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01/27/2023 - 11:43 in Vancouver | Read more
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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09/29/2022 - 19:51 in Vancouver | Read more
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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03/31/2019 - 13:33 in Vancouver | Read more
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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03/10/2018 - 12:01 in Vancouver | Read more
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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05/12/2017 - 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...05/12/2017 - 15:51 in Vancouver | Read more
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03/23/2017 - 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...03/23/2017 - 13:33 in Vancouver | Read more
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03/09/2017 - 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...03/09/2017 - 15:54 in Vancouver | Read more
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02/06/2017 - 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...02/06/2017 - 13:16 in Vancouver | Read more
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05/14/2016 - 17:48 in Vancouver | Read more
VANCOUVER wins award of Excellence
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02/13/2016 - 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...02/13/2016 - 18:28 in Vancouver | Read more
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01/15/2015 - 09:30 in Vancouver | Read more
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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03/20/2014 - 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...03/20/2014 - 06:33 in Vancouver | Read more
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02/26/2014 - 17:00 in Vancouver | Read more
SPRING SEMINAR 2014: Shades of Green ~ Archived
our 2014 Spring Seminar: Sunday March 16th 2014 at the Michael J Fox Theatre in Burnaby was a terrific day of learning over 350 people attended BC Here is a peek at our line up of speakers: Gary Lewis of Pheonix Perennials - HOT new Plants Jeff Lowenfels : speaks on his new...02/26/2014 - 17:00 in Vancouver | Read more
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02/09/2014 - 17:00 in Vancouver | Read more
SEEDY SATURDAY 2014 - Feb 22nd 10am- 4pm VanDusen Floral Hall ~ Archived
Don't miss our biggest event of the Year! Seedy Saturday Feb 22nd, 2014 Seed Vendors on site, great deals, great advise. Brought to you by Vancouver Master Gardeners, who support Seeds of Diversity. Read a great article on Seedy Saturday here : http://www.mgabc.org/content/seed-...02/09/2014 - 17:00 in Vancouver | Read more
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01/29/2014 - 17:00 in Vancouver | Read more
CONGRATULATIONS to 33 of our Newest Vancouver MGs!
Welcome to our newest graduates of the Vancouver Basic Training Program. Many of you have already jumped in with both feet and gloves ( gardening of course) on. It is great to have you on board Jill Wright (far left ) our Chair 2013/ 2014 , announces names of our recent...01/29/2014 - 17:00 in Vancouver | Read more
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08/30/2013 - 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...08/30/2013 - 03:55 in Vancouver | Read more
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04/19/2013 - 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-...04/19/2013 - 10:53 in Vancouver | Read more
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03/14/2013 - 13:50 in Vancouver | Read more
SEEDS OF DIVERSITY RECEIVES DONATION
Thanks to the generous door donations at the February 23rd Seedy Saturday held at VanDusen Botanical Gardens and hosted by the Vancouver Master Gardeners, Seeds of Diversity received a cheque for $1,500 towards their worthy programs. $1,100 was donated at the door by attendees...03/14/2013 - 13:50 in Vancouver | Read more
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02/18/2013 - 09:38 in Vancouver | Read more
SPRING SEMINAR 2013 - Mar 17th - FOREVER GREEN ~ Burnaby BC - Thank you to all attendees!
What a super day for learning -- over 360 MGs and Friends packed the Theatre-- even the weather cooperated. Thank you to everyone who helped to make this such a super day , to all the volunteers at Registration, set-up, & Plant Sale, to the vendors: Big Bear Tools Kelpman...02/18/2013 - 09:38 in Vancouver | Read more
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01/08/2013 - 09:38 in Vancouver | Read more
CONGRATULATIONS to our recent Basic Training Graduates!
Congratulations to ALL our most recent Graduates of the Master Gardeners Basic Training Program. Over 1/2 the group attended the January General Meeting to collect their well earned Certificates and real name tags. Elaine Ahlgren CarolAnderson, Jeanne Bakermans Lynn Batt1st...01/08/2013 - 09:38 in Vancouver | Read more
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09/18/2012 - 03:53 in Vancouver | Read more
HARVEST FESTIVAL Sept 29th 2012 ~ Hosted by Vancouver MGs ~ Archived
Thanks to everyone who attended. From Door Donations, we were able to donate $500 towards the VanDusen Smart Green and Growing Program Harvest Festival at VanDusen Botanical Garden – Saturday, September 29th, 2012 (admission is by donation)09/18/2012 - 03:53 in Vancouver | Read more
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01/31/2012 - 06:18 in Vancouver | Read more
Congratulations to our most recent Basic Training Graduates!
Vancouver Chapter is thrilled to congratulate 39 of its most recent graduates of the Basic Training Program A total of 39 students graduated (2009 - 1, 2010 - 30, 2011 - 8) Pictured here are the new MGs who braved the January cold to come out and receive their certificates and...01/31/2012 - 06:18 in Vancouver | Read more
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01/23/2012 - 07:48 in Vancouver | Read more
SPRING SEMINARS 2011-2013 Archived
FOREVER GREEN 2013 THANK YOU TO OUR FABULOUS LINE-UP OF SPEAKERS: Marion Brodhagen – The (Chemical) Language of Plants Plants cannot talk, but they communicate effectively with organisms all around them: other plants, insects, fungi, bacteria, and even mammals. What are they...01/23/2012 - 07:48 in Vancouver | Read more
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01/23/2012 - 07:38 in Vancouver | Read more
SEEDY SATURDAY Vancouver: Great Turnout! ~ Archived
February 25,2012 – Seedy Saturday The annual Seedy Saturday celebration of heritage seed and organic growers was hosted by theVancouver Master Gardeners at VanDusen Botanical Garden on Feb 25/12 in the Floral Hall. Doorsopen 10am – 4pm and admission is by donation at the door...01/23/2012 - 07:38 in Vancouver | Read more
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12/17/2011 - 14:09 in Vancouver | Read more
SPRING SEMINAR March 2012 ~ Below the Surface ~ Another Great Seminar! See you next year
Open to the Public Below the Surface Spring Seminar 2012 Public Welcome! With Speakers: Carolyn Herriot , Ruth Olde & Linda Chalker-Scott and Featured Speaker: Jeff Lowenfels Sunday , March 18th, 2012 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m...12/17/2011 - 14:09 in Vancouver | Read more