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SUMMARY:Seedy Saturday/ Spring Market at Red Brick Common\, Edmonton
DESCRIPTION: Seedy Saturday/ Spring Market at Red Brick Common on Saturday\, April 5\, 2025.     \n\n\nEvent Hours: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM\n\n\n\nEvent Details:\n\n\nLocation: PERC – Red Brick Common\, 5413 51 St\, Stony Plain\, AB T7Z 1B8 – Home of the Organic Master Gardening Program\n\n\nVendor Highlights (26 Total) \n\n\nA’Bunadh Seeds: Heirloom vegetable seeds\n\n\nArnica Wildflowers: Native plants\, seeds\, and books\n\n\nBee Inspired ��: Honey and flower seeds\n\n\nBroadview Farms: Fresh fruits and vegetables\n\n\nCracked Cauldron 3D: Planters and spring-themed items\n\n\nFroggy’s Greenhouse: Seedlings\, upcycled planters\, and accessories\n\n\nGrow Joy Farm: House plant cuttings and seedling starts\n\n\nHeart & Hide: Sewing items and Indigenous crafts\n\n\nJessica Semenoff Art: Nature-inspired art and stationery\n\n\nLinda Kondysar: Various botanical knit items\n\n\nMedieval Manor Gardens: Edible/medicinal plants and baked goods\n\n\nMelissa’s Floral Design: Fresh bouquets and dried floral creations\n\n\nMO JO Garden Centre: Herbs\, cacti\, tomato plants\, and spa products\n\n\nMulch Pros: Mulch services\, resources\n\n\nPam’s Garden Screens: Garden Screens\n\n\nPrairie Cedar Creations: Cedar planters and garden furniture\n\n\nPura Vida Creations: Organic Bath Salts\, soap\, and essential oil rollers from Native Alberta Plants\n\n\nREsourceful Rustic: Birdfeeders\, wind chimes\, and plant pokes\n\n\nStone Piles Studio: Prints\, mugs\, stickers\, and scarves inspired by nature\n\n\nSourdough Lady: Sourdough products\n\n\nThe Eclectic Earthworm: Hoyas and tropical houseplants\n\n\nThe Garden Blend / Just Garlic Farm: Dried herbs\, spices\, garlic\, and horseradish products\n\n\nThe Pot Shop: Quirky planters and gardening supplies\n\n\nValvanera Echevarria (Echevarria): House plants\, veggies/herbs\, and terrariums\n\n\nVintage Supply By Shannon: Jewelry\, bird feeders\, wind chimes made from vintage items\n\n\n\nOrganizations :   Here are the organizations supporting/attending our event with a table:\n\n\nCanadian Peony Society – First time ever attending an event!!\n\n\nMGAA (Master Gardeners Association of Alberta)\n\n\nOrganic Master Gardener Program\n\n\nGeorge Pegg Botanical Garden\n\n\nSeeds of Diversity Canada\n\n\nStony Plain Horticultural Society\n\n\nActivities:  These exciting activities will be available throughout the day:\n\n\nKids Table\n\n\nLive Music by Amanda \n\n\nMovie Screening: Painting the Modern Garden – Monet to Matisse\n\n\nPlant Cutting Exchange Table — how fun is that!!  bring your cuttings! \n\n\nRaffle Draw\n\n\nSeed Exchange Table  – feel free to bring some seeds \n\n\nSpeaker Series: Gardening topics throughout the day\n\n\nFood: Fresh healthy snacks available for purchase
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/seedy-saturday-spring-market-at-red-brick-common-edmonton/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
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SUMMARY:EHS:  Joe Gadbois – New perennials for 2025
DESCRIPTION:About Joe\nJoe Gadbois has been gardening most of his life. He developed a passion for hardy lady’s slipper orchids at the age of 10 that quickly branched out into an intense interest in multiple areas of outdoor and indoor gardening. Joe is the Perennials Department Manager at Greenland Garden Centre\, where he has worked for the past 16 years. He works closely with growers to source the highest quality and most exciting prairie-hardy perennials from all over the world. Joe is also a co-host of the popular Garden Show on 880 CHED.\n\n\n  \nLions Recreation Centre\, 11113 -113 Street NW Edmonton.\nDoors at 6:30pm Speaker at 7pm \n\nGeneral Public Zoom $5.  In person $10.  —  Members Zoom or in person Free
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/ehs-joe-gadbois-new-perennials-for-2025/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250327T200000
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SUMMARY:MGAA: Success with Succession
