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.

After years travelling across Australia sampling and sequencing numerous species in the genus Leptospermum, scientists have established four extra genera – renaming dozens of iconic tea tree species.

They may be cute, but experts have trained this pair of pups to sniff out a silent killer that’s decimating Australia’s vegetation

The Australian PlantBank is commemorating 10 years of protecting Australia’s unique native flora from going extinct.

Spring has arrived and you will find flowers from the four corners of the world in our Garden.

Spring has sprung early this year but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.


Your Garden walks, lunch breaks, and events just got a little more musical!

Newly discovered species and intricate digital renderings are among the 20th annual botanical scientific illustration award winners.

Home gardeners from around the world are providing scientists with crucial data to help ensure the rare Wollemi Pine's survival.


Rare, hidden and spitting flowers headline this month’s must-see tour.

The plant disease myrtle rust is impacting at least 350 Australian plant species, with some on their way to becoming extinct in the wild. Genetic information is helping to guide collection of myrtle rust impacted species for safe storage in botanic gardens.

The Research Centre for Ecosystem Resilience team (ReCER) team gathered at the Crommelin Field Station at Pearl Beach in May to ponder how to ensure our research continues to best inform the restoration and conservation of resilient ecosystems.


The Stolen Generations Memorial at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan has been restored and was unveiled by its original artist at this year’s Sorry Day ceremony at the Garden.