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Plants plus Collections

Hydrangea (Dichroa) febrifuga

October 2018 in the Garden

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In the fall, plants transition from cool, restful shades of green to warmer hues presented by leaves and berries.

By Garden Communications on October 1, 2018

September 2018 in the Garden

September 2018 in the Garden

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September is an excellent time for viewing Sorbus species.

By Garden Communications on August 30, 2018

Rehderodendron macrocarpum

August 2018 in the Garden

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For many gardeners, summer is the time for finding ways to enjoy plants in the shade.

By Garden Communications on August 1, 2018

July 2018 in the Garden

July 2018 in the Garden

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Even the later-blooming rhododendrons—famously happy in cool, damp weather—are blooming beyond any expectation this year.

By Garden Communications on June 29, 2018

Index Seminum

Index Seminum

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E.H. Lohbrunner Alpine Garden Curator & Horticulturist Laura Caddy reveals the origins of the Garden’s plants

By Garden Communications on June 25, 2018

Helianthemum ‘Henfield Brilliant’

June 2018 in the Garden

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This year, much of what we would expect to see in bloom in the garden in June has already begun flowering in May. In any case, we can still expect to see a wide range of flowers this month.

By Garden Communications on May 30, 2018

May 2018 in the Garden

May 2018 in the Garden

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May brings a huge variety of plants into flower in the Botanical Garden.

By Garden Communications on April 30, 2018

April 2018 in the Garden

April 2018 in the Garden

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As many Vancouverites know, April is the month when the City celebrates the  Cherry Blossom Festival.

By Garden Communications on April 5, 2018

March 2018 in the Garden

March 2018 in the Garden

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March is a tricky month for predicting flowers. The weather prognosticators have gotten a little better over the years, but predicting more than two weeks in advance can be a dangerous business.

By Garden Communications on March 8, 2018

Rhododendron 'Cornubia'

February 2018 in the Garden

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Rhododendrons are one of the joys of the David C. Lam Asian Garden in spring. Although primarily planted with wild species, you can also find a number of hybrid selections.

By Garden Communications on February 7, 2018

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