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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Mushroom

You might think you know fungi, but there is so much to discover about the delightful and deadly world of this special group of diverse organisms.  

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Gardens allow us to perceive and experience the world around us. Therapeutic and sensory gardens are extra special as they engage our five familiar senses. 

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Steph at the science labs

A team of researchers led by the Australian Institute of Botanical Science have assembled the complete genome of the striking species Telopea speciosissima. 

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Conservation genomic research by the Research Centre for Ecosystem Resilience (ReCER) at the Botanic Gardens of Sydney. 

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A new research project by the Research Centre for Ecosystem Resilience (ReCER) is exploring how genomic information can guide the restoration of threatened ecological communities. 

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Discover how restoration practitioners can use the Restore and Renew web tools to consider genetic information and climate change when sourcing material for restoration.

Science advancements
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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

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.

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Learn how genetic information can help ensure the right plant material is sourced to successfully restore habitats that are genetically diverse and resilient for generations to come.

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Fungi Bolutellus

An explosion of colourful and interesting mushrooms has excited people who are foraging for fungi – but they are being warned to simply look and not touch.

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Australian Institute of Botanical Science have recorded an elusive plant for the first time in decades.

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Scientists are on a mission to discover more about plants as old as the tyrannosaurus.

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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

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. 

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