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February 25, 2007
The Physic Garden Through the Years
Some historical photos of the garden.
These images come from a variety of sources including the always fascinating UBC Photo Archives. Many different gardeners have cared for the Physic Garden over the years. It has evolved wonderfully from the original plantings while remaining true to its 16th century European heritage, making it a favourite place for lots of people (including me). Be sure to look for a short book that we will be publishing this spring that will discuss the history of this garden along with profiles of some of its important medicinal plants.
EDIT: People have been asking if I could include the years for these photos. Here are some approximate dates starting with the top left and ending with the bottom right. (If you can help please post a comment.)
1972
1977
2005
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2006
2006
2006
Posted by Andy Hill at 4:47 PM
February 22, 2007
Staff Photo - Feb 22, 2007
Taken today immediately prior to one of David Tarrant's retirement parties.
Posted by Daniel Mosquin at 5:20 PM
February 18, 2007
A Second Bed Added to the Carolinian Forest
Finishing touches then a little party.
The first few pictures are of Chris, Tony and I working frantically to finish the plantings for the Michaux Bed, the latest addition to the Carolinian Forest project. The other pictures are from soon after when we held a small event to thank "The Cunningham Five" whose incredible generosity made this bed possible.
Posted by Andy Hill at 5:29 PM
February 11, 2007
Building the Inter-Mountain Habitat
A few construction photos from the Alpine Garden's newest attraction.
We are all very excited about the new Inter-Mountain Habitat that will be featured in the E. H. Lohbrunner Alpine Garden this summer. With the help of Garden donors, we've been able to take an old, unused greenhouse and turn it into a new plant habitat. Construction is well underway with most of the rock work nearly completed. A few more stones, more soil, an efficient low-volume irrigation system, some very special plants and it will be complete.
Posted by Andy Hill at 6:04 PM
Planting the Carolinian Forest Demonstration Bed
The beginnings of a major new garden component at the Garden.
Last year we planted one bed of the new Carolinian Forest to give visitors an idea of what they can look forward to seeing in the future. Here are a few photos (featuring horticulturist Tony Maniezzo) taken then. Donor support means that we will be planting a second bed next week and another eight this spring. This area is truly going to be amazing. It will allow us to show visitors eastern hardwoods that are not often seen in this region.
Posted by Andy Hill at 6:00 PM
Improving Accessibility in the Garden
A bit of disruption leading to better things.
Many people found the pathway that joins the tunnel to the Food Garden a bit too steep. This winter, contractors with heavy machinery corrected the problem. It's helping us become "A garden accessible to all." This area will become phase 1 of the new Garry Oak Woodland Meadow. Watch for new plantings this spring.
Posted by Andy Hill at 5:50 PM
Down and Dirty with the Irrigation System
Some very mucky work.
It definitely was not a planned project. Here, Tony upgrades one of our irrigation mainlines last year after a break turned the main lawn (beside the Winter Garden) into a muddy swamp.
Posted by Andy Hill at 5:37 PM
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