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.
Now is a great time to visit two of our feature gardens, enjoy some flowering gems and say hello to their pollinating birds and insects.
Spring has arrived and you will find flowers from the four corners of the world in our Garden.

Your Garden walks, lunch breaks, and events just got a little more musical!
Spring has sprung early this year but don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

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.
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.

We’ve all been fascinated by carnivorous plants, but can become disappointed as winter approaches and our precious plant turns brown and dies. But did it?
A team of researchers led by the Australian Institute of Botanical Science have assembled the complete genome of the striking species Telopea speciosissima.