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HortForum
For gardening and plant questions not covered by any other open forums below.
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Latest: Why do different plants look the same? lvwyd, Nov 13, 2023 -
Indoor and Greenhouse Plants
Plant Care, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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Latest: Indoor house plant and fungi wcutler, Nov 12, 2023 -
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, Nov 5, 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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Latest: so, what animal bite my persimmon? Michael F, Nov 27, 2023 at 2:30 PM -
Pacific Northwest Native Plants
Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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Latest: Canadian Source for Quercus garryana Acorns Ron B, Nov 12, 2023 -
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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Latest: Stiff small-leafed plant with six-petaled magenta flowers Silver surfer, Nov 24, 2023 at 3:51 PM -
Plants: Science and Cultivation
Botany, horticulture, botanical gardens, practical training, higher education, and more.
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Latest: (PBS Program) Ancient Earth: Life Rising Junglekeeper, Oct 19, 2023 -
Plants: In the News
Media stories about plants and closely-related topics.
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Latest: ‘Mother Trees’ Are Intelligent: They Learn and Remember vitog, Nov 24, 2023 at 8:19 PM -
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: Waxwings: The Drunk Birds of the World Michael F, Nov 16, 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!
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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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Fruit and Vegetable Gardening
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Latest: weird lint like substance on my plant pot and bud rot Michael F, Nov 27, 2023 at 2:32 PM -
Grapes and Grape Vines
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Latest: Interlaken Grape Productivity vitog, May 14, 2023 -
Citrus
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Latest: Key Lime(thorn) Korene Julien, Nov 24, 2023 at 5:00 AM -
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: Maples Autumn 2023 emery, Nov 27, 2023 at 10:54 AM -
Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)
Conifers and relatives (cycads, Ginkgo and Gnetum) - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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Latest: is my pine not a chir pine lookalike? davidrt28, Nov 28, 2023 at 8:04 AM -
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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Latest: Magnolia stellata colour changed after 45 years Ron B, Sep 9, 2022 -
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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Latest: Eddie's White Wonder -- Western Exposure Ron B, Jul 27, 2022 -
Fagaceae (beeches, oaks, etc.)
Beeches, oaks, stone oaks, chestnuts and other members of the beech family.
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Latest: Ancient oaks AlainK, Aug 10, 2023 -
Orchidaceae (orchids)
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Latest: Leafless Orchid Wolfram1, Apr 25, 2023 -
Outdoor Tropicals
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Latest: Outdoor Tropicals Resources Discussion wcutler, Aug 25, 2023 -
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 me with my cactus. It's may be dying. Xarin, Nov 26, 2023 at 7:19 AM
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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
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Talk about UBC Botanical Garden
Share your photos! Talk about your visit!
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Latest: November 2023 in the Garden - Viburnums, and plenty more to see wcutler, Nov 3, 2023 -
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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Latest: 20231010 - Victoria (& ONLINE) - Mushroom Talk - Oct 9 2023 (date updated) Frog, Oct 9, 2023 -
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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Latest: Scarlet lily beetle and Coffee grinds/mulch Gardenlade, May 19, 2015 -
Latest: Moso Bamboo Ron B, Jul 24, 2014
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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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Latest: Best way to kill Wisteria ostmark, Aug 29, 2015 -
Hibiscus
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Latest: Coprosma brunnea Bruno FRANCOMME, Dec 29, 2021
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Conversations Forum
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Latest: A little bit lighthearted... leaf kotasek, Feb 4, 2010
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