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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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

With flowers a universal symbol of romance, what better place to express adoration for your significant other than at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah.

Weddings
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Three great ways to spend summer outdoors in the beautiful garden. 

Visit
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It’s a curious question our scientists are trying to answer.

Science advancements
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Scientists from the Australian Institute of Botanical Science have made a once in a lifetime discovery, recognising a plant species new to science growing on Uluru.

Science advancements
Sydney harbour bridge view
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

A tree and plaque in the Yurong precinct of the Domain commemorates the 10 Australian victims who died in the terrorist attacks on 11 September 2001.

History
Fresh green and yellow vegetables
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Over the past few years the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney has trialled and tested hundreds of cultivars from plant breeders across the globe in its Trial Garden. 

Horticulture
Blooming flowers
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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

From the King Protea to vibrant camellias, there’s plenty that blooms in a winter garden. Here are some of the plants blooming at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden.

Horticulture
Forest of trees

Sydney is not a place you automatically think of when it comes to spectacular autumn leaves. The autumn colour starts the process as temperatures start to cool down. 

Horticulture
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Plant names are far more than a theoretical exercise in scientific classification - they are invaluable tools for understanding the diversity of life.

Horticulture
Wildflower meadow
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Kayte Wilkie is the brain behind the beauty of the Wildflower Meadow Horticulture display at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, discover the meadows garden now.

Horticulture
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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Some habitats were burnt so badly last summer that we're concerned for a few Waratah species. But as we enter peak flowering season we're also expecting to see a big burst. 

Science advancements