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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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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:20250201T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
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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:20250208T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250208T160000
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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:20250221T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250221T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
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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:20250227T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250227T203000
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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:20250301T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20250128T061706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250128T061716Z
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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:20250303T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250303T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20250130T194553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250130T200528Z
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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:20250308T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250308T180000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20250120T194621Z
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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:20250309T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250309T150000
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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:20250316T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250316T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20250202T234450Z
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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;VALUE=DATE:20250322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250323
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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:20250327T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250327T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20250324T041737Z
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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;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250331T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250331T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20250315T014047Z
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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:20250405T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250405T150000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20250329T232919Z
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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:20250410T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250410T200000
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SUMMARY:MGAA: Hardy Apples: Growing Apples in Cold Climates with Bob Osborne
DESCRIPTION:  \nJoin us for an evening with Bob Osborne\, a renowned author with number of publications and books focused on roses and apple trees. \nBob is also the host of a long-running gardening show on CBC Moncton. In addition\, he is the owner and operator of Corn Hill Nursery in New Brunswick. His latest book Hardy Apples: Growing Apples in Cold Climates explores the world of apple varieties that can withstand colder climates\, making them ideal for regions with harsher winters. \n  \nTickets:  General Public $15.00  MGAA Members Free \nFor tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mgaa-join-us-for-an-evening-with-renowned-author-nursery-man-bob-osborne-tickets-1256934307349?aff=oddtdtcreator
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/hardy-apples-growing-apples-in-cold-climates-with-bob-osborne/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250412T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250412T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20250201T002634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250201T002634Z
UID:35762-1744462800-1744477200@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:We Love Gardening: Spring Gardening Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an enriching and inspiring Gardening Symposium\, where local gardening enthusiasts\, horticulture experts and nature lovers come together to explore the regenerative and environmentally friendly ways and techniques to cultivate beautiful and sustainable gardens. \nThis event will take place in-person at The Star of the North Retreat Centre\, St Albert.  \n Early registration ends March 15. \nFor more information: Click    https://www.starofthenorth.ca/register/browse/programs-2/event/we-love-gardening-300/
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/we-love-gardening-spring-gardening-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250423T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20250317T223135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250317T223448Z
UID:38386-1745434800-1745438400@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:MGAA:  Shirley Cullun on Growing Dahlias and Gladiolus in Alberta
DESCRIPTION:Join us as Shirley Cullum speaks on the Alberta Dahlia and Gladiolus Society\, the The Trial Garden at Piper Creek Trail and the Show Garden.\nShirley Cullum loves dahlias and gladiolus and for 50+ years she’s grown them. She is the president of the Alberta Dahlia and Gladiolus Society plus being involved with several other groups focusing on these plants. \nAn avid gardener all her adult life\, she was inspired by her mom.  Shirley gardens outside of Three Hills on Cullum Chicken Farm (with no chickens)\, and love to putter in her greenhouse experimenting with what can be coaxed to life in this climate. \nThe ADGS oversees the Piper Creek Trial Garden in Red Deer\, the only Dahlia and Gladiolus trial-garden in Canada (Moving to Olds College in 2025). \n  \nGeneral Public $15.00 —  Members FREE    Tickets at Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mgaa-shirley-cullun-on-growing-dahlias-and-gladiolus-in-alberta-tickets-1290440404989?aff=oddtdtcreator \nThis is a zoom presentation (Talks are recorded and available to ticket holders for 1 week after the talk).
