New Discussion Forums

Category(-ies): Web Site News

UBC Botanical Garden's online gardening and plant forums have undergone some renovations. Additions include places to ask questions or discuss challenges in urban gardening in the Lower Mainland, gardening in British Columbia and the science of plants.

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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 2:59 AM on April 29, 2004

Perennial Plant Sale Parking (2004)

Category(-ies): 2004 Archives

Due to construction of a new residential project in the former parking lot across Marine Drive from the Botanical Garden, visitors should park in the West Mall parkade, entered from Gate 7 on Marine Drive. The cost of parking is $3.50; a free shuttle bus will be provided to and from the garden.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 12:41 AM on April 28, 2004

The Future of Biodiversity in a Crowded World

Category(-ies): UBC Lectures and Courses

Join Lord Robert May, President of the UK Royal Society, for a special lecture on April 30 at 2:30pm in UBC's Woodward IRC 2 (2194 Health Sciences Mall).

News Release from the British High Commission in Ottawa:

“Lord Robert May, President of the UK Royal Society, the world's oldest and most prestigious scientific academy, will be visiting Canada (Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto, Vancouver) from April 26 to 30, 2004.

Prior to being appointed President of the Royal Society in 2000, Lord May was the Chief Scientific Adviser to the UK Prime Minister (1995-2000), and Head of the UK Government's Office of Science and Technology.

Lord May holds a Professorship jointly with the University of Oxford and Imperial College of Science and Technology. He is a mathematical biologist and his research concentrates on factors influencing biodiversity, and the rates, causes and consequences of extinction.”

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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 10:25 PM on April 27, 2004

Native Plant Sale Thank You (2004)

Category(-ies): 2004 Archives

Thank you to all who supported the garden and native plants in British Columbia through attending or volunteering at this year's Pacific Northwest Native Plant Sale. This year's event was the most successful ever for attendance and sales.

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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 10:02 PM on April 27, 2004

Celebrate Earth Day

Category(-ies): Community Events

Celebrate Earth Day on April 24 in Everett Crowley Park, Vancouver from 11am to 3pm. Bring friends and family to help plant native plants, remove invasive species and restore the natural environment, and also enjoy guided nature tours, music, participatory art and children's activities.

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Posted by Eric La Fountaine at 8:47 AM on April 15, 2004

What's New in the Food Garden

Category(-ies): Web Site News

Cupid tomato. Cashflow squash. Cabernet radish. Check out what's new in the Food Garden this year.

Link: 2004 Food Garden Plantings

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 11:01 PM on April 13, 2004

Perennial Plant Sale (2004)

Category(-ies): 2004 Archives

The 14th Annual Perennial Plant Sale takes place on May 9th from 10am to 3pm at the Botanical Garden. UBC's largest plant sale features hundreds of proven perennials, as well as small shrubs, grasses, and a limited quantity of unusual plants.

Gardening experts will be on hand, and a children's corner is available.

For more information: Perennial Plant Sale

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 9:09 PM on April 13, 2004

Participating Organizations and Vendors (2004)

Category(-ies): 2004 Archives

One of the unique draws of the Pacific Northwest Native Plant Sale is how it assembles organizations and vendors, all with a common interest in native plants of British Columbia.

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Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 2:43 PM on April 13, 2004

Native Plant Sale Cashier Service (2004)

Category(-ies): 2004 Archives

This year, a central cashier service will be provided for plant sales, with one-stop payment by cash, debit card or credit card. Please note that cheques will not be accepted.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 2:27 PM on April 13, 2004

Native Plant Sale Parking (2004)

Category(-ies): 2004 Archives

Due to construction of a new residential project in the former parking lot across Marine Drive from the Botanical Garden, visitors should park in the West Mall parkade, entered from Gate 7 on Marine Drive. The cost of parking is $3.50; a free shuttle bus will be provided to and from the garden.

Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 2:19 PM on April 13, 2004