Tag: Okanagan
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Brown Needles on a Yew Hedge
This week’s question is all about brown needles on a yew hedge. Question I have a hedge of yews along the edge of our swimming pool. Unfortunately, a landscaper planted them and I know that they are sitting in a lot of rock and very little soil as we live in Wilden but now, after…
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Dying Brassica Seedlings
This week’s gardening question is all about dying brassica seedlings. Question I have a brassica conundrum that I am hoping you can solve. I have, for years, struggled to grow brassica seedlings indoors. The seeds sprout just fine, get to about 2″ high, then the leaves go pale, shrivel up and die. The stalk is…
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Kelowna Seedy Sunday 2023
The Kelowna Seedy Sunday 2023, hosted by the Okanagan Master Gardeners (OMG), was a spectacular celebration of gardening and community. Held on Sunday, March 12, 2023, at the Parkinson Recreation Centre (1800 Parkinson Way, Kelowna), the event brought together gardeners of all skill levels to share knowledge, exchange seeds, and connect with the local gardening…
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Thank You Darlene Cross and All the Best
By Caroline Hill We are sad to say farewell to Darlene Cross who has been with Okanagan Master Gardeners since 2004. Darlene has been an incredible supporter of the Okanagan Master Gardeners for its entire existence. She was a participant in the original 2004 Class and has always stepped up to assist. It is an…
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2022 Okanagan Master Gardeners Basic Training Course
Ready to turn your passion for gardening into community impact? Joining the Okanagan Master Gardeners (OMG) Basic Training Program (BTP) is the first step to becoming a Master Gardener in the Okanagan region. This comprehensive training equips enthusiastic home gardeners to become volunteer educators, sharing knowledge with the public and enhancing green spaces across the…
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Gardening Questions? We Are Here to Help!
Master Gardeners in the Okanagan chapter are happy to answer your home gardening questions! While we may not have all the answers, Master Gardeners are trained how to research information for the public. Ask a Gardening Question You can ask us a question over email or visit us at one of our Gardening Advice Clinic…
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2019 Okanagan Master Gardeners Basic Training Course
The 2019 Okanagan Master Gardeners (OMG) Basic Training Course (BTP) offers a rewarding opportunity for gardeners passionate about deepening their knowledge and serving their community. This comprehensive training challenges participants to grow their gardening skills while preparing them for impactful volunteer service. 2019 OMG BTP Key Details Participants attend sessions every Saturday and complete weekly…