Garden Blog

Plants, Computers and Community: Celebrating the Garden Forum’s 20th Anniversary

Posted on August 8, 2021 by Garden Communications

Founder Daniel Mosquin (Garden Research Manager), discusses the importance of this digital resource for the plant-loving communities to commemorate its 20th anniversary.
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How We Conserve Water at UBC Botanical Garden

Posted on July 10, 2021 by Garden Communications

Douglas Justice discusses the importance of water use for healthy collections and biodiversity and introduces our new irrigation system.
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Friends of the Garden (FOGs) Feature: July-August 2021

Posted on May 13, 2022 by Garden Communications

This regular feature will highlight the activities of the Friends of UBC Botanical Garden (FOGs), a close-knit volunteer group at the Garden, as they continue their contributions and community during the pandemic and beyond. Learn more and sign up to become a FOG.
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July 2021 in the Garden

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Garden Communications

July in UBC Botanical Garden is all about colour.
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What is the Root Cause of Yellow-Cedar Decline?

Posted on June 30, 2021 by Garden Communications

UBC Botany PhD student Milos Simovic investigates the yellow cedar decline--a mystery that has stumped scientists for decades--through the collections at UBC Botanical Garden.
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