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.
To conserve populations of Eucalptyus cryptica, geneticists identified least related plants and designed a new population which maximised genetic diversity.
Australia’s oldest scientific institution is soon to farewell Chief Executive, Denise Ora, after nearly a decade of service with the organisation.
Chief Scientist Professor Brett Summerell shares his highlights and learnings from a field trip to the tiny island off Australia’s east coast
Distributing genetically diverse Wollemi Pines around the world is setting a new benchmark for conservation
They may be cute, but experts have trained this pair of pups to sniff out a silent killer that’s decimating Australia’s vegetation
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.
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.