Garden Stories
The Garden blog with stories and information about our vast plant collections
June 10, 2026
Student Spotlight: Arman Omidvar’s Digital Archaeology
The 'Dead Card Project"— Bridging a 40-Year Data Gap using cutting edge digital tools.
May 11, 2026
Juveniles and Adults in the Plant World
The genetic "molecular switch" controlling the lifecycle of plants
April 21, 2026
Virtual Tour through Namaqualand
Take a virtual plant expedition to South Africa with Horticulturist Ethan Fenner and Director of Collections Andrew Doran
March 6, 2026
Nature’s Savings and Loan: How Epiphytes Survive Without Soil
Have you ever wondered how orchids and other epiphytes survive without a speck of soil?
December 4, 2025
Chocolate starts its life not as a delicious truffle or warm drink, but as the seed of a tropical fruit
October 5, 2025
Dawn redwood–a fascinating history and connection with UC Berkeley
September 17, 2025
Join the UCBG Team on their fantastic botanical journey to Namaqualand