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Friday, August 30, 2013 - 03:55 in Vancouver | Read more
VANCOUVER MGs Harvest Festival Sat. September 28th ~ Archived
Another great day of learning ! Everyone had a great time at this event in the Floral Hall at VanDusen Botanical Gardens viewing Displays, talking with Vendors, getting sustainable gardening advice and attending great lectures! This event was also the same day as the VBG Bulb...Friday, August 30, 2013 - 03:55 in Vancouver | Read more
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Friday, August 9, 2013 - 08:49 in Vancouver | Read more
GROW A COMMUNITY ~ Riley Park: Seed to Sky Gardeners
Green peas, red cabbage and sunshine-coloured flowers burst from community garden plots that flank the parking lot at the Cityview Baptist Church. The plots are so narrow passersby might not even notice them edging the unpaved swathe off East 28th Avenue and Sophia Street, but...Friday, August 9, 2013 - 08:49 in Vancouver | Read more
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Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 02:01 in Okanagan | Read more
GROWING CLEMATIS FOR BEGINNERS
Clematis plants are very floriferous, come in a wide variety of colours and love our climate. Clematis make a beautiful display whether they sprawl along the ground, are planted against frames, grow up into trees, climb over archways, pergolas, or fences, while smaller varieties...Saturday, July 6, 2013 - 02:01 in Okanagan | Read more
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Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 10:14 in Vancouver | Read more
MGs ARE BUSY at the North Shore Hospice Garden
The North Shore Hospice garden shifts between a setting of busy activity with gardeners, and a restful refuge for patients and families. It is also a place where gardeners exchange information about the garden and its features when asked by interested patients and their...Thursday, June 6, 2013 - 10:14 in Vancouver | Read more
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Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 04:48 in Vancouver | Read more
MAY AND JUNE in MASTER GARDENERS' GARDENS
Following a very wet spring in Greater Vancouver, we had record breaking highs at the end of June. There is a little white dog hidden in the title photograph; see if you can find the shady spot she found to stay cool. With every month, Jo Canning’s garden changes. In June, she...Saturday, June 1, 2013 - 04:48 in Vancouver | Read more
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Friday, May 31, 2013 - 04:24 in Vancouver | Read more
IN MEMORY OF LAURA WELLS
Laura Wells, Class of 2004, was a quietly determined, but gentle person, with a passion for life. Her cheerfulness and enthusiasm for all her projects and hobbies was infectious. A group of us met and formed a friendship while volunteering at Queen Alexandra School Garden in...Friday, May 31, 2013 - 04:24 in Vancouver | Read more
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Monday, May 13, 2013 - 08:12 | Read more
NEW AUGUST EPISODE! MGs ON THE RADIO: CBC North by Northwest
Vancouver MG Sharon Hanna interview from August 10th Episode may be found here http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/Local+Shows/British+Columbia/ID/2400291599/ by clicking here and scrolling down to August 10th http://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcasts/british-columbia/bc-north-by-northwest...Monday, May 13, 2013 - 08:12 | Read more
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Monday, May 6, 2013 - 06:19 in Vancouver | Read more
2012 WEATHER SUMMARY for South Coastal BC
2012 Weather Summary for South Coastal B.C. So, herewith some of the records we’ve challenged or broken in the last few years (records began at the Vancouver Airport in 1937). 2009-2010 was the warmest winter ever. 2009-10 warmest winter and...Monday, May 6, 2013 - 06:19 in Vancouver | Read more
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Monday, May 6, 2013 - 05:27 in Vancouver | Read more
THE MASTERS: Green Thumbs Go to School - A 1st hand look at Basic Training
Green thumbs go to school to learn in-depth gardening at the recent Vancouver MG Basic Training Felicity Stone, a recent graduate from the Vancouver Chapter Basic Training has written a fabulous article about us in the Vancouver Sun I thought I knew a lot about gardening....Monday, May 6, 2013 - 05:27 in Vancouver | Read more
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Friday, April 19, 2013 - 10:53 in Vancouver | Read more
ENVIRONMENTAL EXTRAVAGANZA 2013 -April 20-June 9 - City of Surrey ~ Archived
The Master Gardeners are supporting the City of Surrey's Environmental Extravaganza event (April 20-June 9, 2013). MGs will be holding a number of clinics and three MGs will be running workshops: HYDRANGEAS - Tuesday April 23rd, 7-8:30pm, at Semiahmoo Library Meeting Room (1815-...Friday, April 19, 2013 - 10:53 in Vancouver | 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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Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 03:09 in Vancouver Island (VIMGA) | Read more
VIMGA VOLUNTEER SEASON- Behind the scenes
VIMGA Volunteer Season: Behind the Scenes VIMGA has always been challenged by its extensive area, stretching as it does almost from Campbell River to south of Duncan. Nonetheless, every year there is a spirited sign-up session, usually in Nanaimo, a central location not too...Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 03:09 in Vancouver Island (VIMGA) | Read more