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SUMMARY:Native Plant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/native-plant-workshop-7/
LOCATION:Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary\, 3873 Swan Lake Road\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T160000
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SUMMARY:Plant Identification and Culture with Jane Tice
DESCRIPTION:This is a monthly class in which participants will be introduced to 20 new plants in each session. \n\n\n\nIf you are a new gardener\, new to Victoria or just want to brush up on your plant knowledge\, this is a great place to get started. This is a monthly class where participants will be introduced to 20 new plants which fit with our local climate. Plants are selected for our local growing conditions and the value they bring to the garden. Part of the class will be in the classroom and part will be out in the gardens to view the plants for that month. Dress for the weather and bring something to take notes.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/plant-identification-and-culture-with-jane-tice-3/
LOCATION:Horticultural Centre of the Pacific\, 505 Quayle Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250927T160000
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SUMMARY:Camosun College's Horticultural Studies Student Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Farm at Royal Roads**\, Royal Roads University Gardens\, 2005 Sooke Rd. \n\n\n\nCome see our selection of shrubs\, perennials\, veggie starts\, winter flowering annuals\, succulents and more!  \n\n\n\nLocated at the entrance near the upper parking lot
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/camosuns-horticultural-studies-program-student-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Royal Roads University\, 2005 Sooke Road\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250921T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250921T120000
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CREATED:20250915T210938Z
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UID:7874-1758452400-1758456000@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Wildlife Friendly Fall Garden Care with the David Suzuki Foundation
DESCRIPTION:As the seasons change\, our gardens play a vital role in helping wildlife thrive. Although it may be tempting to tidy up fallen leaves\, stems and branches in autumn\, these natural elements provide essential shelter for pollinators and other creatures through the colder months.Join us for a free Butterflyway webinar on Sunday\, September 21\, at 2 p.m. (EDT) / 11 a.m. (PST) to learn simple\, nature-friendly ways you can care for your garden this fall — supporting butterflies\, bees and biodiversity in your own backyard.Our featured speaker\, Dorte Windmuller — Butterflyway Ranger\, pollinator garden designer and nature photographer — will share beautiful images\, inspiring stories and practical tips on how to follow nature’s lead this season.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/wildlife-friendly-fall-garden-care/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250921T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250921T163000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250820T025016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T025022Z
UID:7700-1758445200-1758472200@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:One Day Mini Bee School With the Native Bee Society of BC
DESCRIPTION:Have you always wanted to know how to ID the amazing diversity of native bees buzzing around your flowers? Where do they nest\, what do they eat\, and how can you support them? Join  the Native Bee Society of BC‘s Bee Biology and Identification workshop in at the HCP on Sunday\, September 21\, 2025.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/one-day-mini-bee-school-with-the-native-bee-society-of-bc/
LOCATION:Horticultural Centre of the Pacific\, 505 Quayle Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250921T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250921T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250729T213008Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T213014Z
UID:7549-1758412800-1758466800@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/native-plant-workshop-6/
LOCATION:Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary\, 3873 Swan Lake Road\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T170000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250914T142408Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250914T142415Z
UID:7867-1758376800-1758387600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Apple Identification Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A fruit tree expert will help gardeners identify the variety of apples brought in. For the best chance of successful identification\, visit dinternurseery.ca and click on Customer Service and Education for guidelines on bringing in apples. In the case of mystery apples that are not yet ripe\, Dinter’s fruit tree expert will return on Saturday\, Oct. 25\, to help identify late season apples.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/apple-identification-workshop/
LOCATION:Dinter Nursery\, 2205 Phipps Rd\, Duncan\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250729T210825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T210831Z
UID:7531-1758362400-1758369600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Free Workshop: Advanced Composting
DESCRIPTION:This workshop aims to broaden the scope of participants’ knowledge of composting methods and will cover methods of composting that require more work and attention. Topics covered will include hot composting to produce big quantities of nutrient rich\, living compost quickly\, increasing the biology and nutrients in your compost pile using dynamic accumulators\, how to make compost tea and in-situ composting methods like sheet mulching. We’ll even touch on the basics of humanure. \n\n\n\n*If you are new to composting\, we suggest you take one of our free Composting Basics workshops before taking Advanced Composting. \n\n\n\nFree attendance to this workshop is generously subsidized by the CRD.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/free-workshop-advanced-composting-2/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T110000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250906T161904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T161910Z
