Nature’s recycling bin
17 November 2021
What’s happening in the First Creek Wetland’s ‘settlement’ pond?An alga has been growing there that hasn’t been recorded in Adelaide for many years.
Around the Gardens
Intriguing articles, handy gardening tips and interesting interviews from Around the Gardens.
A gift that stinks
05 February 2021
On Christmas night 2020, a gift was revealed at Mount Lofty Botanic Garden that truly stank. A gift that whiffs of rotting flesh or an extremely pungent blue cheese, depending on who you ask.
Revisiting Jack Kuhndt
19 December 2019
Now that it's come to an end, Jack reflects on his experience as part of the Aboriginal School Based Trainee Programme - a hands-on horticulture programme for Aboriginal students, sponsored by Santos.
Flinders Ranges plants have a new home in Adelaide
02 October 2019
Find out how we are conserving native Flinders Ranges plants in Adelaide Botanic Garden..
Ikara-Flinders Ranges plants have a new home in Adelaide
02 October 2019
Find out how we are conserving native Ikara-Flinders Ranges plants in Adelaide Botanic Garden..
Spot the Native Orchid!
06 September 2019
Check out the native orchids that have been spotted around the Botanic Gardens coming into spring.
Six things to do at Adelaide Botanic Garden in winter
05 July 2019
A good dose of nature is an effective way to banish the winter blues. Don’t be put off by the cold and rain - we have plenty of indoor spots at Adelaide Botanic Garden where nature and shelter go hand in hand.
Winter Gardening Tips
07 June 2019
While it’s cold outside, work in the garden will give you a warm glow in both body and mind.
Meet Jack Kuhndt – our newest trainee
09 November 2018
Jack joins us as part of the School Based Trainee Programme - a fantastic horticulture programme for Aboriginal students, sponsored by Santos.
Volunteers spruce up Rose Garden in time for World convention
10 September 2018
A big thank you to our volunteers who have been busy sprucing up the International Rose Garden with plants donated from
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Nature’s recycling bin
17 November 2021
What’s happening in the First Creek Wetland’s ‘settlement’ pond?An alga has been growing there that hasn’t been recorded in Adelaide for many years.
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01 November 2021
Tips for school kitchen gardens this spring.