Garden Blog

UBC Botanical Garden Hortline Service Celebrates 40+ Years of Helping Gardeners

Posted on August 23, 2021 by Garden Communications

The Hortline celebrates its 40th official anniversary this year! To recognize this important milestone, we catch up with Hortline co-founder David Tarrant and current Chair Ronda Tuyp.
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FAQs and Policies

Posted on March 18, 2025 by Garden Communications

Want to know more about the experience of visiting our locations? Here's what our visitors have to say.
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Allison Luke named Principal Instructor of the UBC Botanical Garden Horticulture Training Program

Posted on August 12, 2021 by Garden Communications

UBC Botanical Garden is excited to announce Allison Luke as the new Principal Instructor of its Horticulture Training Program.
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August 2021 in the Garden

Posted on May 16, 2022 by Garden Communications

The "heat dome" in late June has made plants mature rapidly. There is plenty to see, including flowers, in UBC Botanical Garden in August.  
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How to Prevent Food Plants from “Bolting”

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Garden Communications

Shop in the Garden FOG Sharon Hanna shares tips for growing herbs and greens in the summer to avoid "bolting."
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