UID:7765-1758358800-1758366000@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Peninsula Garden Club Fall Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/peninsula-garden-club-fall-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Mary Winspear Centre\, Sidney\, British Columbia\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250729T212840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T212845Z
UID:7547-1758326400-1758380400@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Native Plant Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Capital region residents are invited to attend an introductory workshop about gardening with drought-resistant native plants. \n\n\n\nYOU WILL LEARN ABOUT:\n\n\n\nAn introduction to the CRD’s water conservation program \n\n\n\nNative plant identification \n\n\n\nAn overview of the cultural history & ecological benefits of native plants \n\n\n\nA tour of the Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary native plant gardens\, and
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/native-plant-workshop-5/
LOCATION:Swan Lake Christmas Hill Nature Sanctuary\, 3873 Swan Lake Road\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250919T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250920T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250316T230515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T230520Z
UID:6048-1758272400-1758384000@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:HCP Fall Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 19th from 9 – 4 pm (HCP volunteers and HCP members only) \n\n\n\nSaturday\, September 20th from 9 – 4 pm (Everyone Welcome)  \n\n\n\nFall is the perfect time for planting\, the soil is still warm\, and the fall rains are on the way!  All plants are reduced by 25% and the ever-popular bargain bin will have plants at a 50% discount for our ‘pot bound specials’\, plants that just need to get out of the pot to thrive).  Victoria Master Gardeners\, HCP staff\, PHC students and volunteers will help with your gardening questions and to choose the right plant for your garden.  The plant availability list will be available on the website prior to the sale 
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/hcp-fall-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Horticultural Centre of the Pacific\, 505 Quayle Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250729T210042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T210048Z
UID:7522-1758016800-1758024000@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Free On-line Workshop: Composting Basics
DESCRIPTION:What is the recipe for compost success and why does composting matter? This workshop will explore the answers to these questions\, and will offer instructions on what it takes to produce an amendment for your garden that is rich in beneficial microorganisms and nutrients! We’ll cover the 6 factors for composting success\, how to choose the best composting system for your needs and how to increase the rodent resistance of your compost pile. \n\n\n\nFree attendance to this workshop is generously subsidized by the CRD.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/free-on-line-workshop-composting-basics/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250914T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250914T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250729T203825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T203831Z
UID:7515-1757854800-1757862000@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Summer Fruit Tree Pruning
DESCRIPTION:Pruning fruit trees in the summer? That’s right! It can be done…and arborist Gordon Mackay will show you how in this introduction to the wonders of summer pruning for fruit trees. \n\n\n\nWhile most pruning happens in the winter\, for backyard fruit trees\, summer pruning provides some important advantages to consider. Damage repair\, size control\, disease management\, enhancing fruit quality and tree aesthetics are all good reasons to get up into your trees on a sunny day and snip away.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/summer-fruit-tree-pruning/
LOCATION:Horticultural Centre of the Pacific\, 505 Quayle Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250906T161640Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T161646Z
UID:7763-1757768400-1757775600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:View Royal Garden Club Fall Show - Flower\, Fruit and Vegetable Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:$5 Admission includes door prize tickets and refreshments and entrance to the Flower\, Fruit and Vegetable  \n\n\n\nExhibition.  For the show schedule\, check our website https://viewroyalgardenclub.ca  or for Exhibit Info Call (250) 858-9568 
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/view-royal-garden-club-fall-show-flower-fruit-and-vegetable-exhibition/
LOCATION:Esquimalt United Church\, Wheeley Hall\, 500 Lyall Street\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250729T210639Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T210645Z
UID:7529-1757768400-1757775600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Grow the Best Garlic
DESCRIPTION:In this workshop we’ll focus on all the best practices when it comes to growing and harvesting garlic as well as garlic history\, general info and learning about the different garlic groups. From bed prep and ammending your garlic\, to seed selection\, through to tending growing garlic and how to harvest\, cure and store it. There will also be some garlic variety identification – so please bring your garlic bulbs with you if your not quite sure what variety you’ve got to plant!
