Garden Blog

Tips & Techniques from our Horticulturists

Posted on May 16, 2023 by jendougl

  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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May in the Garden 2023

Posted on June 13, 2023 by Garden Communications

This blog explores the collections and plants of interest to visitors at UBC Botanical Garden.
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Event Summary: 2023 Peter Wharton Lecture with Speaker Dr. Suzanne Simard

Posted on May 18, 2023 by Ariel Baena-Tan

This year’s Peter Wharton Lecture was focused on how the forest's overall health and the impact of deforestation are acutely linked to what Dr. Simard describes as mycorrhizal networks.
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March in the Garden 2023

Posted on February 27, 2023 by Garden Communications

This month’s offering is another exploration of the Botanical Garden’s conifers.
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