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Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 11:07 in MGABC | Read more
INVASIVE SPECIES WATCH: Orange Hawkweed
Hawkweeds (Hieracium spp.) are perennial plants with 14 non-native species recorded in BC, and are difficult to identify among the 8 native hawkweed species. One of the 14 non-native species, orange hawkweed (Hieracium aurantiacum) is currently the only hawkweed considered...Tuesday, February 5, 2013 - 11:07 in MGABC | Read more
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Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 08:18 in MGABC | Read more
INVASIVE SPECIES WATCH: Orange Hawkweed
Excerpt from Invasive Species Council of BC Ebulletin, October 2012 Hawkweeds (Hieracium spp.) are perennial plants with 14 non-native species recorded in BC, and are difficult to identify among the 8 native hawkweed species. One of the 14 non-native species, orange hawkweed (...Wednesday, November 14, 2012 - 08:18 in MGABC | Read more
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 10:36 in MGABC | Read more
BEST OF THE WEST Garden Tours
A group of folks from all over BC enjoyed the visit to Milner Garden and Woodlands in Qualicum Beach, Pacific Shores Resort, and Eswyn`s Alpine Garden The day started out very sunny and pleasant.... Under the spreading chestnut tree at Milner Our group enjoying the fall colour...Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 10:36 in MGABC | Read more
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Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 09:18 in MGABC | Read more
MGABC BEST OF THE WEST CONFERENCE 2012 ~ Congrats to Pam Harrison of VIMGA
Pam Harrison of VIMGA – the first recipient of the Golden Trowel Award, a NEW Provincial Award, for her outstanding contributions to the MGABC 150 Delegates from all over the Province attended the October 20th Best of the West Conference in Nanaimo, hosted by the Vancouver...Tuesday, October 23, 2012 - 09:18 in MGABC | Read more
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Saturday, October 6, 2012 - 16:03 in MGABC | Read more
VANCOUVER MGs FALL TOUR 2012
On a glorious Autumn Day a Coach of Vancouver MGs had a delightful time visiting Pacific Propagators Nursery and Minter Gardens. Pacific Northwest Propagators is an incredible nursery with a great variety of specimen trees and shrubs . They specialize in unique grafted conifers...Saturday, October 6, 2012 - 16:03 in MGABC | Read more
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Thursday, July 5, 2012 - 12:56 in MGABC | Read more
NOMINATIONS
Chapter Rep Job Description: thanks for your patience while we update this section ***************************************************************************** GOLDEN TROWEL AWARD CONGRATULATIONS go to JANICE HEMMING, recipient of the 2013 Golden Trowel Award! Previous '...Thursday, July 5, 2012 - 12:56 in MGABC | Read more
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Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 07:57 in MGABC | Read more
MGABC FALL CONFERENCE "Best of the West" ~ Archived
Saturday, October 20, 2012. In recognition of 30 years of Master Gardeners in BC, the MGABC is excited to announce the 2012 Conference ‘Best of the West – a celebration of Best Gardening Practices’. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, this educational conference will be held Saturday, October...Thursday, June 28, 2012 - 07:57 in MGABC | Read more
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Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 16:00 in MGABC | Read more
PUTTING FACES TO YOUR 2012 PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
We're showing our friendly faces, so you know who the members of MGABC's Provincial Council are this year. Every Chapter is represented, so do pass on your issues, suggestions and support to your Chapter Rep. We are working for you! As you move your cursor over each photo,...Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 16:00 in MGABC | Read more
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Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 04:29 in MGABC | Read more
ARE YOU PRACTICING S.M.A.R.T. GARDENING?
Many of us retreat to the garden during the growing season, finding in its toil a pleasure that connects us to the earth. Tending the rich soil, planting seeds, and placing new plants into our garden spaces can have stunning and rewarding results; however, some attractive plant...Thursday, February 9, 2012 - 04:29 in MGABC | Read more
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 16:00 in MGABC | Read more
NEW BOOKS AVAILABLE AT VANDUSEN LIBRARY
The following is a list of new books available at the Yosef Wosk Library and Resource Centre located in the new VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre. How to grow winter vegetables SB321.D69 2011 Dowding, Charles. Totnes, Devon: Green Books, 2011. 1 copy ref. Chicken...Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 16:00 in MGABC | Read more
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Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 16:00 in MGABC | Read more
GREETINGS FROM THE DISABLED GARDEN
Three and a half years ago, I was in a near fatal car accident. I am a C-3 tetraplegic, unable to use my arms or legs, as a result of the crash. I spent one month in Vancouver General Hospital and two months in a hospital in my home state of California. After begging,...Wednesday, February 8, 2012 - 16:00 in MGABC | Read more
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Monday, January 23, 2012 - 09:46 in MGABC | Read more
BULBS AND BOTANISTS
Visitors to VanDusen Botanical Garden and the public gardens of the West Coast may think of the glorious month of April as tulip season. For the professional gardener, though, there is another tulip season — the fall season of hard labour and planting that must precede spring. “...Monday, January 23, 2012 - 09:46 in MGABC | Read more