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SUMMARY:MGAA: Bulb Planting Workshop II
DESCRIPTION:Second Class on Demand:\nFall is the time to plant bulbs for a super show come spring  and into summer.\nBulbs 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. \nThis talk will teach you what you need to be successful with planting bulbs.  We will look at the different types of bulbs\, how each differs from the others and how to properly meet their care needs. \nWhile we will cover the more familiar types such as tulips and daffodils we will also delve into some of the more unusual ones that given the right conditions will thrive in our climate. \nThis is a Free event but Please sign up on our main page (helps us know how much space and chairs needed). \nLocation: greengate Garden Centres\, gardensense studio\,  14111 Macleod Trail S\, Calgary
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-bulb-planting-workshop-ii/
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SUMMARY:MGAA: Bulb Planting Workshop with Elaine Rude
DESCRIPTION:Full –  See Sept 15th for next Class. \nFall is the time to plant bulbs for a super show come spring  and into summer.\nBulbs 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. \nThis talk will teach you what you need to be successful with planting bulbs.  We will look at the different types of bulbs\, how each differs from the others and how to properly meet their care needs. \nWhile we will cover the more familiar types such as tulips and daffodils we will also delve into some of the more unusual ones that given the right conditions will thrive in our climate. \nThis is a Free event but Please sign up on our main page (helps us know how much space and chairs needed).
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-bulb-planting-workshop-with-elaine-rude/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240429T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240429T203000
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SUMMARY:MGAA: Meeting the Challenge with Stephen Kierstead
DESCRIPTION: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.  \n\nSee Stephen Krstead’s Youtube channel Short Season Garden\nGeneral Public $15.00 — Members FREE
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-meeting-the-challenge-with-stephen-kierstead/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240221T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240221T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T163150
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SUMMARY:MGAA: Introduction to Mushrooms: Common Garden and Urban Mushrooms with Martin Osis
DESCRIPTION:Martin Osis is passionate about wild mushrooms! \nMartin has been actively involved with learning about and teaching mushrooms since 1987 (that is close to 40 years!). \nHolding 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 study area is in the soil web and soil remediation. \nHope you can join us for this event of learning about mushrooms. It will be fun and educational! \n$15.00 for Non-Members – Free for MGAA Members  \nTickets at Eventbrite \nThis is an online Zoom talk. \n 
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-introduction-to-mushrooms-common-garden-and-urban-mushrooms/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231214T203000
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SUMMARY:MGAA Christmas Zoom Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an evening of seasonal botany\, drinks\, traditional recipes\, prizes and fun.\nDec\, 14th at 7:00 p.m.\n Email events-North@mgaab.org or events-south@mgaab.org.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-christmas-zoom-party/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231214T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20231214T200000
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SUMMARY:MGAA Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:Join us Dec. 14th\, at 7 p.m. for the \nMGAA Christmas Zoom Party. \nSeasonal Talks\, Recipes and Prizes… \nMembers only.  Email events@mgaab.org or vmwgardener@gmail.com
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-christmas-party/
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SUMMARY:MGAA Study Day
DESCRIPTION:  \nOur First In-Person Study Day \n  \nThe 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. \nThis 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 learning@mgaab.org. \nHope to see you there! \nEcological Gardening – perennials and their garden habitats \nGardeners that look beyond their garden gate will have found it hard to ignore the trend towards what is variously known as:  ‘naturalistic planting design’; ‘designing with plants’; ‘new wave perennials planting’ or ‘wild-scaping’.  They describe a philosophy of gardening which requires seeing plants for more than their flowers\, embracing their form\, structure\, and how well they earn their keep after they have died back in the fall. Gardeners that follow this movement aim to use plants based on ‘ecological rather than purely aesthetic principles\, which ultimately should lead to low-maintenance\, sustainable gardening spaces. \n  \nIn this workshop we will go beyond the simplified information typically found in plant catalogues and on tags.  We will dig deeper into the true habits and growth patterns of plants\, and discuss the importance of their origins – all of which allows us to use plants successfully.  We will make a close examination of garden habitats\, and study the difference between highly bred border perennials and native perennials\, and their suitability for the garden. \n  \nJane’s bio \nJane Reksten has a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Victoria in Microbiology and Environmental Studies and a Diploma in Horticulture from Olds College. She worked in the landscape maintenance and development industry for five years before joining the Calgary Zoo and Botanical Gardens\, first as the Schoolyard Naturalization Project leader\, and then the Botanical Education Coordinator and Manager of Continuing Education.  Jane joined Olds College in 2011 and managed the Botanic Gardens and Greenhouses until 2020.  She is now an independent consultant\, and the Head Gardener for Lougheed House.  Jane is a regular writer and speaker on a variety of gardening topics and has a particular interest in perennials and design.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-study-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230506T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230506T133000