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-shirley-cullun-on-growing-dahlias-and-gladiolus-in-alberta/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250426T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250426T163000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20250116T201235Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250116T201235Z
UID:35556-1745661600-1745685000@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:CHS: Garden Market
DESCRIPTION:The Calgary Horticultural Society has been dedicated to helping local gardeners be successful in Calgary’s growing environment for 117 years. The Society provides educational opportunities from talks\, workshops\, and courses to events. The one-day Gardeners’ Market is one of our signature events held this year at The Commons at ATCO Park | Blue Flame Kitchen. \n\n\n\nThis event brings gardeners of all experience levels together to discover what’s happening in the local world of gardening and ignites our garden season. Our exhibitors include garden centres\, garden service suppliers\, garden decor creators\, gardening product providers and specialty plant groups (to name a few) – it’s an event dedicated to gardening right here in Calgary! \n\n\n\nThe demo/speaker stage presentations are included with price of admission. This year\, presentations will be held in a separate room! \n\n\nThe Blue Flame Kitchen chefs will be hosting two demonstration classes in their on-site kitchen. Check back soon for registration details! \n\n\nOur photo contest will be back with the winner selected from the finalists by popular choice voting at the event. \n\n\nNew for 2025 is the return of an open container competition! The favourite container will be selected by event attendee voting. \nWatch for container competition details coming soon! \n  \n\n\nThe Commons at ATCO Park\n5302 Forand Street SW\nCALGARY\, AB T3E 7C6 \nStart:\nSaturday\, April 26\, 2025 at 10:00 AM\n\nEnd:\nSaturday\, April 26\, 2025 at 4:30 PM\n\n  \n\n\n  \n\n\nCheck back soon for more information and details for the 2025 Gardeners’ Market! \nCHS Website: https://www.calhort.org/whats-happening/classes/#id=1423&cid=771&wid=5101&type=Cal
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/chs-garden-market/
LOCATION:Atco Park\, 5302 Forand Street SW\,\, CALGARY\,
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250522T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250522T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20250514T022330Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250522T014857Z
UID:44257-1747940400-1747944000@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:MGAA: Healthy Soil Food Web with Debbi Weber\, The Living Edge Inc.
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 22\, 2025  – 7:00-8:00pm\nA Healthy Soil Food Web\nJoin us as we explore the microorganisms that form a healthy soil food web and why they are important. Learn how a healthy soil food web leads to increased nutrient cycling for plants\, builds soil structure\, suppresses pests and disease\, and provides nutrient dense food. Debbi Weber is an Alberta Registered Professional Forester (RPF) and president of The Living Edge Inc.\nWith more than 20 years experience as a consultant\, in private industry and local government\, Debbi uses her enhanced understanding of the natural environment\, asset management\, infrastructure and political acumen\, to facilitate land development opportunities\, collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals\, facilitate discussions with stakeholders\, and create partnerships with academia\, industry and communities to address complex climate-induced challenges. Debbi provides a strategic focus\, brings innovative solutions and remains goal oriented to provide clients with value-added results. Her strength is in the details when managing complex projects and working with multiple stakeholders.Currently\, working in a strategic capacity within municipal government\, Debbi provides research on emerging opportunities and trends in local government\, supports developers\, and promotes joint regional opportunities for collaboration.\nDebbi shares her knowledge and wisdom as an instructor for Alberta’s first and most extensive organic and regenerative Master Gardener program offered through the Heritage Agricultural Society in cooperation with Gaia College and the Society of Organic Urban Landcare (SOUL). She is currently studying to become a Certified Soil Food Web Consultant through Dr. Elaine Ingham’s Soil Food Web School. She has a strong passion for regenerative land practices that restore soil and ecosystem health\, and improves food security. Debbi’s education includes a B.Sc. in Forest Management\, a Forest Technologist diploma\, Geographic Information Systems (GIS) Certification\, is a Certified Organic Master Gardener and is also a Certified Soil Food Web Laboratory Technician.\nThis is a zoom Presentation.  Members Free\, General Public $15.00\nhttps://www.eventbrite.ca/e/a-healthy-soil-food-web-tickets-1363556878329?aff=erelpanelorg\nTicket holders will have access to a recording for 1 week.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-healthy-soil-food-web-with-debbi-weber-the-living-edge-inc/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250529T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250529T200000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20250514T023209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250514T023209Z
UID:44261-1748545200-1748548800@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:MGAA: Growing Native Wildflowers in Your Urban Garden: A  Sustainable Choice By Manna Parseyan
