Description
Early in 2016 Sydney’s Royal Botanic Garden—one of the worlds best, turned 200 years old. A year of fanfare and celebrations will draw public attention to Australia’s oldest scientific institution, and its handsome illustrated book. Not just the shrubs and trees, but the amazing collections of beautiful drawings, archives, seeds and specimens are presented—along with highlights of the Gardens distinguished contributions to science and horticulture.
The Gardens chequered history, together with the parties, celebrations, sports and shenanigans it hosted are covered in chapters by impressive contributors. Readers meet a distinguished line of colourful characters, beginning with Sir Joseph Banks, and encounter the art and literature that the Botanic Gardens have inspired.
“There is one advantage the town enjoys in the number of pleasant walks in the Botanic Garden and Government domain; there are no fine trees, but the walks wind about the shrubberies and are to me infinitely more pleasing than the formal Alamedas of S. America.” – Charles Darwin.
Fine trees have grown up in their thousands since Darwin admired Sydney’s young Botanic Garden 180 years ago – and millions of visitors every year now share his job in its spectacular harbour setting.
This book surveys every aspect of the Garden’s 200 years. It makes an ideal introduction for anyone aiming to visit, a reminder for those who’ve been and for those who can’t visit, it captures the spectacular beauty and history of Sydney’s iconic Royal Botanic Garden.
Pair this book with the Burgon & Ball stainless‑steel Hand Trowel — perfect for gardeners who want to bring a little of the Royal Botanic Garden’s spirit into their own beds and borders.
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