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Spring Forward 2023

It’s a new year with lots of fresh gardening ideas to be excited about! Seven local experts will share their knowledge on What’s New in the Gardening world. After 3 years, we are back in-person!  It’s a great opportunity to see old friends and make new ones. You can attend in...

01/27/2023 - 11:43 in Vancouver | Read more
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MGABC AGM Sunday October 2nd - Resources!

Reminder: MGABC”s Annual General Meeting & 4 Great Speakers Hosted by VIMGA (Vancouver Island Master Gardeners)  Agenda:  9:15 Link in to Zoom  9:30 Welcome  9:35 Linda Gilkeson: Where have all the insects gone?  10:45 Gwen Odermatt: Backyard Ponds to Welcome Wildlife  12:...

09/29/2022 - 19:51 in Vancouver | Read more
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PEST ALERT: NORTHERN GIANT HORNET

REPORT INVASIVES BC ASIAN GIANT HORNET  This is a stinging insect. Hornets will deliver a painful, venomous sting in defense of their nest, and each hornet can sting multiple times. If you are allergic to bee or wasp stings and are stung, or if you receive multiple stings, seek...

04/01/2021 - 17:00 in MGABC | Read more
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2020 GOLDEN TROWEL AWARD

CONGRATULATIONS TO ELAINE S. from the Victoria Master Gardeners Association  Elaine is this year's worthy recipient of the 2020 GOLDEN TROWEL award.    The Golden Trowel Award is a provincial recognition and is bestowed upon members of MGABC who have met the following...

11/03/2020 - 13:46 in MGABC | Read more
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MGABC AGM SEPT 21/22

Saturday September 21st and Sunday September 22nd, 2019 Save the Date...    MGABC 2019 Provincial AGM Kelowna, BC REGISTER HERE  Hosted by the Okanagan Master Gardener Chapter Registration fee of of $20 includes Sunday Lunch, Speakers, and OXA tour, all other costs are the...

07/17/2019 - 08:53 in MGABC | Read more
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We Enjoyed 4 Terrific Speakers at SPRING AFFAIR

Judging by the positive feedback, people really enjoyed themselves on Sunday. Over 280 people laughed and learned, shopped and visited. The weather even cooperated allowing some to enjoy lunch outside. Thanks to everyone who helped make it such a wonderful event. See you next...

03/31/2019 - 13:33 in Vancouver | Read more
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MGABC AGM KAMLOOPS Sept. 2018- Another Great Event!

We had a super time. A HUGE thank you to Thompson Shuswap MGs for hosting a fabulous event. Photo: Dufferin Wetlands The President's Message and Consolidated Chapter Reports may be viewed in their PDF form or found by looking at Chapters>MGABC>then over to the right at...

08/23/2018 - 13:13 in MGABC | Read more
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SPRING AFFAIR 2018 was an Entertaining Day!

Landscapers,  garden enthusiasts, Garden Designers, even brown thumbs... Over 300 people joined us for the day. The speakers were all excellent and we all want to visit Cornwall now, thanks to Jonathon Jones from Tregothnan. Stay tuned for photos or visit our Facebook Page Join...

03/10/2018 - 12:01 in Vancouver | Read more
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A good time was had by all! MGABC AGM Sept 23/24th Vancouver ~ Chapter Reports!

The Master Gardeners of B.C AGM was hosted by the Vancouver Chapter this year.  We lucked out with fine, dry weather!  We welcomed  members to Vancouver to enjoy an event filled weekend with tours to Darts Hill and Burn's Bog on Saturday, a visit to VanDusen Botanical Gardens on...

09/24/2017 - 17:00 in MGABC | Read more
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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...

05/12/2017 - 15:51 in Vancouver | Read more
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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...

05/01/2017 - 09:53 in Vancouver Island (VIMGA) | Read more
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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...

03/23/2017 - 13:33 in Vancouver | Read more
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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...

03/09/2017 - 15:54 in Vancouver | Read more
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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...

02/11/2017 - 10:55 in MGABC | Read more
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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...

02/06/2017 - 13:16 in Vancouver | Read more
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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 ...

06/18/2016 - 17:46 in MGABC | Read more
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VANCOUVER wins award of Excellence

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05/14/2016 - 17:48 in Vancouver | Read more
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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...

03/07/2016 - 16:00 in MGABC | Read more
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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...

02/13/2016 - 18:28 in Vancouver | Read more
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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...

02/01/2016 - 18:28 in MGABC | Read more
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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...

04/22/2015 - 01:39 in MGABC | Read more
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SEEDY SATURDAY - Vancouver -

Mark your Calendars! Seedy Saturday 2016 is February 27th -- vancouver seedy Saturday's are always the last Saturday of February  Seedy Saturday, February 28, 2015 - 10 am - 4pm Floral Hall,  VanDusen - Admission by Donation Come join us at this celebrated annual event featuring...

01/15/2015 - 09:30 in Vancouver | Read more
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Cold-Climate Gardening

Prince George author and Master Gardener Melanie J. Watts shares her wealth of gardening knowledge in her recently published book Growing Food in a short season:Sustainable, Organic Cold-Climate Gardening. The combination of short summers and long hours of daylight presents a...

12/01/2014 - 10:49 in Prince George | Read more
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Become a Master Gardener in Victoria

Register NOW 2015 Master Gardener Basic Training Program   Calling all garden enthusiasts.  Do you wish to increase your horticultural knowledge and share that knowledge with the gardening public on a volunteer basis?  If so, this program is for you.   The Victoria Master...

10/24/2014 - 10:53 in Victoria | Read more
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MGs ON THE RADIO: CBC North by Northwest - listen here

NxNW Host Sheryl MacKay interviews MGs: MG interviews may be listened to via the links below the MG interviewed for the NXNW broadcast for Saturday, October 25, 2014 is Sue Ackerman from our Thompson Shuswap Chapter http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/Local+Shows/British+Columbia/...

10/06/2014 - 08:11 in MGABC | Read more

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