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Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 02:27 in Prince George | Read more
DUNSTER TOUR
Read about the Dunster Tour in the PDF below.Thursday, September 18, 2014 - 02:27 in Prince George | Read more
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Monday, September 1, 2014 - 07:51 in Prince George | Read more
HYPERTUFA WORKSHOP
Members of the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society, under the leadership of the MGAPG, gathered in late August to begin work on a fundraiser for the Garden. Ten members created over 20 hypertufa planters from plastic bowls and various other containers. The planters will be...Monday, September 1, 2014 - 07:51 in Prince George | Read more
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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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Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - 09:12 in Vancouver | Read more
MASTER GARDENERS SHARE PHOTOS OF THEIR GARDENS
Visitors to Greater Vancouver are always delighted (and often astonished) by the magnificent gardens. The temperate climate encourages Master Gardeners to create unique gardens that contain an exceptionally wide range of plants. Click on the link that follows to see photos of...Tuesday, April 29, 2014 - 09:12 in Vancouver | Read more
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Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 07:30 in Vancouver | Read more
MG ADVANCED TRAINING : Native Plants with Dr. Richard Hebda
Derek , Vancouver MG, is a graduate of Advanced Training. He's generously shared a few lovely photos of a Native Plant walk at VanDusen with Dr. Richard Hebda, ATP Instructor. For more info on Advanced Training click here Devil's Club : the most used plant for medicinal...Saturday, April 26, 2014 - 07:30 in Vancouver | Read more
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Friday, April 18, 2014 - 13:40 in Vancouver | Read more
BEETLE ID - Ten Lined June Beetle
One of our members spotted this specimen recently and reported : Linda Gilkeson claims that this beetle does no great harm to the garden, although it can munch away at conifers. It was dead when found beneath a Douglas fir. This beetle and its larvae could be destructive if...Friday, April 18, 2014 - 13:40 in Vancouver | Read more
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - 12:36 in Vancouver | Read more
JUDY ZIPURSKY: Leader, Mentor and Friend
For the incredible contribution she has made to Master Gardeners and our local community, one Master Gardener in particular is worthy of very special acknowledgement. Judy Zipursky , Vancouver Master Gardener, Chairperson and Founder of the Healing Garden Group for the past 10...Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - 12:36 in Vancouver | Read more
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Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - 12:02 in Vancouver | Read more
MYSTERY PLANT: Edgeworthia chrysantha (Paper bush)
In February, a friend sent me a photo of a plant she had come across on a walk and asked me to identify it. She described an intoxicating, tropical perfume with clusters of largish, yellow flowers covering the bare branches. I was stumped and tentatively offered Daphne....Tuesday, April 15, 2014 - 12:02 in Vancouver | Read more
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Saturday, March 22, 2014 - 01:41 in Vancouver | Read more
HEALING GARDENS Help All Involved
Through the Master Gardener Healing Committee (formerly led by Judy Zipursky for 10 years! ) Vancouver Master Gardeners are involved in a wide range of healing gardens. These gardens are designed to actively involve people in them to promote an overall sense of well-being. ...Saturday, March 22, 2014 - 01:41 in Vancouver | Read more
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Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 06:33 in Vancouver | Read more
INVASIVE SPECIES COUNCIL OF BC'S 2014 Forum Notes
Thank you to Marty McConnell, Vancouver MG, who attended the ISCBC Forum on behalf of MGABC and provided us with notes from the 14 Speakers Link Directly to ISC Presentation click the heading below to read the notes: Summary of ISC Conference – Wednesday, January 22 1. Donald...Thursday, March 20, 2014 - 06:33 in Vancouver | Read more