DESCRIPTION:  \n“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.” \n  \n  \nGeneral Public $15.00 — Members FREE \nThis is a zoom presentation.  The talk will be available to 1 week for ticket holders to view. \nThe Eventbrite link is: Success with Succession Tickets\, Thu\, Mar 27\, 2025 at 7:00 PM | Eventbrite
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-success-with-succession/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20250128T051305Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T051305Z
UID:35725-1742601600-1742687999@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:United Nations World Water Day
DESCRIPTION:See World water day at:\nhttps//www.un.org/en/observances/water-day
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/united-nations-world-water-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250316T150000
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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/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:International Master Gardeners,MGAA Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250309T150000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20241218T212255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241218T214228Z
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SUMMARY:Vancouver Master Gardeners Spring Seminar 2025 – Grow Different –Ideas to Transform your Garden
DESCRIPTION:Vancouver Master Gardeners Spring Seminar 2025 – Grow Different – ideas to transform your garden.  \nSpecial Guest Fergus Garrett of Great Dixter\, England\nSuccession Planting: Creating a Multi-Season Garden – Fergus Garrett \nEcological Gardening: Supporting the Biodiversity that Works for You – Elizabeth Elle \nUrban Gardens of the Future – Saba Farmand \nEdible Gardens\, the Way Nature Intended – In Layers – Chris Chung \nPlus\, our Gardening Marketplace   \n  \nSunday March 9th 9am- 3pm Michael J Fox Theatre\, Burnaby \n  \nEvent Activities – Gardening Vendors\, Sea Soil Sale\, & Door Prizes! \nEarly Bird Tickets: $55 until January 15th\, 2025 \nRegular Tickets: $65 from January 16th\, 2025 \nRecordings Only: $35 for one month of viewing – so if you are away you can still see our speakers! \nFor more information – Click Here \nTo Register – Click Here
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/vancouver-master-gardeners-spring-seminar-2025-grow-different-ideas-to-transform-your-garden/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250308T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20250120T194621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250120T194621Z
UID:35640-1741438800-1741456800@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:St Albert Backyard Gardening Group Seed Swap
DESCRIPTION:More information to come.  Save the Date.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/st-albert-backyard-gardening-group-seed-swap/
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20250130T194553Z
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SUMMARY:MMGA: Learning from Indigenous Farming Before the Fur Trade
DESCRIPTION:Manitoba Master Gardeners Association \nIn this talk\, Audrey Logan will share stories and knowledge about the food ways of indigenous people in our region.  With references to research done in Lockport by Dr. Leigh Syms\, retired curator of archaeology at the Manitoba Museum\, Audrey will explain how important crops like squash and beans were developed\, planted and harvested by First Nations long before the arrival of Europeans\, and show how indigenous gardening practices have much to teach us today. \nAudrey Logan is a Neheyaw (Cree) and Metis knowledge keeper and traditional food educator.  Originally from northern Alberta\, Audrey now lives and teaches indigenous permaculture practices in the West Broadway area of Winnipeg.  Audrey is also the founder of Dehydration Nations\, a grassroots organization that promotes food dehydration and knowledge and indigenous food sovereignty.  Audrey forages\, grows and preserves all the food one could need within a local urban neighbourhood. \nMonday\, March 3rd\,  7 p. m. CDT via Zoom \nFree to attend.  All are welcome. \nRegister at: www.mgmanitoba.com
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mmga-learning-from-indigenous-farming-before-the-fur-trade/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:MMGA Manitoba Master Gardeners Association
