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SUMMARY:MGAA: Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join Myrna Pearman\, Gerard Fournier and Robert Pavlis for the MGAA’s Symposium: Ground in Science.\n  \nCreating and Caring for Wildlife Habitat at Home with Myrna Pearman\n \nJoin Myrna Pearman\, lead author of  NatureScape Alberta: Creating and Caring for Wildlife Habitat at Home as she outlines current conservation concerns related to biodiversity  and offers suggestions about what we can do as gardeners to provide habitat in our own yards and gardens. Myrna oversaw the development of the gardens at Ellis Bird Farm into demonstration “Naturescapes” and led research\, conservation and education efforts to raise awareness about the importance of backyard biodiversity.  \nMyrna Pearman is a retired biologist as well as a best-selling author\, enthusiastic nature photographer and writer\, kayaker and backroads rambler. She is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society (RCGS)\, the Resident Naturalist for Mother Nature’s Seed\, and is actively involved with the Red Deer River Naturalists. She lives on the south shore of Sylvan Lake\, AB. www.myrnapearman.com \nPlanting With Natives with Gerald Fournier\n \nPlanting native trees and shrubs makes a lot of sense in our challenging climate.  Join Gerard as he discusses some of the traditional uses and stories behind these important and beautiful plants\, the biology behind how they have adapted to our growing conditions and best planting practices to ensure success.  \nGerard has been in love with trees most of his life\, and started his first tree service company at the age of seventeen. Since then\, after two other tree outfits and eight years work with a major tree service company in Calgary\, Gerard founded his own tree service and tree nursery in Didsbury\, Alberta\, back in 2000. Serving the industry on various boards and professional organizations most of his career\, Gerard has also been a Community Adviser for Tree Canada in Southern Alberta since 2007. Board Certified Master Arborist\, Red Sealed Journeyman Landscape Horticulturist and Tree Risk Assessment Qualified\, Gerard spends most of his time in the winters as a part time sessional instructor teaching apprentices at Olds College. Specializing in tree retention consultations and afforestation projects\, Gerard is happy to be sharing his knowledge abundantly with all those who love and work with trees!  \n Climate Change from a Gardeners Perspective with Robert Pavlis\n\nThis program starts by asking a key question\, is climate change real\, and the answer will surprise you. How does global warming affect gardening and how should we change the way we do things in the garden? What can gardeners do to reduce their effect on CO2 levels? We’ll discuss invasives\, tilling\, composting\, and water use in terms of their impact on the environment. Carbon sequestration in soil is key and this has led to several soil management myths which need to be debunked. \nRobert Pavlis is a well-known speaker\, educator and myth buster with over 40 years of gardening experience. He is an award winning author of several books\, Food Science for Gardeners\, Building Natural Ponds\, Soil Science for Gardeners\, Plant Science for Gardeners\, Compost Science for Gardeners\, Microbe Science for Gardeners and Garden Myths and publishes the popular gardening blog; GardenMyths.com and a YouTube Channel; Garden Fundamentals. As the owner and head gardener of Aspen Grove Gardens\, a six-acre botanical garden\, he grows 3\,000 varieties of plants. \nRobert Pavlis\nPublished books: Garden Myths\, Food Science for Gardeners\, Plant Science for Gardeners\, Soil Science for Gardeners\nMicrobe Science for Gardeners\, Compost Science for Gardeners and Building Natural Ponds\nBlog: Garden Myths\nYouTube Channel: Garden Fundamentals\nFacebook Groups: Garden Fundamentals and Building Natural Ponds \n  \n  \nTickets: Members $35.00 — MGAA Students $25.00 — General Admission $45.00\nTalks will be recorded and available to ticket holders for 7 days after the symposium. \nClick here for Eventbrite and more ticket information.  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mgaa-symposium-tickets-1231033096129?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-symposium-2/
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CATEGORIES:International Master Gardeners,MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230111T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20230111T203000
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SUMMARY:Succession and Weeds as Soil Builders by Mark Stumpf-Allen