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SUMMARY:MGAA GARDEN CENTRE TOUR
DESCRIPTION:When:  Saturday May 6th\nTime: Starts at 9 AM\nWhere: Spruce it Up\, Countryside Landscapes in DeWinton\, Beaver Dam Nursery and Saskatoon Farm \nHello 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.\nSEE BELOW FOR APPROXIMATE TIMES \n  \n \nSpruce It Up \n159 210 Avenue SW\, Calgary \n9 AM-10 AM (approximately) \n \nCountryside Garden Centre \n31-2255 DRIVE WEST\,\nDE WINTON\, ALBERTA \n10 AM-11 AM (approximately) \n \nBeaver Dam Nursery\n354152 76th St. E.\nOkotoks \n11 AM-Noon (approximately) \n \n#20 80181 338 Ave East\,\nFoothills County \nNoon-whenever\nRestaurant Available \n  \nPlease email me at events-south@mgaab.org asap if you are at all interested in participating in the tour.  \nLinda Mulligan\nDirector Events South \n  \n 
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-garden-centre-tour/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230419T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230419T203000
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SUMMARY:Bees In the Garden - A How To Guide supporting Bee Habitat in your design
DESCRIPTION:  \nIn this short session\, Eliese will be sharing planting options for container\, lawn alternatives\, and garden plant selections to support native and not native bee species. She will also share ways in which you can design your space to encourage bee nesting sites and incorporate honey bee colonies into your garden design and summer time hobbies! \nFree for Members.  $10.35 for non-members \n 
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/bees-in-the-garden-a-how-to-guide-supporting-bee-habitat-in-your-design/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230329T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230329T203000
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SUMMARY:Trees & their ability to adapt to Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Event free to members of the Master Gardeners Association of Alberta \n \nAaron Cull is a Master Gardener\, holds a Bachelor of Science in Botany & is an ISC certified Arborist. He has owned/operated Evergreen Ltd. for the past 15 years. Aaron decided to take his Master Gardening certification because his customers kept asking him gardening questions that didn’t relate to trees! Read Aaron’s talk outline below: \nTrees and their ability to adapt to Climate Change.’ In this presentation I will be discussing best growing strategies to ensure long term survival of trees and improvements that can be made from current standards of practice. This presentation will take a look at nursery stock and progress to the backyard of the consumer. As well as the 5 best trees to grow in Alberta that are currently not susceptible to disease. This will draw from current literature and research studies which will be provided as a separate Literature Cited page at the end of the presentation for further reading. \nI am not monetarily being funded by any third party or promoting any one product. All information is based on my company experience over the past 10 years and changing environmental conditions.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/trees-their-ability-to-adapt-to-climate-change/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220622T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220622T140000
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SUMMARY:Reader Rock Garden Behind the Scenes Tour
DESCRIPTION:Join fellow MGs on a rare\, behind the scenes tour of this historical\, internationally acclaimed garden! \nThe Reader Rock Garden is an absolute gem in the middle of Calgary. It is especially beautiful in Spring with its many huge trees\, including Calgary’s largest Japanese tree lilac (hopefully blooming for us)\, its beautiful and serene rock garden planted along a cascading stream and gorgeous collections of hardy orchids\, Siberian iris and many other unusual Spring blooming perennials collected by Mr. Reader. \nWe have been given a rare opportunity for a behind the scenes tour with the garden’s horticulturalist\, Daniel Walker. Come and learn about the history and the ongoing reclamation efforts behind the garden\, future plans\, a peek into the world of seed starting and see the garden in its beautiful Spring glory. This is a must see garden in Spring\, so come and join fellow MGs on this tour. \nDetails and Pre-Register: \nThis private guided tour is for MGAA Members ONLY. There is no cost for this tour. \nThere is a limit of 12 participants. \nFree public parking is available on the west side of the garden\, access is from 25 Avenue SE. Prefer public transit? The garden is a short walk from the Erlton Stampede LRT station. We will meet outside the restaurant\, Reader’s Garden Café. \nPlease pre-register by contacting Elaine at learning@mgaab.org.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/reader-rock-garden-behind-the-scenes-tour/
