November in the Garden 2021
Early November is a time where many species show off their beautiful colours. There are plenty of interesting leaves on display in the Botanical Garden.
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World Food Day 2021
In honour of World Food Day 2021, coinciding with the UN Year of Fruits and Vegetables, we are sharing a student perspective on our Garden’s food security initiative. Coined the “Harvest Hamper Program” in 2020, the initiative represents a collaborative effort among Garden Staff, volunteers and community partners to provide fresh produce to the UBC community.
October in the Garden 2021
October is a popular time in the garden. Almost everyone notices the seasonal changes in plants because of the transition from the cool, restful shades of green to the warmer hues presented by leaves and berries.
Two new Propagation Zines by Dr.Erin Despard
UBC Botanical Garden’s Artist in Residence Dr. Erin Despard has created two new zines on propagation. The first one is on the topic of seeds and the second one is about cuttings.
Friends of the Garden (FOGs) Feature: September-October 2021
This regular feature will highlight the activities of the Friends of UBC Botanical Garden (FOGs), a close-knit volunteer group at the Garden, as they continue their contributions and community during the pandemic and beyond. Learn more and sign up to become a FOG.
Learning from Mycorrhizal Networks to Inform UBC Campus Landscape Design Strategies
Student Nick Mantegna explores how UBC campus spaces can improve resiliency and biodiversity through biomimicry—the practice of applying nature’s design to sustainably solve human design challenges.
September 2021 in the Garden
In the Garden, September is the winding down of summer, not the end. There are still plenty of flowers to see, and the fruits and berries are just getting started.
Artist in Residence Zine Available Online
THE TOMATOES BETWEEN US, a zine by our Artist in Residence Dr. Erin Despard, shares her thoughts a bike ride delivering tomato seedlings around a socially distanced Vancouver. Read it here!
UBC Botanical Garden Hortline Service Celebrates 40+ Years of Helping Gardeners
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.
Allison Luke named Principal Instructor of the UBC Botanical Garden Horticulture Training Program
UBC Botanical Garden is excited to announce Allison Luke as the new Principal Instructor of its Horticulture Training Program.