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HortForum
For gardening and plant questions not covered by any other open forums below.
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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: Virtual garden tour 2023 - better late than never edition? :) Pieter, Sep 26, 2023
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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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Pacific Northwest Native Plants
Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
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Latest: VanDusen Botanical Garden Plant Sale 2023 Junglekeeper, Apr 27, 2023
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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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Plants: Science and Cultivation
Botany, horticulture, botanical gardens, practical training, higher education, and more.
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Plants: In the News
Media stories about plants and closely-related topics.
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Latest: Genetic study of citrus fruits suggests they originated in southern China Junglekeeper, Oct 4, 2023 at 12:51 AM -
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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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, Aug 6, 2023
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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: Cold snap taking a toll on B.C.'s Anna's hummingbirds Michael F, May 31, 2023 -
Celebrate Biodiversity
Share stories and photographs of wildlife, birds, natural areas and more.
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Latest: Pollination by more than one bee species found to improve cherry harvest Junglekeeper, Sep 17, 2023 -
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: 20231022 - Vancouver - Annual Mushroom Show - Oct 22 2023 Frog, Oct 2, 2023 at 10:25 AM -
Plants with Spores (Ferns, Mosses, et al.)
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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: Golden prolific dwarf nectarine vitog, Oct 3, 2023 at 8:20 PM -
Fruit and Vegetable Gardening
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Grapes and Grape Vines
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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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Latest: Acer palmatum 'Summer Gold' DreamerLam, Oct 3, 2023 at 3:01 PM -
Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)
Conifers and relatives (cycads, Ginkgo and Gnetum) - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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Latest: What kind of pine is this? Ron B, Sep 29, 2023 at 10:19 PM -
Ornamental Cherries
Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
Latest: Problem with my Cherry blossom tree wcutler, Jul 25, 2023 -
Araceae
Aroids - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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Latest: New research roots out solution to keeping houseplants healthy Junglekeeper, Apr 4, 2023 -
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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Latest: Deciduous Azalea: which one is a flower bud PatriciainVancouver, Aug 30, 2023 -
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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Orchidaceae (orchids)
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Outdoor Tropicals
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Caudiciforms and Pachycaul Trees
Includes ponytail palms, Madagascar palms and desert roses (NB: these aren't true palms or roses!)
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Cacti and Succulents
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Latest: Help me save this Madagaskar Palm Neg, Aug 8, 2023
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Japanese Gardens
Design and appreciation of Japanese gardens. Also, outdoor Japanese gardening techniques.
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Latest: Rocks for Bonsai AmphioxusCoreData, Jul 15, 2023 -
Small Space Gardening
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Latest: Plant/tree for shaded patio (no direct sunlight) Margot, Oct 1, 2023 at 11:15 PM
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Talk about UBC Botanical Garden
Share your photos! Talk about your visit!
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Latest: Ornamental Cherries at UBCBG 2023 wcutler, Oct 3, 2023 at 11:49 PM -
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: Taxonomy in Conservation Biology: The Enigmatic Vancouver Island Beggarticks Daniel Mosquin, Jul 31, 2023
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Forum Announcements and Feedback
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How to Use the Forums
Links to forum help, tips and guides.
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The Test Bed
Experiment with posting and the forum tools.
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Latest: light up search results?? wcutler, Jul 16, 2023
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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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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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Hibiscus
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Conversations Forum
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