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.
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.
How to Prevent Food Plants from “Bolting”
Shop in the Garden FOG Sharon Hanna shares tips for growing herbs and greens in the summer to avoid “bolting.”
Plants, Computers and Community: Celebrating the Garden Forum’s 20th Anniversary
Founder Daniel Mosquin (Garden Research Manager), discusses the importance of this digital resource for the plant-loving communities to commemorate its 20th anniversary.
David Suzuki Foundation’s Butterflyway Project: A Citizen Science Collaboration
UBC student Alex Wong shares his insights from working with the citizen science project, the Butterflyway Project, alongside UBC Botanical Garden, the David Suzuki Foundation, and faculty.
Pride Month Wedding Package: Special Offer!
In recognition of Pride Month, we are providing a special discount for COVID-friendly, elopement-style weddings for LGBTQ+ couples getting married at UBC Botanical Garden on Sunday, July 25, 2021.
Recap: The First Ever Biodiversity Days at UBC
Thank to our team and community for helping make our first ever Biodiversity Days experience series a success!
Garden Harvest Hampers tackle food security issues at UBC
Harvest Hamper Program aims to alleviate concerns about food security in a global pandemic by delivering fresh produce to UBC students.
Birding at the Botanical Garden: Adapting to the Impacts of COVID-19
During regular operations, UBC Botanical Garden hosts Nature Vancouver’s monthly bird surveys, but the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent closing of the Garden earlier this year disrupted this citizen science project’s progress and data.