the MGABC President
Another season is upon us….the leaves are falling in the Lower Mainland and I hear the snow is starting in the Interior and further points north. It is time to finish cleanup and then to reflect on plans for next year – for both your garden and your association. The MGABC 2013...Friday, November 22, 2013 - 08:10 in MGABC | Read more
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Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 07:42 in MGABC | Read more
PEST ALERT: SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA and impact on all soft fruits & berries
Earlier this year we shared info on the Spotted Wing Drosophila SWD has now been reported in Powell River , Aldergrove and other areas in the Fraser Valley The Ministry of Agriculture has a wealth of information including Monitoring Reports and downloadeable PDFs for Home...Tuesday, November 19, 2013 - 07:42 in MGABC | Read more
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Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - 12:12 in MGABC | Read more
HOW TO SUBMIT PLANT SAMPLES for diagnosis
. Please click on the PDF for more info BC Ministry of Agriculture: New Factsheet: How to Submit Plant Samples for Diagnosis The new ‘How to Submit Plant Samples for Diagnosis’ Factsheet is now available on the BC Ministry of Agriculture's website at:http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/...Tuesday, November 12, 2013 - 12:12 in MGABC | Read more
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Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 10:16 in MGABC | Read more
COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM Congratulations!
Hot off the press! Kamloops ( part of our Thompson Shuswap Chapter) has just won the international challenge of Communities in Bloom for communities of 50,000 and over! We were up against 2 other Canadian cities as well as ones in England and South Korea. The judges look...Saturday, November 9, 2013 - 10:16 in MGABC | Read more
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Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 08:48 in MGABC | Read more
MGABC AGM Oct 20th VanDusen Floral Hall ~ Archived
Your MGABC Council has arranged a very interesting day for our 2013 PROVINCIAL AGM. mark your calendar....Please join us in Vancouverat VanDusen Botanical Garden, Floral HallSunday, October 2011:00 am to 3:00 pmMGABC MEMBERS ONLY Speakers: Dan Jason of Salt Spring Seeds...Tuesday, September 10, 2013 - 08:48 in MGABC | Read more
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Monday, April 8, 2013 - 09:16 in MGABC | Read more
EASY CARE ROSES
Roses have a reputation for being demanding plants to grow well. Read on to learn what make the difference between a happy plant and a miserable one.Monday, April 8, 2013 - 09:16 in MGABC | Read more
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Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 11:13 in MGABC | Read more
FRUIT PESTS: Spotted Wing Drosophila & Apple maggot
An excerpt from Linda Gilkeson's latest bulletin: It is now more important than ever for gardeners to have access to durable insect netting to protect against two, quite nasty, fruit pests that are now established in the region: Spotted wing Drosophila (a species of vinegar fly...Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 11:13 in MGABC | Read more