Imagine UBC Botanical Garden as a vibrant, living laboratory offering an unparalleled environment for applied research and experiential learning. This is exactly how UBC’s Campus as a Living Lab (CLL) initiative envisions us as, and we’re grateful to b
Each January, the UBC Botanical Garden buzzes with activity as our tree recycling initiative, in partnership with SPEC, brings the community together for a shared goal: giving new life to Christmas trees. Over the holiday break, we encourage vis
Acer pentaphyllum Grove The new year brings with it the promise of increasing daylight. My favourite formal greeting at this time of year is an ancient Latin salutation, Sol Invictus (the invincible Sun), which celebrates that very certainty. Ja
Acer macrophyllum Much as I like to highlight the diversity of plants in flower in the Botanical Garden at this time of year—and there are plenty as I write this in the dying days of November—I have to accept that weatherwise, December is a highly unpr
As the holiday season approaches, some of us begin to plan for the weeks ahead. But here is one thing you won’t need to worry about: what to do with your Christmas tree once the festivities wind down. UBC Botanical Garden, in partnership with SPEC (Soc
As every gardener knows, gardens are places where things are always changing. Perhaps it is not surprising then, that botanical gardens in particular provide an excellent setting for research about the impacts of a changing climate. The diverse plant c
Fuchsia ‘Little Giant’ November is a time when garden plants often descend into subtlety. Without frost and long spells of dry sunny weather, the potential for spectacular foliage displays begin to diminish. There are some exceptions. The sweet
The 34th Annual Apple Festival brought thousands of visitors to UBC Botanical Garden for a weekend of apple tasting and community fun. Live music, warm cider, and the scent of fresh apple pies filled the air as attendees of all ages celebrated the seas
“Dr. Nitobe wanted to build understanding between East and West,” says Sugiyama. “We follow that idea here by mixing native plants to B.C. and Japanese plants while keeping the spirit and feeling of a traditional Japanese garden.”
Each October, the Garden transforms into an apple-lover’s paradise, filled with the scent of freshly baked pies, the sound of live music, and the laughter of families exploring together. But behind the scenes of this beloved event is a group of dedicat
