Garden Blog

Dispatches from the Czech Republic – Curator-Horticulturist Laura Caddy

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Garden Communications

June is a wonderful time to explore the E. H. Lohbrunner Alpine Garden, with its glasshouse and rock outcrops furnished with colourful plants. Located along the north-eastern section of the Botanical Garden, straddling the area between the amphitheatre and Rainforest Garden, the Alpine Garden is known for its plant diversity more than any particular group […]
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Celebrating Our Third Annual Family Nature Walk!

Posted on November 20, 2024 by Garden Communications

We are thrilled to share the exciting highlights of our third annual Family Nature Walk event, in honour of the UN’s International Day for Biological Diversity!
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June in the Garden 2023

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Garden Communications

After the lull in mid-May when the rhododendrons, early herbaceous perennials and late bulbs take a needed breath, June is when the summer flowers really start coming into their own.
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Tips & Techniques from our Horticulturists

Posted on November 14, 2024 by Garden Communications

  Late last year our horticulturists and Shop Friends of the Garden were busily researching beautiful bulbs to showcase and sell at the Garden. With spring’s arrival, it’s a great opportunity to share some tips and techniques from our horticulturists. Christopher and Scott are both Horticulturists working in the Front Entrance garden area. Christopher takes […]
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Friends of the Garden (FOGs) Feature: January – March 2023

Posted on April 28, 2023 by Garden Communications

This regular feature will highlight the activities of the Friends of UBC Botanical Garden (FOGs)
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