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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Spring has sprung early this year but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Your Garden walks, lunch breaks, and events just got a little more musical!

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Detailed scientific illustration in black and white of Wedelia sp. nov. by Gustavo Surlo

Newly discovered species and intricate digital renderings are among the 20th annual botanical scientific illustration award winners.

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Home gardeners from around the world are providing scientists with crucial data to help ensure the rare Wollemi Pine's survival.

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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Rare, hidden and spitting flowers headline this month’s must-see tour.

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The plant disease myrtle rust is impacting at least 350 Australian plant species, with some on their way to becoming extinct in the wild. Genetic information is helping to guide collection of myrtle rust impacted species for safe storage in botanic gardens.

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The Research Centre for Ecosystem Resilience team (ReCER) team gathered at the Crommelin Field Station at Pearl Beach in May to ponder how to ensure our research continues to best inform the restoration and conservation of resilient ecosystems.

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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. 

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You might think you know fungi, but there is so much to discover about the delightful and deadly world of this special group of diverse organisms.  

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Gardens allow us to perceive and experience the world around us. Therapeutic and sensory gardens are extra special as they engage our five familiar senses. 

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A team of researchers led by the Australian Institute of Botanical Science have assembled the complete genome of the striking species Telopea speciosissima. 

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Conservation genomic research by the Research Centre for Ecosystem Resilience (ReCER) at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney. 

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