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: Palm tree is not doing well and I don’t know how to help it!! Margot, Jul 2, 2020 at 11:32 PM
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    2. Indoor and Greenhouse Plants

      Plant Care, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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      Latest: Upset spineless yucca gigantea Junglekeeper, Jun 30, 2020 at 4:56 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: Take a walk on the wild side..... Nik, Jul 3, 2020 at 5:16 AM
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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: The impulse to garden in hard times has deep roots Junglekeeper, Jul 3, 2020 at 5:16 AM
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    2. Pacific Northwest Native Plants

      Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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      Latest: Hemitomes? Daniel Mosquin, Jul 2, 2020 at 11:03 AM
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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: Cherries in Japan Acerholic, Jul 3, 2020 at 3:04 AM
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    4. Pacific Northwest Workshops and Events

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      Pacific Northwest Workshops and Events

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      Latest: Botanical/biological webinars archive Frog, Jun 22, 2020
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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: Wanted: Lemon balm (Melissa off.) Arlette, Jul 2, 2020 at 11:42 AM
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  3. Plants and Science

    1. Plants: Identification

      Plant identification questions not covered by specific areas.
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      Latest: seven feet tall - hairy buds, bottom leaves are 18" wide - what could it be? Acerholic, Jul 3, 2020 at 2:33 AM
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    2. Plants: Science and Cultivation

      Botany, horticulture, botanical gardens, practical training, higher education, and more.
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      Latest: Odd Lilac Flowers Acerholic, Jul 3, 2020 at 3:31 AM
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    3. Plants: In the News

      Media stories about plants and closely-related topics.
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      Latest: Climate change threat to tropical plants Acerholic, Jul 3, 2020 at 2:56 AM
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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 Exhibit at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign UBC BG RSS Feedreader, Sep 14, 2015
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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: Galls on Ulmus tree leaves? Arlette, Jul 1, 2020 at 1:23 AM
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    6. Plants: Nomenclature and Taxonomy

      The names and classification of plants.
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      Latest: Nomenclature Authorities sgbotsford, Jan 16, 2020
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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: American Green (article on the pursuit of perfect lawns) Junglekeeper, Jul 19, 2019
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    2. Celebrate Biodiversity

      Share stories and photographs of wildlife, birds, natural areas and more.
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      Latest: Showy Milkweed Feeding vitog, Jul 2, 2020 at 8:16 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 Eric La Fountaine, Nov 18, 2014
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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: Some beautiful mushrooms Acerholic, Jul 3, 2020 at 12:18 AM
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    5. Botany Photo of the Day Submissions

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      Latest: Rhododendron Ron B, Jun 18, 2020
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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: Can Plum Trees be Grown in the Lower Mainland? vitog, Jul 2, 2020 at 8:52 PM
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    2. Fruit and Vegetable Gardening

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      Latest: When to Propagate Black Raspberries by Tip Layering? vitog, Jun 29, 2020 at 11:39 PM
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    3. Grapes and Grape Vines

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      Latest: Concord Grape Cutting dkozlowski, Jun 8, 2020
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    4. Citrus

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      Latest: Can I save this Meyer Lemon Tree? Kate Blair, Jun 30, 2020 at 4:43 PM
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    5. Herbs for the Kitchen

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      Latest: Spearmint Nik, Jun 30, 2020 at 1:40 AM
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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: Acer japonicum 'Fairy Lights' Acerholic, Jul 3, 2020 at 5:21 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: spruce tree Sulev, Jun 30, 2020 at 3:25 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 trees of England Acerholic, Jun 17, 2020
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    4. Araceae

      Aroids - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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      Latest: Monstera with brown/blackish pot on the leaves edges and yellow leaves Junglekeeper, Jun 24, 2020
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    5. Magnoliaceae

      Magnolias and relatives - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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      Latest: Magnolia grandiflora wcutler, Jul 1, 2020 at 10:35 PM
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    6. Ericaceae (rhododendrons, arbutus, etc.)

      Rhododendrons, heaths, arbutus, and other members of the heath family.
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      Latest: Pink, June blooming, very long corolla wcutler, Jun 18, 2020
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    7. Cornus (dogwoods)

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      Latest: What may be the cause of this? lagr, Jun 13, 2020
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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: Big old Oak and Beech in Vancouver West End wcutler, Jun 29, 2020 at 10:22 PM
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    9. Orchidaceae (orchids)

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      Latest: Cymbidium Enzan Forest ‘Majolica’ Acerholic, Jul 2, 2020 at 7:25 AM
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    10. Outdoor Tropicals

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      Latest: Windmill Palm in Oklahoma TrachyOK, Jun 12, 2020
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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 Help! - New Leaves Dying hweird, Jun 21, 2020
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    12. Cacti and Succulents

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      Latest: Gollum Jade Eric La Fountaine, Jun 28, 2020 at 8:30 AM
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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: And our yard... with influences from Japanese and Chinese gardens Nik, Jun 15, 2020
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    2. Small Space Gardening

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      Latest: Aphids on sangria charm petunias Gaian Light, May 26, 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: What shrub, alternate maple-shaped leaves, purple fruits like beaded curtains Acerholic, Jul 3, 2020 at 5:07 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: Picea sitchensis 'Bentham's Sunlight' (the golden Sitka spruce) Ron B, Jan 17, 2019
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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: Recognising the "Super Contributors" Ron B, Jun 20, 2020
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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: Attach photos and files from Mobile Device wcutler, Mar 30, 2019
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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: Add media wcutler, Apr 9, 2020
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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: 20200418 - Qualicum Beach - Bioblitz - Apr 18 2020 Frog, May 15, 2020
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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!!! Mike Pfister, Feb 5, 2020
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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: Perigee Moon Shots Hartley Botanic, Feb 17, 2010
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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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