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HortForum
For gardening and plant questions not covered by any other open forums below.
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Latest: Palmettos of central Florida Toxicity Junglekeeper, Feb 2, 2023 at 5:21 AM -
Indoor and Greenhouse Plants
Plant Care, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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How's It Growing?
A casual forum to keep in touch and share photos and stories of your gardens.
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Latest: Weather - whether good or bad Sulev, Feb 1, 2023 at 2:29 AM
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Pacific Northwest of North America
Discuss plants and gardening issues specific to BC, WA, and OR (and sometimes neighbouring places).
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Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest
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Latest: Camellia japonica doesn't look good... Ron B, Jan 31, 2023 at 1:13 PM -
Pacific Northwest Native Plants
Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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Latest: Romanzoffia tracyi - salt needed? Junglekeeper, Oct 17, 2022 -
Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
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Latest: Old Harvest Fair rocky9, Sep 14, 2022
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Pacific Northwest Plant Swaps and Meetups
Plan plant swaps or arrange meetups! (registered members only)
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Latest: Oak Sapling Garryoak meadows, Feb 25, 2022
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Plants: Identification
Plant identification questions not covered by specific areas.
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Latest: What is this? Is this edible? Zeno, Jan 29, 2023 at 3:05 PM -
Plants: Science and Cultivation
Botany, horticulture, botanical gardens, practical training, higher education, and more.
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Latest: Tectona grandis (Teak) in Southeast Asia teff.grain, Jan 1, 2023 -
Plants: In the News
Media stories about plants and closely-related topics.
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Latest: Gardening Weapons Margot, Feb 1, 2023 at 1:09 PM -
Plants: Weblogs of Interest
Recent entries in university extension weblogs, biodiversity weblogs and weblogs from botanical gardens other than UBC. An eclectic hodgepodge.
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Latest: BHL Technical Development: Year in Review UBC BG RSS Feedreader, Jan 31, 2023 at 8:02 AM -
Plants: Conservation
Discuss invasive plants, habitat loss, climate change, and other topics related to plant conservation.
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Plants: Nomenclature and Taxonomy
The names and classification of plants.
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Latest: Common names - need there be standards? Michael F, Dec 2, 2022
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Gardening for Backyard Biodiversity in Canada
This forum is maintained by UBC Botanical Garden and Centre for Plant Research to promote backyard biodiversity and habitats in Canada as part of the Garden's partnership with the Canadian Wildlife Federation.
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Latest: Eyesore or urban oasis? Vancouver's 'roadside meadows' mow up controversy Daniel Mosquin, Jun 15, 2022 -
Celebrate Biodiversity
Share stories and photographs of wildlife, birds, natural areas and more.
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Latest: Brown Stink Bugs wcutler, Jan 29, 2023 at 8:51 PM -
Plants and Biodiversity Stumpers
A forum for challenging others to answer a question with only a few clues.
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Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds
Identification, Appreciation, Propagation, Discussions and more!
Latest: 20231007 - Kaslo - Kootenay Mushroom Festival - Oct 7 2023 Frog, Feb 1, 2023 at 5:06 PM -
Plants with Spores (Ferns, Mosses, et al.)
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Latest: Fern? ID requested. wcutler, Jul 25, 2022 -
Botany Photo of the Day Submissions
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Latest: Akebia quinata - chocolate vine Laura Blumenthal, Apr 23, 2021
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Fruit and Nut Trees
Plant Care, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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Latest: Any plumcot/pluot growers in Lower Mainland? wcutler, Jan 26, 2023 -
Fruit and Vegetable Gardening
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Grapes and Grape Vines
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Latest: Need Valiant Grape Back to Nature, Jul 5, 2022 -
Citrus
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Latest: Revival of lemon plant after scales and mealy bugs infestations Tjwellness, Jan 20, 2023 -
Herbs for the Kitchen
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Latest: Saffron Crocus togata57, Jan 22, 2023
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Maples
Acer - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)
Conifers and relatives (cycads, Ginkgo and Gnetum) - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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Latest: prolonged fall color on Chinese Taxodium hybrids Michael F, Feb 1, 2023 at 3:37 AM -
Ornamental Cherries
Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
Latest: First International Cherry Blossom Prediction Competition wcutler, Jan 22, 2023 -
Araceae
Aroids - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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Magnoliaceae
Magnolias and relatives - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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Ericaceae (rhododendrons, arbutus, etc.)
Rhododendrons, heaths, arbutus, and other members of the heath family.
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Cornus (dogwoods)
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Fagaceae (beeches, oaks, etc.)
Beeches, oaks, stone oaks, chestnuts and other members of the beech family.
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Latest: thoughts on oak hybrids, English Oak and Cork Oak Michael F, Dec 23, 2022 -
Orchidaceae (orchids)
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Outdoor Tropicals
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Latest: A few from Honolulu wcutler, Jan 30, 2023 at 2:40 PM -
Caudiciforms and Pachycaul Trees
Includes ponytail palms, Madagascar palms and desert roses (NB: these aren't true palms or roses!)
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Japanese Gardens
Design and appreciation of Japanese gardens. Also, outdoor Japanese gardening techniques.
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Small Space Gardening
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Latest: Indoor plant shelf Daniel Mosquin, May 21, 2022
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Talk about UBC Botanical Garden
Share your photos! Talk about your visit!
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Photographs
Pics of UBC BG plants, events and people. You can post your photos of UBC BG in the "Talk about UBC Botanical Garden" forum.
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Latest: Berberis × hortensis 'Charity' Douglas Justice, Jan 15, 2022 -
Davidsonia
Discuss articles from the Davidsonia - A Journal of Botanical Garden Science.
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Latest: Carrierea Calycina wcutler, Jul 31, 2013
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Forum Announcements and Feedback
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How to Use the Forums
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The Test Bed
Experiment with posting and the forum tools.
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Latest: trying to remember Lloyd Serotina, Sep 14, 2022
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Archives (no new threads, no replies)
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Garden Pest Management and Identification
UBC Botanical Garden advocates the use of Integrated Pest Management.
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Woody Plants
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Annuals, Biennials, Perennials, Ferns and Bulbs
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Latest: Scarlet lily beetle and Coffee grinds/mulch Gardenlade, May 19, 2015 -
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Rosa (roses)
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Latest: Rose with red bark and small leaves Andre, Nov 11, 2013 -
Latest: Pushing the limits of cold gardening!!! Geert, Jun 9, 2021
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Plant Propagation
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Latest: Fire And Ice Heliconia seeds dlanclos, Sep 13, 2015 -
Soils, Fertilizers and Composting
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Latest: Seaweed in the garden? Margaret, Apr 14, 2014 -
Organic Gardening
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Latest: Toxic? Wood Chips in and around garden Q Ron B, Jan 7, 2014 -
Vines and Climbers
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Latest: Best way to kill Wisteria ostmark, Aug 29, 2015 -
Hibiscus
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Conversations Forum
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Latest: A little bit lighthearted... leaf kotasek, Feb 4, 2010
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