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What's On
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Discover. Learn. Relax. Whatever your mood, there's always something to do in the Garden. You'll find all you need to know about community festivals, exhibitions, plant sales and special events here.
See what's on
inBLOOM Exhibit
Aboriginal Cultural Tour
Seedlings Nature School
Westpac OpenAir
Art & Lifestyle
Kids
Talks, Walks & Workshops
Family
Events and Tours
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Events and Tours
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Aboriginal Experiences
Enjoy a unique cultural experience in the heart of the city. Learn about foraging for Aboriginal bush foods, explore Cadigal country and see the Garden with new eyes.
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Aboriginal Experiences
Enjoy a unique cultural experience in the heart of the city. Learn about foraging for Aboriginal bush foods, explore Cadigal country and see the Garden with new eyes.
Find out more
Visit
Visit
Make a day of it with the family, train in the Domain with friends or enjoy some 'me' time in the Garden. You'll find essential information about our hours, getting here, parking and facilities here.
Find out more
Connect with us
History and facts
Map
Plan your visit
Shop in the Garden
The Calyx
The Domain
Things to see & do
Things to see & do
Take a free tour, learn about Aboriginal culture or relax and enjoy the view. Whether you’d like to explore our themed gardens, learn about plants or catch up with friends, we’ve got you covered.
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Things to see & do
Take a free tour, learn about Aboriginal culture or relax and enjoy the view. Whether you’d like to explore our themed gardens, learn about plants or catch up with friends, we’ve got you covered.
Find out more
Aboriginal Experiences
Enjoy a unique cultural experience in the heart of the city. Learn about foraging for Aboriginal bush foods, explore Cadigal country and see the Garden with new eyes.
Find out more
Aboriginal Experiences
Enjoy a unique cultural experience in the heart of the city. Learn about foraging for Aboriginal bush foods, explore Cadigal country and see the Garden with new eyes.
Find out more
Science
Science
Visit Australia’s oldest scientific institution to learn about our latest scientific discoveries. We've been studying and documenting plant life in New South Wales and Australia for over 200 years.
Find out more
Australian PlantBank
Daniel Solander Library
Herbarium digitisation & relocation
National Herbarium of New South Wales
Our Science Staff
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National Herbarium of New South Wales
The herbarium is one of the most significant botanical resources in the Southern Hemisphere and houses over 1.43 million plant specimens.
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National Herbarium of New South Wales
The herbarium is one of the most significant botanical resources in the Southern Hemisphere and houses over 1.43 million plant specimens.
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Branch Out
Branch Out with our new podcast and discover the surprising world of plants with science and stories from Australia’s oldest living scientific institution.
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Branch Out
Branch Out with our new podcast and discover the surprising world of plants with science and stories from Australia’s oldest living scientific institution.
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With the Garden Explorer you can find out exactly where your favourite plant is located within the Botanic Garden.
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We’ve tested 200 cultivars of plants from breeders across the globe, searching for those that are best suited to our local climate.
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Plant Trial Winners
We’ve tested 200 cultivars of plants from breeders across the globe, searching for those that are best suited to our local climate.
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A world of discovery awaits primary students at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. We offer a range of unique learning activities designed to engage and delight both you and your students.
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A world of discovery awaits primary students at the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney. We offer a range of unique learning activities designed to engage and delight both you and your students.
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Construction underway on new National Herbarium of NSW
NSW Ministers announced the commencement of construction of a new National Herbarium of NSW following an official sod turning at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan during National Science Week.
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Construction underway on new National Herbarium of NSW
NSW Ministers announced the commencement of construction of a new National Herbarium of NSW following an official sod turning at the Australian Botanic Garden Mount Annan during National Science Week.
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The Australian Institute of Botanical Science
Discover how the new Australian Institute of Botanical Science will advance fundamental knowledge of flora and drive effective conservation solutions to ensure the survival of plants, and all life that depends on them.
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The Australian Institute of Botanical Science
Discover how the new Australian Institute of Botanical Science will advance fundamental knowledge of flora and drive effective conservation solutions to ensure the survival of plants, and all life that depends on them.
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The Royal Botanic Garden and Domain offer indoor and outdoor venues for special events, only minutes from Sydney's CBD.
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The Garden has 12 breathtaking locations for weddings and receptions. Whether you desire an intimate garden setting, timeless elegance or a lawn with views, we have something for any taste and budget.
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Located within the Sydney CBD, surrounded by verdant gardens and boasting dramatic views of the Sydney skyline and Harbour, the Garden is the perfect location for your next event.
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Outdoor Functions
Located within the Sydney CBD, surrounded by verdant gardens and boasting dramatic views of the Sydney skyline and Harbour, the Garden is the perfect location for your next event.
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Seeds, Ripe for the Growing
Saving and Storing Seeds
Saving and Storing Seeds
Growing your own food doesn’t always have to cost you money!
Did you know there are often viable seeds in shop-bought fruit and veggies you buy for eating? Have you ever thought of trying to do something with those seeds you always throw away?
Here's how to store your own seeds:
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Collect seed that’s fully ripe and free of plant pests, start with easy seeds like tomatoes, chillies, peas, pumpkins
Step 2
Spread any wet seed on kitchen paper to dry for a few days
Step 3
Clean seeds by separating from any pods, husks, fruit flesh or capsules and allow seeds to fully dry in a paper bag for at least 1 week before storing – don’t forget to label the bag
Step 4
Store seeds in a paper envelope or container in a cool, dry, dark place
Step 5
Sow your seeds in the next suitable season (usually spring)
Tips and Tricks
Try saving seeds from the Solanaceae family first as they are the easiest – this includes tomatoes, capsicums and chillies. When harvesting chilli seed, wear rubber gloves and protective glasses if you are handling really hot varieties!
Like to grow a mix of plants all together? Try storing a seasonal seed mix rather than individually packaged and labelled seeds. Make a seed mix for each season and you’ll have seeds ready to plant all year round! Growing a mix of plants together has many benefits such as fewer pests and diseases and less competition for nutrients, and is one of the principles of permaculture
Find your local community garden, and grow seeds as a group activity! Swap and share different seeds to increase the diversity of vegetables in the garden.
Why not challenge your local garden community to a seed-growing competition! Design your own categories such as ‘most unusual vegetable seed to germinate’, ‘fastest germinator’ or ‘best seed germinating rate’.
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