LOCATION:Reader Rock Garden\, 325 25 Avenue SE\, Calgary\, Canada
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220612T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220612T160000
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SUMMARY:Hallowes' Garden - Nanton
DESCRIPTION:MGs\, you won’t want to miss this impressive garden! \nWe had the opportunity to visit Donna Hallowes’ garden last year during the summer and were blown away. However\, Donna says it’s even better in the Spring and has graciously agreed to open her garden to the MGs. \nThis is a very large garden filled with a variety of interesting plants and areas including a large rock garden\, dwarf conifers and many\, many other perennials\, shrubs and trees. We can expect to see in bloom\, amongst others\, fernleaf peonies\, bleeding hearts and possibly some lilies. \nThis is a truly unique garden with Donna’s husband a master craftsman who has built many ornamental structures and implemented a number of innovative strategies such as the incredible water capture system and seed growing drawers. \nDetails and Pre-Register: \n1605 26 Avenue\, Nanton \nThis event is for MGAA Members ONLY. There is no cost for this tour. \nPlease pre-register by contacting Elaine at learning@mgaab.org. \n 
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/hallowes-garden-nanton/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220611T123000
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SUMMARY:Staniland and Horachk Gardens Tour
DESCRIPTION:Rob Staniland and Yaro Horachk have once again agreed to open their incredible gardens to us\, currently at their peak of bloom. These talented plantsmen have constructed two incredible rock gardens filled with an array of diminutive and beautiful alpine treasures. Both are passionate about alpine plants but their approach to design and favourites is very different. \nYaro’s garden runs along the side of his driveway arranged in a series of intricate rockworks made into grottos and crevices stuffed full of interesting saxifrages\, dwarf hostas\, orchids\, and so many other tiny alpines. The gardens are elevated above the driveway so plants are easily appreciated. \nRob’s garden is incorporated into native short grass prairie. The garden runs along an incredible pond and stream system with many built bog and wetland areas\, tufa beds\, dryland areas\, native plants and dwarf conifers. It’s a stunning feat of engineering and highlighted by gorgeous plantings. \nBoth of these gardens are incredibly unique and very different from the typical Calgary style garden. Not to be missed! \nDirections \nYaro Horachk’s Garden: 92 Bearspaw Acres  \nFollow Crowchild Trail West to Bearspaw Road\, turn R and follow to Bearspaw Acres. House is on the corner on northeast side. Park on the road. \nRob Staniland’s Garden: 30315 Woodland Heights: 30315 Woodland Heights \nFollow Crowchild Trail West to Bearspaw Road\, turn R and follow to Burma Road\, turn L to and go to stop sign\, turn R onto Woodland Road\, follow to T intersection and turn R. On right hand side. Park on the road. \nBoth gardens are 5 minutes from each other so easy to take in both in one trip. \nRegister \nPlease contact Elaine at learning@mgaab.org to register.  Tour will commence rain or shine.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/staniland-and-horachk-gardens-tour/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211215T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211215T200000
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SUMMARY:MGAA Virtual Christmas Social via Zoom
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n \nPlease RSVP to Verne at events-south@mgaab.org.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-virtual-christmas-social-via-zoom/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210613T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210613T170000
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SUMMARY:Northern Alberta Event
DESCRIPTION:George Pegg Botanical Garden Tour\nSunday\, June 13\, 2021 at noon \n56015 Range Road 43\, Lac Ste. Anne County\, 2.5 km north of Highway 43\nGlenevis\, Alberta\nDid you know that the George Pegg Garden was Alberta’s first garden to be designated as a Historic Resource? \nJoin your fellow Master Gardeners on an exclusive guided tour of the George Pegg Garden and discover heritage trees and some of the plants that are rare and unique in our region. \n\n\n\nMore information: pegggarden.org. \n\nDetails\nThis guided tour led by Lorraine Taylor is for Current MGAA Members ONLY.\nThis tour is FREE.\nPlease bring a mask\, hand sanitizer\, and maintain a minimum 2-metre distance between individuals at all times. Note that protocols will be determined by the George Pegg Garden\, depending on the Re-opening Stage in Alberta\, for the day of the tour. Please stay tuned for updates. \nDirections\nFrom Edmonton\, follow Highway 16 heading west to Highway 43. Turn right onto Highway 43\, head north and follow as it curves west toward Glenevis.\nBefore reaching Glenevis\, turn right at the next road past the Petro-Canada station\, and then make an immediate left. Follow this road as it parallels Highway 43\, then curves north to Township Road 560. \nTurn left onto Township Road 560\, heading west until reaching Range Road 43. Turn right on Range Road 43 and follow it north for a short distance to the George Pegg Botanical Garden. \nRSVP\nPlease RSVP to Susan at events@mgaab.org as soon as possible! Thank you.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/northern-alberta-event/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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