Master Gardeners of BC
As an Association our mandate is to promote sustainable gardening practices. Our six Chapters located throughout the Province provide education and science based information to all gardeners.
A passion for Education
We invite you to visit out our website, ask gardening questions, access the information we have provided and see what events may be going in in your community, whether it is Basic Training Programs, gardening events and lectures, seed swaps and much more.
Spring Seminar 2025
This year we are excited to announce that Fergus Garrett of the Great Dixter in England will be presenting at our annual Event.
Purchase tickets to attend in person or view the recordings. Brought to you by Vancouver Master Gardeners.
For further information and registration select the button below.
Deer! Oh, Dear
Deer use their sense of smell to detect predators. Strongly-scented plants may confuse deer’s sense of smell, which makes them uneasy. Plants with strongly-scented foliage may therefore act to deter deer from an area. Read more dear reader
Douglas Fir – its features and its history
A tall tale about one of our favourite trees.
The grooves on Douglas-fir’s bark are deep enough to afford a tiny mammal a place to hide from a forest fire. Indeed this thick, corky covering protects Douglas-firs from fire, while also benefitting their fallen cones by providing a clearing in which they can germinate
Gardening with Wool Pellets – Shear Delight!
It turns out that gardeners have good reason to get excited about this relatively new product. Pellets are naturally high in nitrogen and carbon, and they also contain calcium, iron, potassium, sulphur, magnesium and numerous trace elements.
Read all about it!
Mason Bee Tip Sheet
Want to learn more about Mason Bees?
It’s a fun, fascinating and interactive hobby for adults and children alike.
Inexpensive and not time-consuming
Check out our handy fact sheet here
An array of resources
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Learn about:
- Upcoming events
- Sustainable Gardening
- How to join us
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Become A Master Gardener
The MGABC Master Gardener Program welcomes enthusiastic gardeners with a willingness to share their interest and experience with the public.