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SUMMARY:PG Seedy Saturday
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URL:https://mgabc.org/event/pg-seedy-saturday/
LOCATION:St Michael’s Church\, 1505 5th Ave\, Prince George\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Gardening Answer Clinic (Ask a Master Gardener) at Penticton Seedy Saturday 2025
DESCRIPTION:The Okanagan Master Gardeners will host a Gardening Answer Clinic (Ask a Master Gardener) at the Penticton Seedy Saturday 2025 event. \n\n\n\nJoin the Incredible Edible Penticton Society for the annual Penticton Seedy Saturday! This community event is a wonderful opportunity to kick off the gardening season\, connect with local growers\, and find everything you need for a fruitful year in the garden. \n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, March 1\, 2025 \n\n\n\nTime: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM \n\n\n\nLocation: Penticton Okanagan College\, Penticton\, BC \n\n\n\nAdmission: By donation \n\n\n\nOkanagan Master Gardeners at Penticton Seedy Saturday\n\n\n\nThe Okanagan Master Gardeners will host a table at this event\, providing gardening advice and answering your gardening questions. Stop by to learn from our knowledgeable volunteers and get expert tips to make your garden thrive! \n\n\n\nYou’re invited to ask questions or discuss experiences with gardening topics\, including: \n\n\n\n\nPests and diseases.\n\n\n\nPlant selection and care.\n\n\n\nVegetable and fruit gardening.\n\n\n\nPruning and maintenance.\n\n\n\nSoil and fertilization.\n\n\n\nAnd your other gardening questions!\n\n\n\n\nEvent Highlights\n\n\n\nThe Penticton Seedy Saturday 2025 event will feature \n\n\n\n\nSeed exchange\n\n\n\nSeed vendors\n\n\n\nOrganic and heritage seeds\n\n\n\nGardening help table (Okanagan Master Gardeners)\n\n\n\nBedding plants and perennials\n\n\n\nGuest speakers\n\n\n\nLocal agricultural products\n\n\n\nCraft vendors\n\n\n\nPet treats\n\n\n\nChildren’s coloring table\n\n\n\nDoor prizes\n\n\n\nFree parking\n\n\n\n\nEvent Contact: \n\n\n\nAlice Strohmaier\, Secretary-Treasurer \n\n\n\nEmail: ediblepenticton@gmail.com \n\n\n\nWe look forward to seeing you there!
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/gardening-advice-clinic-at-penticton-seedy-saturday-2025/
LOCATION:BC
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Seedy Saturday 2025
DESCRIPTION:Located at the Mount Paul Community Food Centre\, Kamloops BC
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/seedy-saturday-2025/
LOCATION:140 Laburnum Street\, Kamloops BC
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SUMMARY:Vanderhoof Seedy Saturday 2025
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URL:https://mgabc.org/event/vanderhoof-seedy-saturday-2025/
LOCATION:Vanderhoof Public Library\, 230 Stewart St E\, Vanderhoof\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Seed Starting Workshop at the Kelowna Library (March 2025)
DESCRIPTION:The Okanagan Master Gardeners are presenting a Seed Starting Workshop at the Kelowna Library. \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, March 8\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM\n\n\n\nLocation: Classroom 1\, Kelowna Branch of the Okanagan Regional Libru6ary\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\nDescription\n\n\n\nWant to start a garden this spring but don’t know where to begin? Join us for a hands-on workshop presented by Okanagan Master Gardener Linda Trepanier. This session will cover the basic principles of starting seeds\, including:nbsj \n\n\n\n\nWhen to start seeds.\n\n\n\nWhat equipment you need.\n\n\n\nHow to care for newly sprouted seedlings.\n\n\n\n\nLearn the skills to grow your own garden from the ground up! \n\n\n\nRegistration Details\n\n\n\nRegistrations open at 2:00 PM on Saturday\, February 22\, 2025. To register or learn more\, visit the Okanagan Regional Library LibCal event page. \n\n\n\nCost: Free \n\n\n\nContact: Okanagan Regional Library at (250) 762-2800 for additional information. \n\n\n\nHosted by: Okanagan Master Gardeners
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/seed-starting-workshop-at-the-kelowna-library-march-2025/
LOCATION:Kelowna Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library\, 1380 Ellis Street\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 2A2\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Spring Seminar Brought to you by 🌱Vancouver Master Gardeners