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20250128T061706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T061716Z
UID:35736-1740816000-1740848400@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:EHS: Beginner Garden Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Edmonton Horticultural Society for garden-themed painting workshops\, suitable for beginners. You will learn some painting technique and take home a beautiful art piece at the end. All art supplies will be provided. \nPlease note that each session has separate tickets. Please ensure you are purchasing your tickets for the correct date. \nWorkshop Host Bio \nAndrea Bauer is a local self taught artist in Edmonton. She is a member of the Budding Art Collective and an experienced workshop teacher. Andrea’s lifelong passion for painting is combined with prioritizing workshops that have a fun relaxed atmosphere for beginner or hobby creatives. She will bring her tips and tricks for painting as well as an open creativity to paint in your unique style. Check her art out at Andrea Bauer Art on Instagram. \nFebruary 1st at 10 am Pansies\nMarch 1st at 10 am  Lucky Clover and Honey Bees\nMembers $15.00 Non-Members $20.00    Edmonton Horticultural Society Office 10746 – 178 Street NW\nInformation and Tickets https://www.instagram.com/andrea__bauer/
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/ehs-beginner-garden-art-workshop/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250227T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20250215T031617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250215T031617Z
UID:36122-1740682800-1740688200@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:MGAA: Starting Reluctant Seed of Wild Plants
DESCRIPTION:“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 at our homes in our wintery climate.” \nRob Staniland is a retired Environmental Biologist\, who has been rabidly gardening since 1980. Starting with trees\, shrubs and native perennials\, he became my a founding member of the Calgary Rock and Alpine Gardening Society (CRAGS) in the early ’90s and has focused on those sorts of plants since. Plants aren’t always easy.  \nThis is a Zoom presentation.  Talk will be recorded for ticket holds to review for 7 days.  \n  \nGeneral Public $15.00\, Members Free   For tickets click: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/starting-reluctant-seed-of-wild-plants-with-robert-staniland-tickets-1249809536969?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-starting-reluctant-seed-of-wild-plants/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20250219T230950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T230950Z
UID:36331-1740124800-1740157200@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:Alberta Invasive Species Council Annual Conference & AGM
DESCRIPTION:EXCITING NEWS!! \n  \nAs if you need another reason to attend the AISC’s Annual Conference & AGM…… \n  \nIntroducing the Rat Academy!! Conference registrants get exclusive access to a private production of the Rat Academy—a physical comedy that follows the last rat in Alberta. This show has sold out for the past year and will be the last showing\, as Bat Rabbit Productions creates a new theatre performance to tour the world! \nThese events will be hosted at the Olds College\, on March 4th for the Pre-Conference Workshop and March 5-6 for the Annual Conference. Don’t miss out! Please be sure to register for both events— the registration deadline is Friday\, February\, 21 \nClick for more information. https://abinvasives.ca/ \nBut that’s not all! Your registration for the Conference also includes: \n\nProfessional development opportunities (CEU & Pesticide Applicator Credits)\nTop-notch networking with industry experts\nA JAM-PACKED agenda with speakers from all over North America\nDraw prizes and our annual 50/50 raffle\n\n…AND SO MUCH MORE!!
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/alberta-invasive-species-council-annual-conference-agm/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250208T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20250116T194534Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T194534Z
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SUMMARY:CHS: Think Spring!
