March 2015 in the Garden
Notwithstanding an unexpected plunge into freezing temperatures, most spring-flowering plants in the Botanical Garden will be three weeks to a month early this year.
February 2015 in the Garden
Some people feel that February is a good time for a vacation, given the unreliability of Vancouver’s winter weather.
January 2015 in the Garden
One of the joys of the Botanical Garden in January is the unexpected fragrance of winter flowers.
December 2014 in the Garden
No one should be surprised by cold weather in December.
November 2014 in the Garden
November is a time when garden plants often descend into subtlety. Without frost and dry weather, the spectacular foliage displays begin to diminish.
October 2014 in the Garden
While this year’s autumn colours will no doubt be worth admiring, because of the hot, dry summer, most leaves are exhibiting sign of stress…
September 2014 in the Garden
One of the most frequently asked questions at the Botanical Garden is “where are the flowers?”
August 2014 in the Garden
If visitors are looking for flowers in the Botanical Garden, August is an ideal time to drop by.
July 2014 in the Garden
Visiting the Botanical Garden in July is often a singular pleasure. When the temperatures finally rise to something resembling summer heat…
June 2014 in the Garden
The verdant exuberance of June foliage is sometimes difficult to equal with flowers, but there are a number of ornamentals that manage the task.