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July in the UBC Botanical Garden | Where do we get our plants?

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July 2018 in the Garden
Rhododendron auriculatum

July in the Garden

Anticipating another hot, dry summer, it’s probably a good idea to plan a trip to the Botanical Garden to escape the heat, but also to see what last year’s hot summer can mean for flowers this summer. Even the later-blooming rhododendrons—famously happy in cool, damp weather—are blooming beyond any expectation this year.
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Summer Series

Upcoming Performances

The Hot Teas

July 19 – The Hot Teas

Thursday, July 19th 5:30 – 7:30 pm

The Hot Teas are a Vancouver-based a cappella group singing everything from pop to indie to electronic music. Graduates of UBC, they are young professionals by day and performers by night, with each singer bringing a breadth of a cappella experience.

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Micki-Lee's Trio

Aug 16 – Micki-Lee’s Trio

Thursday, August 16th 5:30 – 7:30 pm

Playing some of the Nations most beloved fiddle tunes, Micki-Lee’s group takes audiences on a unique journey through the blending of multiple styles of music.
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Past Performance

Dianna David

June 21 – Dianna David

Movement Storyteller Dianna David captivated the audience with her signature red ball and effervescent stage presence in an interactive, multi-disciplinary performance. Between juggling, dancing, storytelling and 8 character changes, David reminds us to pave a path of happiness and success that is truly our own.
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News Highlights

The Low Down on Invasive Plants

The Low Down on
Invasive Plants

Tips and tricks from
Grow Green Guide
to keep your home
garden in-check.

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Index Seminum

Where do we
get our plants?

E.H. Lohbrunner Alpine Garden Curator & Horticulturist Laura Caddy reveals the origins of the Garden’s plants and explains our Index Seminum.

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UN Food Garden Feed Your City Recipient

UN Food Garde
Feed Your City Recipient

Established in 1983, the
Food Garden has been
the grounds for
demonstration and compassion.

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