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Botanica

‘Botany, the science of the vegetable kingdom, is one of the most attractive, most useful, and most extensive departments of human knowledge. It is, above every other, the science of beauty.’ (Sir Joseph Paxton)

Oh yes, dear plant nerds, here you will find all sorts of rich and juicy botanical information. Think tales of plant sex, herbariums, growing orchids, plant profiles, botanical folklore and more.

‘Botany, the science of the vegetable kingdom, is one of the most attractive, most useful, and most extensive departments of human knowledge. It is, above every other, the science of beauty.’ (Sir Joseph Paxton) Oh……

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Collectors Plant Fair = Yeah!

Collectors Plant Fair = Yeah!


The best little rare plant fair is happening in Sydney this weekend Read More

The best little rare plant fair is happening in Sydney… Read More


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plant fair
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A Theoretical African Botanical Road Trip

A Theoretical African Botanical Roa…


Five must see plants for an imaginary African roadtrip. Read More

Five must see plants for an imaginary African roadtrip. Read More


Botanica
plants
#21: ROAD TRIP
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A History of Botanical Illustration

A History of Botanical Illustration…


The Amazon, a moonflower, and a .32 revolver. Botanical illustrators are so rock n roll. Read More

The Amazon, a moonflower, and a .32 revolver. Botanical illustrators… Read More


Botanica
history
#21: ROAD TRIP
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Tea Tree: The Protector

Tea Tree: The Protector


An exploration of the historical, medicinal and cultural uses of the Australian Tea Tree. A… Read More

An exploration of the historical, medicinal and cultural uses of… Read More


Botanica
medicinal plants
#21: ROAD TRIP
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Scratch-n-Sniff: Fragrant Plants For Your Garden

Scratch-n-Sniff: Fragrant Plants Fo…


Linda Ross on her favourite fragrant garden plants. And dill pickle scented scratch-n-sniff stickers….. Read More

Linda Ross on her favourite fragrant garden plants. And dill… Read More


Botanica
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#18: SCENT
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The Titan Arum: Blooming Psychedelic

The Titan Arum: Blooming Psychedeli…


The titan arum is the largest and stinkiest flower in the world! Read More

The titan arum is the largest and stinkiest flower in… Read More


Botanica
scent
#18: SCENT
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Flower Colour & Scent: There’s a Link…

Flower Colour & Scent: There&#…


Garden designer Michael McCoy ponders the unexplored link between flower colour and scent. Read More

Garden designer Michael McCoy ponders the unexplored link between flower… Read More


Botanica
scent
#18: SCENT
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Wormwood: The Goddess Herb

Wormwood: The Goddess Herb


Named after the Greek goddess Artemis, the humble wormwood (Artemisia) is an enigmatic plant indeed,… Read More

Named after the Greek goddess Artemis, the humble wormwood (Artemisia)… Read More


Botanica
medicinal plants
#17: MEDICINE
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The Florist & The Gardener

The Florist & The Gardener…


A conversation between florist Sophia Kaplan and passionate gardener Angie Thomas from Ode Ceramics about… Read More

A conversation between florist Sophia Kaplan and passionate gardener Angie… Read More


Botanica
conversation
#16: DESIGN
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Plant Profile: The Fig

Plant Profile: The Fig


Figs are beautifully designed fruits. This story explores their history and botany, and shares some… Read More

Figs are beautifully designed fruits. This story explores their history… Read More


Botanica
fruit
#16: DESIGN
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To Not Forget

To Not Forget


A funny, sad, and beautiful story by Lucy Kaldor involving her mothers funeral, Eucalyptus macrocarpa,… Read More

A funny, sad, and beautiful story by Lucy Kaldor involving… Read More


Botanica
essay
#6: MEMORY
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Fresh From The Pharm Gate

Fresh From The Pharm Gate


It would be understandable if you thought I could eat and house myself with the… Read More


Botanica
medicinal plants
#5: THEATRE
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The Choirgirl Hotel

The Choirgirl Hotel


Dive head first into the beautiful madness of the Choirgirl Hotel! Read More

Dive head first into the beautiful madness of the Choirgirl… Read More


Botanica
Photography
#3: SHELTER
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$100 Million Dollars Worth of Plants

$100 Million Dollars Worth of Plant…


The National Herbarium of NSW at the Royal Botanic Gardens, Sydney is a veritable (and… Read More

The National Herbarium of NSW at the Royal Botanic Gardens,… Read More


Botanica
science
#13: PASSION
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My Mum’s Garden is a Bee Hotel

My Mum’s Garden is a Bee Hote…


A wonderful story by Sally Wilson on her mum’s passion for the blue banded bee. Read More

A wonderful story by Sally Wilson on her mum’s passion… Read More


Botanica
native gardening
#13: PASSION
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An Orchid Obsession

An Orchid Obsession


Katie Cartwright has a passion for orchids, often finding herself elbowing her way through the… Read More

Katie Cartwright has a passion for orchids, often finding herself… Read More


Botanica
plant collecting
#13: PASSION
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Plant File: Turmeric

Plant File: Turmeric


A short guide to growing turmeric in your garden. Read More

A short guide to growing turmeric in your garden. Read More


Botanica
plants
#12: FABRIC
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The Mallows We Weave

The Mallows We Weave


Occasionally I get so obsessed with a family of plants that I stalk each member… Read More


Botanica
opinion
#12: FABRIC
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