DESCRIPTION:Let’s Think Spring!\nThe Society’s gardening season launching event\, Think Spring! \n Saturday\, February 8\, 2025.\nThe online event opens at 9:30 am so that you can ensure your tech is working before the keynote address: \n “Moths: The Forgotten Pollinators” by Lyndon Penner  10:00 a.m. \nAfter his 1.5-hour presentation and Q&A\, there is a short break\, then the afternoon session begin. The day wraps up at 4:00 pm. \n\nNoon – 1:00 pm: Carly Ziter “All Hands on Deck: Why Urban Residents are Essential in Supporting Biodiversity” Sponsor: Eagle Lake Professional Landscape Supply\n1:15 – 2:15 pm: Joanna Tschudy and Nathan Gill “Alternative Lawns” Sponsor: The City of Calgary\n2:30 – 3:30 pm: Sara Jordan-McLachlan “Bird-Friendly Gardening: How to Support our Feathered Friends with Native Plants” Sponsor: Ecologic Horticulture\n\nTickets are only $5 (+GST) for Society members and $10 (+GST) for non-members. \nClick for ticket info: https://www.calhort.org/society-bulletin/
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/chs-think-spring/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20250128T060825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T060953Z
UID:35733-1738396800-1738429200@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:EHS: Beginner Garden Art Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join the Edmonton Horticultural Society for garden-themed painting workshops\, suitable for beginners. You will learn some painting technique and take home a beautiful art piece at the end. All art supplies will be provided. \nPlease note that each session has separate tickets. Please ensure you are purchasing your tickets for the correct date. \nWorkshop Host Bio \nAndrea Bauer is a local self taught artist in Edmonton. She is a member of the Budding Art Collective and an experienced workshop teacher. Andrea’s lifelong passion for painting is combined with prioritizing workshops that have a fun relaxed atmosphere for beginner or hobby creatives. She will bring her tips and tricks for painting as well as an open creativity to paint in your unique style. Check her art out at Andrea Bauer Art on Instagram. \nFebruary 1st at 10 am Pansies\nMarch 1st at 10 am  Lucky Clover and Honey Bees\nMembers $15.00 Non-Members $20.00    Edmonton Horticultural Society Office 10746 – 178 Street NW\nInformation and Tickets https://www.instagram.com/andrea__bauer/
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/ehs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250122T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250122T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20250115T231507Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250115T231507Z
UID:35536-1737572400-1737577800@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:MGAA:  “How to Winter Sow” by Melissa Penney\, Habitat YEG
DESCRIPTION:Hope you can join us for a learning-packed evening about \nWinter Sowing! \nIf you are looking to grow tons of plants for very little money and not have to give up part of your home for growing seedlings each year\, then this presentation is for you!  Invented by Trudi Davidoff in 2000\, this is the method of using plastic containers  to grow seeds outdoors planted\nbetween January-March.  Melissa has been winter sowing perennials and annuals successfully for five years and is excited to show you all the tips and tricks for your own winter  sowing success. \nAfter spending years walking\, hiking and driving to photograph birds\, Melissa tried something new in 2019. She decided to instead make the birds come to her! In the last five years she has had 106 species of birds visit her urban Edmonton backyard\, and has 84 species visit in\n2024 alone! Melissa’s interests have expanded to gardening\, native plants\, insects and how it all works together. Besides her yard being a Canadian Wildlife Federation certified wildlife friendly habitat\, she loves having a space for her amazing family to play\, relax and visit with friends.  When she isn’t working on her own habitat she is a freelance photographer\, a mom to three amazing and busy kids\, and wife to a fantastic guy who understands her need to live outside more than inside. \n  \nFree for Members just use your promo code. \nTicket available on Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/winter-sowing-all-you-need-to-know-and-more-tickets-1200508486199?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-how-to-winter-sow-by-melissa-penney-habitat-yeg/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250118T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250118T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20241216T033934Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241216T033934Z
UID:35075-1737190800-1737214200@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:Sangudo Horticultural Club: Colour Your World!
