MGAA Event

There are many different diseases and pests that can affect vegetable and fruit crops in the garden.  This presentation will look at some of the more commonly occurring pests, across common host crops. We'll look at how to recognize the pests, what conditions favor their development and how to manage them in a garden setting.…

Join Myrna Pearman on a journey of nature observations and experiences through photography and stories.  Myrna spends as much time as she can outdoors, with her camera.  In this presentation, she will share images and stories from her recent adventures, all the way from her  own backyard  to the wilds of Texas, the Canadian Arctic and…

"Many plant species have evolved ways to help their seed germinate at the better times and places in their natural environments, and can seem quite reluctant to behave for us. We will look at the different treatment methods that can convince them to sprout within a reasonable amount of time, with consideration of accomplishing this…

  “The foundation of a successful garden lies in healthy soil, which provides plants with essential nutrients, water and support for growth, so this talk will provide a learning opportunity to understand and improve your soil as a crucial component for a thriving garden.”     General Public $15.00 -- Members FREE This is a…

  Join us for an evening with Bob Osborne, a renowned author with number of publications and books focused on roses and apple trees. Bob is also the host of a long-running gardening show on CBC Moncton. In addition, he is the owner and operator of Corn Hill Nursery in New Brunswick. His latest book…

Join us as Shirley Cullum speaks on the Alberta Dahlia and Gladiolus Society, the The Trial Garden at Piper Creek Trail and the Show Garden. Shirley Cullum loves dahlias and gladiolus and for 50+ years she’s grown them. She is the president of the Alberta Dahlia and Gladiolus Society plus being involved with several other…

Sunday, August 17th at 1 p.m. Shirley Cullum has invited the Master Gardeners to tour her incredible garden.  Shirley is the president of the Alberta Dahlia and Gladiolus Society which runs the only Dahlia and Gladiolus trial garden in Canada.  Shirley has an incredible collection with many other flowers and plants. This is a members…

Joins us for an engaging talk on safe, reliable ways to preserve your bounty - whether your garden is big or small.   We'll also dive into the topic of food security and share practical tips to help your family stay resilient in the face of climate change.  Don't miss this opportunity to learn, connect and…

Candice Cullum is a fungi focused wild crafter and wild harvester based in Edgewood BC, and Kneehill County, AB.   "I spend part of the warmer months volunteering as the Red Deer regional coordinator for the Alberta Mycological Society. Having spent the last 10+ years with them leading public forays, I’ve been able to grow my…

2026 MGAA Spring Symposium Feb. 28th  9-3:30 Speakers: Wilbert Ronald of Jeffries nurseries: Columnar Trees Columnar trees are extremely popular accent and screening trees in the flat Canadian prairies. In recent years the Columnar Swedish aspen cultivar was among the most popular of columnar trees but it has lost its position due to disease and…

5 Weeks of Peonies in Alberta In this presentation, I’ll take you through the world of peonies as I’ve come to know them — both as a grower and as a gardener who never stops learning. We’ll begin with what a peony is, explore flower forms and classifications, and then look at how it’s possible…