Anthurium Anthurium andraeanum Anthuriums are considered auspicious during Lunar New Year celebrations for their vibrant and heart-shaped flowers, which symbolize love, passion, and happiness. The bright red color of many anthurium varieties is particu
Planning a January visit to UBC Garden? Discover our broadleaf cold-hardy evergreens!
In horticulture training, learning extends beyond the walls of lecture halls and the borders of the garden. The immersive experience of a field trip offers students an invaluable opportunity to connect theory with practice while nurturing their
On November 5th, 2023, we hosted our first Japanese maple sharing event for families at Nitobe Memorial Garden. We were happy to have 17 families and 50 people in total join us at this exciting event and share a piece of Nitobe Memorial Garden with the
Rhododendron ‘Rosevallon’ Following on from our plunge into evergreen viburnums in November, I thought it appropriate to continue delving into UBC Botanical Garden’s vast collection of broad-leaved evergreens. The rhododendron family, Ericaceae, is a g
A wide variety of broad-leaved evergreen plants flourish in our maritime climate. Foremost among the broadleaf collections at UBC Botanical Garden are rhododendrons.
Fall harvest being weighed and sorted by our volunteers! (credit: Zahra Chan-Khan) Like many students at UBC, I experience stress related to the rising cost of living and have fortunately found some relief through UBC’s food security programs such as S
“Dee Ann is a strategic leader with an entrepreneurial edge,” said Dr. Meigan Aronson, Dean of UBC Science, citing Ms. Benard’s experience in guiding non-profit organizations through rebranding, fundraising, and community and industry engagement. “She
October is often the best month to see berries and other colourful fruits in the Botanical Garden.
In the Garden, September is frequently just an extension of August. It might be a little cooler, and maybe the weather systems move a little faster, but this month often still feels like summer.