DESCRIPTION:TICKETS \nWhy 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? \nSoils are more than just sand\, silt\, and clay. They are also a complex web of biology and plant species that constantly interact to change and improve soil structure. Over time they unlock the nutrient potential of your soil. We will look at soil development over eons and let the last 4.3 billion years instruct us on how to manage our soil and choose the right amendments so we can grow the plants we love. \nMark Stumpf-Allen is an Instructor with the Organic Master Gardener Program (OMG). He specialized in Composting; Succession; Teas & Brews\, Design &Construction \nMark been gardening for five decades and has made it his goal to build soil that will grow tasty and nutrient-dense food similar to what he enjoyed growing up. As Edmonton’s “Compost Doctor” (2008-2020) he helped countless families learn the basics of composting\, compost teas\, and soil building. Mark has delivered workshops for the City of Edmonton\, the Town of Devon\, the Strathcona Garden Club\, and in smaller communities around central Alberta. He’s a Soil Builder and urban Carbon Farmer. \nSuccession and Weeds as Soil Builders by Mark Stumpf-Allen \nWhy 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? \nSoils are more than just sand\, silt\, and clay. They are also a complex web of biology and plant species that constantly interact to change and improve soil structure. Over time they unlock the nutrient potential of your soil. We will look at soil development over eons and let the last 4.3 billion years instruct us on how to manage our soil and choose the right amendments so we can grow the plants we love. \nMark Stumpf-Allen is an Instructor with the Organic Master Gardener Program (OMG). He specialized in Composting; Succession; Teas & Brews\, Design &Construction \nMark been gardening for five decades and has made it his goal to build soil that will grow tasty and nutrient-dense food similar to what he enjoyed growing up. As Edmonton’s “Compost Doctor” (2008-2020) he helped countless families learn the basics of composting\, compost teas\, and soil building. Mark has delivered workshops for the City of Edmonton\, the Town of Devon\, the Strathcona Garden Club\, and in smaller communities around central Alberta. He’s a Soil Builder and urban Carbon Farmer. \nSuccession and Weeds as Soil Builders by Mark Stumpf-Allen \nWhy 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? \nSoils are more than just sand\, silt\, and clay. They are also a complex web of biology and plant species that constantly interact to change and improve soil structure. Over time they unlock the nutrient potential of your soil. We will look at soil development over eons and let the last 4.3 billion years instruct us on how to manage our soil and choose the right amendments so we can grow the plants we love. \nMark Stumpf-Allen is an Instructor with the Organic Master Gardener Program (OMG). He specialized in Composting; Succession; Teas & Brews\, Design &Construction \nMark been gardening for five decades and has made it his goal to build soil that will grow tasty and nutrient-dense food similar to what he enjoyed growing up. As Edmonton’s “Compost Doctor” (2008-2020) he helped countless families learn the basics of composting\, compost teas\, and soil building. Mark has delivered workshops for the City of Edmonton\, the Town of Devon\, the Strathcona Garden Club\, and in smaller communities around central Alberta. He’s a Soil Builder and urban Carbon Farmer.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/succession-and-weeds-as-soil-builders-by-mark-stumpf-allen/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20221105T150000
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SUMMARY:Grounded in Science: Master Gardeners Association of Alberta Fall Symposium
DESCRIPTION:A day of enlightenment and enjoyment as we explore gardening with insects\, invasive plants and gardening with ground covers. \nJoin 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 maintenance\, controls erosion\, improves the environment\, and beautifies your garden with Gary Lewis of Phoenix Perennials; Discover how insects and plants interact; and\, how to design gardens with insects in mind with Dr. Ken Fry of Olds College. \n \nOrnamental Horticulture\, Invasive Plants and Climate Change: with Andrea Eastham\, P.Ag. \nInvasive plants are a global issue and the ornamental industry has long been recognized as a key pathway of introduction. Climate change is another global issue. Linking invasive species and climate change has become a focus of study for researchers\, modellers\, and land managers.  \nThis presentation will provide an understanding of plant invasion and their impacts\, describe initiatives being used to reduce the introduction and spread of invasive plants in ornamental horticulture\, and provide best practices for gardeners.  \nAndrea Eastham is a Professional Agrologist\, Retired Status\, who moved to Calgary\, in 2017. She continues to work on plant science projects including initiatives for the Canadian Council on Invasive Species (CCIS)\, the AB Invasive Species Council (AISC)\, and the BC Provincial Government. \nThe Complete Talk on Ground Covers\, with Gary Lewis of Phoenix Perennials.  \nGround cover plants reduce maintenance\, control erosion\, improve the environment\, and beautify the landscape. Widely thought of as utilitarian\, these plants offer a diverse range of beautiful and intriguing options in a variety of colors\, textures\, and forms. They can unify a landscape\, knit together plantings and hardscape\, and add extra layers of beauty\, dynamism\, and surprise. As a replacement for lawns\, they can reduce our use of water\, fertilizer\, pesticides\, herbicides\, carbon-based fuels\, and transform a yard into a diverse landscape of habitat and food for native insects\, birds\, and other wildlife. In this companion talk to Gary’s encyclopedia The Complete Book of Ground Covers to be published by Timber Press in fall 2022\, Gary will highlight the functional and aesthetic uses of ground covers in the landscape including tips and tricks for designing with ground covers to take your outdoor space to the next level and a discussion on the diverse services ground covers can provide to make gardens more sustainable. \nGary Lewis began collecting houseplants at the age of 10 and began gardening at the age of 15. He holds a Masters of Science degree in Plant Ecology from the University of British Columbia\, training which\, with its focus on the botany and ecology of wild plants\, greatly informs his horticulture. Gary became the owner of Phoenix Perennials in 2004 on his 28th birthday. Since that time he has greatly expanded the nursery to include one of the largest and most exciting selections of perennials in Canada. \nGary is a frequent speaker at home and garden shows\, professional conferences\, and garden club meetings. He has written for various magazines including Gardens West\, Garden Making\, and Fine Gardening. Gary has accumulated many hounors such as; Communicator of the Year by the BC Landscape and Nursery Association (2013); one of Canada’s “Top 10 Horticultural Professionals Under 40” by Greenhouse Canada magazine (2014). \nGary has lead botanical and garden tours to Holland and Belgium\, New Zealand\, South Africa\, and Western Australia with future trips planned for Ireland\, France\, and a return to South Africa. \nPlant-Insect Interactions: How to select the plants for your garden that optimize their service to and by insects; with Dr. Ken Fry PhD\, Olds College  \nInsects and plants can be the best of friends or the worst of enemies. It all depends on the plant\, the insect\, and how we design our gardens. We will explore how insects interact with plants\, what qualities and properties of plants attract or repel insects\, and which plants to select to get the best outcome in our garden. What qualities do pollinators prefer? Which plants do beneficial insects need? What sorts of garden design or features best support a fully functioning ecosystem? These are the practical aspects of plant-insect interactions that will be addressed \nDr. Ken Fry\, Entomology Instructor in the School of Life Sciences & Business at Olds College\, has been involved in insect pest management research\, teaching\, and extension for over 30 years. His research is focused on biological control of insect pests and integrated pest management. Current research projects include the introduction of a parasitic wasp to manage the lily beetle\, surveillance of invasive species affecting the urban forest\, and evaluating the effects of Aphodiine beetles on turfgrass. \nKen’s “happy place” is in the Olds College Insect Collection where he serves as curator for 100\,000 specimens. Ken is co-author\, with Doug Macaulay and Don Williamson of “Garden Bugs of Alberta” and a contributing author to “Organic Farming on the Prairies”. \nTICKETS
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/grounded-in-science-master-gardeners-association-of-alberts-fall-symposium/
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SUMMARY:Gardening in Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:What every gardener needs to plan for\, David Phillips CEEE\, will speak on our changing climate.\nJoin 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 entertaining presentations on Canadian weather events. Alberta’s climate is changing so one of David’s goals is to raise awareness among Canadians as to how our climate is evolving. \nTickets  \nFree for MGAA members.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/gardening-in-climate-change/
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CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220402T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220402T143000
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SUMMARY:MGAA: Spring Symposium\, Grounded in Science.
