November 2020 in the Garden
November is often considered a time for staying indoors. Many would be surprised by the number of plants with flowers at UBC Botanical Garden.
October 2020 in the Garden
For a self-guided tour, use Garden Explorer to locate plants featured in this month’s post. Select a tour in the drop-down menu. This year more than most, we’ve hoped for each new month to bring us something better. I certainly can’t promise warmer weather, fewer COVID-19 cases or less societal unease for October, but for visitors to […]
September 2020 in the Garden
September’s tour focuses on the textures of plants that might be encountered at this time of year.
August 2020 in the Garden
Most people would agree that green is a restful colour that enhances the relaxing atmosphere in the Botanical Garden.
July 2020 in the Neighbourhood
Considering the restrictions around visiting public gardens, Douglas Justice highlights a few plants likely in bloom in your neighbourhood.
July 2020 in the Garden – Welcome back!
While many have not been able to visit, the Botanical Garden’s collections have been nothing short of spectacular.
June 2020 in the Neighbourhood
Considering the restrictions around visiting public gardens, Douglas Justice highlights a few plants likely in bloom in your neighbourhood.
May 2020 in the Neighbourhood
Considering the restrictions around visiting public gardens, Douglas Justice highlights a few plants likely common in your neighbourhood.
April 2020 in the Neighbourhood
Updated April 21. Considering the restrictions around visiting public gardens, Douglas Justice highlights a few plants likely common in your neighbourhood.
March 2020 in the Garden
It is impressive how plants in the Garden have fared, given the sudden, deep plunge into freezing weather we experienced mid-January this year.