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.

There is much to admire about the plant genus Rhipsalis. They are the largest genus of epiphytic cacti which means they will grow on other plants for support.


Emmenopterys henryi trees are particularly renowned for two things, it is one of the most strikingly beautiful trees of Chinese forests and often doesn’t bloom in its first 30 years.

Recognise the importance of plant health to humanity and our environment.


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

62 Australian plant species have a had a name change.

Learn about this curious phenomenon and why it is essential to combat.


A northern Australian shrub with distinctive red fruit known as ‘dogs balls’ has finally been given a correct scientific name after almost 250 years by Dr Russell Barrett.

Spring is here which means Sydney’s beautiful botanic gardens are starting to bloom from the Harbour to western Sydney.


One of Australia's leading restaurant and catering companies, Trippas White Group, has significantly invested into the transformation of the Botanic Gardens Restaurant.


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.

Scientists across the Botanic Gardens of Sydney are using the latest science to protect our flora from the impacts of climate change.


The bright and colourful collection of Dahlias at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah has been bringing a sense of wonder and joy to plant lovers.