UBC Botanical Garden Forums

  1. General Gardening

    1. HortForum

      For gardening and plant questions not covered by any other open forums below.
      Unsure where to ask your question? Ask it here!
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      Latest: Weird fasciation Sulev, Jan 20, 2022 at 11:08 AM
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    2. Indoor and Greenhouse Plants

      Plant Care, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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      Latest: Trimming leggy indoor avocado plants Tiago, Jan 18, 2022
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    3. How's It Growing?

      A casual forum to keep in touch and share photos and stories of your gardens.
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      Latest: Colorful fruit in the darker days of the season Junglekeeper, Jan 25, 2022 at 3:43 PM
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  2. Pacific Northwest of North America

    Discuss plants and gardening issues specific to BC, WA, and OR (and sometimes neighbouring places).

    1. Outdoor Gardening in the Pacific Northwest

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      Latest: Western Redbud Anne Kivari, Jan 26, 2022 at 12:55 PM
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    2. Pacific Northwest Native Plants

      Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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      Latest: Variety of Alder DavidB52, Dec 11, 2021
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    3. Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival

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      Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival

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      3. VCBF Neighbourhood Blogs

      4. VCBF Cultivar Locations

      5. Vancouver Cherry Blog

      Latest: Victoria, BC (on Vancouver Island) wcutler, Jan 25, 2022 at 4:18 PM
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    4. Pacific Northwest Workshops and Events

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      Pacific Northwest Workshops and Events

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      Latest: Traditional Plant Workshop Margot, Jan 18, 2022
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    5. Pacific Northwest Plant Swaps and Meetups

      Plan plant swaps or arrange meetups! (registered members only)
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      Latest: Oak Sapling DavidB52, May 30, 2021
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  3. Plants and Science

    1. Plants: Identification

      Plant identification questions not covered by specific areas.
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      Latest: ID please Tree with seed case that is like husks rocky9, Jan 26, 2022 at 1:26 PM
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    2. Plants: Science and Cultivation

      Botany, horticulture, botanical gardens, practical training, higher education, and more.
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      Latest: Article: A former geologist imports a popular Chinese model to grow veggies year-round in Alberta Junglekeeper, Dec 24, 2021
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    3. Plants: In the News

      Media stories about plants and closely-related topics.
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      Latest: More sobering climate news Ron B, Jan 17, 2022
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    4. 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: Acknowledging Harm, Rethinking Collections Daniel Mosquin, Dec 8, 2021
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    5. Plants: Conservation

      Discuss invasive plants, habitat loss, climate change, and other topics related to plant conservation.
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      Latest: Only 7% of UK native woods are in a healthy state Michael F, May 9, 2021
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    6. Plants: Nomenclature and Taxonomy

      The names and classification of plants.
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      Latest: Nomenclature Authorities wcutler, Dec 10, 2021
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  4. Biodiversity

    1. 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: Avian Death Mask Eric La Fountaine, Jan 20, 2022 at 9:12 AM
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    2. Celebrate Biodiversity

      Share stories and photographs of wildlife, birds, natural areas and more.
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      Latest: The Green Planet maf, Jan 19, 2022
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    3. Plants and Biodiversity Stumpers

      A forum for challenging others to answer a question with only a few clues.
      Only long-time contributors can start a new stumper, but any registered member can reply.
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      Latest: orange fruit scilover, Aug 17, 2020
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    4. Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds

      Identification, Appreciation, Propagation, Discussions and more!
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      1. Fungi Events

      Latest: 20220129 - Calif (ONLINE) - Fungus Fair - Jan 29-30 2022 Frog, Jan 23, 2022 at 6:08 PM
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    5. Plants with Spores (Ferns, Mosses, et al.)

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      Latest: Jan 8 2022 talk on Bryophytes with UBC's Karen Golinski Frog, Dec 25, 2021
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    6. Botany Photo of the Day Submissions

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      Latest: Akebia quinata - chocolate vine Laura Blumenthal, Apr 23, 2021
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  5. Gardening for Food, Drink, and Spice

    1. Fruit and Nut Trees

      Plant Care, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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      Latest: Potted olive tree problem -winter Junglekeeper, Jan 15, 2022
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    2. Fruit and Vegetable Gardening

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      Latest: 21 November 2021 Gruel Durgan, Nov 21, 2021
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    3. Grapes and Grape Vines

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      Latest: Fix Clay soil Ron B, Jan 22, 2022 at 11:35 AM
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    4. Citrus

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      Latest: Near DC falling brown-tipped leaves on my brand new Meyer tree Will B, Jan 26, 2022 at 3:42 PM
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    5. Herbs for the Kitchen

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      Latest: Am I growing mint right? pinenut, Sep 25, 2021
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  6. Plants by Groups

    1. Maples

      Acer - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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      Maples

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      1. Maple Photo Gallery

        1. Acer palmatum cultivars (photos)

      Latest: Maples Winter bare bones AlainK, Jan 26, 2022 at 8:04 AM
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    2. Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)

      Conifers and relatives (cycads, Ginkgo and Gnetum) - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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      Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)

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      1. Araucariaceae

      2. Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers) Photo Gallery

      Latest: Please help me find a plant suitable for a windy site! ravenhallfarm, Jan 23, 2022 at 2:38 PM
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    3. Ornamental Cherries

      Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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      Ornamental Cherries

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      Latest: Cherry leaves are ornamental too wcutler, Nov 21, 2021
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    4. Araceae

      Aroids - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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      Latest: Anchomanes difformis! Ron B, Oct 6, 2021
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    5. Magnoliaceae

      Magnolias and relatives - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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      Latest: Magnolia alba cuttings wanted Daniel Mosquin, Oct 19, 2021
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    6. Ericaceae (rhododendrons, arbutus, etc.)

