Fresh air, natural beauty and open green space are the hallmarks of a picturesque Australian wedding.
A new collaborative research project will help increase the availability of genetically diverse native seed for climate-resilient restoration.
Bunga Bangkai (Indonesian), Titan Arum or Amorphophallus titanum has the biggest, smelliest flower-spike in the world. It flowers for just 24 hours, once every few years… and in January 2025 one bloomed at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. Named Putricia by staff at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney, she quickly captivated people from all over the world, writes John Siemon, Director of Horticulture and Living Collections.
Mistletoe is in love potions, ancient medicines to ward off epilepsy and ulcers, and even a Justin Bieber Christmas song.
An extraordinary display of rare bright turquoise blooms are in flower for the next few weeks at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah.
The legendary Wollemi Pine (Wollemia nobilis) has captivated the world since its discovery in the Blue Mountains in 1994. Three decades later, its survival story isn't over yet with the critically endangered conifer still at risk of extinction.
Making the finalists in this year’s Eureka Prizes, a project led by Botanic Gardens of Sydney scientists is using DNA from tens of thousands of plants to ensure the survival of more than 120 Australian plant species.
One of the largest paper daisy displays in eastern Australia is in flower at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan.
New developments in machine learning are allowing huge datasets to reveal changes in plants. Scientists at Botanic Gardens of Sydney have harnessed these advancements to look at Australian eucalypt species, unveiling their transformation over millions of years.
Botanic Gardens of Sydney has unveiled a new First Nations artwork to welcome visitors to Australia’s natural masterpiece and oldest botanic garden on the shores of Warrane - Sydney Harbour.
Researchers and scientists from the Research Centre for Ecosystem Resilience (ReCER) share their highlights from the recent Rainforest Connections 2024 conference.
The future of the Botanic Gardens of Sydney will be expertly guided by a new Chief Executive following a competitive global search.