Shinrin-yoku or “forest bathing”, the Japanese practice of immersing oneself in the atmosphere of the forest, is a balm for the body and soul, writes Marion Whitehead, Supervisor Ornamental Gardens and Nursery Mount Tomah.
An extraordinary display of rare turquoise blooms are starting to flower at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah, with one species blooming for the first time ever.
Working with stakeholders from different Australian states, geneticists have helped to clarify taxonomy and conservation planning for seven leafless Bossiaea species.
Three carnivorous plants to care for during the cooler seasons.
Eucalypts or gum trees are one of Australia’s most iconic plants. The scent of their oil alone evokes the bushland.
Immerse yourself in cool climate mountain maples, starry nights and magical mountain heights for a weekend roadtrip like no other.
With a dense collection of cool climate trees nestled in amongst UNESCO World Heritage wilderness, the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah is one of the best places to marvel at nature’s spectacular show of autumn colour.
March may mark the official start of autumn but horticulturalists across Botanic Garden of Sydney’s three sites have already seen leaves changing colour for some weeks now.
At 1,000 metres above sea level, Mount Tomah is the highest peak in the area and is a significant place to the Darug people, the traditional custodians of the land.
Keen to visit the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah, but don’t think you have enough time to do it justice? Think again the Garden is perfect.
Providing some of the most vibrant colour in autumn gardens, delicious syrup and winged seeds which helicopter to the ground to the great delight of any child in the vicinity.
With flowers a universal symbol of romance, what better place to express adoration for your significant other than at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah.