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Garden TV  Recreating
EdenThis beautifully photographed series travels around the world to explore how gardens can change people's lives. A must see Canadian produced series. KNOW Knowledge Network - Ch 5 In addition to the times below, some episodes are scheduled during the overnight hours. See your program guide for info or visit Knowledge Network website. Mondays
at 7:00 PM The
Secret
World
of
GardensThis beautifully filmed nature series uncovers the hidden world in our backyards. Find out about the delicate relationships between plants, insects, wildlife and other creatures. Learn about defense strategies against predators, mating rituals and the wondrous cycles of life. Using macro lenses and time-lapse photography, this series reveals the danger and beauty within an ordinary garden. KNOW Knowledge Network - Ch 5 Currently running only during the overnight hours check your program guide or Knowledge Network for info. |
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About BRAGS BRAGS is a general interest garden club. The Rhododendron is recognized in the name of our Society as the official flower of the City of Burnaby and is a special interest of some of our members. Our membership includes gardeners at all levels from beginners to those with prize winning gardens that have been featured in national magazines. If you are interested in gardening, come and join us--you won't be disappointed. Another BRAGS Star BRAGS Member Keith Harris has risen to the ranks of those whose gardening efforts have been recognized by publication in the news media. Steve Whysall's column of Thursday Jan 21 features a story about Keith's skill and success with growing vegetables for more than 40 years. Read the article in the Vancouver Sun. Introduction Membership Executive Out & About Speakers Newsletters Minutes & Reports BRAGS Community Photo Galleries Contact Us   Garden Web  Great
Plant Picks is an
educational awards program
committed to building a comprehensive palette of outstanding plants for
Pacific Northwest gardens. Awards are based on the combined expertise
of over forty horticulturists from Washington, Oregon and British
Columbia. Great Plant Picks lists have been produced each year from 2004 to 2008 and are available on the website. Also available is a Plant List which provides useful recommendations for plant choices according to growing conditions. GPP Website > > Garden Education VanDusen Courses A copy of the current VanDusen Adult Education brochure is available online by downloading a PDF document. Download UBC Botanical Garden Information about Courses & Lectures is available at the website. Go To > > GardenWorks The GardenWorks website has useful information sheets for downloading and printing for reference. Also frequent mini workshops on gardening related topics. GardenWorks Website > > > Current Seasonal Garden Hints > > > Gardening Tip Sheets & Email Queries > > > Burnaby Community & Continuing Education Details of these courses at www.burnabyce.com Diploma Programs Residential Landscape Technician Floral Arranging Certificate Programs Arborist ISA Certification Organic Master Gardener Ecological Landscape Design Growing Food in the City Plant Knowledge for Organic Master Gardener Courses Keeping Bees (1day) Organic Turf Management Workshop (1day) Organic Soil Management (3 days) Floral Arranging Kwantlen Polytechnic University More info at www.kwantlen.ca/horticulture Integrated Pest Management (B.SC.) Landscape Design & Installation Dipl. Greenhouse & Nursery Technology Dipl. Turf Management Dipl. Horticultural Apprenticeship Program Commercial Floristry |
Gardening Weather ? Volunteering The Church, which is located just opposite the Burnaby Village Museum where our meetings are held, is interested in developing a public "rest stop" garden at the street corner, with some planting, a bench, etc. They are looking for volunteers to help with the design and development of the site, so this could be a good opportunity to express your creativity. More information and discussion to come. St. Michael's Centre Friends of the Living Garden Society St Michael's has a need for volunteer gardeners to spend a short time each month helping to maintain the Therapeutic Gardens. Details & contact info.  TLC The Land Conservancy of BC The restoration of the Garden presents opportunities for volunteers in a variety of gardening and maintenance jobs. Be a part of the renewal of this outstanding historical Burnaby garden. The regular work days for volunteers are Wednesdays and some Saturdays. Contact Laura Ralph, Head Gardener, for more information at 604-733-2313, by email, or check out the TLC website. The address is 5655 Sperling Ave. (at Deer Lake)  |