DESCRIPTION:Catered Lunch — Vendors —  Hort. Displays —  Door Prizes \n18th Annual Gardeners Day:  Colour Your World \nSat. January 18th\, 2025   —  9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. \nMayerthorpe Diamond Centre \n  \nMaureen Sexsmith-West of Ladybug Arborists.  \nTrees & Shrubs for Northern Climates. \nClimbers\, Columnars & Edible Wonders. \nAll Season Colour with Hardy Abnnuals \nShow What You Grow. \n\n Deadline January 13th\, 2025.   Register on-line and pay by e-transfer. \nSangudo Hor Club Colour Your World \nDetails at abhorta.ca/wp/events  or SangudoHortClub@gmail.com \n 
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/sangudo-horticultural-club-colour-your-world/
LOCATION:Mayerthorpe Diamond Centre\, 4918 54 St\,\, Mayerthorpe\, AB\, AB\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In Person Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241218T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20241127T202927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T204854Z
UID:34806-1734548400-1734555600@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:MGAA Virtual Christmas Party
DESCRIPTION:2024 Master Gardener’s\n Christmas Party \nTalks\, Games and PRIZES!\nSorry\, Members only. \nJust sign in\, Zoom link in Members Home section. \nDec. 18th at 7 p.m. \n Pour a glass\, brew a pot get comfy and join us.\n 
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-virtual-christmas-party/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241203T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241203T180000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20241127T172738Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241127T182300Z
UID:34789-1733223600-1733248800@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:Friends of Fish Creek - Invitation for Community Gardens to Giving Tuesday
DESCRIPTION:       Friends of Fish Creek wishes to extend an invitation to anyone in the community garden group to come down to the Bow Valley Ranch Visitor Centre on Tuesday\, December 3rd for our open house Giving Tuesday event between 11:00 am- 6:00 pm (drop in).\n     We are giving away lots of native seed for people who would like to ‘Grow with Us’ by raising plants and giving us back some seeds when they produce their own next season. We collected over 75 native species this season\, including lots of beautiful forbs like blanket flower\, showy locoweed\, buffalo bean and others. We would love to give back to the community and share these seeds we have collected.\n\nWe will also be offering free tours throughout the day\, as well as an activity to prepare native seeds through scarification.\n\nHot chocolate and a kid’s activity\, too!\n\nPlease send this invitation along with community gardeners and anyone else looking for some native plants!\n\nHere is the link to register for the event.\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/giving-tuesday-2024-tickets-1081166140029?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\n\n\n   Thank you so much for providing the Friends with the space to grow native plants in the Community Garden this year\, and for helping them thrive through watering\, weeding and maintenance!  We hope you can make it out!\n\n15979 Bow Bottom Trail SE\, Calgary
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/friends-of-fish-creek-invitation-for-community-gardens-to-giving-tuesday/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241120T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241120T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20241018T042539Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241018T050510Z
UID:34056-1732129200-1732134600@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:MGAA: From Texas to the Tundra: Tales of a Wandering Photographer with Myrna Pearman
DESCRIPTION: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  Alaska. Be prepared to be informed\, educated and entertained!  \n  \nMyrna Pearman is a retired biologist as well as a best-selling author (including NatureScape Alberta: Creating and Caring for Wildlife Habitat at Home and Backyard Bird Feeding: An Alberta Guide)\, enthusiastic nature photographer and writer\, kayaker and backroads rambler. She is a Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society\, is the Resident Naturalist for Mother Nature’s Seeds\, and is actively involved with the Red Deer River Naturalists.  myrnapearman.com \nThis is a Zoom presentation \nFree for Members \n$15.00 General Public \nTicket at Eventbrite
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-from-texas-to-the-tundra-tales-of-a-wandering-photographer-with-myrna-pearman/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241020T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20241020T153000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20241001T215532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241001T215532Z
