Are you making weekend plans? Visit the Garden and check out the toad lily (Tricyrtis lasiocarpa) in full bloom in the Asian area, bed 235! Whether you're a plant enthusiast or just looking for a peaceful escape from the week, the Garden is the perfect spot to relax and recharge. #UCBotanicalGarden

One Day Only. Carnivorous Plant Sale. Sun, Oct. 11, 10 am–4:30 pm at the UC Botanical Garden in Berkeley! Gorgeous #Sarracenia species and hybrids, sundews, and more. Limited supply of #Nepenthes and #Darlingtonia californica. #carnivorousplants

A glimmer of autumn in the reflections on the Japanese Pool. Plan a visit this weekend and check out the subtle colors just beginning to change throughout the Garden! #UCBotanicalGarden

#Puya micrantha is currently in full bloom in the Deserts of the Americas collection, bed 155. Accessioned into the Garden in 1956, it produces dramatic, towering flower stalks packed with rich nectar that pollinators simply can't resist! #UCBotanicalGarden #Naturephoto

Begonia formosana is blooming now in the Asia Collection (bed 235), peeking out from under its large leaves. Native to Taiwan, it thrives in moist, shady areas. #BegoniaFormosana #AsiaCollection #UCBotanicalGarden

We're excited to see the #Euryaleferox thriving in the Virginia Haldan Tropical House pond! This perennial aquatic flowering plant is cultivated for its nutritious seeds in its native eastern and southeastern Asia. #UCBotanicalGarden

Coning for the first time! This male #Welwitschia mirabilis, accessioned into the Garden in 1989, is coning for the first time, and loaded with pollen! Located in the main room of the Arid House. #UCBotanicalGardenBerkeley #PlantConservation

This spectacular Peruvian native #orchid, Phragmipedium kovachii, was first described for science in 2002. It's been heavily poached from its tropical cloud forest habitat. It's now listed as critically endangered by the Red List of the International Union for Conservation of Nature. Blooming now!

We highly recommend taking a stroll through the Herb Garden as it is absolutely teeming with pollinators! It’s a full sensory experience of sight, sound, and scent, with many herbs and plants emitting wonderful fragrances. Bring your camera! #UCBotanicalGarden #Pollinator #butterfly

If you're visiting the Garden this week, don't miss the #Evergreendogwood (Cornus capitata), blooming profusely in the Asia Collection, bed 400A, near the lawn. Come take a stroll and enjoy the blooms! #UCBotanicalGarden

With triple digit heat around the Bay Area we can officially say Farewell-To-Spring (Clarkia Rubicunda)! This plant is is endemic to California and currently blooming in bed 13 in the California Collection at #UCBotanicalGardenBerkeley #PlantConservation

Vibrant color and the lure of nectar are a magnet for hummingbirds! The last of the #puyas are blooming in the South American Area. Don't miss the deep purple tones of Chagual chico (Puya venustra) in bed 613. #UCBotanicalGarden

Blooming now: Desert columbine (Aquilegia shockleyi) growing in the CA area, bed 2. While most people associate columbines with lush, high-alpine meadows, this native species is uniquely adapted to desert mountain ranges—though they still need a hidden #UCBotanicalGarden

The Garden is open this weekend, including Monday, Memorial Day! Unplug and immerse yourself in the Garden where you can see this gorgeous #Rhododendron decorum. Blooming now in the Asian Area, bed 235.

Our congrats to all the #UCBerkeley graduates! You did it, and you have such a bright future ahead of you! The Garden is open this weekend if you're looking for a beautiful place to relax, unwind, and celebrate your incredible achievement! https://ow.ly/mzyt50Z0rhF

Blue sky, gorgeous colors, and sweet fragrance can be found today in the Garden of Old Roses! Be sure to keep an eye out for a glimpse of our more shy residents: the California quail! #HybridTeaRoses #EthnobotanicalGarden #UCBotanicalGarden #UCBerkeley

The Puyas are currently blooming in bed 612: Chagual (Puya chilensis) is unforgettable with its striking chartreuse flowers, while a nearby stand of Puya coerulea var. intermedia boasts deep purple blooms. Both are magnets for local birds and pollinators. #Puyachilensis

Bloom alert: Pine Hill flannelbush (Fremontodendron decumbens), California Area, Bed 7A. This endangered species is in full bloom showing off bronzy-orange flowers. Check it out in the Serpentine plant community. #CaliforniaNativePlants #PlantConservation

Rainy day vibe at the Garden today. We spotted #Leucospermumglabrum, blooming in the Southern African Area in bed 144. This deciduous shrub is in the proteaceae family and considered endangered in its native habitat. #plantconservation #ucbg

Have you seen the Canary Island bellflower #Canarinacanariensis? Endangered in the wild, you can see it now in our Mediterranean Collection (Bed 707B). We have these for sale in our #plantnursery! Perfect for Bay Area gardens. 🌿 #Botanicalgarden #RarePlants

Recently, we welcomed Dr. Jann Vendetti from the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles to study a California icon: the #bananaslug! She's researching Button’s banana slug (Ariolimax buttoni), sampling species from CA to WA to determine their evolutionary relationships. #ucbc

Take a walk through the Garden's California Collection. Coast silk-tassel (Garrya elliptica) located just inside the entrance to the Redwood Grove and manzanita in full bloom! #plantconservation #californianativeplants https://botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/collections/california/

As the Garden’s Southern African hill gears up for its spring Super Bloom, our #babiana early-bloomers are just getting started-Babiana patula-bed 128 is blooming now! #UCBotanicalGarden is the only public garden in the Bay Area with this level of babiana diversity. Visit soon!

Just in time for the weekend! Visit the Garden & explore what's in bloom. #DarwinBarberry (Berberis darwinii), is an evergreen shrub native to South America. You can find this blooming now in the Garden's South American Area, bed: 607. https://ow.ly/y8Cz50XUbqy

The bright red berries of #Toyon (Heteromeles arbutifolia) stand steady in the California Collection, bed 18b. Holiday Hours: Closed on 12/24; 12/25; 12/31 & Jan 1, 2026. The Garden is open on Friday, 12/26—Monday, 12/29. Plan a winter walk through the Garden's collections! #ucbg #botanicalgarden

Our Holiday Pop-Up Shop is officially OPEN! Join us 10:00 am–4:00 pm thru Sunday, Dec. 14. Browse a curated selection of nature-themed goodies: botanical wreaths, chocolates, home décor, books, greeting cards & more! https://ow.ly/LePw50XHy4S #holidayshop

Reflecting on the year and overflowing with gratitude for our wonderful Garden community! We are closed today, but can't wait to welcome you all back tomorrow for a much-needed post-feast immersion in nature! We're open tomorrow through Sunday with regular hours. #UCBG #botanicalgarden

Forget AI, this is the real wonder! This beautiful, rare orchid, Paphiopedilum insigne var. Sanderae, is in full, glorious bloom right now in the Orchid, Fern and Carnivorous Plant House. Plan your visit and see this stunning sight today! #plantconservation #orchids #research #ucberkeley

It's Animal Day at the Garden, TOMORROW, 10 am–2 pm. See and touch live animals, enjoy hands-on booths, traditional music, and lots of exciting surprises indoors and outside. Get ready for a fun family-friendly day at the Garden! https://ow.ly/kRoZ50XhXfR #newt #snake #bird #bat #butterfly

Why did the #newt cross the road? To get to the Japanese Pool, of course! It's officially that time of year! The first rain of the season has triggered the newt migration, and they're making their journey to the water to mate. Aww, we love them so much!!