Garden Blog

Using Science to Inform Gardening Decisions

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Garden Communications

Gardening has long been an activity where science has informed its practitioners. Consider the decisions about what plant might thrive in a particular place, or how to manage a particular pest in as benign a way as possible. Using science at some level, whether observational or through experimental findings, (hopefully) has helped you to be […]
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Event Recap: A Celebration of Culture, Community, and Inclusivity at the Lunar New Year Market 2025

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Garden Communications

With crisp and sunny weather on our side, UBC Botanical Garden hosted its third annual Lunar New Year Market on January 25 and 26 2025, marking the Year of the Wood Snake in a bigger, and brighter way. The event successfully brought together visitors, vendors, and performers from all backgrounds to celebrate this important tradition, […]
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February in the Garden 2025

Posted on February 6, 2025 by Garden Communications

Few garden plants are as tough as the hollies. The plant that comes to most minds (locally, at least) when holly is mentioned is undoubtedly Ilex aquifolium, the English holly, a species with countless ornamental cultivars popular for residential planting. One of the great things about English holly, and cold-hardy Ilex species in general, is […]
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Kids Take Over UBC 2025!

Posted on January 22, 2025 by jendougl

Play your way across the UBC campus at this amazing ARTS & CULTURE FESTIVAL! Kids Take Over UBC invites families to take part in a day of arts, culture, music and more, all across campus. Create, learn, and get inspired!
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Embark on a Winter Journey this month at the Garden

Posted on January 10, 2025 by Garden Communications

January 2025 in the Garden – Year of the Snake (Bark Maple)  Maples are usually recognized by their distinctive leaves; thus, winter is generally not a time recommended for their study. But the snake bark maples (also known as stripe-bark maples) are another story. They are among the most beautiful and interesting of all maples, […]
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