UID:33793-1729431000-1729438200@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:MGAA Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING\n \nJoin Andrew Britton of Gecko Grow to explore the world of hydroponic gardening. Andrew moved from Vancouver Island to Calgary 20 years ago\, and quickly learned that Calgary’s growing conditions were very different than what he was used to. After several attempts at gardening with varying degrees of success\, Andrew gave hydroponics a try and was hooked. While hydroponics can get complicated\, Andrew prefers to keep it simple. He founded Gecko Grow in 2019 to share what he had learned and to provide others with the products and knowledge they need to keep growing with no fear of summer snowfalls\, heatwaves\, hailstorms and short growing seasons. \nMembers Only  : Oct. 20\, 2024\n1:00pm to 3:30pm\nThis is a  Zoom presentation
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240925T070000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240925T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20240915T025454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240915T064119Z
UID:33686-1727247600-1727283600@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:“Common Diseases and Insect Pests of Veggies and Fruit” by Robert Spencer\, Spencer Horticultural Solutions
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRob Spencer has a Bachelor of Science  in Agriculture with a major in Horticulture and a Masters of Science (Plant Sciences)\, both from the University of Saskatchewan. He worked as a Commercial Horticulture Specialist for Alberta Agriculture for 17 years.  Rob started Spencer Horticultural Solutions in March 2020. He is a Horticulture Instructor at Olds College\, specializing in horticulture crop production. Rob has written hundreds of  articles and delivered many presentations of all types for a range of audiences on an assortment of topics. He resides with his family in Olds\, AB. \nFREE for Master Gardeners Members\, General Public $15.00 \nThis is a Zoom presenation   Tickets available at Eventbrite:  https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/common-diseases-and-insect-pests-of-veggies-and-fruit-tickets-1017631722877?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/common-diseases-and-insect-pests-of-veggies-and-fruit-by-robert-spencer-spencer-horticultural-solutions/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240915T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240915T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20240901T173628Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T053515Z
UID:33467-1726405200-1726408800@mgaab.org
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/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240912T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240912T203000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20240831T032442Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T032442Z
UID:33415-1726167600-1726173000@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:C.R.A.G.S.: Lorne Kaban from the Alberta Regional Lily Society
DESCRIPTION:Lorne Kaban from the Alberta Regional Lily Society talks about how be became interested in Lilies and what he has learned about them. \nLocation: This will be a hybrid talk on zoom and at the Lakeview Community Association Hall 6110 – 34th Street SW. Parking is free. \nFree for members  — Non-members register at EventBrite: https:www.eventbrite.ca/organizations/events \nSpeaker: \nLorne\, has been a lifelong gardener that started out under the tutelage of his Baba and Mother in a vegetable garden on the family farm. Through out his life he has always had a few lilies in his garden. \nAbout 15 years ago\, while living in NE Alberta he heard about a farmer north of Vermilion that grew and sold lilies. When he visited Fred Fellner’s farm\, Lorne was absolutely infected with “lilyitis”. The four acre plot of seedling lilies that ranged in height from 2-7’ and covered the full spectrum of colours in the white\, yellow\, pink\, red\, and multicoloured range\, as well as were spotted\, no spots\, frosted\, and striped\, totally enamoured him. He never looked back and has been on a journey of learning\, growing\, a little hybridizing\, and promoting lilies ever since. \nHe became involved with the Alberta Regional Lily Society\, shortly after he met Fred\, and then joined the North American Lily Society a couple years later. Through both groups he has met and been mentored by folks\, many of who are now lifelong friends\, from across the globe. Lorne is the current President of both Societies and is a champion of growing lilies. He grows over 200 hundred varieties of lilies in his home garden in St Albert and is excited to share some of his knowledge with you and maybe even a couple of tips on how to manage the dread red Lily beetle!
