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2012 OKANAGAN BASIC TRAINING COURSE
Imelda, Rita and Darlene enjoying an early fall clinic at the Summerland Ornamental Gardens 2010. The 2012 Basic Training Course will be held in Kelowna from September to December. ...Okanagan February 18, 2012 | Read more >>
QUALICUM BEACH SEEDY SATURDAY A BIG SUCCESS
Vancouver Island Master Gardeners have been involved in Qualicum Beach Seedy Saturday since its beginning ten years ago. This popular Qualicum Beach event was started by avid seed savers and prairie...Vancouver Island (VIMGA) February 15, 2012 | Read more >>
NOW AVAILABLE FOR ALL SEED STARTERS!
All those interested in starting their own vegetable and flower seeds will be pleased to find that Jo Canning's Gardener's Spring Planting Calendar - A Week by Week Guide to Sowing Seeds has...Vancouver February 9, 2012 | Read more >>
2012 COMMUNITIES IN BLOOM - Register Now!
Each year over 30 British Columbian communities use this dynamic program to influence positive results by enhancing their visual appeal and environmental practices of streetscapes, neighbourhoods and... January 24, 2012 | Read more >>
GROW ME INSTEAD TWO - practice responsible gardening
Grow Me Instead (vers. 2) 2011 is a tool provided by the Invasive Plant Council of British Columbia to identify invasive plants frequently found in gardens across BC and to provide suitable... January 24, 2012 | Read more >>
Update on VIMGA posting for Facilitator
Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association is pleased to announce that Vancouver Island University is posting a call for applications for the position of Master Gardener Basic Training Program...Vancouver Island (VIMGA) January 17, 2012 | Read more >>
BOXWOOD BLIGHT found in B.C.
Boxwood Blight Update: In 2011, the US Department of Agriculture sent out a notice to Nurseries stating that a new disease affecting boxwoods had been discovered at several sites in the US....Vancouver January 9, 2012 | Read more >>
HOT OFF THE PRESS from South of the Border
As you know, we encourage all members of the public when they access our site to let us know if there is anything new out there in the horticultural world so we can expand our 'links to knowledge... December 20, 2011 | Read more >>
April 2012 - Tulip Time Cruise - Just added more Cabins! BOOK NOW!
VANDUSEN BOTANICAL GARDEN FUND RAISING RIVER CRUISE Join our Garden Director Harry Jongerden and his wife April 20, 2012 on a seven day cruise aboard AMA Verde. Highlights include...Vancouver November 20, 2011 | Read more >>
ADVANCED TRAINING ELECTIVES 2012 - Upcoming Deadlines
It is Elective sign-up time again for Advanced Training Master Gardeners, and courses will be offered between January and October 2012. Those of you who wish to join the classes to pick up... November 8, 2011 | Read more >>
INTRODUCING YOUR 2012 PROVINCIAL COUNCIL
Who's Who for 2012 Provincial Council? For those unable to attend the AGM Nov.5th, we are pleased to offer profiles for each of the nominated members. What a wide range of skills... November 8, 2011 | Read more >>
VanDusen Botanical Garden NEW Visitor Centre Officially Open
The official opening of the new VanDusen Botanical Garden Visitor Centre (fusing architecture and nature) was Sunday, October 23rd. The results of efforts by staff, volunteers, Board members,...Vancouver October 21, 2011 | Read more >>
9 Night Deluxe English Garden Tour May 2012
This fully hosted tour will take you through many of the spectacular gardens of Southern England, plus enjoy a sightseeing day at St. Ives, Land's End and the impressive St. Michael's Mount....Victoria September 19, 2011 | Read more >>
Tribute to Master Gardener, Jeannette Moslin who passed away August 5, 2011
Kamloops has lost one of its dedicated gardeners with Jeannette Moslin's passing on August 5th. A charter member of Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners Jeannette along with Master Gardener...Thompson Shuswap August 10, 2011 | Read more >>
Kamloops Public Produce Garden
In early spring the Kamloops Food Policy Council in partnership with the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners received a grant from the Interior Health Authority to create a Public Produce garden ...Thompson Shuswap August 5, 2011 | Read more >>
Thompson Shuswap Master Garden Tour & Tea - Salmon Arm
On June 18, 2011 the Thompson Shuswap Master Gardeners gathered and traveled to Salmon Arm for our 3rd annual Master Gardener Tour and tea. This is a summer get together for Master Gardeners...Thompson Shuswap July 28, 2011 | Read more >>
Junior Master Gardeners Summer Course, Victoria
Give your children or grandchildren FIVE sessions of learning and fun as Junior Master Gardeners this summer. The course promotes a love of gardening, and helps them develop an...Victoria July 5, 2011 | Read more >>
VIMGA's workshops
The Vancouver Island Master Gardener's Association (VIMGA) now has the capability of offering workshops to enhance clinics in the communities that VIMGA serves. A series...Vancouver Island (VIMGA) June 7, 2011 | Read more >>
New Community Programs Start!
Victoria Master Gardeners are involved with two Community Outreach programs this Spring. "GROW IT, COOK IT, EAT IT" is a grant-sponsored program offered by Glendale Gardens at the...Victoria May 30, 2011 | Read more >>
SAVE THE DATE! MGABC AGM
The Master Gardener Association of BC will be holding its AGM 2011: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5, 2011. Make sure you watch for VENUE confirmation; Program details and Key Note speaker information... April 9, 2011 | Read more >>
2011 5-year members receive gold leaf pins
Seventeen VMGA members received recognition of their 5 years of active service with presentation of the VMGA gold leaf pin. Unfortunately, some were unable to attend the March...Victoria April 8, 2011 | Read more >>
Richard M - Honorary Member 2010
Acknowledging years of sharing plant knowledge with VMGA, and providing his regular "Plant Picks" at our meetings, Richard was presented with a special Honorary Membership as he left...Victoria March 29, 2011 | Read more >>







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