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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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Monday, May 1, 2017 - 09:53 in Vancouver Island (VIMGA) | Read more
VIMGA Spring Education Day March 25, 2017
Spring Fling a Big Success for VIMGA Our small yet enthusiastic chapter met on March 25 for the annual spring education day and clinic sign-up party. Because we are much like fine cream cheese (amazing to experience, but always too thinly spread) each district or island area has...Monday, May 1, 2017 - 09:53 in Vancouver Island (VIMGA) | 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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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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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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Sunday, January 22, 2017 - 20:03 in Vancouver Island (VIMGA) | Read more
Exotic Indoor Winter Blooms
Nothing says winter exotica like the blooms of the winter lily. I began my adventure with these beauties last year when I rescued a bulb that, mistreated, was struggling to survive in the back of the display box. I was always appalled at the price asked for these bulbs, but...Sunday, January 22, 2017 - 20:03 in Vancouver Island (VIMGA) | 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 - 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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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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Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 12:18 in Vancouver Island (VIMGA) | Read more
Me and the Hornet Queen: When the Wasp Decoys Don’t Work
For many years I’ve kept yellow jacket wasp nests away from our house with a wasp nest decoy. I bought the first one which cost $10, and was eaten by the wind by June. Then I discovered a DYI that has worked beautifully for years, and cost nada. These decoys work because wasps...Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 12:18 in Vancouver Island (VIMGA) | Read more