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Plants plus Collections

January 2018 in the Garden

January 2018 in the Garden

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One never knows what winter will bring in terms of Vancouver’s weather.

By Garden Communications on January 4, 2018

photo of Sorbus pseudohupehensis

December 2017 in the Garden

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Despite the fact that there are still plenty of plants in flower in the Botanical Garden, December is really more a month for berries.

By Garden Communications on December 5, 2017

November 2017 in the Garden

November 2017 in the Garden

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November’s heavy hand often deals a death blow to the softer flowers and foliage that we enjoy through the early autumn. It isn’t technically winter in November, but it often feels that way.

By Garden Communications on November 14, 2017

October 2017 in the Garden

October 2017 in the Garden

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For October, the focus is on Hydrangea, an important summer- and fall-blooming group of deciduous and evergreen trees, shrubs and climbers.

By Garden Marketing on October 3, 2017

September 2017 in the Garden

September 2017 in the Garden

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Looking out the window the other day, following the trajectory of a rufous hummingbird as it zipped toward a fuchsia, I was suddenly struck by the utter exuberance and floral bounty of this group of plants.

By Garden Communications on August 29, 2017

August 2017 in the Garden

August 2017 in the Garden

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Learn about the Garden’s extensive collection of maples, including where to find particular specimen.

By Garden Communications on July 28, 2017

July 2017 in the Garden

July 2017 in the Garden

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Douglas Justice examines the Garden’s spectacular summer foliage and tree collections in the David C. Lam Asian Garden.

By Garden Communications on June 28, 2017

Celebrating Canada 150 with Maple Trees

Celebrating Canada 150 with Maple Trees

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Douglas Justice, Associate Director of Horticulture and Collections, explains what makes the maple tree collection an essential part of the Garden.

By Garden Communications on June 27, 2017

Interpretive Signs in the Garden

Interpretive Signs in the Garden

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Discover highlights, facts & history from the Garden with our new interpretive signage.

By Garden Communications on June 21, 2017

Pruning, Researching, and Building Bridges at Nitobe Memorial Garden

Pruning, Researching, and Building Bridges at Nitobe Memorial Garden

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Meet Yu Ozaki, this year’s Ian Gillam International Exchange Fellowship recipient.

By Garden Communications on June 13, 2017

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