DESCRIPTION:Growing Native Wildflowers in Your Urban Garden: A Sustainable Choice By Manna Parseyan\,  Edmonton Native Plant Society and Arnica Wildflowers\non Thursday\, May 29 at7:00-8:00pm \nNative wildflowers offer rich colours\, textures\, and seasonal blooms\, creating stunning displays year-round. They are low-maintenance\, hardy\, and adaptable\, thriving without fertilizers or pesticides. Resistant to frost\, drought\, and disease\, they support birds\, bees\, butterflies\, and small mammals. Each native garden becomes part of a larger effort to restore habitats. Enrich your life and ecosystem by growing native wildflowers.\nManna Parseyan has a deep love for nature and a passion for the outdoors. A passionate native plant grower and avid birder\, Manna holds a B.Sc. in Geology and a Master’s degree in Paleontology. She volunteers with the Edmonton Native Plant Society\, delivers talks on local flora and native plant gardening\, and plays an active role in the restoration and stewardship of local prairie ecosystems. In 2018\, she founded Arnica Wildflowers to help address the lack of native plant sources in the Edmonton area. \nMembers Free\, General Public $15.00 \nThis is a Zoom Presentation. \nFor Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/growing-native-wildflowers-in-your-urban-garden-a-sustainable-choice-tickets-1363619495619?aff=ebemoffollowpublishemail&ref=eemail&utm_campaign=following_published_event&utm_content=follow_notification&utm_medium=email&utm_source=eventbrite \nTicket holders will have access to the talk’s recording for 1 week.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-growing-native-wildflowers-in-your-urban-garden-a-sustainable-choice-by-manna-parseyan/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250531T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250531T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20250425T054329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250425T054329Z
UID:42436-1748692800-1748707200@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:CRAGS’  34th Annual Plant Sale: Saturday May 31\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Countdown to this year’s plant sale!\n  \nCRAGS’  34th Annual Plant Sale: Saturday May 31\, 2025\nCRAGS’ spring plant sale is always a much-anticipated event for alpine garden enthusiasts. If you would like to be added to our emails with the latest news about our plant sale plans\, please send an email to newsletter@crags.ca.  If you have questions about the plant sale itself please send an email to plantsale@crags.ca \nThe Plant Sale will be open outdoors from 12 noon till 4 pm at the Lakeview Community Association grounds\, 6110 – 34th St SW\, Calgary. \nThis event will be held outdoors with an option to move indoors in case of inclement weather. \nThe public is invited to shop from 12 noon till 4 pm. No need to come early as there will be lots of plants to choose from. \nCome prepared for a cash-only sale\, though some vendors are able to accept other forms of payment. Each vendor will handle his or her own payments\, so please bring some small denominations of cash. Please bring your own tray or box as our supply is limited. \nWe’ll have alpine and rock garden plants for sale\, and some other larger perennials. Plants suitable for various environments will be available — rock garden\, alpine bed\, native plant garden\, container\, or perennial bed. Most plants are from member growers\, and are not available at local garden centres. \nIn addition to our member growers\, some local specialty vendors participate in the sale. \n\nGarden Slippers\nLimited Tufa Rock will be also availble for sale
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/crags-34th-annual-plant-sale-saturday-may-31-2025/
LOCATION:Lakeview Community Association Hall\, 6110 – 34th Street SW.\, Calgary\, Alberta\, Canada
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250628T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250628T090000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20240614T043624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250607T013201Z
UID:32002-1751101200-1751101200@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:High River Garden Tour
DESCRIPTION:The High River Garden Committee warmly invites you to explore six local flower gardens on Sat. June 28. \nAs a special treat we are pleased to offer you the option to indulge in a traditional Tea experience.  Relax and unwind at a harmonious local as you sip on aromatic teas and savour delectable treats\, all while basking in the company of fellow garden enthusiasts. \nTickets are $25. – $50.. \nFor more information and tickets go to:  
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/high-river-garden-tour/
LOCATION:Museum of the Highwood  406 1 St SW\, High River
CATEGORIES:Other
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250817T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250817T160000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20250724T041809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250724T042316Z
UID:51250-1755435600-1755446400@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:MGAA Garden Tour: Shirley Cullum's Dahlia and Gladiolus Garden
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 17th at 1 p.m.\nShirley Cullum has invited the Master Gardeners to tour her incredible garden.  Shirley is the president of the Alberta Dahlia and Gladiolus Society which runs the only Dahlia and Gladiolus trial garden in Canada.  Shirley has an incredible collection with many other flowers and plants.\nThis is a members only tour but members may bring a guest. \nPlease register at vmwgardener@gmail.com \nfor the map to the garden by Three Hill\, AB.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-garden-tour-shirley-cullums-dahlia-and-gladiolus-garden/
