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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
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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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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.
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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: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/
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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
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