Garden Communications
An Education in Propagation (part 1)
Propagation is the practice of using plants to make more plants. There are two main ways to do it. The first—collecting and germinating seeds—depends on sexual processes of reproduction. The second, which encompasses a range of techniques—everything from root division to stem cuttings, grafting, and layering—depends on vegetative reproduction or cloning.
Friends of the Garden (FOGs) Feature: October-December
This regular feature will highlight the activities of the Friends of UBC Botanical Garden (FOGs), a close-knit volunteer group at the Garden, as they continue their contributions and community during the pandemic and beyond. Learn more and sign up to become a FOG Happy New Year! Date posted: December 31, 2020 The Friends of UBC […]
Upgraded Borders to Improve Food Garden Operations
UBC Botanical Garden’s Food Garden underwent an essential upgrade to continue to optimally grow produce and support educational display and non-profits community donations.
December 2020 in the Garden
While many plants have a particular season of interest, there are plenty that are pleasing to look at any time. Even in winter there are flowers, if you look for them.
Dr. Tara Moreau awarded 2020 Marsh Award for Education in Botanic Gardens
Botanic Gardens Conservation International (BGCI) has awarded Dr. Tara Moreau as the winner of the 2020 Marsh Award for Education in Botanic Gardens.
December 2020 Festive Sales and Virtual Events
Learn about this year’s Members’ Day Sale, Wreath Sale, and Children’s Winter Wreaths pick up and virtual workshop.
Introducing the New UBC Botanical Garden Artist in Residence: Erin Despard
This fall, UBC Botanical Garden welcomes our new Artist in Residence, Dr. Erin Despard.
November 2020 in the Garden
November is often considered a time for staying indoors. Many would be surprised by the number of plants with flowers at UBC Botanical Garden.
Garden Harvest Hampers tackle food security issues at UBC
Harvest Hamper Program aims to alleviate concerns about food security in a global pandemic by delivering fresh produce to UBC students.
Birding at the Botanical Garden: Adapting to the Impacts of COVID-19
During regular operations, UBC Botanical Garden hosts Nature Vancouver’s monthly bird surveys, but the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent closing of the Garden earlier this year disrupted this citizen science project’s progress and data.