SPRING: The Beginning

Spring is officially here, and in many parts of BC  house finches are singing, queen bees are getting busy, MG projects are taking root; inspiration is everywhere!

Spring is a beginning of new projects: a new seed, a new vegetable or a new garden journal.  It is time to share your photos, your successes, and your failures so others may learn.  Just a reminder though as we start the new projects we also have to remember what happened ‘in the garden’ before so that we don’t put the ‘wrong plant in the wrong place’ again.

 

For our Members: Just a couple other reminders as we start our busy season.  The membership list is for members only. Also, the title ‘Master Gardener’ can only be used while you are doing master gardener volunteering.  It is not to be used while working anywhere or to gain employment.

Try something new this spring - and enjoy your garden and the great opportunity to help educate the public.

And most importantly, remember to live in the moment and take time to smell the flowers. 

 

Cheers,

Lynne Chrismas

President - MGABC

News

MGs ON THE RADIO: CBC North by Northwest: May 11th Segment

Monday, May 13, 2013 - 15:12
Vancouver Island Chapter (VIMGA) Master Gardener Kim Hammond, gives an informative interview on Daylily Gall Midges, planting times for various veggies and useful tomato tips. Listen on CBC player: http://www.cbc.ca/...
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THE MASTERS: Green Thumbs Go to School - A 1st hand look at Basic Training

Monday, May 6, 2013 - 12:27
Green thumbs go to school to learn in-depth gardening at the recent Vancouver MG Basic Training   Felicity Stone, a recent graduate from the Vancouver Chapter Basic Training has written a fabulous article about us...
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ENVIRONMENTAL EXTRAVAGANZA 2013 -April 20-June 9 - City of Surrey - FREE Workshops

Friday, April 19, 2013 - 17:53
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 -...
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VANCOUVER ISLAND: MG Basic Training Course

Vancouver Island (VIMGA) Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 09:59
   “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...
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Articles

A VISIT TO OUR GARDENS : A Peek at Yushow's Pond

Tuesday, May 7, 2013 - 11:40
All are Welcome to the Garden! Yushow , a Vancouver MG, told us a bit about this lovely garden: I had this pond installed about 5 years ago.  It was winter but everything went well.  Soon after the pond...
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WEATHER SUMMARY for South Coastal BC

Monday, May 6, 2013 - 13:19
2012 Weather Summary for South Coastal B.C.                             ...
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VIMGA VOLUNTEER SEASON- Behind the scenes

Vancouver Island (VIMGA) Thursday, March 21, 2013 - 10:09
  VIMGA Volunteer Season: Behind the Scenes   VIMGA has always been challenged by its extensive area, stretching as it does almost from Campbell River to south of Duncan. Nonetheless, every year there is a...
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SPRING, SPRING, WONDERFUL SPRING!

Okanagan Saturday, March 16, 2013 - 11:38
It begins late each February, right around the time of my birthday as I recall. Something is different, a stirring that seems to signal winter’s end.  It was in 1961 when it first happened for me; I was seven...
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Resources

EASY CARE ROSES

Monday, April 8, 2013 - 16:16
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.
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2013 OKANAGAN GARDENING EVENTS

Okanagan Sunday, April 7, 2013 - 20:10
Come out and support the many plant sales, flower shows and fairs occuring in the Okanagan Valley this season.   Feel free to print the events list by clicking on the pdf attachment...
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A GARDEN THUG EXPOSED: Daphne laureola

Sunday, March 3, 2013 - 21:47
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...
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ATTRACTING POLLINATORS TO YOUR GARDEN ~ Printable Brochure!

Vancouver Monday, February 18, 2013 - 21:54
(photo courtesy of Vancouver MG Karen Bos) An informative pamphlet detailing what to grow to attract pollinators to your garden.  A collaborative effort by  Kamloops Master Gardeners Elaine Sedgman and Fearon...
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Events

APRIL 27, 2013 PLANT SALE VENUE A HUGE SUCCESS!

  The Kelowna Garden Club played host to another successful plant sale this past weekend. This springplant sale is...
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OKANAGAN MASTER GARDENER 2013 CLINIC LOCATIONS

Master Gardeners and Master Gardeners in Training will be volunteering at various venues this season.  For...
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ROOTS, SHOOTS AND BOOTS - 2013 Educational Opportunities

Background:  Roots, Shoots and Boots was started by the District of West Kelowna as an initiative of our...
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