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: On Alnus leaf veins, small bean shapes Frog, Jan 30, 2023 at 8:14 PM
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    2. Indoor and Greenhouse Plants

      Plant Care, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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      Latest: What does this purple liquid indicate? wcutler, Jan 30, 2023 at 1:58 PM
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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: Weather - whether good or bad Sulev, Jan 15, 2023
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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: Camellia japonica doesn't look good... Ron B, Jan 31, 2023 at 1:13 PM
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    2. Pacific Northwest Native Plants

      Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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      Latest: Romanzoffia tracyi - salt needed? Junglekeeper, Oct 17, 2022
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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: West End / Stanley Park Willard, Nov 13, 2022
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    4. Pacific Northwest Workshops and Events

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      Pacific Northwest Workshops and Events

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      Latest: Old Harvest Fair rocky9, Sep 14, 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 Garryoak meadows, Feb 25, 2022
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  3. Plants and Science

    1. 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
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    2. 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
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    3. Plants: In the News

      Media stories about plants and closely-related topics.
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      Latest: Gabon's Iboga: boon or bane? togata57, Jan 24, 2023
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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: BHL Technical Development: Year in Review UBC BG RSS Feedreader, Jan 31, 2023 at 8:02 AM
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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: Could phytoplankton save Earth? togata57, Aug 16, 2022
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    6. 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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  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: Eyesore or urban oasis? Vancouver's 'roadside meadows' mow up controversy Daniel Mosquin, Jun 15, 2022
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    2. 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
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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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      Fungi, Lichens and Slime Molds

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      1. Fungi Events

      Latest: 20230916 - Strathcona - Mycology Workshop - Sep 16-17 2023 Frog, Jan 29, 2023 at 2:03 PM
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    5. Plants with Spores (Ferns, Mosses, et al.)

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      Latest: Fern? ID requested. wcutler, Jul 25, 2022
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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: Any plumcot/pluot growers in Lower Mainland? wcutler, Jan 26, 2023 at 6:29 PM
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    2. Fruit and Vegetable Gardening

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      Latest: What strawberry varieties are in BC markets (ready to eat)? wcutler, Jan 14, 2023
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    3. Grapes and Grape Vines

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      Latest: Need Valiant Grape Back to Nature, Jul 5, 2022
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    4. Citrus

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      Latest: Revival of lemon plant after scales and mealy bugs infestations Tjwellness, Jan 20, 2023
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    5. Herbs for the Kitchen

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      Latest: Saffron Crocus togata57, Jan 22, 2023
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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 emery, Jan 31, 2023 at 10:44 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: prolonged fall color on Chinese Taxodium hybrids davidrt28, Jan 30, 2023 at 3:11 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: First International Cherry Blossom Prediction Competition wcutler, Jan 22, 2023
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    4. Araceae

      Aroids - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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      Latest: Made in a lab, this rare plant is making quite the impression Junglekeeper, Jan 18, 2023
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    5. Magnoliaceae

      Magnolias and relatives - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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      Latest: Magnolia stellata colour changed after 45 years Ron B, Sep 9, 2022
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    6. Ericaceae (rhododendrons, arbutus, etc.)

      Rhododendrons, heaths, arbutus, and other members of the heath family.
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      Latest: Rhododendron 'Nancy Evans' Ron B, Oct 5, 2022
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    7. Cornus (dogwoods)

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      Latest: Eddie's White Wonder -- Western Exposure Ron B, Jul 27, 2022
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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: thoughts on oak hybrids, English Oak and Cork Oak Michael F, Dec 23, 2022
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    9. Orchidaceae (orchids)

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      Latest: Southwest Colombia Pitter, Dec 15, 2022
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    10. Outdoor Tropicals

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      Latest: A few from Honolulu wcutler, Jan 30, 2023 at 2:40 PM
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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: What kind of pachypodium is this? dfoo, Aug 19, 2022
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    12. Cacti and Succulents

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      Latest: Aloe ID Mkirker, Dec 20, 2022
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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: Japanese Alpines Margot, Nov 1, 2022
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    2. Small Space Gardening

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      Latest: Indoor plant shelf Daniel Mosquin, May 21, 2022
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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: October 2020 in the Garden, starting with the Greenheart TreeWalk Ron B, Jan 9, 2023
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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: PDF Files Not Opening wcutler, Jan 22, 2023
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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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      Latest: Error Message when trying to upload file wcutler, Aug 2, 2020
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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: trying to remember Lloyd Serotina, Sep 14, 2022
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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: 20221202 - Pender Islands - Mushroom Talk/Walk - Dec 2 & 3 2022 Frog, Dec 1, 2022
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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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