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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Red and yellow flowers

Mistletoe is in love potions, ancient medicines to ward off epilepsy and ulcers, and even a Justin Bieber Christmas song.

Horticulture
Bright blue long flowers
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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

An extraordinary display of rare bright turquoise blooms are in flower for the next few weeks at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah. 

Horticulture
Close up of Wollemi Pine sapling

The legendary Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis) has captivated the world since its discovery in the Blue Mountains in 1994. Three decades later, its survival story isn't over yet with the critically endangered conifer still at risk of extinction. 

Science advancements
A team of scientists collecting plant specimens in bushland

Making the finalists in this year’s Eureka Prizes, a project led by Botanic Gardens of Sydney scientists is using DNA from tens of thousands of plants to ensure the survival of more than 120 Australian plant species.

ReCER
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
Sydney Red Gums (Angophora costata)

New developments in machine learning are allowing huge datasets to reveal changes in plants. Scientists at Botanic Gardens of Sydney have harnessed these advancements to look at Australian eucalypt species, unveiling their transformation over millions of years. 

Science advancements
Darren Charlwood, a Wiradjuri artist, stands next to his Welcome to Country Sculpture at the Botanic Garden of Sydney.

Botanic Gardens of Sydney has unveiled a new First Nations artwork to welcome visitors to Australia’s natural masterpiece and oldest botanic garden on the shores of Warrane - Sydney Harbour. 

First Nations
A rainforest

Researchers and scientists from the Research Centre for Ecosystem Resilience (ReCER) share their highlights from the recent Rainforest Connections 2024 conference.

Science advancements
Simon Duffy

The future of the Botanic Gardens of Sydney will be expertly guided by a new Chief Executive following a competitive global search.

A flower growing from a muddy swamp

Seeds from an endangered and elusive plant species that only grows in an transient swamp west of Bourke have been secured at the Australian PlantBank for the first time.

Science advancements
Tree of Life

Botanic Gardens of Sydney scientists collaborate in global ground-breaking study unravelling the evolution of angiosperms.

Science advancements
Guests at the launch of the Garden Gallery
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Botanical art is putting the impacts of climate change on plants in the spotlight following the opening of The Garden Gallery and new labs for the Research Centre for Ecosystem Resilience (ReCER) at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.  

Horticulture