DESCRIPTION:Get ready to think outside the box. Our speakers will inspire you with practical advice to improve the resiliency of your garden and transform where we live and beyond.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTo Register: Click Here\n\n\n\nHere is our line up!  \n\n\n\nSuccession Planting: Creating a Multi-Season Garden – Fergus Garrett \n\n\n\nEcological Gardening: Supporting the Biodiversity that Works for You – Elizabeth Elle \n\n\n\nUrban Forestry in the 21st Century: Innovating for Resilient Green Spaces – Egan DavisUrban Gardens of the Future – Saba Farmand   \n\n\n\nEdible Gardens\, the Way Nature Intended – In Layers – Chris Chung  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details \n\n\n\nSunday March 9th\, 2025 |  9am to 3pm  |   Michael J Fox Theatre\, Burnaby | an easy walk from Expo-line Royal Oak Station  \n\n\n\n\n\nSS2025 Speaker InfoDownload\n\n\n\nSS2025 Event Agenda – FinalDownload\n\n\n\nTicket Fee includes access to recordings for one month \n\n\n\nEvent Activities – Gardening Vendors\, Sea Soil Sale\, & Door Prizes! \n\n\n\nTickets: $65 online | $70 at the door  \n\n\n\nTo Register: Click Here  \n\n\n\nRecordings Only: $35 for one month of viewing – so if you are away you can still see our speakers! Click Here \n\n\n\nVENDORS ( Many who have donated things for door prizes! )  \n\n\n\nBartlett Tree ExpertsBC Seed Security Program run by Farm Folk/City FolkBig Bear ToolsChris Chung ~ Fluent Garden – Layered Edible Garden book sale and author signingFraser Valley Rose FarmGarden Design Group of VancouverInvasive Species Council of BCInvasive Species Council of Metro VancouverKelpmanMy Father’s Garden – Preserves and MorePeriwinkle DesignsPlanBee Native Plant NurserySea SoilUBC Botanical Garden Shop in the GardenVMG Ask a Master Gardener!VMG Used Book SaleZuk Zuk Ceramics\n\n\n\n Join us for a great day!        See More on our Facebook Page  \n\n\n\nBrought to you by 🌱Vancouver Master Gardeners
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/spring-seminar-2025/
LOCATION:Michael J. Fox Theatre 7373 Macpherson Avenue\, Burnaby\, 7373 Macpherson Avenue\, Burnaby
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SUMMARY:Kelowna Seedy Sunday 2025
DESCRIPTION:Kelowna Seedy Sunday 2025 \n\n\n\n🌱 Get ready for spring at Kelowna Seedy Sunday! 🌱 \n\n\n\nJoin 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! \n\n\n\nEvent Details\n\n\n\n\nDate: Sunday\, March 9\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM\n\n\n\nLocation: Parkinson Recreation Centre\, 1800 Parkinson Way\, Kelowna\, BC\n\n\n\nEntrance Fee: $2.00 per adult (cash only)\, kids free\n\n\n\nParking: Free parking available\n\n\n\n\nWhat’s Happening\n\n\n\nMark your calendar for a day of learning\, community\, and fun! Whether you’re looking to kickstart your garden or find inspiration\, Kelowna Seedy Sunday is the place to be. \n\n\n\n🌱 Seed Swap: Bring seeds to exchange and discover new varieties for your garden. \n\n\n\n🌿 Gardening Workshops: Learn about sustainable gardening\, foraging\, and seed saving from local experts. \n\n\n\n🪴 Vendors & Exhibitors: Browse a full room of organic\, locally grown seeds and seedlings\, gardening tools\, and plant-related materials. \n\n\n\n👩‍🌾 Master Gardener Advice: Get expert answers to your gardening questions. \n\n\n\n🌟 Children’s Workshop: A fun and educational activity for kids to spark their love of gardening. \n\n\n\n🌸 Outdoor Highlights: Enjoy free compost giveaways and delicious food trucks. \n\n\n\nWorkshop details\n\n\n\nAll workshops are free. \n\n\n\nSustainable Gardening\n\n\n\nMaster Gardener Darlene Romanko will be running a session on Sustainable Gardening. Darlene has been a popular presenter at our Kelowna Seedy Sundays for the last four years. She is provides a great opportunity to learn more about sustainability and ask your vegetable gardening questions.Time: 10:30am to 11:15am \n\n\n\nForaging\n\n\n\nMikaela Cannon: Come learn how to forage sustainably\, connect with nature\, nourish your family and protect habitats. Mikaela Cannon teaches outdoor skills and sustainable foraging in the Okanagan and is the author of Foraging as a Way of Life- a year-round field guide to wild plants and mushrooms. She