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/c-r-a-g-s-lorne-kaban-from-the-alberta-regional-lily-society/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240911T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240911T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20240831T023209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240831T023308Z
UID:33411-1726063200-1726070400@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:The Botanical Gardens at Silver Springs
DESCRIPTION:The Botanical Gardens of Silver Spring \n\n\nJoin us to celebrate our Brand launch\, Volunteers\, Donor’s and Sponsors. \n37 Silver Springs Dr NW\, Calgary\, AB This is a Free event. \nRSVP to info@bgss.ca
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/the-botanical-gardens-at-silver-springs/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240908T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240908T140000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20240828T203233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240907T053800Z
UID:33350-1725800400-1725804000@mgaab.org
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;VALUE=DATE:20240823
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240825
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20240623T170518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T170518Z
UID:32214-1724371200-1724543999@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:Alberta Dahlia and Glad Society Flower Show
DESCRIPTION:Discover the only Dahlia and Gladiolus Trial Garden in Canada. \nFriday Aug 23rd: Staging 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.   Judging 1 to 3 p.m.\, Flower Sale 3 to 6 p.m. \nSaturday Aug. 24th: Public viewing and flower sales 10 a.m. to 4 p.m \nCash Only Please \n  \nRain or Shine  (Hosted under  large tents) \nPiper Creek Trail Garden  37514 RR 273 Red Deer Country (South on 40th Ave\, Right at the Kamen Sign) \nContact Deb 403 392 2159  or debhatt@explornet@com \n 
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/alberta-dahlia-and-glad-society-flower-show/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240811T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240811T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20240911T200053Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240828T210819Z
UID:33355-1723384800-1723392000@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:Botanical Gardens of Silver Springs
DESCRIPTION:Join us to Celebrate  our brand launch and Volunteers\, Donner’s and Sponsors. \n37 Silver Springs Dr NW\, Calgary\, AB
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/botanical-gardens-of-silver-springs/
CATEGORIES:Other
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240810
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240811
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20240623T165636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240623T165636Z
UID:32211-1723248000-1723334399@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:Alberta Dahlia and Glad Society: Summer Celebration
DESCRIPTION:The Alberta Dahlia and Glad Society invite everyone to their Summer Celebration on August 10th. \n9 a.m. Judging courses \n1-3 p.m. Make your own arrangement $25. \n3-5 Garden viewing \nSupper to follow – Meat provided please bring your own salad and desert. \nLocation: Piper Creek Trial Garden  37514 RR 273 Red Deer County – South on 40th Ave then right at the Kamen sign. \nThe Only Dahlia and Gladiolus Trial Garden in Canada \nContact Deb at 403-392 2159  debhatt@xplornet.com
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/alberta-dahlia-and-glad-society-summer-celebration/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240720T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240720T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20240612T194846Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240613T035523Z
UID:31977-1721482200-1721494800@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:Calgary Rose Society's 51st Annual Rose Show
DESCRIPTION:Show Date: Saturday July 20\, 2023 in the Viking Room at the Calgary Scandinavian Centre\, 739 20 Ave NW \nPublic Viewing: 1:30pm to 5:00pm \nThis is a Free event.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/calgary-rose-societys-52st-annual-rose-show/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240720T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240721T160000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20240611T164221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240611T164301Z
UID:31961-1721469600-1721577600@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:Edmonton Horticultural Society's 2024 Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:10 Gardens\nJuly 20 &21 –  10am-4pm\n\nBooklets are already available for sale online on the EHS website:   https://edmontonhort.com/\nWe will have the booklets available for purchase in person on June 14th  at:\nGreenland\nSalisbury – Sherwood Park and Enjoy\nClassic Landscapes – Ellerslie\nApache Seeds\nWild Birds Unlimited\nArch Greenhouses\n\nPotential volunteers can email summerprograms@edmontonhort.com
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/edmonton-horticultural-societys-2024-garden-tour/
CATEGORIES:Edmonton Horticultural Society
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240621T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20240703T170000
DTSTAMP:20260429T075938
CREATED:20240614T195026Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240614T195026Z
UID:32020-1718956800-1720026000@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:Parkland Peony 5th Annual Open Garden
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Our Peony Garden\n\nAdam and Maria welcome you to their 5th annual Peony Open Garden event. With 4.5 acres of peonies\, it is sure to delight everyone who attends. \n\nWe are excited to open up our peony garden to the public for our annual Concert of Colour Event. Come visit the growing field of Parkland Peonies to view thousands of peonies in full bloom and explore the passion behind our peonies. \nWe have over 850 different varieties of classic and hybrid peonies\, including the magnificent Lemon Chiffon Peony\, and one of our personal favourites\, Coral Sunset! Many varieties you may never knew existed. We guarantee you\, you will fall in love with this amazing flower. \n\nWe are located in Okotoks\, Alberta\, on the property of The Saskatoon Farm. After registering for this event\, your ticket will include a location map to our peony field. \nJune 21st – July 3rd.\nPlease Note: This is a ticketed event\, you must purchase a ticket to attend. Tickets are $10.00 each\, and can be purchased online from our website at: https://parklandpeonies.com/
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/parkland-peony-5th-annual-open-garden/
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