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250917T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20250917T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20250821T200914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250917T183427Z
UID:54015-1758135600-1758141000@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:MGAA:  Preserving Your Harvest to Boost Your Family's Food Security with Jennifer Burns-Robinson
DESCRIPTION:Joins us for an engaging talk on safe\, reliable ways to preserve your bounty – whether your garden is big or small.  \nWe’ll also dive into the topic of food security and share practical tips to help your family stay resilient in the face of climate change.  Don’t miss this opportunity to learn\, connect and ge inspired. \nJennifer Burns-Robinson is an experienced educator in Landscape and Organic Gardening\, having taught at NAIT and with Gaia College.  She previously served as an instructor and administrator in the Stony Plain Organic Master Gardener program.  Now retired from administration\, Jennifer is planning to write a book and is actively developing her 3.5 acre property into a productive\, sustainable food paradise. \nTo resister and or for tickets\, please email: treasurer@mgaab.org\nThis is an on-line Zoom event. \nTalks are recorded and ticket holder have access for 7 days prior to the talk. \n 
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-preserving-your-harvest-to-boost-your-familys-food-security-with-jennifer-burns-robinson/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251015T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20251015T203000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20251002T231255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251006T011903Z
UID:56445-1760554800-1760560200@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:MGAA: Willow Weaving with Candice Cullum
DESCRIPTION:Candice Cullum is a fungi focused wild crafter and wild harvester based in Edgewood BC\, and Kneehill County\, AB. \n “I spend part of the warmer months volunteering as the Red Deer regional coordinator for the Alberta Mycological Society. Having spent the last 10+ years with them leading public forays\, I’ve been able to grow my skills immensely through the generous support of this loving wild community. Now with a second home base in Edgewood BC\, I’m able to share throughout both the western provinces and have enjoyed traveling to remote fungus festivals and communities throughout BC and Alberta.  \nWith a deep passion for wild fungi I carry a lot of baskets. Which easily lead into my next passion\, wild weaving. When the cold weather sets in and I can no longer harvest fungi\, I fill my time teaching wild willow weaving from decorative to practical\, it’s an art form that allows me to harvest and connect to nature year round.  \nMy mission is to inspire folks no matter their location\, age or status in life to go outside and play with nature!” \nFree for Master Gardeners members\, $15. for General Public.\nSign Up at / or purchase Tickets at:  treasurer@mgaab.org\nThis is a Zoom presentation.  The talk is recorded and available to ticket holders for 7 days to review.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-willow-weaving-with-candice-cullum/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260121T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260121T190000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20260109T215731Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260109T215916Z
UID:70133-1769022000-1769022000@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:MGAA: Structural Pruning - Fruit Tree Pruning and Young Tree Training with Alex McCormick
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URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-structural-pruning-fruit-tree-pruning-and-young-tree-training-with-alex-mccormick/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260131T000000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260131T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20250707T025729Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250707T025729Z
UID:49294-1769817600-1769878800@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:Heritage Agricultural Society - Organic Master Gardener Program
DESCRIPTION:Heritage Agricultural Society – Organic Master Gardener Program\nThe Organic Master Gardener program in Stony Plain is Alberta’s first and most extensive organic master gardener program. Under the umbrella of Red Brick Common (formerly the Multicultural Heritage Centre) the program is geared to adult learners of all levels of gardening experience. From those absolutely brand new to the soil\, to those who have years of experience in their own yards\, or for those who want an addition to a résumé\, the OMG program in Stony Plain is an excellent means to enjoyable learning. And this is a certificate program.\nThe program runs for 9 months\, from January to October. Half of the 26 (3 hour) courses are from the Gaia College curriculum (www.gaiacollege.ca) and the other half are locally developed courses created for our north central Alberta soils and growing season. Students receive no tests or exams but are asked to compile a portfolio of work throughout the year.\nFor a detailed syllabus\, go to www.RedBrickCommon.ca/OMG\, or send an email to OMG@RedBrickCommon.ca.
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/heritage-agricultural-society-organic-master-gardener-program/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260207T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260207T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20260120T220132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T220330Z
UID:71408-1770458400-1770483600@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:CHS:  Think Spring!
