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Saturday, May 14, 2016 - 17:48 in Vancouver | Read more
VANCOUVER wins award of Excellence
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Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 06:24 in Vancouver Island (VIMGA) | Read more
Lessons Learned Transplanting in the Dry Areas of the West Coast
After a recent gardener to gardener chat, it was suggested to me that I might commit some of my thoughts ‘to paper’. For the scientists in the crowd there are no p values, just things I have learned, mostly the hard way. I am a master gardener, with basic training. I think by...Tuesday, May 3, 2016 - 06:24 in Vancouver Island (VIMGA) | Read more
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Monday, April 4, 2016 - 17:07 in Vancouver | Read more
Lawn Alternatives & Ground Covers
Photo: Micro-clover With the march of Chafer Beetle across the lower mainland , we are looking for alternatives to turn to. Be aware that the chemicals promoted to kill European Chafer are banned in many cities and districts as they are toxic to bees Chafer beetle naturally ...Monday, April 4, 2016 - 17:07 in Vancouver | Read more
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Monday, March 21, 2016 - 18:00 in Victoria | Read more
DEER! -- Oh Dear
Thank you Victoria Master Gardeners for updating this very useful list of Deer Resistant Plants which can be accessed by clicking the link here, or you can see the top 25 plants deer don't eat here. photo courtesy of Anne A. Vancouver Chapter General comments about deer-...Monday, March 21, 2016 - 18:00 in Victoria | Read more
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Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 17:43 in Vancouver | Read more
I Love Tree Peonies
This is a story of my experience with peonies, particularly tree peonies. I have found them to be well suited to the Pacific Northwest. Summer drought tolerant, deer resistant, (in my world deer proof plants are those inside yards with large dogs and surrounded by 7 foot fences...Tuesday, March 8, 2016 - 17:43 in Vancouver | 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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Sunday, February 21, 2016 - 05:14 in Thompson Shuswap | Read more
CULTIVATING COMMUNITY: A Guide to Starting a Community Garden
Cultivating Community: A Guide to Starting a Community Garden Congratulations to Shelaigh Garson, a Thompson Shuswap Master Gardener and coordinator of the City of Kamloops Community Gardens. She has written a book about starting community gardens. A PDF copy of this book is...Sunday, February 21, 2016 - 05:14 in Thompson Shuswap | Read more
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Saturday, February 13, 2016 - 18:28 in Vancouver | Read more
A SPRING AFFAIR - from Dirt to Dixter - post conference news
POST CONFERENCE NEWS: It was a cold , wet , blustery day - perfect for spending indoors! Over 375 People attended and the day flew by as we laughed and learned. Our 3 MG Speakers: Mike N, Cathy C. and Tony P. rounded out the lectures nicely at the end of the day with their short...Saturday, February 13, 2016 - 18:28 in Vancouver | 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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Friday, March 13, 2015 - 07:33 in Vancouver | Read more
SPRING IPM for the SWD : Asian Fruit Fly
Spring IPM for the Asian Fruit Fly : Spotted Wing Drosophilla UPDATE Nov 2016 via LInda Gilkeson: Some of the most recent information on this pest is that fall trapping could be useful control to catch the flies before they find a sheltered place to spend the winter. You can...Friday, March 13, 2015 - 07:33 in Vancouver | 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