Search our blog:

UBC Giving Day 2025
Posted on April 9, 2025 by Katrina Yu
Support a space for rest, reflection and reconnection with nature at UBC Botanical Garden.
Read More

The Story Behind Greenheart TreeWalk: A Conversation With Ian Green
Posted on April 15, 2025 by Garden Communications
Get Tickets As we look forward to the Greenheart TreeWalk reopening today, we sat down with Ian Green, one of the founders of Greenheart, to discuss the story behind this unique tree walk and its significance. In our conversation, Ian shares the inspiration and design process that brought the TreeWalk to life, as well as […]
Read More

Exploring Cherry Blossoms at UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden
Posted on April 15, 2025 by Garden Communications
Cherry Blossom Walk with Douglas Justice (Event) Spring has officially arrived in Vancouver, and with it comes the stunning sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom. If you’re looking to take in the beauty of the season, UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden are two of the best places to visit. Whether you’re a […]
Read More

April in the Garden 2025
Posted on April 15, 2025 by Garden Communications
Ah, April showers. Rain at this time of year is imbued with a certain lightness that predicts brighter conditions to come. While plenty of flowers are pending in May, April is undoubtedly the most important month for rhododendron viewing at UBC Botanical Garden. Our collections primarily consist of wild plants, grown from seed […]
Read More

March in the Garden 2025
Posted on April 1, 2025 by Garden Communications
As I’ve written about before, March is a tricky month for floral predictions. Weather forecasts have gotten better over the years, but knowing with any certainty what’s coming more than two weeks ahead shouldn’t be a reasonable expectation at this time of year. We can all remember years when a long period of mild weather […]
Read More