DESCRIPTION:Think Spring!\nSaturday\, February 7\, 2026\n  \n    10:00 am Keynote Speaker Laura Peters\, Size Doesn’t Matter: Creative Gardening Ideas for Every Little Nook. Laura is an Albertan who has written over 30 gardening books.\n    The three afternoon sessions take the topic a bit further: \n    12:30 pm: Wendy Zak addresses\, Food Gardening in Containers—Big Fun in a Small Space;\n    1:15 pm: Patti Bretin and Phil Pickering are presenting\, Waterwise containers – Get the most out of your container plantings with sub-irrigation containers\, and\n    2:30 pm Kath Smyth wraps up the day with Small Gardens\, Big Attitude.\n\n\nTickets: Society member $7.50\, non-member $15.00 (+GST)\nLearn more and get ticket on the Society’s website calhort.org/What’s Happening.    www.calhort.org
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/chs-think-spring-2/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:Calgary Horticultural Society
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260228T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Edmonton:20260228T170000
DTSTAMP:20260502T182830
CREATED:20260109T225841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260221T003717Z
UID:70154-1772265600-1772298000@mgaab.org
SUMMARY:MGAA: Spring Symposium   (On-Line)
DESCRIPTION:2026 MGAA Spring Symposium\nFeb. 28th  9-3:30\nSpeakers:\nWilbert Ronald of Jeffries nurseries: Columnar Trees\nColumnar trees are extremely popular accent and screening trees in the flat Canadian prairies. In recent years the Columnar Swedish aspen cultivar was among the most popular of columnar trees but it has lost its position due to disease and introduction of other new trees. A number of newer columnar trees including columnar flowering crabapples\, columnar Parkland Pillar birch and other trees are coming to the forefront. \nJohn Acorn\, Naturalist: Butterflies in the Garden and Beyond\nThere are more than 170 species of butterflies in Alberta\, and many of these are familiar garden insects.  Gardening for butterflies involves the use of both nectar-source flowers to attract the adults\, and caterpillar food plants to sustain the larvae.  Naturally\, most types of pesticides should be avoided.  Monarchs are of course the most popular of the Alberta species\, but in truth they are almost entirely limited to the southern centres such as Medicine Hat and Lethbridge.  And if the garden butterflies are an inspiration to you\, you might also enjoy pursuing butterflies farther afield\, in environments that are difficult to replicate in a managed garden. \nTony Spencer: Wildscaping\nIn the post-wild countryside of Mono\, Ontario\, Tony Spencer is conducting a series of open experiments to combine naturalistic planting design with Blue-Green Infrastructure into a fluid ecological art form. \nWorking on the local level \,he cultivates his universal concept of Wildscaping. This is about using plant-driven landscape design to create and sustain dynamic garden spaces\, filled with beauty and wildlife\, to rekindle our relationship to the natural world. \nThe focus of this talk is how to link home to landscape in a symbiotic loop to build new nature and adapt to the inevitable extremes of the new climate. \n  \nGeneral Public $45. —  MGAA Members $35.  —  MGAA Students $25.\nFor Tickets: eTransfer to: treasurer@mgaab.org\nPlease include your email address to receive the zoom link.  Thank you \nThis is a zoom presentation.\n\nMore Information on our Speakers:\nTony Spencer \nTony Spencer is the Canadian writer\, photographer\, and planting designer behind The New Perennialist. He is recognized and published internationally in the world of naturalistic garden design. In 2024\, Tony won his second top Landscape Design Award of Excellence from the US-based Perennial Plant Association (PPA). \nHe was also was named PPA Garden Media Promoter of the year along with a 2024 Silver Medal for Social Media from Garden Comm. Day today\, Tony is a puckish ringleader for the naturalistic movement with over 100kfollowers on his various social media channels. He travels extensively to gardens and symposiums in his primary role as a communicator\, documenter and sharer of ideas for this movement. Tony is currently at work on an upcoming book for Timber Press with a publishing date of summer 2027. \nJohn Acorn\nJohn Acorn teaches in the Department of Renewable Resources at the University of Alberta.  John has been a lifelong naturalist\, and he is best known for his television series Acorn\, The Nature Nut\, in which he blended a broad knowledge of animals with a flair for music and humour.  He is also the author of some twenty books on natural history subjects and dozens of research articles and papers. \nFrom cutting edge science to old-fashioned nature study\, \nJohn enjoys and promotes a broad appreciation of the natural world around us.  He is the recipient of the University of Alberta’s Distinguished Alumni Award\, The Entomological Foundation’s Medal of Honor\, National Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada’s (NSERC) Michael Smith Award for Science Promotion\, and the Royal Society of Canada’s McNeil Medal for the Public Awareness of Science. \nWilbert Ronald\nJeffries Nurseries Ltd was… “founded by Wilbert and Sharon Ronald in 1982\, this family owned wholesale operation has since grown from a small retail garden centre to become one of Manitoba’s largest nurseries.  Under our Northern Garden Collection brand\, we strive to provide quality plants across Western Canada\, Ontario and the northern states of the USA. \nAs a company we strive to be a leader in plant improvement through research and innovation for Canada and the Northen States area.  As a result\, over 40 new plants have been introduced to the market.  Research has been directed towards overcoming disease problems such as Dutch Elm Disease\, Bronze Leaf Disease of aspens\, and Black Knot Disease of purple leafed sherries. … We strongly support our own Research and Development programs and those in adjacent provinces and States.  We also support the landscape and gardening sector by sponsorship of Communities in Bloom\, The Prairie Garden and lending support to numerous allied groups.”
URL:https://mgaab.org/event/mgaa-spring-symposium/
LOCATION:via ZOOM
CATEGORIES:MGAA Event
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