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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...07/13/2014 - 05:38 in MGABC | 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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02/27/2014 - 08:19 in Prince George | Read more
WEED FREE LECTURE SERIES - Feb 12 & Mar 12, 2014 - Archived
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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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A NOTE FROM THE PRESIDENT : Spring...Where are you?
As I write this I am looking at the primroses, snowdrops and hellebores blooming in my garden. Now I hear a winter warning of freezing temperatures and possible snow coming which means I need to protect those brave little signs of spring. But should we be surprised? I think...02/11/2014 - 12:23 | Read more
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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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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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AUTUMN GREETINGS from the MGABC President
Another season is upon us….the leaves are falling in the Lower Mainland and I hear the snow is starting in the Interior and further points north. It is time to finish cleanup and then to reflect on plans for next year – for both your garden and your association. The MGABC 2013...11/22/2013 - 08:10 in MGABC | Read more
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COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM Congratulations!
Hot off the press! Kamloops ( part of our Thompson Shuswap Chapter) has just won the international challenge of Communities in Bloom for communities of 50,000 and over! We were up against 2 other Canadian cities as well as ones in England and South Korea. The judges look...11/09/2013 - 10:16 in MGABC | Read more
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MGABC AGM Oct 20th VanDusen Floral Hall ~ Archived
Your MGABC Council has arranged a very interesting day for our 2013 PROVINCIAL AGM. mark your calendar....Please join us in Vancouverat VanDusen Botanical Garden, Floral HallSunday, October 2011:00 am to 3:00 pmMGABC MEMBERS ONLY Speakers: Dan Jason of Salt Spring Seeds...09/10/2013 - 08:48 in MGABC | 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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NEW AUGUST EPISODE! MGs ON THE RADIO: CBC North by Northwest
Vancouver MG Sharon Hanna interview from August 10th Episode may be found here http://www.cbc.ca/player/Radio/Local+Shows/British+Columbia/ID/2400291599/ by clicking here and scrolling down to August 10th http://www.cbc.ca/radio/podcasts/british-columbia/bc-north-by-northwest...05/13/2013 - 08:12 | 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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03/21/2013 - 02:59 in Vancouver Island (VIMGA) | Read more
VANCOUVER ISLAND: MG Basic Training Course
“VIMGA is pleased to announce that a MG Basic Training course will be offered by VIU at the Paine Horticultural Centre in Nanaimo, beginning on Sept 14, 2013 for 12 Saturdays ending December 7th, 2013. (No classes Sat. Oct. 12th Thanksgiving weekend). Important change – we...03/21/2013 - 02:59 in Vancouver Island (VIMGA) | Read more
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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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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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SEEDY SATURDAY Vancouver & Around BC 2013 ~ Archived
CLICK HERE FOR SEEDS OF DIVERSITY SEEDY SATURDAY LISTINGS CLICK HERE FOR MORE SEEDY SATURDAY'S AROUND BC Seedy Saturday Vancouver Speakers listed below: PLEASE NOTE: SPEAKERS WILL COMMENCE PROMPTLY AT TIMES SHOWN BELOW THERE WILL BE NO ADMITTANCE ONCE THE SPEAKER HAS BEGUN01/31/2013 - 07:54 | Read more
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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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INVASIVE SPECIES WATCH: Orange Hawkweed
Excerpt from Invasive Species Council of BC Ebulletin, October 2012 Hawkweeds (Hieracium spp.) are perennial plants with 14 non-native species recorded in BC, and are difficult to identify among the 8 native hawkweed species. One of the 14 non-native species, orange hawkweed (...11/14/2012 - 08:18 in MGABC | Read more
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BEST OF THE WEST Garden Tours
A group of folks from all over BC enjoyed the visit to Milner Garden and Woodlands in Qualicum Beach, Pacific Shores Resort, and Eswyn`s Alpine Garden The day started out very sunny and pleasant.... Under the spreading chestnut tree at Milner Our group enjoying the fall colour...10/23/2012 - 10:36 in MGABC | Read more
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MGABC BEST OF THE WEST CONFERENCE 2012 ~ Congrats to Pam Harrison of VIMGA
Pam Harrison of VIMGA – the first recipient of the Golden Trowel Award, a NEW Provincial Award, for her outstanding contributions to the MGABC 150 Delegates from all over the Province attended the October 20th Best of the West Conference in Nanaimo, hosted by the Vancouver...10/23/2012 - 09:18 in MGABC | Read more
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10/06/2012 - 16:03 in MGABC | Read more
VANCOUVER MGs FALL TOUR 2012
On a glorious Autumn Day a Coach of Vancouver MGs had a delightful time visiting Pacific Propagators Nursery and Minter Gardens. Pacific Northwest Propagators is an incredible nursery with a great variety of specimen trees and shrubs . They specialize in unique grafted conifers...10/06/2012 - 16:03 in MGABC | Read more
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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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NOMINATIONS
Chapter Rep Job Description: thanks for your patience while we update this section ***************************************************************************** GOLDEN TROWEL AWARD CONGRATULATIONS go to JANICE HEMMING, recipient of the 2013 Golden Trowel Award! Previous '...07/05/2012 - 12:56 in MGABC | Read more
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MGABC FALL CONFERENCE "Best of the West" ~ Archived
Saturday, October 20, 2012. In recognition of 30 years of Master Gardeners in BC, the MGABC is excited to announce the 2012 Conference ‘Best of the West – a celebration of Best Gardening Practices’. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC, this educational conference will be held Saturday, October...06/28/2012 - 07:57 in MGABC | Read more