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  • Xeriscaping in the North

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    Shanna Hunt, MGiT 2024–2025, has carefully compiled comprehensive information on xeriscaping, with a particular focus on best practices for cultivating plants in the unique climate and soil conditions of the Prince George region. Her work provides valuable insights into drought-resistant landscaping techniques, offering guidance on plant selection, water conservation methods, and sustainable gardening strategies tailored…

  • A Pruning Tale

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    Lots of tips and takeaways in this post. This winter’s crop of Vancouver Master Gardener sprouts was awarded an extra trellis: training in the form of a two-hour session on pruning with Laurelle Oldford-Down. Out we trekked to Art’s Nursery, armed with pruners, loppers, gloves and rain gear. Thank heavens for the rain gear: “when…

  • Seed Library

    Seed Library

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    A Seed Library operates much like a book library: you “borrow” seeds and later return an equal or greater number of seeds after growing your plants. Unlike a seed exchange, you don’t need to provide seeds upfront, making this particularly helpful for gardening beginners. At the Prince George Seed Library, we encourage borrowers to let…

  • Growing Vegetables: Enhancing Success Through Companion Planting

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    Shari Featherstone, MGiT 2024-2025, recently presented a lecture on Companion Planting at the 2025 Prince George Seedy Saturday. She was also invite to present at the Vanderhoof Seedy Saturday and Williams Lake Seedy Saturday events. Here’s her presentation, with additional resources for you to read.

  • Is My Compost Ready?

    Is My Compost Ready?

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    Chris Endicott, MGiT 2024-2025, writes about composting and how to know when it’s ready for use in your gardens.

  • New Plants for Okanagan Gardens

    New Plants for Okanagan Gardens

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    Presentation: New Plants for Okanagan Gardens Presenter: Ken Salvail Date: Saturday November 2, 2024 Location: Benvoulin Church Occasion: Annual General Meeting of the Okanagan Master Gardeners New Plants for Okanagan Gardens Here are some nice new plants to try in the Okanagan Valley as suggested by Horticulturalist Ken Salvail. Achillea Agastache Artemisia Weigela Aster Calamagrostis…

  • 2024 Least-Toxic Pesticides List

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    Source: Linda Gilkeson This list of active ingredients provides examples of Canadian registered products as of 2023, but it is not a comprehensive list because products often change. Mention of a product does not constitute an endorsement. Most products listed below are for residential use and have DOMESTIC on the label. As noted, a few…

  • 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 BCFlies◆ 2 wings◆ Short, thick antennae◆ Ski-goggle eyes◆ Thick waist/chunky body ◆…

  • Mason Bee Tip Sheet

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    Worldwide, Insect and Bee populations are in decline. We rely on these important pollinators for our food! In North America, our Native bees are facing survival challenges caused by loss of habitat, predators, parasites, pesticide use, and many other factors. Why raise Mason Bees? What’s involved in raising Mason Bees? Everything you need to know…

  • GARDENING WITH NATIVE PLANTS

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    Our Native Plants brochure has a listing of native plant Ground Covers, Shrubs and Perennials. Why Native Plants?Native plants have evolved to thrive in our local climate. They require less water and less maintenance than many of our introduced ornamental plants while also providing the specialized food, shelter, and other resources that our native pollinators and…