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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: North Shore rock garden today Georgia Strait, May 13, 2022 at 8:34 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: Tricky planting areas Daniel Mosquin, May 16, 2022 at 10:38 AM -
Pacific Northwest Native Plants
Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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Vancouver Cherry Blossom Festival
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Latest: Cherries in Japan eteinindia, May 16, 2022 at 11:32 AM -
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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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 Bi-annual Newsletter (May 2022) Now Available! UBC BG RSS Feedreader, May 12, 2022 at 7:52 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: Nomenclature Authorities wcutler, Dec 10, 2021
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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: Bird baths, feeders should be removed to stop spread of avian flu: B.C. SPCA Margot, May 5, 2022 -
Celebrate Biodiversity
Share stories and photographs of wildlife, birds, natural areas and more.
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Latest: ‘Planet friendly’: RHS to no longer class slugs and snails as pests Ron B, May 17, 2022 at 12:03 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!
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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: How to spring prune fan-trained plum tree Mikayla, May 15, 2022 at 9:36 PM -
Fruit and Vegetable Gardening
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Latest: 16 JUNE 2022 Fern-Leaf Peony (Paeonia tenuifolia) togata57, May 17, 2022 at 7:50 PM -
Grapes and Grape Vines
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Citrus
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Latest: Lemon Tree Sick - Any solutions? Daniel Mosquin, May 13, 2022 at 11:30 AM -
Herbs for the Kitchen
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Latest: Little white things swimming in my live basil Daniel Mosquin, Apr 4, 2022
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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: Dead Buds on White Fir Tips Michael F, May 18, 2022 at 10:46 AM -
Ornamental Cherries
Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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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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Latest: ISO Large Rhododendrons (x10-12) Ron B, Dec 3, 2021 -
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: Big old Quercus rubra on the old Woodlands School site wcutler, May 17, 2022 at 3:06 PM -
Orchidaceae (orchids)
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Latest: Giant orchid seen for first time in UK. togata57, Apr 5, 2022 -
Outdoor Tropicals
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Latest: Brown spot on my palms? Junglekeeper, Apr 17, 2022 -
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: please help id these 2 succulents donnarie, Apr 5, 2022
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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 -
Small Space Gardening
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Latest: Small garden now overplanted wcutler, Aug 7, 2020
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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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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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Latest: Are Scarlet Curls Willows Invasive ... Or Not? Georgia Strait, Aug 29, 2015 -
Annuals, Biennials, Perennials, Ferns and Bulbs
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Rosa (roses)
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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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