Author: Okanagan Master Gardeners

Kelowna Seedy Sunday 2026 was another great event for the gardening community in the Okanagan. Hosted by the Okanagan Master Gardeners, the day brought busy crowds, a completely full indoor room of vendors and exhibitors, strong volunteer support, and plenty of energy, even in rough weather outside. The weather was absolutely terrible at times, with…

Kelowna Seedy Sunday 2026 🌱 Get ready for spring at Kelowna Seedy Sunday! 🌱 Join us for this annual celebration of gardening hosted by the Okanagan Master Gardeners. Whether you’re a seasoned green thumb or just getting started, there’s something for everyone at this lively community event! Event Details Kelowna Seedy Sunday 2026Date: Sunday March…

Therapeutic gardens as we ageby Mary Trainer, Master Gardener The therapeutic value of gardens and gardening to our health and well-being never stops as we age. For older Canadians who have had to move from homes where they once tended much-loved gardens, the loss can be devastating. Perhaps no longer physically or mentally able to…

Become an Okanagan Master Gardener! Are you passionate about gardening and eager to share your knowledge with the community? The Okanagan Master Gardeners are hosting information sessions for the upcoming 2026 Basic Training Program (BTP). Session details KelownaOctober 18, 202510:00 AM – 12:00 PMMountain Equipment Co-Op, #100-1876 Cooper RdCommunity Room at the back of the…

Kelowna Seedy Sunday 2025 was a vibrant celebration of gardening, community, and sustainability! Hosted by the Okanagan Master Gardeners, this annual event brought together gardeners of all experience levels to exchange seeds, gain knowledge, and connect with local experts. Event Highlights from the 2025 Kelowna Seedy Sunday The Kelowna Seedy Sunday 2025 event took place…

Okanagan Master Gardeners (OMG) started in 2003 as a group focused on educating the public about gardening. Originally called the Summerland Master Gardeners, the group worked alongside the Friends of the Summerland Ornamental Gardens. Over time, OMG expanded, training volunteers to share science-based gardening advice. The organization now plays a key role in helping people…

The Master Gardener Program originated in Washington State in the early 1970s in response to a growing public demand for accurate, science-based gardening information. At the time, Washington State University (WSU) Extension agents were focused primarily on crop production. However, rapid urban growth and an increasing interest in home gardening revealed the need for a…

An article by Mary Trainer, MGiT with OMG I’d never heard about wool pellets for gardening until a brief news item about them in the Globe and Mail last spring caught my eye. I quickly got over feeling ‘sheepish’ about my ignorance. Wool pellets in the garden It turns out that gardeners have good reason…

An article by Mary Trainer, MGiT with OMG Getting rid of weeds that grow up through landscaping cloth, among rock gardens or in gravel areas at curbsides can be challenging. In my yard – and many others in the Okanagan, cheat grass (downy brome) and quackgrass (Elymus repens) are the main culprits. What to do?…