is excited to share her love for nature and treats from some of her favourite local wild plants. For more information\, visit forestfables.ca.Time: 11:45am to 12:30pm \n\n\n\nSeed Saving\n\n\n\nMaster Gardener Michele Wecels: Presentation on Saving Seeds. You will be going home to plan seeds\, grow plants during the coming year and Michele’s informative presentation will help you save seeds for next year. Michele will be on hand all day to offer tips\, both at her Presentation and at the Okanagan Master Gardener Seed Swap table.Time: 1:15pm to 2pm \n\n\n\nChildren’s All-Day Workshop\n\n\n\nPlant some seeds\, hens and chicks and do a little decorating for your summer gardening project. We will have the Science students from UBCO back on hand to demonstrate nifty science experiments and if we are really lucky\, maybe a visit from our friend with actual chicks….Time: 10am to 2:30pm \n\n\n\nMore information\n\n\n\nFor more information\, contact us at info@okanaganmg.org.  \n\n\n\nYou can also check out the summaries of our previous annual Seedy Sunday events: \n\n\n\n\n2023 Kelowna Seedy Sunday\n\n\n\n2024 Kelowna Seedy Sunday\n\n\n\n\nSee you there! 🌷
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/kelowna-seedy-sunday-2025/
LOCATION:Parkinson Recreation Centre\, 1800 Parkinson Way\, Kelowna\, BC\, V1Y 4P9\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education,Plant Sale
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SUMMARY:Williams Lake Seedy Saturday 2025
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URL:https://mgabc.org/event/williams-lake-seedy-saturday-2025/
LOCATION:TRU Gym\, 1250 Western Ave\, Williams Lake\, BC\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Seed Starting Workshop at the Summerland Library (March 2025)
DESCRIPTION:The Okanagan Master Gardeners will give a Seed Starting Workshop in March at the Summerland Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library: \n\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, March 22\, 2025\n\n\n\nTime: 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM\n\n\n\nLocation: Summerland Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library\n\n\n\nAddress: 9533 Main Street\, Summerland\, BC\, V0H 1Z0\n\n\n\nPhone: (250) 494-5591\n\n\n\nAudience: Adults\n\n\n\n\nEvent Description\n\n\n\nDreaming of a lush garden this spring but unsure how to start your seeds? Join us for a hands-on workshop presented by the Okanagan Master Gardeners. Learn the essentials of starting seeds successfully\, including: \n\n\n\n\nWhen and how to start seeds indoors.\n\n\n\nEquipment needed for seed starting.\n\n\n\nBest practices for seed germination.\n\n\n\nTips for caring for seedlings until they’re ready for the garden.\n\n\n\n\nThis informative session is perfect for beginners and seasoned gardeners looking to refine their seed-starting techniques. Get ready to grow a thriving garden! \n\n\n\nCost: Free \n\n\n\nContact: For additional information\, call the Summerland Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library at (250) 494-5591.
URL:https://mgabc.org/event/seed-starting-workshop-at-the-summerland-library-march-2025/
LOCATION:Summerland Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library\, 9533 Main Street\, Summerland\, BC\, V0H 1Z0\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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SUMMARY:Seed Starting Presentation at the Lake Country Library (March 2025)
DESCRIPTION:The Okanagan Master Gardeners are hosting a Seed Starting Presentation at the Lake Country Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library. Master Gardeners Michele Wecels and Linda Trepanier will be presenting. \n\n\n\n\nEvent: Seed Starting 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: March 29\, 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\nThere are two external book returns located two meters to the right of the main entrance. These are open 24 hours a day\, except during the Christmas and Easter closures. \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-starting-presentation-at-the-lake-country-library-march-2025/
LOCATION:Lake Country Branch of the Okanagan Regional Library\, #2-10150 Bottom Wood Lake Road\, Lake Country\, BC\, V4V 2M1\, Canada
CATEGORIES:Education
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