Okanagan Master Gardener's Chapter
Master Gardeners Association of BC
Record #:
KNA1442
Last Modified:
20 Nov 2023
Last Full Update:
20 Nov 2023
Contact Information
| Mailing Address | c/o Chandra Paynter 3435 Logan Rd West Kelowna, bc Canada V4T 1N6 |
| okanaganmg@gmail.com | |
| Website | www.mgabc.org/content/okanagan/ |
| Primary Contact | Chandra Paynter, President, Okanagan Master Gardeners, Okanagan Master Gardeners; Phone: 778-581-3557; Email: okanaganmg@gmail.com |
| Social Media |  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/103521226368334/ |
Description & Services
| Service Details | - Provides sustainable gardening advice in the Southern Interior, from Osoyoos to Enderby while educating gardening public on environmentally responsible practices and sharing knowledge through advice clinics at nurseries and plant sales, or through community projects at notable public and community gardens -Sponsors Kelowna Seedy Sunday the 2nd Sunday in March. - Volunteer projects with the Guisachan Heritage Garden in Kelowna, Summerland Ornamental Garden, and Food for Thought Garden in Kelowna - Makes presentations on gardening issues, writes garden advice columns for newspapers and newsletters, is involved in horticultural therapy activities at extended care facilities and hospices, participates in and some times leads community horticultural beautification projects. -Okanagan Master Gardeners Course every 2 years in the fall. |
| Dates | Year round |
| Eligibility | Keen Gardeners |
| How to Apply | Please email for information regarding the Master Gardener Program or if interested in volunteering at the Guisachan House garden okanaganmg@gmail.com |
| Meetings | Basic Master Gardeners 12-week (Saturday) university level training program begins on Sat, Sep11th, 2021 and runs through to Sat, Dec, 4, 2021 Seedy Sunday Kelowna, 2nd Sunday in March every year at Parkinson Recreation Centre, Kelowna |
Location
| Located In Community | Okanagan Valley |
Other Details
| Languages | English |