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Workshop presented by Debra Gurrad on Friday, April 10, 1 – 3pm. This will be a great opportunity to get hands on experience with bare-rooting, root correcting, and proper planting techniques to get shrubs and trees off to their best start. Email Deb at dgvimga@gmail.com if you would like to attend. The workshop will take place at …
By Dr. Richard Hebda. Join the Alpine Gardeners of Central Vancouver Island on March 30 in Qualicum Beach for this interesting presentation.
‘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 …
If you missed the February Seedy Saturdays/Sundays…there are still March Seedy Saturdays/Sundays to enjoy!
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
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 . . .
Vancouver Island Master Gardeners 