Australian National Botanic Gardens

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ANPSC Autumn Plant Sale ended on Sunday 17 March 2024.

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Current events

Bot gardens day.

Botanic Gardens Day - more than just a garden

Sunday 26 May, 10 am - 3 pm

Visit the Gardens on Sunday 26 May from 10 am – 3 pm and discover the important role the Gardens plays in safeguarding Australia’s native plants. 

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Garden of Letters by the Canberra Calligraphy Society

8 May 2024 - 2 June 2024 — Visitor Centre at the Australian National Botanical Gardens

Join the Canberra Calligraphy Society for their next exhibition ‘Garden of Letters’ at the Australian National Botanic Gardens.

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Gardens Through Time: Self-guided heritage trail

Sun 14 April - Fri 31 May — Maps available from the Visitor Centre

Look back in time to see how the Gardens has grown and changed on this self-guided historical photo trail.

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Megafauna 2024.

Magnificent MEGAfauna: Hide and Seek

1 - 31 July, daily

Explore the Gardens in July to find some unique ancient animals!

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Saturday 16 March, 8.30 am - 1 pm or until sold out — Southern car park

With over 50 years of experience growing Australian plants in the Canberra region, the Australian Native Plant Society Canberra specialises in well-labelled, good-quality, competitively priced plants that are ideal for new and established gardens.

All plants are selected to be suitable for Canberra and surrounds. This sale will be smaller than past events, with around 3,000 plants for sale, so get in early for best selection.

Gates open at 8.30 am. Bring a bag or box for your purchases. Sale will continue until all plants sold, or by 1 pm.

Prices (each):

  • $7 (70 mm pot)
  • $9 (90 mm pot)
  • $11 (140 mm pot).

Payment by credit card only, no cash.

Plant lists are available from the ANPSC website: Biannual Plant Sales.

When

Saturday 16 March, 8.30 am - 1 pm or until sold out

Where

Southern car park

Price

Free entry, costs apply to plants