David Laughlin

Curator Manager

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David.Laughlin@bgcp.nsw.gov.au

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David Laughlin has been with the Botanic Gardens for over ten years working in the horticulture team. He is the Curator Manager at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney and has a keen interest in perennial borders, annual colour displays and Australian Asteraceae.

Originally from Ireland, one of David's favourite things about Australia is the range of plants that thrive in this climate and the diverse species he works with everyday.

Read a selection of stories from David below and check out David showing Costa the wonderful tropical treasures of the Garden's glasshouses on ABC's Gardening Australia:

In the media

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Articles

24 Mar 2021 Where to see autumn leaves

Sydney is not a place you automatically think of when it comes to spectacular autumn leaves. The deciduous trees that produce the autumn colour start the process as temperatures start to cool down April.

24 Mar 2021 Where to see autumn leaves

Sydney is not a place you automatically think of when it comes to spectacular autumn leaves. The deciduous trees that produce the autumn colour start the process as temperatures start to cool down April.

12 Mar 2021 A horticulturalists favourite Irish plants

Read more about Irish plants and the folklore surrounging them.

12 Mar 2021 A horticulturalists favourite Irish plants

Read more about Irish plants and the folklore surrounging them.

17 Apr 2020 The wonderful world of Rhipsalis

Rhipsalis are an easy to grow stunning group of plants which make great house plants.

17 Apr 2020 The wonderful world of Rhipsalis

Rhipsalis are an easy to grow stunning group of plants which make great house plants.

18 Nov 2019 Over 600 new trees across the Parklands

Over 400 trees have been planted with more than 260 trees still to go

18 Nov 2019 Over 600 new trees across the Parklands

Over 400 trees have been planted with more than 260 trees still to go

19 Aug 2019 Garden makeover for a sensational spring

Every year the Ian Potter Children's WILD PLAY Garden gets refreshed, find out what you can expect here.

19 Aug 2019 Garden makeover for a sensational spring

Every year the Ian Potter Children's WILD PLAY Garden gets refreshed, find out what you can expect here.

20 Jun 2019 Rediscover the significant trees of Centennial Park

National Tree Day is a great time to remember some of Sydney’s most iconic trees.

20 Jun 2019 Rediscover the significant trees of Centennial Park

National Tree Day is a great time to remember some of Sydney’s most iconic trees.

14 May 2019 Preparing the Park for spring blooms

Winter is coming but we have spring on our mind.

14 May 2019 Preparing the Park for spring blooms

Winter is coming but we have spring on our mind.

19 Mar 2019 Preparing for winter in the garden

As we move into Autumn and the last heat of Summer disappears it’s a busy time in the gardens at Centennial Parklands.

19 Mar 2019 Preparing for winter in the garden

As we move into Autumn and the last heat of Summer disappears it’s a busy time in the gardens at Centennial Parklands.

11 Feb 2019 Tips to grow beautiful roses

Expert tips and tricks from David Laughlin, Horticulture Supervisor at the Parklands.

11 Feb 2019 Tips to grow beautiful roses

Expert tips and tricks from David Laughlin, Horticulture Supervisor at the Parklands.

08 Jan 2019 Top summer gardening tips

Find out what our hort team is doing around the Parklands and the top summer jobs for home gardeners to do this month.

08 Jan 2019 Top summer gardening tips

Find out what our hort team is doing around the Parklands and the top summer jobs for home gardeners to do this month.

07 Nov 2018 What to do in your garden this November

It's a great time to head into the Park to see what's blooming

07 Nov 2018 What to do in your garden this November

It's a great time to head into the Park to see what's blooming