DESCRIPTION:MGAA Grounded in Science Spring Symposium with; Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott\, Marianne Wilburn\, and Gary Lewis.\n\n\nIt’s never too early to start planning the summer garden. Our trio of fabulous speakers will help us create our best gardens yet. \nGary Lewis is the creative genius behind Phoenix Perennials. Gary is a knowledgeable and entertaining speaker and will surely delight with his recommendations for Avoiding the Summer Doldrums. \nMarianne Wilburn\, the Small Town Gardener\, is an internationally renowned speaker\, columnist and author. Her topic of How to Grow Tropical Plants in Cold Climates will be sure to inspire some tropicalismo in the garden. \nIt’s time to get down and dirty once again with Dr Linda Chalker- Scott who returns to our symposium stage to enlighten us on the mysteries of Soil Testing. \nThese session will be recorded and avaiable to ticket holders for 1 week following the presentation. \n\nTickets
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-spring-symposium-grounded-in-science/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220317T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220317T203000
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SUMMARY:MGAA: Insect Pests and Their Natural Enemies
DESCRIPTION:Insect Pests and Their Natural Enemies with Scott Meer\, \nInsect 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 our friends but how effective are they and how do we work with them? Lets take a tour of the world of natural enemies and discover the possibilities. \nThis session will be recorded and available to ticket holders for 1 week following the presenation. \nScott received his BSc in Agriculture from the University of Alberta in 1982 and MSc in Entomology (Biological Control of Wheat Stem Sawfly) from Montana State University in 2002. Scott has served the agriculture industry as a District Agriculturist\, Regional Conservation Coordinator\, Crop Specialist and Provincial Entomologist. After 35 years of public service\, Scott retired and started a private consulting practice (Mayland Ag Consulting) and now works one on one with horticultural and broad acre producers\, providing planning\, scouting and problem-solving advice. In his spare time\, Scott is an avid gardener\, cross country skier and sailor. \n Tickets
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-insect-pests-and-their-natural-enemies/
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CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220302T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220302T203000
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SUMMARY:MGAA:  Sexual Pollination with Janet Melrose
DESCRIPTION:Seeds are Sexy!\n\n\nSeeds 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. \nThis 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. We will be discussing both annual and perennial seeds; heirloom\, open pollinated\, hybrid\, GM and GE seeds; and the need to rebuild the diversity of species at the local and international level. \n\n\n\nJanet Melrose is ‘Calgary’s Cottage Gardener’- Garden consultant\, coach\, educator and Horticultural Therapist. Her motto is ‘Grow\, Nurture\, and Bloom’. \nShe shares her passion for gardening and knowledge through workshops and writing for ‘The Gardener for Cold Climates’ and ‘Calgary Gardening’ magazines\, and now co-author with Sheryl Normandeau for the Guides for Prairie Gardeners series of books. \n\n\n\nTickets\n 
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-sexual-pollination-with-janet-melrose/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220228T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220228T203000
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SUMMARY:MGAA: The Science of Soil
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the ‘heavy’ side of soil with Mike Dorion\nLets 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 they can do their jobs and support our plants. \nHi I am Mike D\, aka the Compost Kid. \nStarting with a Gardening class put on by the Calgary Horticulture Society\, I became immersed. It continued with my Permaculture Design Certificate\, Compost Facility Operators Certificate\, and mentoring in Soil and Soil Microbiology. I am currently working on my Soil Food Web Advisor role with the Life in the Soil program put on by Elaine Ingham\, and am one of the founders of Highfield Farm an Urban Ag Pilot program with the City of Calgary and Compost Council of Canada. \n\n\nTICKETS
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-the-science-of-soil/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220117T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220117T203000
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SUMMARY:MGAA: Seed Collecting in Kyrgyzstan
DESCRIPTION:Join Yaro Horachek on a trek through Kyrgyzstan in search of native plants.\nCome 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 Kyrgyzstan\, Mongolia and others. \nEventbrite Tickets
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-seed-collecting-in-kyrgyzstan/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220110T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20220110T203000
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SUMMARY:MGAA: Native Grasses of Alberta
DESCRIPTION:Join Latifa Pelletier-Ahmed\, from ALCLA Native Plants\, for a talk on growing Native Grasses.\n\n\nThere 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. \nEventbrite Tickets
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-native-grasses-of-alberta/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211206T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211206T203000