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/grow-the-best-garlic/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250729T210427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T210505Z
UID:7526-1757757600-1757764800@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Free Workshop: Worm Composting
DESCRIPTION:Everything you need to know about starting up and maintaining a worm bin compost system\, also known as vermicomposting. Perfect for small space composting and apartment living\, or in addition to other composting systems you already have started at your home. Vermicompost is every gardener’s dream as a finished soil amendment\, and serves as a fast\, easy food waste diversion tool. \n\n\n\nFree attendance to this workshop is generously subsidized by the CRD.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/free-workshop-worm-composting/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Education
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250913T120000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250108T014142Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T024310Z
UID:5099-1757754000-1757764800@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Answer Clinic (Ask a Master Gardener) at the Summerland Gardens Fall Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Okanagan Master Gardeners will be hosting an Answer Clinic (Ask a Master Gardener) at the annual Summerland Gardens Fall Plant Sale. \n\n\n\n\nEvent: Summerland Gardens Spring Plant Sale\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, September 13\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM Noon\n\n\n\nLocation: Summerland Ornamental Gardens\n\n\n\nAddress: 4200 Highway #97 South\, Summerland\, BC\n\n\n\nEntry Fee: By Donation
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/gardening-answer-clinic-ask-a-master-gardener-at-the-summerland-gardens-fall-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Summerland Ornamental Gardens\, 4200 BC-97\, Summerland\, BC\, V0H 1Z4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Plant Sale
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250106T170054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T024305Z
UID:5064-1757239200-1757260800@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Answer Clinic (Ask a Master Gardener) at the 2025 Peachland Fall Fair
DESCRIPTION:The Okanagan Master Gardeners will be hosting an Answer Clinic (Ask a Master Gardener) at the annual Peachland Fall Fair \n\n\n\n\nEvent: Peachland Fall Fair\n\n\n\nDate: Sunday September 7\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM\n\n\n\nLocation: Peachland Community Center\n\n\n\nAddress: 4450 6th Street\, Peachland\, BC\, V0H 1X6\n\n\n\nEntry fee: Adult $3.00\, Child $0.50 (12 years and under)
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/gardening-answer-clinic-ask-a-master-gardener-at-the-2025-peachland-fall-fair/
LOCATION:Peachland Community Centre\, 4450 6 Street\, Peachland\, BC\, V0H 1X6\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
ORGANIZER;CN="Hosted by the Peachland Fall Fair":MAILTO:info@peachlandfallfair.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250906T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250906T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250729T210246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T210250Z
UID:7524-1757163600-1757170800@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Saving Seeds: The Basics and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Starting with the basics of plant reproduction we’ll go on a journey of seed exploration! We’ll look at how to plan your garden for seed saving\, when’s the right time to harvest your seeds\, how to clean your seeds and where’s the best place to start. Key topics will include basic plant taxonomy\, harvesting techniques and guidance on drying\, processing and storing seeds.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/saving-seeds-the-basics-and-beyond/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250830T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250622T002104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250622T002128Z
UID:7380-1756558800-1756569600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Plant Identification and Culture with Jane Tice
DESCRIPTION:This is a monthly class in which participants will be introduced to 20 new plants in each session. \n\n\n\nIf you are a new gardener\, new to Victoria or just want to brush up on your plant knowledge\, this is a great place to get started. This is a monthly class where participants will be introduced to 20 new plants which fit with our local climate. Plants are selected for our local growing conditions and the value they bring to the garden. Part of the class will be in the classroom and part will be out in the gardens to view the plants for that month. Dress for the weather and bring something to take notes.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/plant-identification-and-culture-with-jane-tice-2/
LOCATION:Horticultural Centre of the Pacific\, 505 Quayle Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250823T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250105T192803Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T034056Z
UID:5028-1755957600-1755963000@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Seed Saving Presentation at the Lake Country Library (August 2025)
DESCRIPTION:The Okanagan Master Gardeners will be giving a Seed Saving Presentation at the Lake Country Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library. Master Gardener Michele Wecels will be presenting. \n\n\n\n\nEvent: Seed Saving Presentation\n\n\n\nVenue: Lake Country Library\n\n\n\nAddress: 2 – 10150 Bottom Wood Lake Rd.\, Lake Country\, BC\, V4V 2M1\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday August 23\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM\n\n\n\n\nThe Lake Country Branch is located inside the Lake Country Municipal Hall. \n\n\n\nFree parking and Handicapped parking & access are available. Additional free parking is available at Swalwell Park and along Main Street south of the library.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/seed-saving-presentation-at-the-lake-country-library-august-2025/
LOCATION:Lake Country Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library\, #2-10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road\, Lake Country\, BC\, V4V 2M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250817T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250817T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250729T214324Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T214330Z
UID:7560-1755388800-1755444600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Victoria Dahlia Society's 79 Annual Flower Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/victoria-dahlia-societys-79-annual-flower-show/
LOCATION:Prospect Lake Community Hall\, 5358 Sparton Road\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T150000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250729T205702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T205708Z
UID:7520-1755349200-1755356400@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Summer Fruit Tree Pruning
DESCRIPTION:Pruning fruit trees in the summer? That’s right! It can be done…and we’ll show you how in this introduction to the wonders of summer pruning for fruit trees. While most pruning happens in the winter\, for backyard fruit trees\, summer pruning provides some important advantages to consider. Damage repair\, size control\, disease management\, enhancing fruit quality and tree aesthetics are all good reasons to get up into your trees on a sunny day and snip away.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/summer-fruit-tree-pruning-2/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250816T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250729T213947Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T214140Z
UID:7556-1755306000-1755360000@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Victoria Dahlia Society's 79th Annual Flower Show
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/victoria-dahlia-societys-79th-annual-flower-show/
LOCATION:Prospect Lake Community Hall\, 5358 Sparton Road\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Plant Sale
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250814T133000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250729T204644Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250729T204650Z
UID:7518-1755172800-1755178200@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Grow Your Own Food 101
DESCRIPTION:Are you facing barriers to growing your own food and have received seedlings free of charge from Get Growing Victoria\, but aren’t sure how to tend those little baby seedlings you just received? Want to grow even more of your own food but not sure how to do it all? Join the Compost Education Centre’s site manager\, in partnership with the City of Victoria for this is a crash course in veggie growing designed for beginners who want to start growing their own fresh produce. We will touch on soil health\, timing\, growing from seeds and plant starts\, easiest plants to grow\, diseases\, pests and more!
