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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Two tiny ferns presumed to be extinct for over half a century have been rediscovered by botanists on two remote mountaintops in north Queensland’s Daintree rainforest.

Science advancements
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Quiet, serious and self-effacing Margaret Flockton is belatedly receiving recognition as among the ‘greats’ of botanical artists. 

History
Oriental Garden
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

In Australia we mark the new calendar year on the 1st of January, but in many places throughout Asia, the start of the New Year is dictated by lunar cycles. 

Horticulture
First nations yurrabirong sculture sydney

Discover over 60,000 years of culture, plant uses and stories from Aboriginal people in Sydney in this special episode of our Branch Out podcast. 

First Nations
Aboriginal culture

Discover over 60,000 years of culture, plant uses and stories from Aboriginal people in Sydney in this special episode of our Branch Out podcast.

Horticulture
Dr brett summerell at the wollemi national park
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Dr Brett Summerell is our Director of Science and Conservation and a passionate 'fun-guy'. Today he adds another milestone to his impressive career.

Science advancements
Butterfly
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

Flowers aren't the only things that bloom at the Australian Botanic Garden. Come and check out the Garden which is buzzing with the arrival of beautiful Butterflies.

Birds and animals
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Mistletoe is in love potions, ancient medicines to ward off epilepsy and ulcers, and even a Justin Bieber Christmas song.

Horticulture
Bird on puyas at the bmbg
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Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

From the sapphire towers of the blue puya to a surprised and king parrot - the recent rain has the Blue Mountain Botanic Garden Mount Tomah looking lush and gorgeous.

Horticulture
Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan lawn
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

The Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan is the ultimate space to explore the great outdoors and the talented team of horticulturists maintain all 416 hectares of it.

Orchid flowers

We’re getting overexcited for orchids this month, and bring you orchid information and growing 101 so you can go crazy for orchids too.

Horticulture
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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

At the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney, there are 3,957 trees, but some have reached a higher ‘celebrity’ status than others.

Horticulture