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.
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.
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!
Honouring Dr. David Slawson
We remember Dr. David Slawson, an important member of the Japanese garden community, in light of his recent passing.
UBC Botanical Garden Statement on Anti-Asian Racism
Read UBC Botanical Garden’s statement on anti-Asian racism and check out resources provided by UBC Department of Asian Studies.
UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden Re-Opens March 3, 2021
March 3, 2021 | UBC Botanical Garden, Nitobe Memorial Garden, and Shop in the Garden & Garden Centre will re-open. Tickets coming soon.
Upgraded Borders to Improve Food Garden Operations
UBC Botanical Garden’s Food Garden underwent an essential upgrade to continue to optimally grow produce and support educational display and non-profits community donations.
Introducing the New UBC Botanical Garden Artist in Residence: Erin Despard
This fall, UBC Botanical Garden welcomes our new Artist in Residence, Dr. Erin Despard.