The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah | Landmark & historical place

The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, Mount Tomah

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24.01.2022 Rudbeckias symbolise motivation and encouragement, and it's no wonder as these particular individuals were planted before the 2019 bush fire and survived in a bed that was otherwise entirely burnt, only to put on a beautiful display this year. Pictured in front of Eucalyptus, this Rudbeckia maxima - which can grow to 7ft tall - is lush with epicormic growth and symbolises a new start heading into 2021. Credit: Marion Whitehead

22.01.2022 Freshly baked sourdough bread, delicious pies, heritage apples, and outstanding views are the perfect ingredients for a fantastic road trip along the Bells Line of Road. Head to our website to plan your trip https://bit.ly/2JhXmpx

22.01.2022 Immerse your senses in nature on Saturday with our new guided Nature Therapy Walks. Shinrin-yoku (or forest therapy) is a preventative health practice that improves wellbeing, increases your mental/physical health and lowers your pulse and blood pressure. Every Saturday. Book now - https://bit.ly/3fFRsek

21.01.2022 Experiencing nature through sight, sound, smell and touch can relax your mind and body. A mid-week getaway or opting to work remotely for a few days in the Blue Mountains is a great way to reconnect with nature and unwind. Read our tips https://bit.ly/3lCNjdf

20.01.2022 A huge thank you to all of the schools that entered the Pollinator Pledge competition! Schools in the Hawkesbury region were invited to submit entries of 30 words, a 30-second video, or a picture of a poster that outlines a Pledge for Pollinators. There was a fantastic array of entries, from class pollinator pledge rap videos to artworks and posters. The winner, who will receive a class excursion to our Garden, was Kurrajong Public School class 3-4 Aqua! The class created a lovely poster celebrating bees with a few key messages about simple things everyone can do to encourage and protect bees in our own gardens https://bit.ly/3pIbNEm

15.01.2022 This will brighten up your day ... the Paeonia 'Yellow Crown'. From the Paeoniaceae family and originating from Japan, this beauty is one in our collection now in spring bloom. https://bit.ly/2XYVKEL

14.01.2022 Behold the brilliant Banksia ericifolia against a moody Mountain backdrop. This species of woody shrub of the family Proteaceae is native to Australia. Also known as the lantern banksia, this luminescent native was one of the original Banksia species collected by Joseph Banks around Botany Bay in 1770. See it for yourself in The Rock Garden. https://bit.ly/38DdaxR Credit: Melanie Palmer

14.01.2022 Botanical nomenclature can seem like gibberish to those who aren’t in the know, but for those inducted into this language of botany and horticulture, a plant’s name can reveal a lot; from its origin to its colour, habit, or interesting features. But if it’s a good story you’re after, you can’t go past plants named for myths and legends, and the slopes of Mount Tomah full of plants carrying these intriguing etymologies. Revisit this blog to learn more https://bit.ly/3piNxHD

14.01.2022 To capture the cool climate of the Blue Mountains Botanic Garden, we have again partnered with Garden Grown Gin to create a limited-edition special release that combines botanicals from the World Heritage Area and heroes the native eucalypt. Head to our website to learn more and order (18+ only) https://bit.ly/36totpS

14.01.2022 Make wellbeing in a World Heritage landscape your weekend ritual on our new Nature Therapy Walks. From 28 November, the 2-hour guided Shinrin-yoku experiences depart every Saturday through a rainforest setting, concluding with a Japanese-inspired tea ceremony. Originating from Japan, Shinrin-yoku (or forest therapy) is a preventative health practice that improves wellbeing by immersing your senses in nature. Secure your spot now. https://bit.ly/3nfGA9x

13.01.2022 Acclaimed photographer David Ongley has captured the beauty of Australian birdlife in a beautiful exhibition, 'Creates of Flight and the Night', now on display at The Blue Mountains Botanic Garden. Exhibition closes Sunday 13 December.

13.01.2022 by Curator Manager Greg Bourke: Little Wattle Bird (Anthochaera chrysoptera) having an afternoon feed on Puya alpestris sup. zoellneri.

12.01.2022 Our Garden offers spectacular views all year round and has a variety of venue options where you can host your next event; whether it be a team-building day, Christmas party or wedding. Head to our website to learn more https://bit.ly/35Dz9CS

12.01.2022 Here are four easy plants that will do well in your shady courtyard, with expert tips to keep them looking their best https://bit.ly/3axHif3

11.01.2022 If you're entertaining kids during the school holidays, save this mindfulness activity for a rainy day - you can complete it together just by looking out of a window! https://bit.ly/3pfrt0y

11.01.2022 Regardless of what you are planting in your garden, soil preparation is essential for happy healthy plants that will reward all your preparation work with years of colour and joy. Read our guide on perfecting your soil https://bit.ly/2FpuWIw

08.01.2022 Our volunteer guided tours recommence tomorrow! Perfect timing we'd say with the Garden at its spring peak. Contact our Visitor Centre to confirm departures. https://bit.ly/3ntzv5e Andrew Burn

07.01.2022 Our Friday flower is Dicentra eximia. Known as bleeding-hearts, the Dicentra is a genus of eight species of herbaceous plants with varying shaped flowers and finely divided leaves. Native to eastern Asia and North America, you can find this elegant bloom in our Residence Garden. https://bit.ly/2XYVKEL

04.01.2022 The Lilium is regarded as the symbol of sublime love. Now's the time to view our collection on a romantic day trip to the Garden - and you can take home your favourite from the collection on sale at our Visitor Centre. This Asiatic Lilium, Original Love, can be seen in the Residence Garden.

04.01.2022 Our golden child, the Phylica pubescens from South Africa. This furry foliaged evergreen shrub, known as Featherhead, has a faint aroma of cinnamon. Come and find it in our Rock Garden.

01.01.2022 It's Puya season and these magnificent giant flower spikes are coming into bloom. The Puya alpestris ssp. zoellneri from South America is a relative of the pineapple ... and a haven for our bees and bird life. You can find the Blue Puya that grows in the wild in Chile, beside our new 95m Cascade.