Growing Native Plants Home Page
Articles about the botany and horticulture of selected Australian plant species. In the 1970's and early 1980's the Australian National Botanic Gardens produced a landmark series of booklets called 'Growing Native Plants', issuing one volume a ... [... more]
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EDUCATION KIT ON THE WEB: AUSTRALIA’S FLORAL EMBLEMS…
Use the Floral Emblems of Australia Education Kit [PDF ] for a great unit of work! To receive a copy of the Floral Emblem poster, write to the ANBG at Box 1777 GPO Canberra ACT 2601 Select a floral emblem for your local area, school or class. The ... [... more]
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The Plant Records Unit
The Australian National Botanic Garden has developed its collections predominantly from 'wild sourced' propagation material, which is scientifically documented in situ. This includes taking a pressed herbarium voucher specimen for each batch of ... [... more]
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Common Birds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens
Common Birds of the Australian National Botanic Gardens, with colour and B & W illustrations and calls. The Australian National Botanic Gardens provides a haven for many birds. The diversity of native plant species and the range of habitats ... [... more]
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FRIENDS of the
Changes/additions to the Calendar are made between newsletters, The curator of the National Herbarium, Brendan brings light to a subject near and dear to all botaniosts - the naming of plants and some of the recent changes. Recent taxonomic work ... [... more]
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Strategic Plan 2000 – 2004
Strategic Plan for the Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research, Canberra, Australia, 2000-2004. The Centre for Plant Biodiversity Research (CPBR) was established in 1993 as a joint venture between CSIRO’s Plant Industry and Environment Australia’s ... [... more]
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AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDENS Important Dates
Significant events in the history of the Australian National Botanic Gardens Advisory Council of Federal Capital Territory recomends the setting up of Gardens to the Minister for the Interior. Dr B T Dickson submits report to the Advisory Council ... [... more]
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Aboriginal Trail
This article is based on the guide leaflet for the Aboriginal Trail at the Australian National Botanic Gardens. The trail is an interpretive walk (see map) focussing on plants used by the Australian Aboriginals. The directional and interpretive ... [... more]
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Bonvenon al la Australia Nacia Botanika Gardenaro
Introduction to the Australian National Botanic Gardens in Esperanto. Australian National Botanic Gardens - Australia Nacia Botanika Gardenaro La Australia Nacia Botanika Gardenaro okupas terenon kiu kusas ce la teritorilimoj de la gunnaual-a, la ... [... more]
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Eucalypts for Cold Climates
Information about the cultivation of eucalypts in cold climates, especially northern hemisphere. There are some 800 species of Eucalyptus. The majority of these occur naturally in Australia with only a few species extending naturally into parts ... [... more]
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Native Ferns for Cool Climates
A selection of native Australian ferns for the Canberra region, with horticultural notes. There are a number of Australian native fern species which are relatively easy to grow outdoors in cool climate areas. Ferns require good drainage and it is ... [... more]
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Memorials, named buildings and plaques in the
Information on memorials and commemorative plaques within the Australian National Botanic Gardens. Although the ANBG has had a relatively short history, there are a number of memorials, commemorative building names and plaques on the ... [... more]
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