MGAA: Grounded in Science – Fall Symposium

Join us for our Fall Symposium on getting back to the basics of gardening, grounded in science. The digital world bombards us with gardening trends, current and not-so current fads. How to sort fact from fiction is challenging. Join the MGAA as we explore gardening practices that are Grounded in Science. Join Robert Pavlis, of…

MGAA: Xeriscaping and Water-wise Gardening

Planting solutions for a dry land with Joanna Tschudy. Calgary can be a tough place to garden- heavy clay soils, short growing season, cold nights, midsummer hailstorms, sporadic rainfall, hungry wildlife- these are just some of the challenges unique to our high and dry climate. Xeriscaping and water-wise gardening bring solutions and balance. Learn what…

MGAA: A Lifetime of Lessons from a Tree Whisperer

Join author, arborist and tree guru Kevin Lee, the 'Tree Whisperer' as he talks 'trees'. Kevin Lee, a student of Dr Alex Shigo, has been an arborist in Calgary since the 80s and runs a holistic tree service, krltreeeservice.com . He is the author of , Your trees, what they want you to know, a…

MGAA: Native Grasses of Alberta

Join Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed, from ALCLA Native Plants, for a talk on growing Native Grasses. There has been much interest in growing native flowers, shrub and trees, however native grasses haven't had much attention. Let Latifia be your guide of the beauty of the humble grass and growing them in our gardens. Eventbrite Tickets

MGAA: Seed Collecting in Kyrgyzstan

Join Yaro Horachek on a trek through Kyrgyzstan in search of native plants. Come join Yaro Horachek for a photo-rich travel documentary describing his alpine seed collecting trips through Eastern Asia. The plants are unique and the mountainous views are stunning. Yaro is a knowledgeable alpine gardener and great story teller describing his adventures through…

MGAA: The Science of Soil

Exploring the 'heavy' side of soil with Mike Dorion Lets dive into the nitty gritty of the soil and what is actually happening down there. We will get up close and personal with the microbes in our soils and leave with an understanding of their roles. If we can understand how to support them then…

MGAA: Sexual Pollination with Janet Melrose

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Seeds are Sexy! Seeds are really just sexual propagation, but they are ‘sexy’, as in ‘the rage’, these days. Forget buying seedlings from the stores….we can grow our own. This talk will focus on: the botany of seeds; techniques for breaking dormancy; sowing and growing to seedling stage indoors and outside; savings seeds and storage.…

MGAA: Insect Pests and Their Natural Enemies

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Insect Pests and Their Natural Enemies with Scott Meer, Insect pests can cause havoc on farmers crops and urban gardens. In the past the common approach has been to reach for insecticides but increasingly both farmers and urban gardeners have been partnering with mother nature to help with control. Natural enemies of insects can be…

MGAA: Spring Symposium, Grounded in Science.

MGAA Grounded in Science Spring Symposium with; Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott, Marianne Wilburn, and Gary Lewis. It’s never too early to start planning the summer garden. Our trio of fabulous speakers will help us create our best gardens yet. Gary Lewis is the creative genius behind Phoenix Perennials. Gary is a knowledgeable and entertaining speaker and…

Gardening in Climate Change

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What every gardener needs to plan for, David Phillips CEEE, will speak on our changing climate. Join us to hear Environment Canada's Senior Climatologist David Phillips speak on what the future holds for weather in Alberta. David has been studying weather events all over Canada for more than 50 years and is well-known for his…

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Grounded in Science: Master Gardeners Association of Alberta Fall Symposium

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A day of enlightenment and enjoyment as we explore gardening with insects, invasive plants and gardening with ground covers. Join us as we explore the impact plant invasion has on our environment and learn of methods being used to reduce their introduction and spread with Environmental Horticulturalist Andrea Eastman; How growing ground cover plants reduces…

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Succession and Weeds as Soil Builders by Mark Stumpf-Allen

TICKETS Why do some soils grow tomatoes while others grow weeds? Why did I rarely water decades ago and have great vegetables, but now I have a crust and have to water every week? Why do store-bought veggies have no flavour? Soils are more than just sand, silt, and clay. They are also a complex…