August 2021 in the Garden
The “heat dome” in late June has made plants mature rapidly. There is plenty to see, including flowers, in UBC Botanical Garden in August.
How We Conserve Water at UBC Botanical Garden
Douglas Justice discusses the importance of water use for healthy collections and biodiversity and introduces our new irrigation system.
July 2021 in the Garden
July in UBC Botanical Garden is all about colour.
Self-Propagating Plants and the Beauty of Regenerative Practices
Discover a new way of seeing and experiencing gardens by seeing plants as intentional participants in their environment.
June 2021 in the Garden
June is a very good month for viewing plants and abundant flowers in the Botanical Garden. In particular, look out for roses.
May 2021 in the Garden
We are spoiled for choice in May for noteworthy plants. Here are a few highlights from our collections to look forward to this month.
April 2021 in the Garden
April is certainly the most important month for viewing rhododendrons at UBC Botanical Garden.
Propagation in the Production Greenhouses
Artist in Residence Dr. Erin Despard explores the way greenhouses and other technologies of propagation mediate between plants and environments, and how this can change the way we see both.
March 2021 in the Garden
With the Spring re-opening of UBC Botanical Garden, it’s time for visitors to check out the Eucalyptus collection in the E. H. Lohbrunner Alpine Garden.
December 2020 in the Garden
While many plants have a particular season of interest, there are plenty that are pleasing to look at any time. Even in winter there are flowers, if you look for them.