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SUMMARY:MGAA:  A Lifetime of Lessons from a Tree Whisperer
DESCRIPTION:Join author\, arborist and tree guru Kevin Lee\, the ‘Tree Whisperer’ as he talks ‘trees’.\nKevin Lee\, a student of Dr Alex Shigo\, has been an arborist in Calgary since the 80s and runs a holistic tree service\, krltreeeservice.com . \nHe is the author of \, Your trees\, what they want you to know\, a lifetime of lessons from a tree whisperer\, published this year by Lee Valley tools. A book that focuses on zone 3 tree care. \nKevin advocates a healthy\, chemical free tree care practise\, where a deeper knowledge of the tree itself\, the soil it lives in and regular deep watering usually give you a strong tree that needs little else. These practices free you up from the \, business as usual\, of many tree services. \nOnce the pattern of the healthy tree is in your mind and an understanding of what is normal\, any abnormality will jump out\, because regular through visual inspections are as important as anything else you do
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-a-lifetime-of-lessons-from-a-tree-whisperer/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211129T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211129T203000
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SUMMARY:MGAA: Xeriscaping and Water-wise Gardening
DESCRIPTION:Planting solutions for a dry land with Joanna Tschudy.\n\n\nCalgary 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 methods work best and how to implement resourceful planning and resilient design to ensure your green spaces are adapting and thriving! \nJoanna Tschudy is the owner of Inhabit Landscape Design & Consultation\, a Calgary-based company that specializes in merging her background in horticulture and visual arts with the rich experiences of 25 years in the landscape and garden industry. Whether it is in person\, on the radio or television\, Joanna loves sharing her expertise and helping Calgarians use their outdoor spaces to their fullest potential.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-xeriscaping-and-water-wise-gardening/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211120T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211120T143000
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CREATED:20210825T144749Z
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SUMMARY:MGAA: Grounded in Science - Fall Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our Fall Symposium on getting back to the basics of gardening\, grounded in science.\nThe 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.  \nJoin Robert Pavlis\, of Garden Fundamentals\, as he looks at the many positive attributes of creating environmentally-friendly bog gardens and how to build these sans mosquitoes. \nThen Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott\, one of the Garden Professors\, will tackle fact-based gardening practices dispelling many current popular myth-based gardening trends. \nPlease download Dr. Linda Chalker-Scott’s “Garden Zombies! Myths that will not die”: \nDownloadPDF \nWe round out our day with Larry Hodgson\, The Laidback Gardener\, as he takes us on a tour of the world’s most beautiful Botanic Gardens and the important research and conservation work being done there. \nJoin us for a clarifying\, fact-filled garden conversation.  \nNote: Talks will be available to ticket holders for 1 week following the symposium.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-grounded-in-science-fall-symposium/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211025T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20211025T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022612
CREATED:20210827T172850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210923T231754Z
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SUMMARY:MGAA: How Plants Deal with Drought
DESCRIPTION:Hot and Dry. Join Elaine Rude as she explores the ways plants handle drought. \nPlants are no strangers to dealing with stressful conditions. The multiple 30+ C days this summer forced plants to enlist a number of strategies to cope with drought and heat. What mechanisms do plants use to survive these stressors and how do these affect plant growth and production? Join Elaine Rude as she explores plant responses to adverse conditions.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-how-plants-deal-with-drought/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210823T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210823T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022612
CREATED:20210803T213826Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T215423Z
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SUMMARY:MGAA: Botanical Art Show with Artist Janet Kan
DESCRIPTION:Join Janet Kan for a Botanical garden tour through her art.\nJoin Janet as she shares her experiences and experiments with oil\, ink and various pencil techniques to try and capture the beauty in life and nature. While this discussion focuses largely on botanicals\, there are a few other pieces such as landscapes and birds to add the spice of variety.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-botanical-art-show-with-artist-janet-kan/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210517T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20210517T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022612
CREATED:20210409T184046Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210803T214640Z
