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MGABC stands for Master Gardeners of BC, an association whose stated mandate is to promote sustainable gardening practices. Its six chapters across the province provide education and science-based information to all gardeners, not only to members. If you are looking for gardening answers, local events, or basic training in British Columbia, the site is organized around those three needs.
What the organization does
The association describes itself as education-focused. Its chapters deliver science-based gardening information and run community activity such as lectures, seed swaps, and basic training programs. The public-facing site is built to support that: visitors are invited to ask gardening questions, read the resources provided, and check what events are happening locally.
Education and training
Basic Training Programs are listed among the activities open to the public, alongside gardening events and lectures. The site does not publish a curriculum, schedule, or fee on the material available here, so treat the training mention as a pointer: check the events and chapter pages for current offerings before planning around it.
Chapters across the province
Six chapters operate throughout British Columbia. Posts on the site are attributed to chapters by name — for example, entries credited to Vancouver and to Victoria — which makes chapter pages the practical place to find activity close to you.
What you can find on the site
| Resource | What it offers |
|---|---|
| Ask a Master Gardener | A route to submit gardening questions; monthly "You Asked Us" posts collect answers |
| Events | Training programs, lectures, seed swaps, and community gardening events |
| Articles and tips | Practical guidance, such as deer-deterrent planting and mason bee tip sheets |
| Recommended links | A curated list of external resources at the bottom of the page |
| Watch, Read, Listen | A mixed-format section for videos, reading, and audio material |
The article content is worth noting for its tone. A piece on deer-resistant plants pairs a list of strongly scented foliage plants with the caveat that "deer don't read lists" — a useful signal that the advice is presented as guidance rather than guarantee. A mason bee tip sheet is framed as an interactive hobby suitable for adults and children.
Local gardening context
The site also covers regional gardening news. One example: Prince George is now home to Canada's most northerly botanical garden, the Khasdzoon Yusk'ut Botanical Garden, opened in June 2025. The project is led by the David Douglas Botanical Garden Society with the Lheidli T'enneh First Nation and the University of Northern BC; the name is Dakelh for "Red Maple of the Hill." Items like this are useful if you garden in northern BC and want to know what grows and what is being planted locally.
How to use it
- Have a specific question? Use the Ask a Master Gardener route, and check the monthly "You Asked Us" posts first in case it is already answered.
- Want to learn in person? Look at events and your nearest chapter for training programs, lectures, and seed swaps.
- Researching a plant or problem? Start with the articles and tip sheets, then follow the recommended links for deeper sources.
- Gardening in a specific region? Chapter-attributed posts and local news items give the most relevant conditions.
One limitation to keep in mind: the site functions as an information hub, and details such as event dates, training schedules, and membership terms live on the individual pages rather than in one place. Confirm specifics there before relying on them.