The gardens through the year

Spring

Even in early spring there are bursts of colour in the gardens - if you know where to look.

Photo:

Michael Pirie, UiB

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In February, the winter flowering heath is a mass of pink and white in the heather garden. In March, spring is underway. You can listen to our botanist Heidi Lie Andersen and gardener in charge of the botanical garden Bodil Oma on spring flowering back in 2015, on Naturens Verden. In April, the Narcissus collections come into their own and anticipation mounts for the flowering of the Rhododendrons in the Arboretum (the timing of which depends on the weather).

The 'Milde crocus', a form of Crocus vernus naturalised and flowering at the Arboretum in February

Photo:

Michael Pirie, UiB

Spring is on the way in the Botanical Garden

Spring is in the air- many spring flowers are in full bloom in the Botanical Garden at Milde.

Narcissus

Daffodils are a group of plants that have always fascinated people. They are a joy at Easter, and are a symbol of both the holiday season and the spring.

Later than normal

This year, the collection of species rhododendrons is in a very different state compared to previous years. The plants are in their protective winter coats, still holding back the seasonal development as long as the night frost is refusing to let go of its grip – and it’s all good.

Video: heather garden, February 2020

Join UiB's Michael Pirie in the heather garden of the University Gardens' Arboretum looking at "vårlyng", Erica carnea

Pink Rhododendron dauricum flowering in May 2021

Early flowering Rhododendron in the species collection

Our specialists present a virtual tour of Rhododendron species flowering in April and early May of 2021.

Spring is wild garlic, but is anyone eating it?

People commonly associate foods with seasons, particularly when it comes to foraging for wild plants like mushrooms or berries.

26.05.2021