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SUMMARY:MGAA - Creating Beauty Through Texture\, with Elaine Rude
DESCRIPTION:Creating texture in a garden can be a challenge for gardeners including the most experienced ones. Texture is rather an amorphous quality generating questions of: what is it really; why are some plants considered textural and not others and\, how do you put plants together to create interest? While we often think of texture as something tactile\, there are a number of surprising ways to manipulate plant qualities to create depth and interest through texture. So let’s take a journey to discover what these qualities are and how to put them to best use.\n~~~~\nElaine Rude MG\, should be a familiar face as a popular local garden speaker and instructor in the MG program. She is a regular contributor to The Gardener (formerly Gardener for the Prairies)\, Fine Gardening\, Calgary Herald\, CHS and Canada’s Local Gardener (formerly AB Gardens). Elaine battles wind and wildlife on her beautiful NW acreage garden\, and is the owner of Paintbrush Garden Design and Consulting\, and a member of the Garden Sages.\nRegister using Eventbrite.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-creating-beauty-through-texture-with-elaine-rude/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210510T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210510T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022612
CREATED:20210326T193659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T044425Z
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SUMMARY:Cypripedium Culture. Lady Slipper Orchids
DESCRIPTION: Join Shawn Hillis on growing Lady Slipper Orchids in Western Canadian gardens.\n\n\nThe distinctive flowers of Cypripedium and other Lady Slipper Orchids are marked by the inflated slipper or shoe-shaped lip.  The name Cypripedium is derived from Kypris\, the Greek goddess of love and beauty\, the Latin word pedis meaning “foot” the Greek word pedilon meaning “slipper”.   There are about 58 species worldwide; 13 in North America.\n\n\nShawn Hollis is an award winning horticulturalist\, author and lecturer. Shawn’s nursery Gardens Slippers is the most awarded temperate orchid nursery in North America. \n\n\n\nRegister for this event using Eventbrite.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/cypripedium-culture-lady-slipper-orchids/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210505T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210505T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022612
CREATED:20210326T193659Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T044223Z
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SUMMARY:Planet & People Friendly Backyards
DESCRIPTION:Planet & People Friendly Backyards – Caring for our planet and people starts right in our own backyards learn how with Claudia Bolli\n\n\n\nCaring for our planet and people starts right in our own backyards. With carefully selected edible\, medicinal and native plants\, we can create a garden sanctuary that heals and feeds us while providing habitat for other species. This presentation will mention eco-scaping and permaculture principles\, and includes some practical tools and strategies for working with hardy plants\, pollinators\, soil dwellers and on-site water sources.\n\nClaudia Bolli is a nature lover\, gardener and teacher. Her desire to contribute to society and protect our planet has led her to permaculture\, a design system for human habitat that is inspired by relationships found in nature. She shares her passion for growing food through permaculture design\, yard consultations and occasional workshops. Her education includes a B.Ed.\, and a Diploma in Biological Sciences. She has completed a Permaculture Design Certificate\, Master Naturalist training\, is a Gaia College accredited Organic Master Gardener for the OMG Stony Plain program\, and has taken numerous gardening courses from The Urban Farmer and other inspiring teachers. Claudia is the owner of Wild Green Garden Consulting\, www.wildgreen.ca\, in Edmonton. She also coordinates Little Green Thumbs\, an indoor school gardening program\, on behalf of Sustainable Food Edmonton. \nRegister using Eventbrite. \n 
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/planet-people-friendly-backyards/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210418T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210418T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022612
CREATED:20210326T192711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T043541Z
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SUMMARY:Cultivating Culinary Mushrooms
DESCRIPTION:Growing Culinary Mushrooms – Easier than you think!\n\n\nJoin Tara Stephen for an afternoon of mushroom growing. Three different methods will be examined: Pearl Oysters on stacks\, Wine Caps on garden on beds and Shaggy Manes on compost heaps. If you love dining on mushrooms don’t miss  how easy it is to grow your own. \nTara Stephens is conservation biologist by day and runs Fungi Akuafo with Meghan Vesey by night (and on week-ends). In addition to sharing her fascination for fungi and love of growing mushrooms with others\, Tara has a keen interest in permaculture\, local food systems and community building. www.fungiakuafo.com \nPlease register with Eventbrite.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/cultivating-culinary-mushrooms/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210414T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210414T210000
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SUMMARY:Why flowers do what they do\, better\, with soot\, ash & s**t.
