Garden Communications
April 2018 in the Garden
As many Vancouverites know, April is the month when the City celebrates the Cherry Blossom Festival.
March 2018 in the Garden
March is a tricky month for predicting flowers. The weather prognosticators have gotten a little better over the years, but predicting more than two weeks in advance can be a dangerous business.
February 2018 in the Garden
Rhododendrons are one of the joys of the David C. Lam Asian Garden in spring. Although primarily planted with wild species, you can also find a number of hybrid selections.
January 2018 in the Garden
One never knows what winter will bring in terms of Vancouver’s weather.
December 2017 in the Garden
Despite the fact that there are still plenty of plants in flower in the Botanical Garden, December is really more a month for berries.
November 2017 in the Garden
November’s heavy hand often deals a death blow to the softer flowers and foliage that we enjoy through the early autumn. It isn’t technically winter in November, but it often feels that way.
October 2017 in the Garden
For October, the focus is on Hydrangea, an important summer- and fall-blooming group of deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs and climbers.
September 2017 in the Garden
Looking out the window the other day, following the trajectory of a rufous hummingbird as it zipped toward a fuchsia, I was suddenly struck by the utter exuberance and floral bounty of this group of plants.
Meet Beeologist in Residence Brian Campbell
Introducing Brian Campbell, the Garden’s new Beeologist in Residence.
August 2017 in the Garden
Learn about the Garden’s extensive collection of maples, including where to find particular specimen.