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 are thousands of plants to be seen across the sloping lawns and picturesque horticulture displays of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney.
Two tiny ferns presumed to be extinct for over half a century have been rediscovered by botanists on two remote mountaintops in north Queensland’s Daintree rainforest.

Quiet, serious and self-effacing Margaret Flockton is belatedly receiving recognition as among the ‘greats’ of botanical artists.


In Australia we mark the new calendar year on the 1st of January, but in many places throughout Asia, the start of the New Year is dictated by lunar cycles.

Discover over 60,000 years of culture, plant uses and stories from Aboriginal people in Sydney in this special episode of our Branch Out podcast.

Discover over 60,000 years of culture, plant uses and stories from Aboriginal people in Sydney in this special episode of our Branch Out podcast.


Dr Brett Summerell is our Director of Science and Conservation and a passionate 'fun-guy'. Today he adds another milestone to his impressive career.


Flowers aren't the only things that bloom at the Australian Botanic Garden. Come and check out the Garden which is buzzing with the arrival of beautiful Butterflies.


From the sapphire towers of the blue puya to a surprised and king parrot - the recent rain has the Blue Mountain Botanic Garden Mount Tomah looking lush and gorgeous.


The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan is the ultimate space to explore the great outdoors and the talented team of horticulturists maintain all 416 hectares of it.

We’re getting overexcited for orchids this month, and bring you orchid information and growing 101 so you can go crazy for orchids too.

At the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, there are 3,957 trees, but some have reached a higher ‘celebrity’ status than others.