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There is also a series of small gardens of special interest and naturalized areas that dot the grounds of UBC Botanical Garden, including: the
Pacific Slope Garden, Arbour Garden, Winter Garden, Perennial Borders Garden, Grow Green Demonstration Area, Contemporary Garden, Cattail Marsh, Walk in the
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Essondale in
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