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/grow-your-own-food-101/
LOCATION:Compost Education Centre\, 1216 North Park St.\, Victoria
CATEGORIES:Education
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250809T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250810T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250316T230243Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250316T230316Z
UID:6045-1754730000-1754841600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Art and Music in the Garden at HCP
DESCRIPTION:If you love to support local artists and vendors\, listen to live music\, or stroll through the Gardens (or all three!) you are sure to have a great time. Join us to experience fun for the whole family! More information at:  https://hcp.ca/visit/arts-and-music/
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/art-and-music-in-the-garden-at-hcp/
LOCATION:Horticultural Centre of the Pacific\, 505 Quayle Rd\, Victoria\, BC\, Canada
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250104T010227Z
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UID:5091-1746259200-1746363600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Gardening Answer Clinic (Ask a Master Gardener) at the Summerland Gardens Spring Plant Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Okanagan Master Gardeners will be hosting an Answer Clinic (Ask a Master Gardener) at the annual Summerland Gardens Spring Plant Sale. \n\n\n\n\nEvent: Summerland Gardens Spring Plant Sale\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, May 3 and Sunday\, May 4\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: \n\nMay 3: 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM\n\n\n\nMay 4: 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: Summerland Ornamental Gardens\n\n\n\nAddress: 4200 Highway #97 South\, Summerland\, BC\n\n\n\nEntry Fee: By Donation
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/gardening-answer-clinic-ask-a-master-gardener-at-the-summerland-gardens-spring-plant-sale/
LOCATION:Summerland Ornamental Gardens\, 4200 BC-97\, Summerland\, BC\, V0H 1Z4\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Plant Sale
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250318T164111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T164807Z
UID:6113-1746259200-1746280800@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Tomato Plant Sale Prince George
DESCRIPTION:DDBGS and PGMG tomato plant sale. Visit our booth for many varieties.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/tomato-plant-sale/
LOCATION:1310 3rd Ave\, Prince George\, BC V2L 3E9
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250426T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250426T153000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250102T224037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T031611Z
UID:4496-1745676000-1745681400@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Soil Preparation Workshop at the Kelowna Library (April 2025)
DESCRIPTION:The Okanagan Master Gardeners will present at ORL’s Soil Preparation Workshop at the Kelowna branch: \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, April 26\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM\n\n\n\nLocation: Kelowna Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library\n\n\n\nAddress: 1380 Ellis St\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 2A2\n\n\n\nPhone: (250) 762-2800\n\n\n\nAudience: Adults\n\n\n\n\nEvent Description\n\n\n\nHealthy soil is the foundation of a thriving garden! Join Okanagan Master Gardener Linda Trepanier for an in-depth presentation on soil preparation. Learn how to improve your soil’s fertility\, structure\, and drainage to create the perfect environment for your plants. Topics will include: \n\n\n\n\nAssessing your soil type.\n\n\n\nAmending soil with organic matter.\n\n\n\nTips for proper soil testing.\n\n\n\nPreparing your garden beds for planting.\n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re planning a new garden or revitalizing an existing one\, this workshop will provide practical knowledge to ensure your plants get the best possible start. \n\n\n\nCost: Free \n\n\n\nContact: For additional information\, call the Okanagan Regional Library at (250) 762-2800.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/soil-preparation-workshop-at-the-kelowna-library-april-2025/
LOCATION:Kelowna Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library\, 1380 Ellis Street\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 2A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Toronto:20250425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Toronto:20250427T160000
DTSTAMP:20260605T155130
CREATED:20250318T162824Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250318T163056Z
UID:6109-1745575200-1745769600@mgabc.org
SUMMARY:Northern BC Home & Garden Show
DESCRIPTION:Visit the Prince George Master Gardeners booth for a variety of garden topics
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/northern-bc-home-garden-show/
LOCATION:BC
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