Welcoming Kelvin Devries, Interim Principal Instructor for The Horticulture...
Kelvin Devries brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role of Interim Principal Instructor for the Horticulture Training Program. With an extensive background in both private and public...
View ArticleUsing Science to Inform Gardening Decisions
Gardening has long been an activity where science has informed its practitioners. Consider the decisions about what plant might thrive in a particular place, or how to manage a particular pest in as...
View ArticleExplore the Beauty of Nature Through UBC Botanical Garden’s Educational Tours
Explore the Beauty of Nature Through UBC Botanical Garden’s Educational Tours At UBC Botanical Garden, we are dedicated to promoting the understanding, value, and celebration of plants as essential...
View ArticleMarch in the Garden 2025
As I’ve written about before, March is a tricky month for floral predictions. Weather forecasts have gotten better over the years, but knowing with any certainty what’s coming more than two weeks ahead...
View ArticleBiodiversity Days 2025
This year’s fifth annual Biodiversity Days includes a diversity of in-person and online events. Dig into our 2025 program to celebrate biodiversity, with more events to come every week. The post...
View ArticleExploring Cherry Blossoms at UBC Botanical Garden and Nitobe Memorial Garden
Cherry Blossom Walk with Douglas Justice (Event) Spring has officially arrived in Vancouver, and with it comes the stunning sight of cherry blossoms in full bloom. If you’re looking to take in the...
View ArticleThe Story Behind Greenheart Treewalk: A Conversation With Ian Green
Get Tickets As we look forward to the Greenheart Treewalk reopening on April 1, we sat down with Ian Green, one of the founders of Greenheart, to discuss the story behind this unique tree walk and its...
View ArticleApril in the Garden 2025
Ah, April showers. Rain at this time of year is imbued with a certain lightness that predicts brighter conditions to come. While plenty of flowers are pending in May, April is undoubtedly the most...
View ArticleUBC Giving Day 2025
Support a space for rest, reflection and reconnection with nature at UBC Botanical Garden. The post UBC Giving Day 2025 appeared first on UBC Botanical Garden.
View ArticleBuzzing with Excitement for Biodiversity Days 2025
The team at UBC Botanical Garden has been very buzz-y getting ready for our 5th annual Biodiversity Days, here we share a sneak peek at some of the new and returning events this May! About the Author...
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