      Rhododendrons, heaths, arbutus, and other members of the heath family.
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      Latest: ISO Large Rhododendrons (x10-12) Ron B, Dec 3, 2021
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    7. Cornus (dogwoods)

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      Latest: Black tips on leaves of Kousa Milky Way Mani, Oct 25, 2021
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    8. Fagaceae (beeches, oaks, etc.)

      Beeches, oaks, stone oaks, chestnuts and other members of the beech family.
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      Latest: Oak Tree Alesig, Jul 13, 2021
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    9. Orchidaceae (orchids)

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      Latest: large chewed areas on leaf Creatrix, Nov 5, 2021
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    10. Outdoor Tropicals

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      Latest: Trachycarpus fortunei noelgosal, Jan 6, 2022
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    11. Caudiciforms and Pachycaul Trees

      Includes ponytail palms, Madagascar palms and desert roses (NB: these aren't true palms or roses!)
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      Caudiciforms and Pachycaul Trees

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      1. Caudiciforms and Pachycaul Trees Photo Gallery

      Latest: Madagascar Palm trunk splitting Skippon, Jan 9, 2022
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    12. Cacti and Succulents

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      Latest: Strange growth near top of cactus StephenOs, Jan 24, 2022 at 10:36 PM
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  7. Gardens by Type

    1. Japanese Gardens

      Design and appreciation of Japanese gardens. Also, outdoor Japanese gardening techniques.
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      Latest: 10 years, 4 tiers: Man designs and builds backyard garden. vbx, Nov 24, 2021
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    2. Small Space Gardening

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      Latest: Small garden now overplanted wcutler, Aug 7, 2020
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  8. UBC Botanical Garden

    1. Talk about UBC Botanical Garden

      Share your photos! Talk about your visit!
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      Latest: January, 2022 in the garden - bark as art AlainK, Jan 24, 2022 at 6:39 AM
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    2. 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
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    3. 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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  9. About the Forums

    1. Forum Announcements and Feedback

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      Latest: Eric La Fountaine retiring? togata57, Jan 21, 2022 at 8:06 PM
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    2. How to Use the Forums

      Links to forum help, tips and guides.
      Post comments and questions about help topics.
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    3. The Test Bed

      Experiment with posting and the forum tools.
      Do note that other forum members cannot reply to your posts in The Test Bed.
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      Latest: Testing Michael Mracek, Oct 23, 2021
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  10. Archives (no new threads, no replies)

    Archives of old forums.
    Only available to be read by registered forum members.

    1. Archived Events

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      Latest: 20211210 - Vancouver - Mushroom Lantern Procession - Dec 10 2021 Frog, Nov 3, 2021
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    2. Garden Pest Management and Identification

      UBC Botanical Garden advocates the use of Integrated Pest Management.
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      Latest: Rat bait Mortoni57, Aug 22, 2015
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    3. Woody Plants

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      Latest: Are Scarlet Curls Willows Invasive ... Or Not? Georgia Strait, Aug 29, 2015
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    4. 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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    5. Poaceae

      Grasses, including bamboos.
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      Latest: Moso Bamboo Ron B, Jul 24, 2014
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    6. Rosa (roses)

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      Latest: Rose with red bark and small leaves Andre, Nov 11, 2013
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    7. Garden Design and Plant Suggestions

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      Garden Design and Plant Suggestions

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      1. Gardening for Water Conservation

      Latest: Pushing the limits of cold gardening!!! Geert, Jun 9, 2021
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    8. Plant Propagation

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      Latest: Fire And Ice Heliconia seeds dlanclos, Sep 13, 2015
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    9. Soils, Fertilizers and Composting

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      Latest: Seaweed in the garden? Margaret, Apr 14, 2014
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    10. Organic Gardening

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      Latest: Toxic? Wood Chips in and around garden Q Ron B, Jan 7, 2014
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    11. Vines and Climbers

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      Latest: Best way to kill Wisteria ostmark, Aug 29, 2015
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    12. Hibiscus

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      Latest: Winter Care for Hibiscus Plants heidiellen, Nov 22, 2014
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    13. Groundcovers

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      Latest: Ellisiophyllum pinnatum jantie, Jun 5, 2013
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    14. Photography and Art

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      Photography and Art

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      1. Flower Mandalas Project

      Latest: Coprosma brunnea Bruno FRANCOMME, Dec 29, 2021
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    15. Conversations Forum

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      Latest: A little bit lighthearted... leaf kotasek, Feb 4, 2010
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