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Beautiful Garden Gift Ideas for Christmas

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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!
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Westpac OpenAir Cinema

Each night throughout the Westpac OpenAir cinema season, up to 900 patrons gather from early evening at Mrs Macquarie’s Point for the world’s most beautiful cinema.
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Jewellery Making with Renee

Join proud Wiradjui woman Renee Cawthorne to make some jewellery inspired by the traditional adornment practices of Aboriginal People using native seeds and natural materials.
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Seedlings nature school

Seedlings Nature School allows young children to explore, grow and develop with and in nature.
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Aboriginal Cultural Tour

Learn about the diverse history and culture of the Aboriginal people of the Sydney region with an Aboriginal guide in the heart of the city.
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Cultivate at The Calyx

Explore a treasury of artworks created by Australian artists, and experience the beautiful connection of art to the Gardens.
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Dreaming of a Green Christmas

These two cheeky elves will have you laughing and singing as they battle the harsh Aussie environment to make sure Christmas happens!
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Santa's Studio

Your little elves can create beautiful Christmas crafts and presents for their family and friends.
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Bushtucker Experiences

Discover, identify and collect a bounty of natural foods found in native plants. Enjoy a meal and learn from your Aboriginal guide from Shared Knowledge.
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Picnic at the Garden

Enjoy a picnic and discover your garden this summer. It's a great way to get outdoors and reconnect with friends and family.
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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.
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Create a no-dig garden

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

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

Wicking beds are a sustainable and effective means of growing your favourite plants while reducing water-use.
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What to plant in summer

With temperatures rising, here's a quick guide on what to plant this summer.
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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.
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Nature play keeps the doctor away

In this podcast, learn about nature deficit disorder and how to engage your kids with nature.
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How to Plant a Tree!

A fun activity to do with your kids. Learn how to plant a tree this summer.
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Plant of the month

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

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Learning resources

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Tips to explore the outdoors

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Name a plant competition

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Bushfire impacts, recovery & outlook

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Amazing plant based inventions

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Plant vs Human Intelligence

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Plants in space

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Deceptive and dangerous stingers

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Bizarre BEE-haviour & snotty gobbles

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Virtual tours of the Gardens

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Virtual science seminars

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Botanic Gardens Gallery

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Virtual Zoom backgrounds

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Explore floral favourites this December

Community Greening garden wins Green Space award

Benjamin Short Grove Aged Care Facility wins another award.

Grab a glass and reGINerate

The Blue Mountains Grown Gin is finally here.
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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.
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Our Scientists
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.
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Venue Hire
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.
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Education
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.
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