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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Rhipsalis

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. 

Horticulture
Emmenopterys henryi trees
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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

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. 

Horticulture
Tree leaves

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

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. 

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close up coleus

62 Australian plant species have a had a name change.

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

Science advancements
New species dog's balls
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

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. 

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

Horticulture
Botanical house with Luke Nguyen standing in chef outfit
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

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

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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
Callicoma serratifolia plant

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

Science advancements
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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

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.

Horticulture