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December in the Garden 2024
Posted on February 5, 2025 by Garden Communications
In temperate climates, all kinds of plants cease growth and lose their leaves as the light diminishes and temperatures fall. The ancients saw the loss of leaves and increasing darkness and cold with some trepidation. But evergreen plants—coniferous and broadleaf evergreens—are an antidote to the decay and gloominess of winter. Evergreen boughs were brought into […]
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Recapping the Natural Dyes Workshop with Shaela Hill
Posted on January 9, 2025 by Garden Communications
On the 21st of September, a keen group of crafters and plant lovers alike joined together at UBC Botanical Garden’s Natural Dyes Workshop. The group was led by the talented textile artist Shaela Hill of The Dandelion Dyer. Natural dyes are one of the best ways to conserve plants. It may sound counter intuitive, but […]
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November in the Garden 2024
Posted on November 28, 2024 by Garden Communications
November is usually considered one of our dreariest months, but in UBC Botanical Garden, the list of plants with colourful foliage, berries and flowers is substantial. In some cases, it may be fragrance, rather than a visual cue that indicates a floral presence. Take smooth oleaster, Elaeagnus glabra, for example. This evergreen climber from western […]
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Apple Festival Recap – October 19&20, 2024
Posted on December 12, 2024 by Garden Communications
The 33rd Annual Apple Festival at UBC Botanical Garden welcomed thousands of enthusiastic visitors who embraced the harvest season with smiles, umbrellas, and an unwavering love for apples that remained strong despite the rain. The downpour might have been relentless, but the community spirit shone even brighter, transforming the weekend into a vibrant celebration of […]
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Heritage and Heart
Posted on November 29, 2024 by Garden Communications
Experience 33 Years of Community and Tradition at UBC Botanical Garden Apple Festival Let’s explore the curiosity, community, and celebration surrounding the Apple Festival, highlighting how passion has driven its success as it enters its 33rd year. A Fundraising Event Organized by the Friends of the Garden. Thirty-three years ago, on October 18, 1991, something […]
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