Stories from the Botanic Gardens

From what's blooming to the latest botanical science research, discover the stories that make the Botanic Gardens unforgettable places for science, horticulture and leisure.

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A group of white and green pitcher plants.
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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Three carnivorous plants to care for during the cooler seasons.   

Horticulture
Bright pink pods with flowers.
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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Eucalypts or gum trees are one of Australia’s most iconic plants. The scent of their oil alone evokes the bushland.  

Horticulture
Two people walking down a garden path for their wedding
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

Fresh air, natural beauty and open green space are the hallmarks of a picturesque Australian wedding. 

Weddings
Paper daises in the Connections Garden at Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

One of the largest paper daisy displays in eastern Australia is in flower at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan.

Horticulture
A man stands with a Memorial artwork
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

The Stolen Generations Memorial at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan has been restored and was unveiled by its original artist at this year’s Sorry Day ceremony at the Garden. 

First Nations
National Herbarium of New South Wales
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

The new National Herbarium of New South Wales and its collection of over 1 million plant specimens has begun an exciting new era at the Australian Botanic Garden.

Science advancements
Three native Gymea Lilies (Doryanthes excelsa) in flower
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

Why natives? Well, that’s our speciality at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan.

Horticulture
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

The invasion of African olive at the Australian Botanic Garden remains an ongoing challenge, but progress with clearing and regeneration is slowly restoring. 

Gardening tips
Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

The Horticulture team at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan continue to work away at clearing many weeds and invasive species across the 416 acres of land. 

Science advancements
Butterfly
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

Flowers aren't the only things that bloom at the Australian Botanic Garden. Come and check out the Garden which is buzzing with the arrival of beautiful Butterflies.

Birds and animals
Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan lawn
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan is the ultimate space to explore the great outdoors and the talented team of horticulturists maintain all 416 hectares of it.

Bunya Pine
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

Summer heralds the sounds of loud thuds at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, as the Bunya Pine begin to drop their cones. 

Horticulture