The Royal Botanic Gardens of Sydney

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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Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

New research reveals the extraordinary benefits of community gardens

Community Greening is one of the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney’s most celebrated and awarded outreach gardening programs. 

Horticulture
Dahlia display

Blooming beauties at the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah

Dahlias are considered one of the most spectacular garden flowers because of their unbelievable variety and the Blue Mountains Garden Mount Tomah has a dazzling collection. 

Bunya Pine
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Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan

5 kilogram nuts come crashing down at Australia’s largest botanic garden

Summer heralds the sounds of loud thuds at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan, as the Bunya Pine begin to drop their cones. 

Horticulture
Black beans

Black bean

New research from the Garden’s Evolutionary Ecology team combines cultural and scientific knowledge to reveal plant stories from the past.

Horticulture