Vancouver Island Master Gardeners 
The Vancouver Island Master Gardeners Association (VIMGA) is a group of volunteer Master Gardeners living on Vancouver Island from south of Duncan north to Campbell River.
Learn more about what we do and why we do it.
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VIMGA works with Vancouver Island University (VIU) to provide the Master Gardener Certificate Program, the first step to becoming a Master Gardener. The next course will start in January 2028.
Articles
- MARS Mother’s Day Weekend Garden Tour
Come tour 10 beautiful gardens in Qualicum and Parksville on Mothers’ Day Weekend. Master Gardeners will be there as well to answer to your gardening. questions. - MARS Rhododendron Show and Plant Sale April 18
VIMGA partners with the MARS Rhododendron Show and Plant Sale for our biggest fundraiser of the year. Along with all the beautiful rhodos, come check out the plants for sale that have been donated by VIMGA members. - VIRL/VIMGA Virtual Gardening Series‘Spring Preparation’ Join this zoom presentation on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. Learn all about preparing your garden in spring with a panel of certified Master Gardeners! The session will look at growing plants from seed (and a little bit on seed saving) and we will discuss some common methods for vegetative …
- Native Plants and Native Cultivars
An interesting study on the differences in pollinator visits to native plants and their associated popular cultivars, sometimes called nativars. This article by Master Gardener Whitney Peek was originally published in the December 2025 edition of the VIMGA newsletter - American Rhododendron Society 2026 Spring Convention
Vancouver Island will host this year’s convention from April 21st to April 26th! Join us for “Rhododendrons & Companions in a Changing Climate”. Read on for more information . . .