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  • My first Master Gardener Clinic

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    A hilarious account from one of our 🌱VMG students ​Mothers’ Day… and I was slated to work with Doreen M. at Maple Leaf Gardens in Lynn Valley. I arrived, breathless, as there was no parking as far as the eye can see – and I had to risk my life and limb sprinting across Lynn Valley Road. Doreen…

  • Spring is Here

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    Two and a half weeks ago, we were trying to get through cold and snowy days. This was Lost Lagoon on February 11. A few days later, I saw this gorgeous witch-hazel shrub that doesn’t give two hoots for the snow. And why should it, if its roots are warm, several inches down? Wanting to…

  • Could We See Some ID?

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    There are bee-like flies and fly-like bees. We are taught how to spot the difference. In this case the fly is at the forefront, the bumblebee behind. Bee, Fly or Wasp? excerpt from the TSMG page: Common Bees of the Southern Interior of BCFliesâ—† 2 wingsâ—† Short, thick antennaeâ—† Ski-goggle eyesâ—† Thick waist/chunky body â—†…

  • Invasive Species to Know

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    Brown Marmorated Stink Bug Learn More Japanese Beetle Learn More Northern Giant Hornet Learn More Be PlantWise – Grow an Invasive-free Garden Learn More

  • Japanese Beetle in British Columbia

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    IDENTIFY & REPORT via ISCBC CLICK HERE scroll down on this link for more resources FACT SHEET JAPANESE BEETLE LOOK ALIKES plus feeding damage ID: Adult beetles are around 1 cm long, with a rounded oval shape and a hard shiny green exoskeleton and brown wing covers. The best defining characteristic of this beetle is…

  • Brown Marmorated Stink Bug in BC

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    Do you think you’ve found a Brown Marmorated stink bug? Please review the info below AND especially the GOVERNMENT WEBSITE LINKS for how to control BMSB in your home. FACT SHEET Click Here < This page has excellent information how to keep the stink to a minimum and YouTube videos on traps Brown marmorated stink…

  • 🪲PEST ALERT: Japanese Beetle | What You Need to Know

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    The best defining characteristic of this beetle is the six tufts of white hairs running down either sides of the abdomen– no other beetle in BC has this pattern. Japanese Beetles have 12 white tufts of hair IDENTIFY & REPORT via ISCBC CLICK HERE FACT SHEET JAPANESE BEETLE LOOK ALIKES ID: Adult beetles are around…