DESCRIPTION:A story of the Waterton post-fire blooms\, Serengeti fertility\, and Amazonian green.\n\nJoin award Winning Conservationist\, Educator\, Naturalist and WildLife Expert Brian Keating for a story of the Waterton post-fire blooms\, Serengeti fertility\, and Amazonian green.\n\n\n\nBrian Keating is one of Canada’s most in demand keynote speakers. He previously held the position “Head of Conservation Outreach” at the Zoo\, which enabled him to raise money and then spend it on environmental projects around the world. He has been leading groups on nature based travel for three decades\, exploring some of the best wildlife areas on the Planet. Because of his experiences\, insights and his expertise\, Brian Keating is a weekly guest on both Calgary and Edmonton’s CBC Radio. For many years\, he was a regular on the Discovery Channel\, using his own wilderness adventure and wildlife filming. Media outlets such as CBC\, CTV\, Huffington Post\, and Radio Canada International often call on Brian to learn his past and present stories of adventure\, travel\, nature and discovery. \n  \nThis Event is $10 for members of MGAA and $20 for non-members of MGAA. \nRegister using Eventbrite. \n  \nThis Event is appreciatively sponsored by Edward Jones.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/why-flowers-do-what-they-do-better-with-soot-ash-st/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210406T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210406T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022612
CREATED:20210326T192711Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T042945Z
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SUMMARY:Alberta Native Bees
DESCRIPTION:Alberta’s Native Bees – Join us to learn about the diversity of native bees in Alberta\, their life cycles and habitat requirements. We’ll cover best practices for bee hotels and bumble bee boxes\, the difference between native and managed bees and whether you should purchase bee cocoons for your garden. \n\nMegan Evans – Megan is a Professional Biologist with a degree Environmental Science and a Master’s in Ecology from the U of C. She worked as a summer student on a pollinator research study with Agriculture Canada\, which started her interest in native bees. Megan spent 6 years working with the provincial government in a number of roles including as an Ecologist with Alberta Parks. She currently works as the Executive Director for the Alberta Invasive Species Council. Megan has sat on the board for the Alberta Invasive Species Council; the Entomological Society of Alberta; and she co-founded the Alberta Native Bee Council in 2017.\n\nPleaser register via Eventbrite.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/alberta-native-bees/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210331T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210331T193000
DTSTAMP:20260502T022612
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LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T042826Z
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SUMMARY:Backyard Birds of Alberta
DESCRIPTION:MGAA – Backyard Birds of Alberta with Brian Stephens\n\n\n\nJoin us in this 3 part presentation about Alberta birds.\n\nAlberta has over 300 species of birds. The talk will focus on a selection of birds usually found in our urban and nearby areas with the goal of giving you a core group of birds and the group (family) they are in. This will help you identify something that is different from the usual. We will also cover some of the resources that are available to help. For the core group we will also look at their habitat preferences\, how they forage for food\, and what they prefer to feed on. \nStephens Brian has been birding throughout Alberta for over 30 years. He has birded all over Alberta including a big year\, and in Nunavut\, Northwest Territories\, Newfoundland\, British Columbia\, Saskatchewan\, Arizona and California. He is currently President of the Edmonton Nature Club. \nThis Event is free for MGAA members and $10 for non-MGAA members. \nRegister using Eventbrite.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/backyard-birds-of-alberta/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Webinar
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