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Erin Despard

Introducing the New UBC Botanical Garden Artist in Residence: Erin Despard

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This fall, UBC Botanical Garden welcomes our new Artist in Residence, Dr. Erin Despard.

By Garden Communications on November 16, 2020

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Garden Harvest Hampers tackle food security issues at UBC

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Harvest Hamper Program aims to alleviate concerns about food security in a global pandemic by delivering fresh produce to UBC students.

By Garden Communications on October 15, 2020

UBC Botanical Garden becomes first Canadian member of Climate Change Alliance of Botanic Gardens

UBC Botanical Garden becomes first Canadian member of Climate Change Alliance of Botanic Gardens

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UBC Botanical Garden has signed an agreement to join the Climate Change Alliance of Botanic Gardens (CCABG), becoming the first Canadian garden to do so.

By Garden Communications on July 8, 2020

Horticulture Training Program Video Overview

Horticulture Training Program Video Overview

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Principal Instructor Egan Davis takes you through the Horticulture Training Program at UBC Botanical Garden in this brief video introduction.

By Garden Communications on June 3, 2020

The Bounty of Biodiversity

Virtual Talk Recap: The Bounty of Biodiversity

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UBC Botanical Garden, TEALEAVES, and special guests met for a virtual discussion on the historical precedence of the edible plants around us and the global and individual benefits of foraging. 

By Garden Communications on June 1, 2020

Loren Rieseberg

Garden Research Director Elected to the US National Academy of Sciences

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Dr. Loren Rieseberg is recognized for his contributions to evolutionary biology.

By Garden Communications on May 8, 2020

Virtual Tea & Talk: “The Garden of Secrets” Recap

Virtual Tea & Talk: “The Garden of Secrets” Recap

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UBC Botanical Garden and TEALEAVES presented a successful virtual screening “The Garden of Scerets” followed by discussion of how plants inspire design and lifestyle innovations.

By Garden Communications on May 8, 2020

Growing Food from Kitchen Scraps

Growing Food from Kitchen Scraps

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Discover how to easily grow food from kitchen scraps with Egan Davis.

By Garden Communications on April 30, 2020

budding plants in rows of soil containers

Home Grown Food: Growing in Containers

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Food gardens come in many sizes. Discover how to grow various food plants in containers.

By Garden Communications on April 30, 2020

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Greenheart TreeWalk Virtual Tour and the Importance of Gardens

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Director Patrick Lewis shares his thoughts on the Greenheart Treewalk virtual tour and the importance of gardens.

By Garden Communications on April 23, 2020

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