The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

Our Science Week program has gone digital

Our Science Week program has gone digital

Learn about Tree Week through our online resources

Learn about Tree Week through our online resources

Our Herbarium is more than just a filing cabinet!

Our Herbarium is more than just a filing cabinet!

Join our community and support the vital work of the Botanic Gardens. Members receive great discounts and privileges.

Join our community and support the vital work of the Botanic Gardens. Members receive great discounts and privileges.

What's On
At Home with the Garden

Events and tours

Find out what's on at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney this week and search for upcoming events, community festivals, exhibitions, plant sales and much more!

Bush tucker eBook

The beauty of native plants is that they are designed for the Australian climate, so a bush tucker garden at your place is easier than you may think.

Tree Change

In honour of Tree Day, Rose chats to Andy Leigh, Associate Professor at UTS about the survival of trees in a changing climate.

Boredom busters for kids

Watch, Learn and Explore at home with this range of activities to encourage kids to interact with and learn about the world around them.

What The Flora!? Video series

A video series exploring our flora

Prepare to be amazed by plants and the cutting-edge research that goes into saving them in our new science video series that’ll have you saying: What the Flora!?

Create a sensory garden

Sensory gardens are a combination of hardscape elements and plants that combine to provide colour, smells, textures, sounds and tastes that awaken the senses and relax the mind.

Create a no-dig garden

Create the ideal home for your vegetable garden by making perfect soil that is full of life!

Cultivate your own native bush tucker garden

The absolute beauty of native plants is that they are designed for our Aussie climate, so a bush tucker garden at your place is easier than you may think.

Create a herb spiral

Herb spirals are space-saving, energy-efficient gardens designed to use nature’s forces to their advantage.

Build a wicking garden

Wicking beds are a sustainable and effective means of growing your favourite plants while reducing water-use.

What to plant in summer

With temperatures rising, here's a quick guide on what to plant this summer.

Best vegetables to grow for beginners

You don’t need a green thumb or large space to grow veggies at home or on your balcony.

Nature play keeps the doctor away

In this podcast, learn about nature deficit disorder and how to engage your kids with nature.

Plant of the month

Learn about our plant of the month, the Red Tower Ginger.

Latest Stories

Blooming in the Blue Mountains

Grevilleas and more light up winter at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney

This month's tour features stunning flowers and iconic vistas.

What to read once you've read Dark Emu

Dark Emu has changed how Australia views Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history. But what do you read next?

Join and Support

Did you know that the we rely on people just like you for 50% of our funding? Help us to ensure a greener future for your Gardens and become a member, volunteer or donor today.

Join and Support

Did you know that the we rely on people just like you for 50% of our funding? Help us to ensure a greener future for your Gardens and become a member, volunteer or donor today.

Did you know that the Garden is Australia’s oldest scientific institution? Learn more about the latest scientific research being undertaken by the Garden’s team of world-renowned scientists here.

Did you know that the Garden is Australia’s oldest scientific institution? Learn more about the latest scientific research being undertaken by the Garden’s team of world-renowned scientists here.

Dazzle your guests with spectacular harbour views in a lush garden setting. The Garden is a verdant oasis only 5 minutes from Sydney's CBD, learn more about our indoor and outdoor garden venues here.

Dazzle your guests with spectacular harbour views in a lush garden setting. The Garden is a verdant oasis only 5 minutes from Sydney's CBD, learn more about our indoor and outdoor garden venues here.

The Garden’s team of experienced educators will capture your students’ imaginations with hands-on learning experiences, practical gardening activities and awe-inspiring exhibitions at The Calyx.

The Garden’s team of experienced educators will capture your students’ imaginations with hands-on learning experiences, practical gardening activities and awe-inspiring exhibitions at The Calyx.