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HortForum
For gardening and plant questions not covered by any other open forums below.
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Latest: Got some bad soil delivered not sure how to remediate it Puddleton, Jun 5, 2023 at 7:37 PM -
Indoor and Greenhouse Plants
Plant Care, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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Latest: Sansevieria (Dracaena) with graceful long not quite round leaves wcutler, Jun 7, 2023 at 12:45 AM -
How's It Growing?
A casual forum to keep in touch and share photos and stories of your gardens.
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Latest: Cephalanthus occidentalis togata57, May 22, 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: 'Stella' Cherry tree has wimpy fruit 'buds' Creatrix, Jun 7, 2023 at 1:09 PM -
Pacific Northwest Native Plants
Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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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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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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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, Dec 2, 2022
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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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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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Grapes and Grape Vines
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Citrus
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Latest: Growing yuzu and sudachi Fogghorn, Jun 1, 2023 -
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: Acer palmatum 'Ariadne' Acerholic, Jun 8, 2023 at 7:12 AM -
Gymnosperms (incl. Conifers)
Conifers and relatives (cycads, Ginkgo and Gnetum) - Growing, Propagation, Identification, Appreciation and more!
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Latest: Another fine pine Puddleton, Jun 5, 2023 at 2:06 PM -
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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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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Orchidaceae (orchids)
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Outdoor Tropicals
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Latest: A few from Honolulu wcutler, Jan 30, 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: Strange scales on jade plant DerekK, May 22, 2023
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Japanese Gardens
Design and appreciation of Japanese gardens. Also, outdoor Japanese gardening techniques.
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Small Space Gardening
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Latest: Indoor plant shelf Daniel Mosquin, May 21, 2022
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Talk about UBC Botanical Garden
Share your photos! Talk about your visit!
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Latest: Liriodendron tulipifera vs. L. chinense wcutler, Jun 9, 2023 at 1:32 AM -
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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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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Latest: what's the submit button say? tknd, Apr 14, 2023
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Archives (no new threads, no replies)
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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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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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