MGAA Event

When:  Saturday May 6th Time: Starts at 9 AM Where: Spruce it Up, Countryside Landscapes in DeWinton, Beaver Dam Nursery and Saskatoon Farm Hello everyone: I am looking to organize an ad hoc 'in person' tour of some garden centers in the Calgary area & region on Saturday, May 6th. SEE BELOW FOR APPROXIMATE TIMES…

The MGAA Learning Committee is very excited to present our first Study Day on June 17 in Calgary.  This is an opportunity to increase your knowledge with Jane Reksten, a perennial expert and highly respected horticulturalist.  After the morning presentation, participants will spend the afternoon touring two incredible local gardens. These two spaces are truly unique and showcase a level of horticultural excellence not often seen. 

This is a member’s only event but we invite you to bring along a guest.  Tickets are $25/person.  Space is limited.  For more information and to purchase tickets send an email to [email protected].  

Join us Dec. 14th, at 7 p.m. for the MGAA Christmas Zoom Party. Seasonal Talks, Recipes and Prizes... Members only.  Email [email protected] or [email protected]

Join us for an evening of seasonal botany, drinks, traditional recipes, prizes and fun. Dec, 14th at 7:00 p.m.  Email [email protected] or [email protected].

Martin Osis is passionate about wild mushrooms! Martin has been actively involved with learning about and teaching mushrooms since 1987 (that is close to 40 years!). Holding various positions in the Alberta Mycological society as well as the North American Mycological Association. He has a special interest in local mushrooms, medicinal mushrooms and his newest…

Cold Climate Gardening in Zone 3.  Learn how to compete with the challenges of vegetable gardening in a short season and how you can extend your season without a lot of expense and even grow food in the wintertime.   See Stephen Krstead's Youtube channel Short Season Garden General Public $15.00 --- Members FREE

Full -  See Sept 15th for next Class. Fall is the time to plant bulbs for a super show come spring  and into summer. Bulbs are one of the easiest types of plants to grow in our climate.  Planted while the soil is still warm they send out roots before the ground freezes awaiting warmer…

Second Class on Demand: Fall is the time to plant bulbs for a super show come spring  and into summer. Bulbs are one of the easiest types of plants to grow in our climate.  Planted while the soil is still warm they send out roots before the ground freezes awaiting warmer days. This talk will…

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…