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December in the Garden 2025

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Garden Communications

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 unpredictable month. Flowers and frost normally don’t exactly mix. I am therefore […]
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Recycle Your Christmas Tree at UBC Botanical Garden and Support Environmental Education

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Garden Communications

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 (Society Promoting Environmental Conservation), will once again welcome the community […]
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Seasons of Learning: Climate Research and Community Action at the UBC Botanical Garden in Review

Posted on November 24, 2025 by Garden Communications

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 collections held by botanical gardens enable a variety of observations and comparisons that both illuminate the […]
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November in the Garden 2025

Posted on December 2, 2025 by Garden Communications

  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 gums (Liquidambar species), many deciduous viburnums and a few Chinese maples can continue to increase in intensity even through […]
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Apple Festival 2025 Recap

Posted on November 25, 2025 by Garden Communications

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 season’s bounty. This year’s event featured a busy apple market, a sold-out Tasting Tent […]
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