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
E-Mail 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 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