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02/24/2014 - 13:36 in MGABC | Read more
GROW ME INSTEAD - Learn about Invasives & better Alternatives
Grow Me Instead is an excellent resource for those looking for alternatives to common Invasive Plants - such as Invasive Daphne laureola pictured above. The booklet prepared by the Invasive Species Council, may be downloaded to smart phones or tablets by clicking the link here...02/24/2014 - 13:36 in MGABC | Read more
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02/16/2014 - 17:00 in Vancouver | Read more
LINKS - MORE RESOURCES GARDENS & CLUBS
Public Gardens Bloedel Conservatory British Columbia’s Gardens (Public & commercial gardens around Vancouver & Victoria) Darts Hill Garden Park GVRD Regional Parks Memorial University of Newfoundland Botanical Garden Glendale Gardens & Woodland (Horticulture Centre...02/16/2014 - 17:00 in Vancouver | Read more
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11/19/2013 - 17:00 | Read more
A DANGEROUS GARDEN THUG EXPOSED: Daphne laureola
What has shiny, evergreen leaves, fragrant yellow flowers and luscious black berries… and threatens the delicate eco-system here? Meet Daphne laureola – in fact you might even have it growing in your garden even though it is on the list of noxious, invasive plants in BC and many...11/19/2013 - 17:00 | Read more
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11/19/2013 - 07:42 in MGABC | Read more
PEST ALERT: SPOTTED WING DROSOPHILA and impact on all soft fruits & berries
Earlier this year we shared info on the Spotted Wing Drosophila SWD has now been reported in Powell River , Aldergrove and other areas in the Fraser Valley The Ministry of Agriculture has a wealth of information including Monitoring Reports and downloadeable PDFs for Home...11/19/2013 - 07:42 in MGABC | Read more
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11/15/2013 - 17:00 in Vancouver | Read more
MGABC Provincial IPM POLICY on Promoting Plant Health
The Master Gardeners Association of BC supports an IPM approach and environmentally responsible use of pesticides. Changes were made July 2016 and further Revised 2021 This means that you should only consider the use of the least toxic chemicals after all non-chemical...11/15/2013 - 17:00 in Vancouver | Read more
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11/12/2013 - 12:12 in MGABC | Read more
HOW TO SUBMIT PLANT SAMPLES for diagnosis
. Please click on the PDF for more info BC Ministry of Agriculture: New Factsheet: How to Submit Plant Samples for Diagnosis The new ‘How to Submit Plant Samples for Diagnosis’ Factsheet is now available on the BC Ministry of Agriculture's website at:http://www.agf.gov.bc.ca/...11/12/2013 - 12:12 in MGABC | Read more
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11/11/2013 - 08:43 in Okanagan | Read more
OVERWINTERING ZONAL GERANIUMS
JEAN’S TIPS ON OVERWINTERING GERANIUMS These tips are provided by Jean Dangerfield. They are her personal experiences with over wintering geraniums. Geraniums are easy to over-winter. I start at the end of September or up to mid October, removing my geraniums from their...11/11/2013 - 08:43 in Okanagan | Read more
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07/06/2013 - 02:01 in Okanagan | Read more
GROWING CLEMATIS FOR BEGINNERS
Clematis plants are very floriferous, come in a wide variety of colours and love our climate. Clematis make a beautiful display whether they sprawl along the ground, are planted against frames, grow up into trees, climb over archways, pergolas, or fences, while smaller varieties...07/06/2013 - 02:01 in Okanagan | Read more
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05/06/2013 - 06:19 in Vancouver | Read more
2012 WEATHER SUMMARY for South Coastal BC
2012 Weather Summary for South Coastal B.C. So, herewith some of the records we’ve challenged or broken in the last few years (records began at the Vancouver Airport in 1937). 2009-2010 was the warmest winter ever. 2009-10 warmest winter and...05/06/2013 - 06:19 in Vancouver | Read more
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04/08/2013 - 09:16 in MGABC | Read more
EASY CARE ROSES
Roses have a reputation for being demanding plants to grow well. Read on to learn what make the difference between a happy plant and a miserable one.04/08/2013 - 09:16 in MGABC | Read more
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02/05/2013 - 11:13 in MGABC | Read more
FRUIT PESTS: Spotted Wing Drosophila & Apple maggot
An excerpt from Linda Gilkeson's latest bulletin: It is now more important than ever for gardeners to have access to durable insect netting to protect against two, quite nasty, fruit pests that are now established in the region: Spotted wing Drosophila (a species of vinegar fly...02/05/2013 - 11:13 in MGABC | Read more
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02/05/2013 - 11:07 in MGABC | Read more
INVASIVE SPECIES WATCH: Orange Hawkweed
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 (Hieracium aurantiacum) is currently the only hawkweed considered...02/05/2013 - 11:07 in MGABC | Read more
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11/28/2012 - 03:50 | Read more
WINTER VEGETABLES - Printable PDFs
Jo-Ann Canning, a long time Vancouver Master Gardener, has provided several Overviews for Winter Vegetables categories: 1) Greens: Winter greens bring variety and zest to our cold weather meals. They've been cultivated for thousands of years from Japan to Western Europe and, as...11/28/2012 - 03:50 | Read more
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11/04/2012 - 14:07 in Okanagan | Read more
WORKING WELL - TIPS FOR GARDEN CLEAN UP
WORKING WELL - TIPS FOR GARDEN CLEAN UP Raking- ergonomic handles (which are available to attach to your rake) help you stay more upright. Move weight from one foot to the other, using legs rather than the back. Intersperse with other jobs to avoid fatigue. While standing,...11/04/2012 - 14:07 in Okanagan | Read more
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03/26/2012 - 05:52 in Vancouver | Read more
