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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In the lower Hunter Valley, a new nature reserve named Tiraki – Wonnarua for ironbark – has become a sanctuary for one of Australia’s rarest plants.

ReCER
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In this new episode of What the Flora!? discover why this world-first global ‘Tree of Life’ study is a new milestone in understanding the evolutionary history of flowering plants.  

Science advancements
Dried specimens of a flannel flower, waratah and a paper daisy from above with a white background
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

A project digitising over one million flora specimens has won the National Trust's President’s Prize for 2025 and is helping important research in critical biodiversity, ecological, and evolutionary studies.

Science advancements
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan Master Plan

Science advancements
Shot-hole borer on a damaged tree

The community is urged to be on the lookout for tree damage as the national biosecurity response to the exotic plant pest polyphagous shot-hole borer (PSHB) moves to the management phase. 

Science advancements
A woman standing in front of a plant

Flora Deverall, 90, is a volunteer guide at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney and a powerful example of the role of passion, purpose, and plants in a remarkable life. We wanted to share her inspiring story for National Volunteer Week 2025.

History
A man raking up leaves in a garden bed

Botanic gardens across Australia and New Zealand are gearing up for Botanic Gardens Week running from 19 – 25 May. 

Horticulture
A woman in a bush reaching out to a leaf

The Editors of Journal of Ecology have awarded the 2024 Harper Prize to Karina Guo for the best paper published in the journal by an early career researcher. 

Science advancements
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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Working with stakeholders from different Australian states, geneticists have helped to clarify taxonomy and conservation planning for seven leafless Bossiaea species.

Science advancements
A group of white and green pitcher plants.
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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Three carnivorous plants to care for during the cooler seasons.   

Horticulture
Bright pink pods with flowers.
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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Eucalypts or gum trees are one of Australia’s most iconic plants. The scent of their oil alone evokes the bushland.  

Horticulture
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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Immerse yourself in cool climate mountain maples, starry nights and magical mountain heights for a weekend roadtrip like no other.   

Horticulture