2011 WEATHER SUMMARY for South Coastal B.C.
The following records are for the Vancouver Airport unless otherwise noted. Vancouver airport records started in 1937. January 2011 – very wet, but no record set There was record-breaking cold in late February, 2011. On February 25, we had a record low of -8.1˚C (previous...03/26/2012 - 05:52 in Vancouver | Read more
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02/18/2012 - 08:25 in Okanagan | Read more
AFRICAN VIOLETS
JEAN'S TIPS ON HOW TO GROW BEAUTIFUL HEALTHY AFRICAN VIOLETS: A) How African Violets are potted is important: Put them in a pot with holes in the bottom - plain 4 inch nursery pots for small violets. Use good commercial African violet soil. Make sure they can breathe. Place the...02/18/2012 - 08:25 in Okanagan | Read more
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01/09/2012 - 04:30 in Vancouver | Read more
BOXWOOD BLIGHT found in B.C.
Boxwood Blight Update: 2015: Boxwood Blight moves quickly, it can be spread on your shoes or pruners. It is favoured by warm moist weather. What to look for: Distinct Leaf Spots: Orange or dark margins with a yellow halo Defoliation Volutella Blight ( not to be confused with...01/09/2012 - 04:30 in Vancouver | Read more
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11/29/2011 - 08:25 in MGABC | Read more
WINTER VEGETABLES - A Wealth of Information
Jo-Ann Canning, a long time Vancouver Master Gardener, has provided several Overviews for Winter Vegetables categories: 1) Greens, 2) Brassicas, and 3) Roots. In addition, there are a number of specific winter vegetable Resource pages provided by both Jo-Ann, as well as...11/29/2011 - 08:25 in MGABC | Read more
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10/31/2011 - 08:54 in MGABC | Read more
Growing Your Own Garlic - it's time!
It's that time of the year to be planting garlic cloves to harvest big bulbs next summer. Click on the attached pdf for complete instructions. A little note: Garlic is good for what ails you! Did you know that the longer garlic is cooked, the milder the flavour? So for the...10/31/2011 - 08:54 in MGABC | Read more
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08/16/2011 - 10:18 | Read more
Master Gardener FACT SHEETS
These Fact Sheets are provided by the Master Gardener Association of BC for your reference use. ** Please note the website referenced on these Fact Sheets is no longer in use. The current website for Master Gardeners Association of BC is www.mgabc.org08/16/2011 - 10:18 | Read more
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04/08/2011 - 10:42 in Victoria | Read more
NATIVE PLANTS: Pacific Northwest
A comprehensive list of shrubs, flowers, groundcovers, Garry Oak meadow and shoreline plants for Southern Vancouver Island. Both botanical and common names shown, as well as preferred habitat. PLEASE NOTE: Under Groundcovers there is one error: Ranunculus repens -...04/08/2011 - 10:42 in Victoria | Read more
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04/08/2011 - 10:36 in Victoria | Read more
Deer Resistant Plants
This has been prepared by the Victoria Master Gardener Association for the Victoria area, but many plants will be the same across the province (photo courtesy of Anne A. Vancouver Chapter). Click here for the Full PDF Plant List, or here for a quick 2 page summary you can print...04/08/2011 - 10:36 in Victoria | Read more